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South Atlantic Region ▪ Richmond, Virginia Chapter 141 Newsletter

NAWIC Richmond Chapter 141

@nawicrichmond

NAWIC Chapter 141 Richmond VA

RIVER CITY FOUNDATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS President’s Message Officers ▪ Directors Page 2 Calendar Page 3 141 Update / Corporate Sponsors Pages 4-7 Fall Conference Review in Photos Page 8

Attachments:

Dinner Reservation Form,

Field Days of the Past Christmas Event

CHAPTER MEETINGS

GENERAL MEETINGS Richmond Chapter General Meetings are held on the

3rd Tuesday of each month at Jefferson Lakeside Country Club

1700 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond 23228 (unless otherwise notified)

Cash bar / networking opportunities ▪ 5:30-6:00 pm Dinner / Program / Business Meeting ▪ 6:00-8:00 pm

BOARD MEETINGS Board Meetings are held on the

1st Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise notified)

SEE PAGE 3 FOR MORE DETAILS & EVENTS

YOUR MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

Walt Disney once said, “You can dream, create, design, and build

the most wonderful place in the world, but it requires people to

make the dream a reality.” I feel safe saying that Walt’s dream is

indeed a reality. We can use this same thinking in NAWIC. We

know that the success of our organization lies within our

membership. Our members can contribute in many ways; whether

it is serving on the board of directors, attending an event or

monthly meeting. Every member indeed serves a purpose and for

that I want to say thank you.

To continue our chapter’s growth and success, I would challenge

our membership to reach out to both members and non-members.

Discuss/connect with each other how NAWIC can impact your

workplace and our community.

Some questions you might consider – “What would you like to

accomplish this year? What would you like to see continue?

Conversely, what would you like to see change? How can we serve

our membership and community better? Please feel free to reach

out to me or any board member at any time with suggestions or

concerns. I know that with our diverse membership we can

continue to grow and be successful. Let’s make it a reality!

I leave you with this thought as we approach the holidays.

Christmas is not so much about opening presents, as opening our

hearts!

Wendy McQuiggan

2017-2018 President

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

CORE PURPOSE

To enhance the success of women in the construction industry

DECEMBER 2017

Merry Christmas

and

Happy New Year

MAGIC of

Christmas NEVER ENDS

AND ITS GREATEST OF GIFTS ARE

FAMILY & FRIENDS

The

2 Connect Grow Share

DECEMBER 2017 + Richmond, Virginia Chapter 141 Newsletter

2017-2018 Officers / Board of Directors

Director

Susan States

Barranger & Co., Inc.

[email protected]

804-356-7228

President

Wendy McQuiggan

Active Technology Solutions, Inc.

[email protected]

757-353-2608

Vice President

Missy Seal

Mark Turner Construction, LLC

[email protected]

804-244-4994

Recording Secretary

Kristie Gee LEED GA/C

Donley’s, Inc.

[email protected]

804-337-1896

Immediate Past President

Pamela Stalnaker

Boynton▪Rothschild▪Rowland Architects PC

[email protected]

804-814-5465

President-Elect

Chrissie Slater CBT, CCA, CDS, CIT

Fixture Specialists, Inc.

[email protected]

804-405-1020

Treasurer

Kristi Smith MBA

Johnson Controls

[email protected]

804-837-1995

Corresponding Secretary

Amanda Jenkins

Johnson Controls

[email protected]

804-316-7270

Director

Jennifer Hamby LEED AP BD+C

S. B. Ballard Construction Company

[email protected]

804-240-5787

Director

Jaclyn McCormick CCM, LEED AP BD+C

MBP

[email protected]

703-926-2350

Director

Chris Rittenhouse

Cincinnati Insurance Company

[email protected]

804-608-0009

Director

Mickey Jennings CBT, CIT

Kjellstrom + Lee Construction

[email protected]

804-874-9773

Director

Merredith McMahon

KBS, Inc.

[email protected]

757-236-0414



Calendar of Events through February 2018

2 THE DOORWAYS BREAKFAST Sign Up Requested

7:00 am - 10:00 am ▪ The Doorways / 612 E. Marshall Street, Richmond 23219

5 BOARD MEETING Closed Meeting

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ▪ Home of Chris Rittenhouse / 5549 Marsh Light Lane, Moseley 23120

9 FIELD DAYS OF THE PAST CHRISTMAS LIGHTS & SANTA Free

5:00 pm ▪ 1741 Ashland Road, Rockville 23146 / Across from Sawmill – SEE FLYER attached

19 TACKY SWEATER CHRISTMAS SOCIAL Reservations Required

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm ▪ Jefferson Lakeside Country Club / 1700 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond 23228

Program: Charity Presentations ▪ Wrapping Contest ▪ Tacky Sweater / Tie Contest Page 5

2 BOARD MEETING Open Meeting

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ▪ Fast Glass / 1808 Coyote Drive, Suite 103, Chester 23836

16 GENERAL MEETING Reservations Required


Program: Anna Jolly / Circle Safety ▪ Topic: OSHA 30 Safety Construction Regulations

TBD BLOCK KIDS COMPETITION (more details forthcoming)

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm ▪ Mary Munford Elementary School / 211 Westmoreland Ave, Richmond 23226

6 BOARD MEETING Open Meeting

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ▪ Donley’s, Inc. / 7325 Beaufont Springs Drive, Richmond 23225

20 GENERAL MEETING Reservations Required


Program: Membership Fundraising featuring “TRICKY TRAYS”

Future Regional / National Events. Pre-registration is required for all the events listed below

APR 6-8 2018 ANNUAL SPRING FORUM – Durham, NC

Hosted by the Durham, NC Chapter

AUG 15-18 2018 63rd ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Orlando, FL

JUL (TBD) 2018 SUMMER LEADERSHIP

Burlington, NC

OCT 12-13 2018 FALL CONFERENCE– Williamsburg, VA

Great Wolf Lodge, Williamsburg / Hosted by the Richmond and Greater Tidewater Chapters

FEBRUARY

DECEMBER

JANUARY



141 Update

MEMBERSHIP

Welcome new member

Christie Knable

Vice President of Marketing

K.AI Total Pavement Management

joining NAWIC in March and transferring to

Richmond from the Greenville, SC Chapter

+ Member Spotlight: Pamela Stalnaker

NAWIC Member since October 2005

Who brought you to NAWIC?

Mickey Jennings when we worked together at

Hourigan Construction

Why did you join NAWIC? I joined NAWIC

for networking opportunities and to become a more

self-confident individual. I realize I have a voice – thanks to NAWIC. I love the camaraderie and

“sisterhood” that NAWIC offers.

What is your history in our chapter, including

positions held? President (2015-2017) Newsletter Chair (current and 2008 – 2011) Served at every board position with the exception of Treasurer Chaired PR & Marketing and Roster (current), Secret Pals, Friendship

Company: Boynton▪Rothschild▪Rowland Architects PC

Office Administrator ▪ 2 Years

Responsibilities: I do just about everything at BRR (with the exception of the actual architecture, design and project management) – from invoices, time sheets, accounts receivables and payables, marketing, correspondence, specification writing, receptionist, etc. We only have 3 employees – 2 principal architects and myself.

COMPANY BIO Boynton▪Rothschild▪Rowland ArchitectsPC is a successor firm of 5 architectural firms dating back to 1904. BRR Architects PC and its predecessor firms have specialized in client satisfaction for many commission types over the past 100 years. The firm has built an exemplary reputation based upon design expertise and technological excellence in educational (secondary and higher education), institutional, cultural, sports, historic renovation, historic restoration, forensic investigations, and special use projects. The firm offers a full range of architectural services - master planning, programming, conceptual design, space planning and interior design, project management, and construction administration.

Previous employers, title, responsibilities, and length of time with company: I have worked in the A/E/C industry since 1987. I started in the industry working at United Virginia Bank in their Interior Design / Architectural Department. Along the way I became interested in the marketing aspect at the various firms as a Marketing Coordinator – preparing proposals, advertisements, brochures, etc.

PERSONAL BIO Where were you born? Lexington, Virginia – moved to Richmond in 1981 after graduating from college. Education: BA in Fine Arts with a concentration in Commercial Graphics from Bridgewater College. I also have a Career Studies Certificate in Interior Design from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. Family: I live in Chesterfield with my husband, Marvin. I have two step daughters – both are married and have children of their own – so I have 4 grandchildren. One daughter lives in Farmville and the other is currently in Elgin, Oklahoma (her husband is in the Army). If you follow me on Facebook, you know them well. Anyone who knows me understand I have a passion for my southern heritage.

November Member of the Month

Mickey Jennings CBT, CIT with Kjellstrom + Lee Construction Joined NAWIC in 2002 and renewed her membership in 2016

+Member Recognition

Know a member going above and beyond?

Please send your nominations for Member of the Month to:

Candy Cecil [email protected]

Each Member of the Month is

eligible for Member of the Year at

Industry Appreciation Night.

Previous Members nominated so far

include:

June – Kristin Smith

July – Wendy McQuiggan

August – Ann Vass

September – Lorie Lythgoe

October – Chris Rittenhouse

The membership committee is bringing back the “hidden quote” contest

starting with this newsletter. So let’s see who reads the newsletter thoroughly.

Email or text to Lorie Lythgoe what you think is the quote. Your name will be

put in a hat and drawn for a gift card.

FIELD DAYS OF THE PAST CHRISTMAS LIGHTS /

RIDE & SANTA – December 9 starting at 5:00 pm /

1741 Ashland Road, Rockville – see attached flyer

If you wish to be a part of our Membership Series and speak at our general meetings

about yourself and company, please contact: Chris Rittenhouse

[email protected]

Margarete Culley

with Delta Automation / deltaautomation.com

Jaclyn McCormick CCM, LEED AP BD+C

with MBP / mbpce.com

+November Membership Series



141 Update, continued

CIVIC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION

January: Anna Jolly – Circle Safety

Topic: OSHA 30 Safety Construction Regulations

February: Annual Membership Fundraising ‘TRICKY TRAYS’

+ Upcoming Meeting Programs

December

Items needed for The Doorways:

Coffee Items include: Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, various

Sugars, Creamers, Mugs, etc.

Items needed for Yeshua’s House:

Household Items include: paper towels,

toilet paper, paper plates, cleaning supplies, dishwashing detergent, etc.

CHRISTMAS SOCIAL *

* See CIVIC for more details

Spouses and guests are invited to

this special holiday dinner.

The cost for this dinner is $35. Enjoy music,

good food and good company along with a

TACKY CHRISTMAS SWEATER / TIE

contest.

We will be presenting the items from our gift

basket drive, benefiting The Doorways and the

Yeshua’s House. There is a gift wrapping

competition of these items.

Bring items to the Christmas Social benefitting The Doorways and Yeshua’s

House. There will be a gift wrapping competition for your items. Be creative

and gift wrap your gift items to be presented to The Doorways or the

Yeshua’s House. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Winners (last year’s

winner wrapper her items to look like a nutcracker). If you wish to donate

but not participate in the competition, you are more than welcome to do so.

Register to attend our general meetings at [email protected]

The “Pull A Cork” was such a HUGE success at the November

Meeting that it will be featured once again at the December Social.

Everyone who pays $20 for a cork will get a bottle of wine, but a

lucky one will get something a little extra with their bottle. Get

there early so you can have a greater chance to win.

If you have an idea for a topic or know of a great program speaker,

contact Missy Seal, PD&E Chair: [email protected]

Many thanks to the

November Program Speaker –

Mary Kay Huss RebuildingTogetherRichmond.org

CORRESPONDENCE

Items Sent

• Richmond Chapter 141 Newsletter and Meeting Invitation to NAWIC

National Officers, South Atlantic Region Director, and all South Atlantic

Region Chapter Presidents

• Sympathy Card to Teresa Gregory of Greenville, SC chapter in the

passing of her mother

• “No matter how different a Who may appear, he will always be

welcome with holiday cheer.” Cindy Lou Who




HEALTH & SAFETY: What is a “Pinch Point?”

Birthdays

Lauren Vugteveen 2nd

Ann Vass 4th

Amy Atkins 12th

Pamela Stalnaker 17th

Mickey Jennings 22nd

Lula Lamb 24th

Hayley Evans 27th

Lisa DeGiorgio 27th

NAWIC Anniversaries

Nancy Ambert 2 Years

Ashley Hawks 2 Years

Mickey Ford 21 Years

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WAYS & MEANS: Golf Tournament

REMINDER: The Early Bird Corporate

Sponsorship deadline is January 31, 2018

THANK YOU, THANK YOU to Donley’s and Fast Glass for

stepping up as our first two Early Bird Corporate Sponsors!

We still have a lot of work to do to set up our Golf Tournament and our

Chapter for a successful year. The Early Bird Corporate Sponsor Form is

attached to this newsletter and we need your help spreading the word! Please

send it to your employer or any industry contacts you may have and ask if

they would consider becoming a 2018 Corporate Sponsor for our Golf

Tournament. The personal contact from you makes all the

difference in the world in recruiting sponsors - a simple

email, phone call, or asking in person will help us reach our goal!

The NAWIC Golf Tournament is our only chapter fundraiser and will be

Thursday, May 3rd 2018 at Hunting Hawk Golf Course in Glen Allen, VA.

Proceeds from the Golf Tournament go to our NAWIC operational costs,

educational programs, and provides the funds for the Scholarships we give out

each year to students pursuing construction. The Corporate Sponsorship is

$2,000 and includes a foursome and advertising prominently throughout our

Golf Tournament and the whole year.

Other sponsorship levels and foursome registration will be available in

February 2018. If you have any questions, please reach out to

[email protected]

A "pinch point" or "caught-in/between" is a common hazard on the

jobsite and has been identified by OSHA as a construction focus four. In

2015, the Bureau of Labor Statics reported 67 construction workers were

killed by caught-in/between hazards representing 7.2% of all construction

fatalities. So, what is a "pinch point" or "caught-in/between?" According to

OSHA, caught-in or between hazards are defined as: Injuries resulting from

a person being squeezed, caught, crushed, pinched, or compressed between

two or more objects. If a Team Member or any part of their body is

caught between two objects, there is a high probability of injuries such as

contusions, punctures, fractures, amputations, or even death. In

construction, pinch points are located all over the job site and it us up to

us to be aware of this common hazard.

Pinch Point Awareness. Common pinch points in construction

include, but are not limited to crane swing radiuses, elevated dump truck

beds, concrete truck chutes, material handling, and hand/power tools. Prior

to starting any task, you should review the jobsite for possible pinch points

and associated hazards. Additionally, you should be familiar with their

project Site Safety and Health Plan and associated Job Safety

Analysis/Activity Hazard Analysis for a given task. These tools provide

valuable insight on the potential hazards present at your jobsite and the

mitigation strategies associated with a task.

Protecting Against Pinch Points. If possible, pinch points

should be eliminated from a task as this is the safest means of protecting

you from the hazard. If the hazard cannot be eliminated, engineering

controls such as guarding shall be installed.

Your Responsibility. What can each of us do to avoid being

pinched caught-in/between while onsite or at home? First and foremost be

alert and aware of your surroundings and the potential hazards which

exist. No amount of engineering controls or personal protective equipment

can make up for lack of attention and understanding. Things we should be

trained and aware of include the following:

• Identification of potential pinch points before starting any task

• Ensuring all guards on equipment are in place and effective

• Always stay within the line of site of the equipment operator

• Never place yourself between mobile equipment and stationary objects

• Lockout tagout should always be confirmed before performing any work

on equipment

• Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment

• Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings

• Remember the most powerful tool in our arsenal rests on our shoulders.

By staying alert and being aware of the hazards present all issues can

be recognized and avoided without incident.

FRIENDSHIP

mailto:[email protected]




CORPORATE SPONSORS - Thank you for helping us “Support the Industry that Supports Us.”

+ House Tour:

Thanks to Mansara Architects and Developers, hosted by Aparna Patil, AIA

Thanks to Missy Seal for providing refreshments afterwards

This house was built using the tradition and knowledge of Vaastushastra.

In Vaastushastra the fenestrations and function within a building are

arranged according to directions making the spaces green.



2017 Fall Conference Memories

Thanks to the Greenville, SC Chapter for hosting Fall Conference

What happens at

conference, stays at

conference … but if

you want to know you

should have been there! a birthday celebration

round table discussion

The wolf pack and …

fairy tales

who are you?

NAWIC Richmond Chapter #141 Christmas Social

Reservation Form

Social: 5:45 p.m. – Dinner: 6:30 p.m. DECEMBER 19, 2017

Please make reservation(s) for the Tuesday, December 19, 2017 meeting of the Richmond Chapter #141, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION, to be held at Jefferson Lakeside Country Club, 1700 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA. Enclosed is a check in the amount of $ ($35 per person). I understand that I am responsible for payment if cancellation is not received by the deadline. Payment by cash or check only, please.

PLEASE BRING YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER, YOUR BOSS, AND/OR A FRIEND and YOUR GIFTS FOR THE DOORWAYS, YESHUA HOUSE, AND YOUR SECRET PAL

DINNER BUFFET: Salad Bar, Beef Sirloin – Grilled Salmon,

Vegetable, Starch du Jour, Rolls & Butter, and Dessert Make check payable to: RICHMOND CHAPTER #141, NAWIC

MEMBER: Phone:

COMPANY:

GUEST: Phone:

COMPANY:

MEMBER Phone:

COMPANY:

GUEST: Phone:

COMPANY:

Reservations and/or cancellations will NOT be accepted after 12 noon on Thursday– December 14

We will be collecting gift basket/present donations for The Doorways and Yeshua House. Doorways baskets to include coffee, tea, sugar, sugar substitute, and non-dairy creamer. Yeshua House baskets to include paper towels, toilet paper, paper plates, cleaning supplies, etc.

“Prize will be awarded to the best/most uniquely wrapped gift.”

EMAIL RESERVATION FORMS TO: [email protected]

Mail reservations to: Mickey Jennings, Kjellstrom + Lee, 1607 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA 23220

mailto:[email protected]

NAWIC 141 @ Field Days Of The Past

DECEMBER 9, 2017

5 PM @ the Field Days Post Office

Across from the Sawmill

1741 ASHLAND ROAD

ROCKVILLE, VA 23146

Walk or ride the wagon around the site to

see the lights, stop by the cabin for

cookies, enjoy the fire, visit with Santa,

watch the Grinch that stole Christmas,

enjoy the arts corner, write a letter to

Santa, and enjoy refreshments and

homemade goodies.

Sponsored by NAWIC 141 MEMBERSHIP

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