National
Association of Women in Construction
Atlanta #49
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Welcome
to the NAWIC Atlanta Chapter #49's website! We help to comprise
one of 161 Chapters throughout the United States and 5 Chapters
internationally making up the National Association of Women in
Construction. Our core purpose, as a NAWIC, is to enhance the
success of women in the construction industry. Now, some may stop
right there and think “Hard Hats and High Heels” are
how a woman in the construction industry might be described, but
by "construction industry" we mean every facet. This
includes project managers, architects, engineers, administrative
assistants, receptionists, tradeswomen, comptrollers, accounts
payables and receivables, construction attorneys, and insurance
companies- our organization covers a wide basis of interest.
There are a lot of associations out there that specialize in one
area of construction, NAWIC is different: our focus is on the
Women that make up the organization. We have ladies employed in
every facet of the construction industry. Need a lawyer, a bond,
insurance, need advice about your career or to advance your career,
need block, drywall, carpet, need a carpenter? We can help you
out there! NAWICs is a one stop organization with rows and rows
of members that would be more than happy to help you with your
needs. Check out our website (www.NAWIC.org) for membership information
and the latest up to date information.
Through my membership in NAWIC I have learned so much, there are
very few meetings I attend that I do not learn something from
the monthly speaker. It’s possible that the subject matter
might not affect my job directly, but it never hurts to have access
to that knowledge and information and the networking possibilities
are innumerous. In addition to the education we offer to our members,
we host industry related competitions including Block Kids for
our elementary students, and CAD for our high school aged students.
These educational events are held to help build an interest in
younger generations- to one day possibly develop a career in the
construction industry. NAWIC has given me a lot over the years;
I hope to continue to give back to NAWIC what it has given to
me.
NAWIC relies on member volunteers for leadership. The Board of
Directors are voted into office by the membership. They are here
to represent the members and all members are encouraged to contact
any officer or director to share ideas. If you have an idea to
enhance our appeal to more women in the industry we want to hear
it. It is our goal to provide members with educational programs,
seminars, and workshops to help you succeed in your professional
endeavors.
Our monthly meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month,
unless otherwise noted, from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Mary Mac’s
Tea Room at the corner of Ponce de Leon Avenue and Myrtle Street
in Atlanta. The meetings include a half hour networking opportunity,
a home cooked sit down dinner and an industry related topic presentation.
I encourage you to take advantage of the many volunteer opportunities
we have by joining or chairing a committee. Participating in the
numerous committees offers more opportunities to network and expand
your career connections. Our chapter is strong and appealing because
of the drive of our volunteers who had visions on what was needed
by our members and how to meet the professional needs of our members.
The various programs and educational opportunities offered are
a result of these member visions.
I look forward to seeing you at our meetings.
Lynn Logan,
Chapter #49 President
