2018 July Newsletter

July 23, 2018 Dalene Bloom

Congratulations to all of the newly elected chapter leadership and a warm welcome to the committee chairs! As you already know leadership does not come without challenges, but if
you can persevere you will find your rewards in time. Thank you to all the president’s who have submitted their results to me.

Scam Targeting High School Kids

June 19, 2018 Dalene Bloom

From Deborah K. Creager, CCIFP, Vice President/CFO - CHAMBERS CONSTRUCTION:

"We have recently learned that someone is targeting high school kids using our name and specifically referring to our apprenticeship program. We contacted the authorities who are looking into the matter and asked us to put out a press release to local authorities in Oregon – Eugene to Portland – to warn people of the scam.

2018 June Newsletter

June 19, 2018 Dalene Bloom

Congratulations to all of the newly elected officers! I am looking forward to working with all of you in the 2018/2019 NAWIC year. With elections behind us and our structure starting to take shape, this is an exemplary time to create your action plan and work it.

2018 May Newsletter

May 10, 2018 Dalene Bloom

It was fantastic to see all of you who attended Forum in Salem. The Pub Crawl and Capital Tour have received rave reviews and the top seminars were by put on by our members. Thank you again to the Forum Committee and the Salem Chapter for all their hard work and efforts.

PNW Meeting Minutes Posted on National Website

April 7, 2018 Dalene Bloom

Minutes for the NAWIC PNW Fall Conference 2017, and all minutes from this time forward will now be posted on the National NAWIC website under the Member Center in the Pacific Northwest Region Section.

Leading by example: How empathy and inclusion can change construction

March 13, 2018 Dalene Bloom

For Katie Coulson, Skanska USA's vice president and account manager, one of construction's biggest assets is its people and the knowledge they bring to the table.

2018 March Newsletter

March 8, 2018 Dalene Bloom

If I could clone myself and travel around the region I’d attend all of the FANTASTIC events you’ve got planned! However, in the real world I can only make a few and monitor all the rest. Just know that I LOVE hearing about all the great education, recognition and chapter building items that you’ve sched-uled.

2018 February Newsletter

February 13, 2018 NAWIC Pacific Northwest

Your probably wondering who those women are with me in the photo’s. Well I’ve got a kinda funny story……..

2018 January Newsletter

January 4, 2018 NAWIC Pacific Northwest

I am optimistic that you will all achieve anything you plan and set your minds to this year. Let’s focus this year on determining what we truly want, making a plan and pursuing it with all our efforts. Imagine what we might achieve this 2018 if everyone of us gave it our best

2017 December Newsletter

December 1, 2017 NAWIC Pacific Northwest

I am wishing each and everyone of you a safe and happy holiday season. I know that it is a true balancing act during this time of year, but do not forget to take a few minutes for yourself.

2017 November Newsletter

November 8, 2017 NAWIC Pacific Northwest

A GINORMOUS thank you to the AFC Committee & the Portland Chapter! You ROCKED—from BrewFest to conference; everything was fantastic. I sincerely appreciate your tremendous efforts. I couldn’t have asked for a better start.