1. NAWICNationalAssociationofWomenInConstruction While every effort has been made to ensure this presentation is accurate, neither the National Association of Women in Construction nor the author of the presentation accept liability for any damages resulting from the use of or reliance on the information contained in this presentation. The material in this presentation may not be changed without express written permission from the author. It may not be sold to others and is for use by the National Association of Women in Construction only.

2. Core Purpose : “To enhance the success of women in the construction industry” Core Values: Believe in ourselves as women.  Believe in ourselves as women.  Persevere with the strength of our conviction.  Dare to move into new horizons.

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4. National History Began as Women in Construction in Fort Worth, TX Began as Women in Construction in Fort Worth, TX – 1953 by 16 women – Organized to create a support network – Chartered in 1955 & became National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) – Today over 5500 members – More than 170 chapters

5. INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATES Since 1996-grown internationally Since 1996-grown internationally NAWIC-Australia NAWIC-Australia NAWIC-New Zealand NAWIC-New Zealand SAWIC-South African Women in Construction SAWIC-South African Women in Construction NAWIC-United Kingdom NAWIC-United Kingdom CAWIC-Canadian Women in Construction CAWIC-Canadian Women in Construction

6. NATIONAL GOVERNANCE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION NATIONAL BYLAWS STANDING RULES Full copies of these documents can be found at www.nawic.org

7. Regional Leadership Region 3 Director Region 3 Director Purpose: To represent the region’s interests to National Board and assist chapters in their operation. Coordinate regional meetings for the purpose of communication to the chapters and provide a forum for chapters to communicate and learn from each other through the sharing of information. Purpose: To represent the region’s interests to National Board and assist chapters in their operation. Coordinate regional meetings for the purpose of communication to the chapters and provide a forum for chapters to communicate and learn from each other through the sharing of information.

8. NAWIC REGIONS Region 3 is geographically the State of FL

9. REGION 3 CONSISTS OF 12 CHAPTERS # 36 TAMPA # 41 MIAMI # 72 TALLAHASSEE # 73 ORLANDO # 78 GR. FT. LAUDERDALE # 87 GR. PALM BEACH #284 VOLUSIA COUNTY #297 SOUTHWEST FLA #317 TRI COUNTY #355 SPACE COAST #364 GR. GAINESVILLE #372 GR. JACKSONVILLE

10. REGIONAL GOVERNANCE POLICIES OF REGION 3 REGION 3 GUIDELINES REGION 3 DIRECTOR’S FUND Full copies of these documents can be found at www.nawicregion3.org

11. REGIONAL MEETINGS LEADERSHIP TRAINING HELD BEFORE NEW NAWIC YEAR STARTS TO PROVIDE INFORMTION AND TRAINING TO NEWLY ELECTED INCOMING CHAPTER OFFICER AND DIRECTORS ANNUAL PLANNING CONFERENCE (APC) HELD IN THE FALL TO ASSIST CHAPTER OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH DUTIES, PROCEDURES AND POLICES. ANNUAL FORUM HELD IN THE SPRING TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, CONDUCT REGIONAL BUSINESS AND ELECT DIRECTOR.

12. CHAPTER GOVERNANCE STANDARD BYLAWS FOR AFFILIATED CHAPTERS  DICTATED BY NAWIC NATIONAL  AMENDED AT NATIONAL LEVEL ONLY – -CANNOT BE AMENDED BY CHAPTER CHAPTER STANDING RULES  ESTABLISHED BY CHAPTER  AMENDED BY CHAPTER  YEARLY REVIEW/APPROVAL BY NATIONAL

13. Code of Professionalism CREATED BY NAWIC NATIONAL SIGNED BY ALL ASSOCIATION OFFICERS/DIRECTORS IMPORTANT FOR THE OVERALL CONDUCT OF OUR ASSOCIATION AVAILABLE ON NAWIC WEBSITE

14. NAWIC DESIGNATIONS NAWIC Educational Foundation (NEF) offers professional certifications administered by Clemson University: NAWIC Educational Foundation (NEF) offers professional certifications administered by Clemson University: Certified Construction Associate (CCA) Certified Construction Associate (CCA) Construction Industry Technician (CIT) Construction Industry Technician (CIT) Construction Document Specialist (CDS) Construction Document Specialist (CDS) Certified Bookkeeping Technician (CBT) Certified Bookkeeping Technician (CBT)

15. Information Resources The NAWIC Image The NAWIC Image National bi-monthly publicationNational bi-monthly publication Showcases the efforts, causes and issues of member and the construction industryShowcases the efforts, causes and issues of member and the construction industry Newsletters Newsletters National – “The Connection”National – “The Connection” Regional – Directors NewsletterRegional – Directors Newsletter Local – Chapter newslettersLocal – Chapter newsletters

16. WEBSITES WWW.NAWIC.ORG WWW.NAWICREGION3.ORG YOUR CHAPTER WEBSITE

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