The NAWIC Boise Chapter’s Annual Dinner Auction is held in November each year. Proceeds from the auction help to fund all our service and scholarship activities for the year. We are fortunate to enjoy the support of our representative companies and others who attend the event and bid generously on auction items. Bidding is heavy each year on the silent dessert auction in which each table is guaranteed a delicious dessert if one is purchased at the bid table! Be a part of building our construction education community!!!
For More Information, please contact Molly Johnson, Owyhee Construction
MAGIC Camp – "Mentor a Girl in Construction," one week only!
MAGIC is a one-week day camp where girls can make new friends with similar interests, discover their hidden talents, and explore some exciting non-traditional career options. Under the watchful eyes of NAWIC mentors, the girls will learn in a hands-on way the basic skills of carpentry, electrical, and masonry. Learning these skills while successfully completing construction projects builds confidence and self esteem. MAGIC camp is sponsored by NAWIC’s Boise Chapter #245 in partnership with Renaissance Magnet High School Professional Technical Eduction Center, and community sponsors.
MAGIC Camp Registration
Be a MAGIC Camp Sponsor Download a MAGIC Poster! Need More Information? Contact the Chairs:
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, McAlvain Management, or
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, EKC Construction
Golf Tournament -
Every June for the past 18 years NAWIC has sponsored the “Good Bad & Ugly” golf tournament. Proceeds from the tournament support several industry educational programs, including scholarships, drafting competition, Block Kids, Education donations to the Boise State University Construction Management program, BYU-Idaho Consruction Management Program, high school programs, and the Associated General Contractors “Build Up” & “On Site” programs.
For more information, contact Katrina at WorkCare Northwest or Jessica at Falash & Ross Construction.
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Block Kids
This program is geared to interest children in grades 1-6. The program introduces the children to the construction industry in an effort to create an awareness of and promote interest in future careers in the many facets of the construction industry.
NAWIC members visit elementary schools and provide each contestant with building blocks, a piece of string, aluminum foil and a rock, and are asked to design and create a structure of their own design. Winners of this event advance to regional and national competitions.
Drafting Competition:
The CAD/Design Drafting Competition is designed for senior high students. Objectives of the contest are to introduce the student to the construction industry in a positive and challenging manner, while fostering a sense of self-worth and building confidence. The contest provides recognition to students for creative design, successful problem solving, and craftsmanship in preparing architectural drawings. Project drawings must include a minimum of a floor plan, exterior elevation, site plan, and placement of structure. Entries are evaluated for detail, accuracy and originality of work. Winners of this event advance to regional and national competitions.
Casino Express:
Casino Express is another NAWIC fundraising opportunity. Members man blackjack, poker, roulette and craps tables for hire at business functions and community events. Funds from these Casino Express events are used to support the mission and activities of the Boise Chapter.
NAWIC's Women in Construction Week, March 7 - 13, 2010 Building Bridges: Past -- Present -- Future Celebrating women in construction with special awards for "Future Leader of the Year," "Company of the Year" and "Affiliate of the Year," followed by an evening of fun with Casino Express!
WIC Week is celebrated with other National NAWIC Chapters in March of each year. The week’s activities provide an opportunity for bringing recognition to women in the construction industry, and to applaud the service of affiliate companies who have gone that extra mile to support the programs NAWIC sponsors.
WIC Week is celebrated with other National NAWIC Chapters in March of each year. The week’s activities provide an opportunity for bringing recognition to women in the construction industry, and to applaud the service of affiliate companies who have gone that extra mile to support the programs NAWIC sponsors.
SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS:
Local Scholarships -Scholarship Applications are due April 30, 2011
Each year the Boise Chapter awards scholarships to students who have chosen career training for the construction industry. These scholarships are in addition to contributions our local chapter makes to the National Education Foundation (NEF). the Boise Chapter is proud to award these scholarships to members of our Idaho community thanks to the hard work of our members and our generous supporters. The Boise Chapter offers two categories of scholarships. The first for students enrolled in a four-year degree program and the second for students in craft apprenticeship programs. Download the applications or for more information contact:
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NAWIC Founder’s Scholarship Foundation
The NFSF also awards scholarships at the National level each year. For more information, competition rules and regulations, and National level applications, go to http://www.nawic.org/nfsf.htm
Local Awards(awarded at the WIC Week Celebration, March 19, 2010):
Congratulations!
Future Leader of the Year - Tamara Schissel, SimplexGrinnell
Company of the Year - SimplexGrinnell
Affiliate of the Year - Renaissance Magnet High School
Building Bridges: Past -- Present -- Future