Spring Forum 2024 - HAWAII

Congratulations to our Boise Chapter Members for their Regional Awards:

Pacific Northwest Region Member of the Year: Mary Lierman

Pacific Northwest Region Future Leader of the Year: Holly Hawkins

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Building Event

On April 6th several members joined the BSU WICED ladies to build beds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace Non profit. https://shpbeds.org/

All children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. In Idaho and across the U.S., too many boys and girls go without a bed – or even a pillow – to sleep on. These children end up sleeping on couches, blankets, and even floors. This can affect their happiness and health.

That’s where Sleep in Heavenly Peace comes in. They are a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. The organization has grown steadily over time, and are working on opening more chapters in different states to serve more people. NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN!®.

33rd Annual Awards & Dinner Auction - Saturday March 16th

On Saturday March 16th NAWIC Boise celebrated it’s 33rd Annual Awards & Dinner Auction.

The theme was Luck of the Irish.

Congratulations goes to:

Company of the Year - Idaho Construction Bonding

Member of the Year - Mary Lierman, D&A Glass Company

Future Leader of the Year - Holly Hawkins, Prusik Construction

Thank you to all of our sponsors & donors for such an amazing and successful event.

Women in Construction Week Proclamation

On March 7th it was proclaimed March 3-9, 2024 Women in Construction Week with the help of Boise Mayor McLean

For the last 45 years, NAWIC Boise Chapter #245 has benefited Idaho through community development, educational programs, skilled trades and more. Their positive vison for the future and advancement of women in construction is inspiring.

WIC Week Jobsite Tour

Boise “Power Tower” Jobsite Tour

March 3rd -March 9th 2024 celebrated Women in Construction Week around the Nation.  The Boise Chapter of National Association of Women in Construction had several events throughout the week.

Wednesday March 6th NAWIC held a jobsite tour at the 12th & Idaho “Power Tower”  thanks to the generosity of McAlvain Companies and Power Construction.    

At 26 stories, 12th & Idaho will be the second tallest tower in Idaho and was inspired by Boise's Sawtooth Mountain Range. The 420,000 sf, 298-unit building offers 16,000 sf of amenities including a terraced deck, co-working lounge, gaming room, social lounge with pool deck and cabana seating, and a roof with fire pits, garden area, and a private standalone spa.

The ground floor includes 10,000 sf of retail and an enclosed parking garage with 400 parking spaces. The parking garage utilizes a fabric enclosure featuring a mountain-inspired graphic that allows for natural light and fresh airflow, reducing the need for fans and exhaust mitigation.

The event was well attended with ladies from several GC’s and Subcontractors around the valley.   It was exciting to be up that high and see the work up close.   We even were able to climb a ladder and get to the platform above the 26th Floor.  The view of our city from the top is amazing.

September General Meeting

The Boise Chapter met in September for Installations of our new Board of Directors and the retiring of the 22/23 Board of Directors.

A heartfelt summary of our past year was presented by our outgoing Chapter President, Ashley Wiedemer, Sletten Construction. She thanked all of the board and members who supported her throughout the year and was presented with her Past President’s Plaque.

We also got to award and celebrate Cassie Clancy, Pipe Reline Solutions, for her Future Leader of the Year Award that was awarded to her earlier this year during our Dinner Auctions & Awards Event.

After that, Summer Gilbert, Andersen Construction, lead our 23/24 Board Installation Ceremony. Each officer was sworn in for her year of service and ended with the installation of our Board President Ami Ostrow, Andersen Construction. She was presented her President’s Pin.

Welcome to our new 23/24 Board of Directors:

President: Ami Ostrow, Andersen Construction Co.

Vice President: Dawn Brubaker, Suite Solutions

Treasurer: Aja DeVore, McAlvain Companies Inc

Recording Secretary: Holly Hawkins, Prusik Construction

Corresponding Secretary: Mary Lierman, D&A Glass Company Inc

Immediate Past President: Ashley Wiedemer, Sletten Construction Co.

Directors:

Bri McCloskey, Andersen Construction Co

Mandy Edwards, Gabbert & Edwards Construction LLC

Jen Menchaca, CM Company Inc

Cassie Clancy, Pipe Reline Solutions

Ruth Fritts, Fritts EHS Consulting

Jamie Wagner, Prusik Construction

Lauren Ertz, Capital Cleaning LLC

Looking forward to a great year!