From the
President
It’s been
quite a whirlwind of activity in the first half of this year!
I am
pleased to report that we have several new sponsors on board, with more
companies expressing an interest in being involved with our values, mission and
activities in the wider marketplace.
We are
looking at opening satellite chapters in the Bay of Plenty and Hamilton,
however this will only take shape in the new year. NAWIC Qatar is also taking
shape, and Billie Teshich has kept me updated on developments in the Middle
East. They have to go through a rigorous application process to establish the
association there. We are in full support of this venture as a global movement.
New
representative for the Construction Industry Council Ruth Williams has taken
over the role from Donna and is doing some very good work on our behalf.
Our website
was rolled out and launched in April in time for International Women’s Day,
which was very well received by the public, our members and followers! Re-branding was well overdue and I am so
proud and pleased with this new, fresh look. Have you had a look yet? www.nawic.org.nz
Wishing
everyone a very warm and dry winter – let’s not stop looking after all the
amazing women in construction, and pat ourselves on the back for the effort and
time it takes to do what we do.
Jenny Parker, National President
Attending our Board
meeting in Wellington on June 8, 2019 were L-R: Ellen Sharland, Social Media;
Stacey Mendonca, President Elect; Agustina Esmerado, Treasurer; Rebecca Hodges,
Canterbury Chair; Alison Thirkettle-Tawharu, Wellington Chair; Lenie Buis,
standing in for Rula Alatia, Auckland Chair; Judith Billington, Membership
Secretary; Corrie Cook, Marketing & Communications; Lisa James, Secretary;
Jenny Parker, President.
