NAWIC The National Association of Women in Construction

Today's NAWIC Chapter 78
The Fort Lauderdale Chapter 78 of NAWIC was sponsored by the Miami Chapter #41, and chartered on April 20, 1963. There were 32 chartering members. Charter member, Eileen Bolton is still an active, participating Chapter 78 member. This active group of women networked and supported one another in order to achieve the goals of NAWIC. Over the years the chapter has been involved in many projects and programs with Habitat for Humanity, Victory Villas, "Building for the 90's" TV show, Out Reach Broward, Rebuilding Together Broward, NEF CCA classes at BBC, Lien Law Seminars, Trade Shows, Home Shows, to name a few.

The Fort Lauderdale Chapter Scholarship Fund has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarship awards to college and trade school students enrolled in construction courses leading to a degree or certification.

NAWIC Chapter 78's Objectives Are:

To unite for the mutual benefit of the women who are actively engaged in the various phases of the construction industry.
To promote cooperation, fellowship and a better understanding among members of the Association.
To promote education and contribute to the betterment of the construction industry.
To encourage women to pursue and establish careers in the construction industry.
To provide members an awareness of the legislative process and legislation as it relates to the construction industry.

Over the years, the cause of NAWIC has stayed the same: To enhance the success of women in the construction industry. NAWIC has many education opportunities: For children - to explore and open their minds to the possibilities construction offers as a career choice; For Adults - to further their careers with certification courses. For more than 30 years, NEF has offered creative and educational programs for students from grade school to high school and adult certification programs.

The Foundation’s award-winning Block-Kids program, Building Design Program and the CAD/Design/Drafting Scholarship Awards competitions introduce students to careers and opportunities in construction. NEF’s adult certification programs include: Certified Construction Associate (CCA), Construction Document Specialist (CDS) and Construction Industry Technician (CIT), which are administered through Clemson University. Since its founding, the NAWIC Founders’ Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) and NAWIC chapters nationwide have awarded more than $4 million in scholarships to students pursuing construction-related studies.

NAWIC has developed nationally recognized awards programs to celebrate the achievements of women in the industry, as well as supporters of women in the industry.

Chapter 78 - 2008 Board Of Directors
PRESIDENT Kathy Kupsky ATEK Professional Services	VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER Lynn Stoner Stoner Construction
SECRETARY Gina Marie Devine TGL Environmental	DIRECTOR Diana Preston Holland Builders
PARLIAMENTARIAN Eileen Bolton

11/3/2009
Network with members of NAWIC.

11/9/2009
Network with members of NAWIC and Ms. Alex Sink, Candidate for governor.

The National Association of Women in Construction Chapter 78, Region 3 application for scholarship participation is now available. For more information, please view our scholarship form.

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