Committees
Get involved with the NAWIC Alaska Chapter by joining a Committee!
Standing Committees
These standing committees are mandatory by NAWIC National, and report to the
Alaska Chapter Board of Directors.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee is the life of the NAWIC Alaska Chapter. The committee ensures that our members feel engaged and aware of the activities planned within the chapter. The Membership Committee’s goal is the retention of members by managing the renewals and to increase our membership yearly with new members.
If you are interested in the Membership Committee please reach out to Tamie Taylor; ttaylor@tbsak.com
Professional Development & Education Committee
The Professional Development & Education (PD&E) Committee develops and plans monthly professional and educational events. These monthly professional and educational events coincide with the Chapter’s Monthly General Meetings. The PD&E committee also plans fun events for the membership which can range from paint night, gardening, a DIY project, and bowling.
If you are interested in the PD&E Committee please reach out to Chelsea Cassell;
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee assists the Treasurer with the financial analysis, advice, and oversight of the organization's budget. Their sole responsibility is to ensure the organization operates the financial resources it needs to provide programs and services to the community.
If you are interested in the Finance Committee please reach out to Chelsea Cassell; chelseac@cassellconsulting.com
Special Committees
Block Kids
This Committee is essential in educating the youth about Construction.
The Block Kids Building Program is a national building competition for children in kindergarten through 6th grade and introduces them to construction careers.
If you are interested in the Block Kids Committee please reach out to Misty Cain;
WIC Week
WIC Week™, or Women in Construction Week™, celebrates and promotes the role of women in the construction industry. NAWIC held the first WIC Week in 1998 and it has grown and expanded each year since. The NAWIC Alaska Chapter holds WIC Week events, which can include a safety component, educational presentations, job site tours, luncheons, full day conference(s), and virtual events. The WIC Week Committee also supports WIC Week events provided by other organizations and companies.
If you are interested in the WIC Week Committee please reach out to Naomi DuCharme; naomi@alaskasafetyalliance.org
Golf Tournament
The NAWIC Alaska Chapter raises scholarship money for any Alaskan students or trade apprentices that are interested in exploring careers in construction or construction related fields. The NAWIC Alaska Chapter hosts an annual Golf Tournament that gathers sponsors to help raise the funds for these scholarships.
If you are interested in the Golf Tournament Committee please reach out to Tamie Taylor; ttaylor@tbsak.com
Safety & Health Awareness Committee
The Safety & Health Awareness Committee obtains and distributes best practice information as well as new and changing regulations for safety within the construction fields to NAWIC members.
The goal of this committee is to ensure that NAWIC members and their companies have access to information and tools needed to not only create a safe work environment for themselves but also the communities that surround them in their work and personal lives.
If you are interested in the Safety & Health Committee please reach out to Dora Hughes; doramae@lynden.com
Awards Committee
The Awards Committee manages NAWIC specific awards and other awards that NAWIC helps to foster our members, businesses, and projects within the state of Alaska.
If you are interested in the Awards Committee please reach out to Randi DelReal;
Ways & Means Committee
The Ways and Means Committee runs the annual fund-raising program based on a budget goal established by the committees, members, and board annually. This committee establishes communication and relationships with companies and members for annual fund-raising.
If you are interested in the Ways & Means Committee please reach out to Tamie Taylor; ttaylor@tbsak.com
Marketing Committee
The Marketing Committee is responsible for conducting, in conjunction with Membership Committee and PD&E Committee, monthly interactive opportunities to share best practices for publicizing NAWIC at all levels – Nationally, Regionally, and Locally.
The goal of this committee is to unite NAWIC in a common vision so it can operate in a focused, strategic manner.
If you are interested in the Marketing Committee please reach out to Randi DelReal;