President's Letter
HAPPY 61ST BIRTHDAY SILICON VALLEY CHAPTER 99
Our Chapter’s 61st birthday celebration will be Wednesday April 22 at Shoreline Golf Liks & Michale’s Restaurant in Mountain View. Sarah and Liberty have been busy planning a festive evening with games and a DJ. Come and celebrate our birthday and wear green in honor of Earth Day, which is also April 22. We will also have installations for new members that attend that have yet to be installed.
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61st Birthday Celebration!
Do you have a favorite speaker you’d love to see again? Are you a speaker interested in sharing your expertise? Do you know of a great venue, have an upcoming project perfect for a jobsite tour, or a shop tour you’d like to host? We’d love to hear your ideas! Please contact President Laura Grabar by emailing nawicsiliconvalley@gmail.com
Schedule of Events 2025-2026
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61st Birthday Celebration!
Attention All!
Celebrating a huge milestone—NAWIC Silicon Valley is turning 61! Join us for an unforgettable Anniversary Dinner Celebration that you don’t want to miss!
📅 When: Wednesday, April 22nd @ 5:30 PM
📍 Where: Shoreline Golf Links & Michaels Restaurant, Mountain View, CA
🎉 Theme: Earth Day (Green) — Let’s go green and celebrate in style!
Get ready for a night of good food, great company, games and fantastic vibes!
🎶 DJ Steve will be spinning the beats, and we’ve got plenty of surprises in store!
Whether you’re a member or non-member, come celebrate this special occasion with us!🎟️ Members: $50 | Non-Members: $60
Let’s make this anniversary one for the books!
Come connect, learn, and be part of an empowering conversation shaping the future of our industry.
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National Rebuilding Day
National Rebuilding Day is scheduled for 4/25/26.
RMC will be partnering with NAWIC, providing volunteer support from their team and covering any additional costs as needed.
Community Project: College Track in East Palo Alto is the HQ for a non-profit helping marginalized students get on track to reach college.
To volunteer or any questions, please contact Angie Ramos at aramos4408@gmail.com
Project Description: Refresh a portion of their back parking lot into a better picnic/outdoor rest area. Sanding / restaining/painting furniture, layering on artificial turf, or putting down DG, landscaping, plus restoring with new slats a long backyard fence.
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National Rebuilding Day
Calling all future builders, creators, and leaders!
Future Construction Leaders Silicon Valley is hosting a FREE, hands-on summer camp for teen girls (grades 8–12)! Campers will explore careers in construction while learning real skills like carpentry, electrical, plumbing, tile setting, and more—no experience needed!
📅 June 22–26
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Rebuilding Together Peninsula, Redwood City
Registration opened April 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM
👉 To learn more, register a teen girl, volunteer, or sponsor, click HERE!
Let’s empower the next generation of women in construction
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Committee Sign Up
There are still many opportunities to get involved, and your time and talents could make a real difference! Serving as a Chair or Co-Chair is a great way to build connections, strengthen your leadership skills, and leave your mark!
Committees are the backbone of our events and initiatives, and they thrive when members step forward to share their energy and ideas. Whether you have experience to bring to the table or are simply eager to learn, there’s a place for you.
Please let us know if you are interested in Chairing or Co-Chairing a committee. We would love to help you find a role that fits your strengths and passions.
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Estimator/Project Manager
O'Donnell Plastering, Inc.
Apply by emailing Shawna Alvarado.
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Kraemer Engineering is in a season of significant growth, and we’re looking for the right finance leader to come alongside us as we build the next chapter of the company. We’re a rapidly growing union sitework contractor in the Monterey Bay, and this role is about much more than managing the books — it’s about helping lay the financial foundation for long-term, scalable growth.
The role would likely be titled Controller / Director of Finance (with a clear path to CFO for the right person). We’re looking for someone who understands construction finance, including job costing, cash flow, union labor, and operational risk — and who is excited about being part of the leadership team of a company that’s growing quickly and intentionally.
This is a chance to step into the ground floor of a strong company and help shape systems, strategy, and structure as we scale. If you know someone who might be ready for a change and excited by the idea of building something meaningful, I’d be grateful if you’d pass this along or make an introduction.
Apply by emailing Kimberly Kraemer.
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The Pipe Trades Training Center will be proctoring the Entrance Exam for those who have applied to the HVACR and Plumbing Service & Repair apprenticeship program from May 4th - May 8th, 2026.
To qualify for this Entrance Exam, applications must be submitted by EOD March 31st, 2026.
Applicants will be notified of their Entrance Exam date by April 6th, 2026.
Please see official Entrance Exam Announcement for additional details.
Click Here for more information
| USGBC California offer certificates through their specialized training programs, building a diverse talent pipeline equipped to address the urgent environmental and social challenges of our time. They develop and implement innovative programs by developing models, piloting technology, and creating content to drive positive change. | Construction Angels, Inc., an organization that provides immediate financial assistance and grief counseling to the children (19 years & younger) and spouse left behind when a construction worker is involved in an accidental work-related fatality. They offer construction scholarship opportunities to qualified applicants, and additional scholarships to surviving children of a fallen worker. | Is your membership up for Renewal? Be sure to check your account with National for your renewal date. | |
The SkilledAF Podcast amplifies the untold stories of individuals in the skilled trades and construction industry. Hosted by Amanda Luchetti, founder of The Skilled Project, this podcast brings on powerhouses who’ve carved their own path, shattered stereotypes, and thrived in these careers.
SkilledAF dives into the raw experiences, bold moves and real talk on the opportunities, challenges, and myths.
Listen here!
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