Light it into Existence!

February 2025

Silicon Valley, CA Members: 58

PRESIDENT'S LETTER

Dear NAWIC Chapter 99 Members,

As we enter February, I would like to take a moment to reflect on our shared

achievements from January and to set our sights on the promising opportunities ahead.

The beginning of the year is always brimming with potential, and February offers us a

unique chance to build upon the momentum we've created...

CHAPTER MEETINGS & EVENTS

All events with details are posted on our website.

February Membership Meeting - Ask an Arborist | February 26
WIC Week: March 2-8
March Membership Meeting | March 26

February Membership Meeting

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 5:30 PM

Daley's Drywall and Taping

960 Camden Ave, Campbell

WIC Week 2025

WIC Week is just around the corner! We've got a great line up of activities so be sure to mark your calendars. A separate email will go out highlighting all the events with sign up links.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Does your company support Women in Construction and WIC Week? Please pass along sponsorship opportunities and reach out to Brenda Trejo to commit to supporting WIC this year!

March Membership Meeting - San Jose Airport Tour

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 6:00 PM

San Jose Airport

1126 Coleman Ave, San Jose

REGIONAL NEWSLETTER

See what's happening in our region, the beautiful Pacific North West!

PNW January Newsletter!

REGIONAL EVENTS

2025 Coast Retreat | February 21-22, Newport Oregon
2025 Spring Forum | May 16-19, 2025 | Cruise to Ensenada, Mexico
2025 Fall Conference | October 8-10, 2025 | Eugene, OR
2026 Spring Forum | Spokane, WA
2026 Fall Conference | Sacramento, CA

Click image to download registration flyer

Block Kids 2025

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 3:30 PM

Alviso Clubhouse

5040 North 1st St, San Jose

We had two classrooms with 40 children competing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in this year's Block Kids competition!

It was truly inspiring to witness the creativity and talent of our kids as they transformed simple materials like blocks, a rock, a string, and a piece of foil into amazing creations.

We are incredibly proud of the volunteers who made this event possible and created such an engaging atmosphere. Congratulations to all our winners!

First place goes to Michael Vance, who will now advance to the Regional Competition!

A big thank you to everyone who participated and made this event a memorable and fun experience, including JGM for sponsoring the gift cards and Angie Ramos for organizing the event!!!

Photos

UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS

Welcome to our new members!

We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming meeting!

Be sure to click on each new member's name to connect with them on LinkedIn.

January Membership Meeting - 3Nickels

What a great informative and motivational meeting we had last month!

Alice Village from 3Nickels provided information on financial planning and the benefits of using a tool like 3Nickels to track your money, budgets and investments. Be sure to connect with Alice for ongoing updates and encouragement to meet your financial goals!

Thank you to Daley's Drywall for hosting this event!

We also installed two of our newest members: Sicy Simoes and Kira O'Donnell.

Photo recap

NFSF Scholarships

The annual NFSF Scholarship is coming up. Applications are due February 28th, 2025. Know someone who can benefit? Send us an email so we can connect with them. Or, direct them to the NFSF website.

Women IN Construction Career Event

Friday, May 9, 2025

Nor Cal Carpenters Training, Pleasanton

2025 FUTURE CONSTRUCTION LEADERS CAMP

(formerly Camp NAWIC)

Coming Summer 2025 for girls in grades 8-12!

We’re breaking stereotypes at this girls-only day camp. Through hands-on projects, teen girls will handle power tools and learn the essential elements of various construction trades. They’ll develop a “can-do” attitude and greater self-confidence as they tackle challenging projects.

Learn more here!

Volunteer to Sign Up

CalPoly - Email mayoungb@calpoly.edu

Program Manager

Sr. Program Manager

Graniterock - Email careers@graniterock.com

Environmental Engineer

Are you hiring? We'll post your ad here!

To submit your open position(s) fill out this form.

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Local Programs/Events

NATIONAL EVENTS

National Website

Is your membership up for Renewal? Be sure to check your account with National for your renewal date.

SKILLEDAF PODCAST

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!