National Association of Women In Construction
National Association of Women In Construction
Black Hills Chapter Story
In the spring of 1979 Nancy Ericksen from Corner Construction Company noticed an article in the newspaper placed by the Minneapolis/St Paul Chapter asking if there were any women interested in an Organization for Women in Construction. Nancy answered that ad and helped organize the first meeting. There were approximately 40 women at the first meeting. Those 40 consisted of a large variety of women from the construction industry such as general contractors; subcontractors such as drywall, insulation, electrical, HVAC, siding and more. Their duties varied greatly from secretarial and clerical staff, to supervisors and on-site workers as well as owner and operators.
That very night officers were elected and The Black Hills Chapter of NAWIC was formed, voting Nancy Erickson in as President. Fast forward the Black Hills Chapter was officially chartered on July 14th 1979.
Core Values
Belief in ourselves as women
Perseverance
We dare to move into new horizons
Objectives
1
Unite for their mutual benefit woman who are actively employed in the various phases of the construction industry.
2
Promote cooperation, fellowship and a better understanding among members of the Association.
3
Promote education and contribute to the betterment of the construction industry.
4
Encourage women to pursue and establish their careers in the construction industry.
5
Provide members an awareness of the legislative process and legislation as it relates to the construction industry.
Pledge
As material for the construction of our building,
I pledge the agility of my hands, the ability of my mind, and the integrity of my heart.