MEMBERSHIP
Chapter Memberships
Active-Shall be open to women who are actively employed in the construction industry a minimum of an average of twenty (20) hours per week per month. Each eligible Active Chapter Member shall be entitled to vote and to hold office and shall be a member of National and an affiliated Chapter.
At Large Membership
At- Large: Shall be open to women meeting all the criteria for Active Member but not belonging to an affiliated Chapter of the Association. Members at Large shall be entitled to participate in all of the activities of the region in which they reside. Members at Large shall be entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting/Convention of the Association, at which time their vote will have a one-tenth (1/10) value of a Chapter Delegate vote. Members at Large cannot hold office or serve on the NAWIC Board of Directors.
Membership Benefits
For more than 55 years, NAWIC has helped women take advantage of the opportunities in construction. Whether you want to embark on a new career, establish a networking base, be a mentor/mentee, make a difference in your community, continue your education, or invest in great friendships, NAWIC offers a variety of opportunities — large and small.
NAWIC members, business owners and managers can expect value from their investment in NAWIC. NAWIC membership affords many opportunities.
A membership in the Rochester Chapter INCLUDES the cost of all educational events such as lectures and job site tours. Monthly dinners and events such as our yearly scholarship fundraiser do require small additional cost for attendance.
Monthly dinners paid in full for the year do offer a discounted rate, in addition to corporate memberships for multiple members.
The Rochester Chapter is a very diverse group of women coming from a variety of areas with in the industry such as; architectural, general contracting, material suppliers, engineers, layers, accountants, insurance and more. At each chapter meeting we provide great networking opportunities to enhance each persons knowledge and networking with in the industry. In addition to our monthly chapter meetings we provide biannual regional meetings to continue one’s education with in the industry and generate additional relationships geographically.