National Association of Women in Construction

San AntonioChapter #11

General Business Meeting

Secretary’s Report

June 2, 2010

Call to Order

President Jennifer Swinney called the June 2, 2010 meeting of the San Antonio Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction to order at 6:05 pm at the Petroleum Club.

Inspiration:  Belinda Graham shared an inspiration on Change.

Introductions of members and guests took place.

President Jennifer Swinney announced the following:

• Special Recognition to Leslye Hernandez who was printed in the April/May Connection Issue for Faces of the Industry.

• Congratulations to the following members who passed their NEF certifications:

Sandee Morgan – CBT

Judy DeWeese – CBT

Mary Fletcher – CBT

Cherie Foerster – CIT (this brings our total to 10, our goal is 15)

Be sure to update your certifications on the NAWIC National website*

• Next NEF Testing date is August 6^th – registrations are due by June 15th

Becky Wynne with the Scholarship Committee introduced and spoke about Scholarship recipient, Daniel Wilson, he and his mother were in attendance.  Daniel thanked the Chapter for their support and gave an update on his attendance to Texas A&M Kingsville, he is a Mechanical Engineering Major and this past semester maintained a 4.0 GPA.

 Program – Guest Speaker:

Britt Rusche & Lori Green with IBTX:  Britt gave a highly informative presentation on Healthcare Reform, followed by a Q&A Session.  He supplied a handout to all members, which I have attached to the minutes.

Meeting minutes

The meeting minutes for the May 2010 general meeting were approved as posted and will be filed as written.

Treasurer’s Report

The May Treasurer’s Report was approved by the board, and is available from Treasurer, Andrea Lopez.

 Committee Reports:

Habitat for Humanity – June 12^th,  Sandee has signup sheet for volunteers, must signup by Wednesday June 9^th.

• Membership
• We are currently at 104 members (our goal is 125 by September)
• Monthly Drawing for Members: Winner was Pamela Wilson
• Monthly Drawing for Guests: Winner was Danielle Ortiz
• Community Service:
• Safety Committee
CPR/First Aid Course Recap – 8 new certified members

 Old Business:

• None reported

New Business

The following will serve as delegates at the National Convention: Belinda Graham, Gala Burns, Becky Wynne, Sandee Morgan, Terry Urbanczyk, Jennifer Swinney, Celeste Estep, Delia Orta, Linda Miller, and Lori Green.

• Remember to vote for the National Candidates! (Judy)
• Convention – Judy
• Sept 1 – 4: Louisville
• Our chapter is prepared to offer financial assistance towards the registration fee for attendees. 
• National Convention – Sept 1 – 4, Louisville Register by July 5^th for $595
• Delegates & alternates
• The election of 2010-2011 Officers & Board Members took place.  Nominations were taken from the floor, and ballots were distritubed and counted.  The newly elected slate is as follows:

President:  Sandee Morgan, CDS, CIT, CBT

Vice President:  Gala Burns

Secretary:        Mary Fletcher, CIT, CBT

Treasurer:        Jennifer Swinney, CDS, CIT, CBT

Directors:             Sunny Bailey

Dana Calonge

Belinda Graham

Andrea Lopez

Penny McDonald, CIT

Delia Orta

Amy Ronek

Frances Schultz, CIT

Erin Stansell

Terry Urbanczyk, CIT

Announcements:

• DATES TO REMEMBER:
  • June 12 – Habitat for Humanity Build
  • June 15 – Last day to register for the NEF test in August
  • June 16 – Board Meeting
  • July 5 – Last day to register for Convention at the $595 rate
  • July 7 – General Meeting

 With no further business or announcement, the General Meeting was adjourned at 8:39 pm.

Tricia A. Navarro                                                                        Jennifer M. Swinney, CIT

Secretary                                                                                  President

General Meeting Minutes - May 2010