The NWiR Michigan Council met in May for a hands on event combining food, drink and shingles. For many of us, it gave us a chance to learn about the different elements involved on a roof install, learn about different key elements and codes in Michigan. We had beginners and experts, with a judgement free zone when it came to our nailing abilities. Special thanks to Olivia Martinelli and Amber Morse for setting up the event [...]
COHORT 5 BEGINS JULY 10TH - REGISTRATION IS OPEN! What is REAL Roofing? Glad you asked! REAL Roofing is an educational program designed to move the roofing industry forward with diversity, equity, and inclusion - also known as DEI. National Women in Roofing prides itself on being innovators and change-makers in the industry, and we are so proud to launch this program and create REAL change within the roofing community. We’re all on different journeys when [...]
As we continue to cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion, it’s important for us at NWiR to acknowledge and celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! This May, as we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, the DEI Committee would like to feature our members who are part of the AAPI community. Please reach out to Rae (rae@chinookroofing.com), Jess (jesscressga@gmail.com or Mandy McIntyre (mmcintyre@levelup-consultants.com ) and we’ll provide you with all the information to get your feature posted! [...]
The NWiR Cleveland Council wants to make 2023 the best year yet! So we are thrilled to announce our quarterly wellness initiative: 2023 & ME! The goal is once a quarter we’ll have an event tailored around making us our best selves personally and professionally. Q1’s topic was Mental Health Awareness- discussing how it impacts our overall well-being, how to manage stress, and how to help break the stigma surrounding mental illness. This lunch and learn [...]
The NWiR Tampa Council met on April 26th for a lunch meeting on financial wellness sponsored by CertainTeed. Guest speaker Erin Hoffman, a NWIR member, and New Jersey Council Board Member, is a Financial Advisor with Certified Financial Services. She takes a holistic approach to finances, which focuses on achieving financial balance. She covered topics from budgeting and retirement savings to financial protection and the importance of cash flow. Erin shared that women having confidence in [...]
Join us Saturday, May 20 as the NWiR Southern California Council celebrates Somos Mexico: The Great Mexican Folklore Festival from 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm, 3561 Lexington Avenue El Monte, CA. Food festivities and fun for all. As a fundraising event, the council will be selling baked goods and confections to support future council community outreach events.
The NWiR Southern California Council had a LOT to celebrate this month. We kicked off our April 18th meeting with an Easter Egg hunt to take advantage of the beautiful California weather. Afterward, settling in for some great networking to celebrate our new partnership with the Roofing Contractors Association of Southern California (RCA) and a planning meeting for our 2023 schedule of events. We are especially proud to introduce our new council leadership Trio: Amy Lee, [...]
We had the wonderful opportunity to meet some new members this month during our New Member Stand-Up meeting which is held at 5 pm ET on the 3rd Monday of each Month. We welcome Genevieve Alegre from Beam Professionals in Sacramento, CA. She is looking to join the Northern California Council with her colleague Christina Hernandez also joining us from Beam Professionals. Christina expressed interest in getting involved with the Mentorship Committee. Christine Scott from Scott [...]
Spring is officially in season and has been pretty amazing in Dallas. At the end of April, we had a night of networking at Topgolf in Fort Worth! Our ladies had a blast. Big thanks to our Top Golf Sponsors: H&E Equipment, USG, and KPost. We have some great upcoming events in May as well. Tuesday, May 2nd we are hosting Tacos & Talking: Sexual Harassment put on by our Mentorship Committee. Thursday, May 18th we [...]
On April 4, 2023, the NWiR Canada Council hosted the First Annual NWiR Day! The half-day event took place in Mississauga, Ontario adjacent to the 2023 RoofTech show. We kicked things off with a light lunch before introducing National Women in Roofing and the newly elected Council. Anne Marie Bourque, Chair Chantalle Hepburn, Vice Chair Amy Anotine, Secretary Audrey Grindrod, Treasurer Isabelle Morissette, Education, QC Wendy Fraser, Membership Audrey Bourque, Communications, QC Susan Smith, Events We [...]
