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NAWIC continued from page 47 ed Builders and Contractors (ABC) Education Committee.
The 49th president characterizes her year in office as a year to inform those employed in the construction industry about the value of membership in NAWIC and to promote the educational and networking opportunities available through NAWIC.
In addition to installing a new president, NAWIC members elected national officers for the 2003-2004 term. The executive committee includes: President-elect Nancy A. Eaton, CIT, CCA, of Las Vegas, Nev.; Vice-President Carol L. Chapman, CIT, of Charlotte, N.C.; Secretary, Diana L. Miller, CCA, CIT, of Fort Wayne, Ind.; Treasurer, Julie K. Foret, CCA, CIT, of El Paso, Texas, and Immediate Past President, Linda Litle, La Mesa, Calif.
Founded in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1955, NAWIC is an international association serving more than 5,800 members in approximately 188 chapters across the US. and parts of Canada. NAWIC also has affiliates in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom. For more information, contact Glenda Thompson at (800) 552-3506 or by e-mail at glendat@nawic.org.
Block Island Lighthouse Restoration
Newport Collaborative Architects, Inc. (NCA), was recently awarded the design contract for the restoration of the Southeast Lighthouse on Block Island, R.I.
Built in 1875, the National Historic Landmark is constructed of brick and includes a 52-foot tower. Phase I involves complete restoration of the exterior including new slate roof, masonry repointing, window and trim repair, and restoration of the porches. Phases II and III will involve interior restoration and design for use as a museum, as well as a bed-and-breakfast inn. Located at Mohegan Bluffs, the Southeast Lighthouse is an active U.S. Coast Guard aid to navigation. The grounds and buildings are maintained by the Block Island Southeast Lighthouse Foundation.
"This is one of America's most significant historic structures, and at one time it was on the list of most endangered as more than 115 years of erosion placed it perilously close to the bluff," says the Principal Architect, J. Michael Abbott, AIA. "In 1993 the lighthouse was moved to a secure location about 300 feet from the bluff, and we are very pleased to have the opportunity to bring new life and excitement to this important landmark."
Hanson Brick and Tile Appoints New President
Hanson Brick and Tile announced the appointment of Mike Donahue as the company's new president. A 17-year veteran of the Hanson organization, Donahue has served as CFO for Hanson Brick and Tile's parent company for the past eight years. He will report to Richard Manning, who previously held the position and has been promoted to president of the newly created Hanson Building Products America.
In his previous roles with Hanson, Donahue was active in the strategic and financial management of a number of manufacturing and distribution businesses across the United States. He takes over Hanson Brick and Tile as it joins Manning's new division, which encompasses pipe, concrete products, brick and tile.
Hanson Brick was launched officially in North America in March 2003, when the company integrated seven regional brick manufacturers to become the largest brick manufacturer on the continent. Hanson Brick is part of Hanson PLC, an international building materials company, with more than 28,000 employees and operations in 17 countries. Hanson PLC is the largest producer of aggregates, the second largest producer of pipe and the third largest producer of brick in the world.
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