Masonry Magazine August 2005 Page. 53
Industry News
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will celebrate its 50th Anniversary Celebration and Convention, September 7-10, 2005, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dallas, Texas. In honor of the past 50 years, Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88's will be headlining the event.
The convention will include inspirational speakers and networking events, as well as educational seminars and workshops to educate women in construction and prepare them for brighter futures. The meeting's keynote speaker, Cathy Larsen, will engage attendees with her keynote address: "Radical Ideas for Radical Results."
The celebration will conclude with the 11th Annual Crystal Vision Awards Gala, Saturday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. Join us as we honor Crystal Vision Award recipient Faye Turner and Crystal Achievement Award recipient Edith Stanfield. These two Texans have done a phenomenal job advancing their goals for women in construction. A special video presentation will highlight the achievements of both individuals. The gala promises to be an elegant finale to NAWIC's 50th Anniversary Celebration and Convention.
NAWIC is an international association serving approximately 5,800 members in nearly 200 chapters in the United States and Canada. In 1953, 16 women working in the construction industry founded NAWIC, originally calling themselves "Women in Construction of Fort Worth, Texas." Knowing that women represented only a small fraction of the industry, the founders organized NAWIC to create a support network. NAWIC gained its national charter in 1955.
To learn more about NAWIC or the convention, please visit www.nawic.org or call (817) 877-5551.
Harrold E. Melton concluded a 40-year career with Acme Brick Company on Friday, April 1. Prior to being named President & CEO in March 1999, Melton served Acme Brick Company in numerous capacities since 1958, including Regional Sales Manager, General Sales Manager and Acme's Vice President of Sales & Marketing. His vision, his leadership role in directing Acme's 10-state sales force, and his extensive experience with many aspects of the company's operation served Acme well as the company has grown to record-high sales levels for 13 consecutive years.
The Brick Industry Association (BIA) recently honored Melton by naming him as the recipient of the 2005 Outstanding Achievement Award at the BIA's annual Brick Show in Hollywood, Fla. This award is presented annually to an individual or company that has made a significant contribution to the betterment of the brick industry.
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Harrold Melton Retires as Acme Brick President and CEO
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