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THANK YOUAnnual Event Premier Sponsors
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
Betsy Durant, Committee Chair
Christa SeabergStephanie ClarkeSusan Schroeder
Krista O’MalleyKaren MasonDiane Evans
2009 Scholarship Recipients
Christine AdamietzSydney AutryNatasha BergesonKelsey BruningTansey Cregan
Shirley HuBrenna LuckSamantha RandbyCrystal RinkenbergerMaria Ustavalkova
Milestone Membership Awards10 Year Member
BorSon Construction Gold Associate Member
5 Year Members Associated General Contractors – AGC Minnesota Rani Engineering Rinke Noonan Law Firm White Crane Construction
Thank you to all of our Past Presidents 2007-2008: Brigid O'Malley, Reiling Construction Inc.
2006-2007: Susan Blanchard, Safety Signs
2005-2006: Krystal Quade Vierkant, Rock On Enterprises, Inc.
2004-2005: Jennifer Strand, Strand Solutions, Inc.
2003-2004: LouAnne Reger, J&L Steel and Electrical Services
2002-2003: Kathleen Meyer, Meyer Contracting, Inc.
2001-2002: Joan Donovan, J.D. Donovan, Inc.
2000-2001: Dianne Holte, Holte Contracting, Inc.
1999-2000: Cindy Haley, J&C Trucking of Forest Lake, Inc.
1998-1999: Diane V. Sorenson, L&D Trucking, Inc.
1997-1998: Sarah Bazey, Simplex Construction Supplies, Inc.
1996-1997: LouAnne Reger, J&L Steel and Electrical Services
1995-1996: Nancy Blanchard, Safety Signs
2009 Annual Awards and Recognition Event
In Memoriam
We mourn the passing of our dear friend and long time AWC member Helen Baker, President and Owner of Golden Valley Transfer.
Helen served as an active board member from 2003-2005 and AWC Treasurer for the 2005-2007 term.
Helen believed one passage that she often said:
“Well behaved women don’t make history.”
2009 Board of Directors President – Kim Zimmer, Electrical Visions, Inc. Vice President – Heidi Gunderson, Woody’s Rebar Co., Inc. Past President – Brigid O’Malley, Reiling Construction, Inc. Secretary – Betsy Durant, Durant Mobile Wash Treasurer – Jan Rhody, Northstar Imaging, Inc. Members at Large:
Dianne Holte, Holte Contracting, Inc. Wendy Kram, Edgestone Consulting, Inc. Lynn Littlejohn, Mortenson Construction Laura Moore, RJF Agencies, Inc. Claudia Osterman, the hathor group Karen Mason, The Travel Concern
Advisors Julie Jandrich, BankCherokee – Finance Advisor Sarah Fisher, Hellmuth & Johnson – Legal Advisor Theresa Wilhelm, CrossRoads Consulting Services – Accounting Advisor
2009 Committee ChairsBylaws – Sarah FisherConstruction Partnering Program – Diane HolteDisadvantaged Business Entities – Sue BlanchardEducation – Pam Burke, Fran RachalFinance/Scholarship – Julie JandrichMembership – Claudia OstermanSpecial Events – Betsy Durant
2008-2009 Accomplishments Hired a full time Executive Director Moved from a Home Office to Leased Office Building Space Changed Board Term and Fiscal Year to Calendar Year Executive Director Completed Mini MBA Program for NonProfit
Management -University of St. Thomas Entire Board Completed Customized Board Training with University of St.
Thomas consultant - Gary Kelsey Hired CPA to Improve Financial Controls and Ensure Integrity in the
Processes Completed a 5 year strategic plan facilitated by Wendy Kram of Edgestone
Consulting Updating Bylaws to Reflect Changes in Organization Creating a formal Policy and Procedures Manual Launched Website with Increased Capabilities
AWC’s Strategic Plan OutlookDeveloped our 5 Year Growth Plan2009 Growth Goal – To have 100 WBO Members
We started the year with 48 WBO members We are currently at 69 WBO members
Within 4 years - Serve Membership in Greater Minnesota
Our 5 Year Plan is to expand our membership and service to a five state area
Our Event Proceeds in Action!
Education and Networking for our Members
EDUCATIONMarketing and Presentation WorkshopLEAN Practices and Construction Estimating WorkshopStimulus Package UpdateDoing Business with the University of Minnesota
NETWORKING
GC Open House – Adolfson & PetersonKnutson ConstructionRyan Companies Retreat at RuttgersSpeed NetworkingAssociate member Expo EVENTS
Annual AwardsAWC Scholarship GolfHolidayNewcomer OrientationsLegislative Day at the Capital
Construction Partnering Program An innovative program created by the City of St. Paul to increase contracting opportunities for
minority and women owned businesses in the construction industry. With the financial support of the City of St. Paul, the Association of Women Contractors (AWC) and
Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA) jointly manage the CPP Program. A dozen CPP relationships have been developed, including the following current partnerships.
Call to Action!Want to make lasting connections and become more involved in this growing organization? Consider involvement in one of our committees.
MembershipEducation/NetworkingDBESpecial Events
Contact Barb for more information!
ScholarshipsSince 2001, the AWC has awarded $49,000.00 in scholarships to young women. This total includes the exciting $10,000.00 we are awarding today.
THANK YOU for your continued support! Through your sponsorships and donations we are able to
assist women further their education in the construction trade.
Upcoming Events – Register Now!
Bocce Ball Networking Event, June 23rd
12th Annual Golf Tournament, July 21st
Annual Retreat at Ruttger’s, September 25-27
You Helped Us Get Here
Thank you!