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September 2013
Core Purpose:
To enhance the success
of women in the
construction industry.
What’s Inside
A Note from the
President
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You’re Invited!
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In Case You Missed
It
2
Around the Corner
2
Team 282
2
Safe Day in the
Neighborhood
3
Food for Thought
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Did You Know?
4
Happy September! Hard to believe that this will be my last
President’s note to everyone – where did the year go? I want
to thank everyone for the support and patience that you
have shown me over the past year. Next year is full of
promise and Laura and her Board are already hard at
work.
We had a great time on the Sandpiper yet again this year!
Thanks to all who came and brought something to share ~
we had great food and a perfect night to cruise the Maumee
River.
Remember any questions or concerns please contact me.
Respectfully,
Core Values:
 Believe in ourselves as
women
 Persevere with the
strength of our convictions
 Dare to move into new
horizons
A Note from the President
Carla Klatt, President, Chapter #282
You’re Invited!
Chapter Meeting —Tuesday, September 17th, 2013 5:30pm— Brooks Insurance ~ 1120 Madison Ave., Toledo, OH 43604 Guests are always welcome—just RSVP w/ Laura!!! NAWIC Region 4 Leadership Meeting —September 21st, 2013 Live in Sharon Center, OH or online—RSVP with Mardi (lunch $15) Hope to see you there!!! Page 2
NAWIC Toledo
In Case You Missed It...
Wow so many things happened in the month of August! Kids went back to school, there was an awesome cruise along the Maumee River and some big event out in Bellevue, WA! That’s right Region 4 was well represented at AMEC this year with about 24 members from our region in atten‐
dance. Lima and Detroit went home with some awards for special projects they are doing within their chapters. Congrats ladies! There were mem‐
bers from many states, Guam and Australia! We want even more at AMEC 2014 in Indy!!! Around the Corner
Region 4 Annual Planning Conference (APC) ~November 1‐2 Cincinnati, OH Registration form available at http://www.nawic4.org/region‐4‐events.html Team 282
Chanté Lemon is one person who has been a member of this Chapter two separate times but has also been a member of two other Chapters in her six years of NAWIC membership. As a Project Manager for the construction project management and consulting firm G. Stephens, Inc., Chanté has bounced around between Toledo, Cleveland and Akron. Her current role as Northwest Ohio Of‐
fice Manager and current project at the Toledo Zoo should keep her in Chapter 282 for a while. Though she has volunteered for many NAWIC events Chanté has yet to hold a board position in any of the Chapters but she is confident that will change in the near future. In the meantime she is focused on finishing her Master of Science in Project Management degree, obtaining a career boosting certification and taking a trip to Mexico for her birthday all in the next year. This is in addition to her work at GSI where she oversees projects, develops relationships to get new projects, and assists on the projects wherever needed. The one thing she adores about NAWIC is the level of effort that each member gives in doing everything they do. She appreciates that so many members have taken the time to mentor her and allowed her to slowly break from her shell as she became more comfortable with the organization and the members. Now she just needs help breaking away from online shopping when she isn’t at work or watching a sporting event. If you peeked into her refrigerator you are bound to find bottled water, cheese and Häagen Dazs Pineapple Coconut ice cream… not your average Doomsday Prepper. NAWIC Chapter 282
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Safe Day in the Neighborhood
Back-to-School and Back-to-Work
September begins with Labor Day, a
day to honor those, like you and me,
who work for a living; who are the
backbone of this country. Labor Day
also "officially" signifies that summer
is over, and that means that in the
next few weeks our children will be
returning to school. Some of these
boys and girls may be your own or
perhaps your neighbors, but all of us
need to be concerned about their
safety. Remember when you went
back to school after the long summer
and your mind was focused on everything but school? In fact, you may
have some of the same feelings coming
back to work if you've just returned
from vacation.
Knowing that the kids are probably
not thinking much about safety, we
have to watch out for them, especially
in school zones and at bus stops! Big
children, little children, and even
adults will now be using the crosswalks, sidewalks and driveways
around our schools. Watch for reduced
speed limits in these zones in the
morning and afternoon and obey
them. Keep a sharp lookout for
stopped school buses, flashing red
lights, and the child that waits until
the last second to catch the bus and
darts from one side of the street to the
other. Adjust your schedule to allow
extra time to get to work in the morning, and use extra caution on rainy
days.
If you're the one returning from vacation, make sure you reacquaint yourself with the safety rules at your
workplace. To get up to speed, check
with your supervisor to see what has
changed while you were gone. Check
your safety equipment, dust it off, and
make sure it's working properly before
using it. Think carefully about what
you're doing and don't take any
chances. Vacations are great. They
take our minds off our work and it's a
chance to relax. You deserved it and
hopefully really enjoyed it, but now
it's back to the old grind. Just remember, now that you're back on the job,
don't relax when it comes to safety.
Whether ‘back to school' or 'back to
work,' it's up to each of us to practice
safety. Watch out for that child and
watch out for yourself. If we all use
just a little extra caution, we can significantly reduce 'back to school' accidents and keep ourselves from becoming an end of summer statistics.
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Food for Thought
No-Bake Chocolate Truffle Pie
Ingredients
Servings: 1 pie
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 4.5 Hours
• 1 (6 oz) ready-to-fill chocolateflavored crumb crust
• 0.5 cup(s) pecans, toasted and
coarsely chopped
• 17 squares individually wrapped
caramels, unwrapped
• 0.25 cup(s) canned evaporated
milk (not sweetened condensed)
• 1.5 cup(s) semisweet chocolate
chips
• 1 cup(s) heavy cream
• 3 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
• Whipped cream, for serving
Preparation
Sprinkle the pecans on the crust. In
a medium saucepan, cook the caramels and milk over medium-low
heat, stirring often until the caramels melt and the mixture is
smooth. Pour over the pecans.
Clean the saucepan and cook the
chocolate chips, cream and butter
over low heat until the chocolate
melts and the mixture is smooth
Pour over the caramel and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours. Serve
with whipped cream, if desired.
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NAWIC Toledo 282
Photo of Chapter 282
President Carla Klatt Vice President Laura Herron Treasurer Dana Patchen Recording Secretary Vicki Duncan Corresponding Secretary Sharon Feely Board Members Julie Garand Jean Sieler www.nawictoledo.com
Did You Know?
Your safety equipment is made from a woman’s invention? Stephanie Kwolek, the famous woman inventor and scientist, wanted to study medicine while growing up in New Kensington, Penn‐
sylvania, and that desire persisted as she worked toward her B.A. in chem‐
istry at Carnegie Mellon University. After finishing her degree, however, Kwolek took a temporary research position with DuPont, where her work turned out to be so interesting that she decided to stay on. One of the first women research chemists, she first gained national recognition in 1960 for her work with long molecule chains at low tempera‐
tures. In 1971, Kwolek's further analysis culminated in an important discovery of a liquid crystalline poly‐
mer solution. Its exceptional strength and stiffness led to the invention of Kevlar®, a synthetic material that is five times as strong as steel. Kevlar® is resistant to wear, corrosion and flames, and it is the main ingredi‐
ent in the production of bulletproof vests, which have become invaluable to legions of soldiers and law en‐
forcement officers. Furthermore, Kevlar® is used in dozens of other products, including skis, safety helmets, work gloves and steel toe work boots, and suspension bridge cables. Kwolek's research efforts have re‐
sulted in her being the recipient or co
‐recipient of 17 U.S. patents. This noted woman inventor also has re‐
ceived such prestigious accolades as the Kilby Award, the National Medal of Technology and the 1999 Lemel‐
son‐MIT Lifetime Achievement Award. Story information retrieved from http://www.women‐inventors.com/Stephanie‐
Kwolek.asp