NAWIC Installs New Board
The 2009-2010 NAWIC, Honolulu chapter board — front row (from left): Annie Kuhlmann, Leslie Miasnik and Cissy Levins; back row (from left): Elaine Swisher, June Keaton (standing in for Amy Mijo), Paula Daligcon, Junie Exzabe, Wendy Broxson, Fale Esekia, Carrie Vinano and Ilaisipa Buelow
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), Honolulu chapter, installed its 2009-2010 board of directors at a banquet held Sept. 12. The event had a large turnout with approximately 90 guests, following a significant increase in membership this year. Incoming President Leslie Miasnik, also the 2008-2009 membership coordinator, is credited for the recruitment of 28 new members.
The 2009-2010 board includes:
• President: Leslie Miasnik, Pankow Special Projects, L.P.
• President-elect: Annie Kuhlmann, Miyake Concrete Accessories Inc.
• Vice President: Junie Exzabe, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel
• Corresponding Secretary: Ilaisipa Buelow, Allied Builders System
• Recording Secretary: Wendy Broxson, Beachside Roofing LLC
• Treasurer: Paula Daligcon, Volvo Rents
• Immediate Past President: Cissy Levins, Assignment Services
• Directors: Fale Esekia of C C Engineering & Construction Inc., Amy Mijo of Honolulu Plumbing Co. Ltd., Elaine Swisher of Jade Painting Inc. and Carrie Vinano of Watts Constructors LLC
Two scholarships worth $1,000 each were presented to Molly Murphy and Shao Lu Win, both young women architecture students at the University of Hawaii.
Annie Kuhlmann was recognized with the NAWIC of the Year award for her infectious attitude, ability to take on challenges and professionalism.
Guest speakers Gail Hannemann, CEO of the Girl Scout Council of Hawaii, and Linda Rich, executive director of Salvation Army Family Treatment Services, thanked NAWIC for partnering with their respective organizations. Rich noted that the NAWIC members serve as role models for recovering women in The Salvation Army program. Some of these women have gone on to work in the construction industry and now can financially support their families, she said.
Miasnik said that NAWIC is a safe place for women to grow. As president with 25 years of experience in the construction industry, she plans to use the association’s collective intelligence to enhance the success of women in construction.
