NAWIC NH - In Our Community
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The members of NAWIC Chapter #218 volunteer their time at many different organizations and events which benefit the NH community. There are several annual events that our group participates in such as NH Construction Career Days and Block Kids. Several members give countless hours of time and energy to other valuable groups that they are passionate about such as, Special Olympics or Girls at Work, Inc. We all help to support each other in any way we can by lending a helping hand or by raising funds for these great events when needed. Please read more below about the fabulous non-profit groups, charities and events our NH members are involved with.
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In 2011 our NH NAWIC Chapter won a Volunteer Champion Award at the Spirit of NH Event. In 2012 two members in our chapter won volunteer awards also - Catherine Schoenenberger for creating and continuing her dedication to NH Construction Career Days and also Patty Stagno for her involvement in Goffstown CERT (see below for more information on both of these) |
NH Special Olympics
Patricia Stagno, is participating in the 16th Annual Penguin Plunge and will be fundraising for Special Olympics New Hampshire. If you would like to support this great cause and make a donation please email Patty.
All donations are secure and sent directly to Special Olympics New Hampshire by FirstGiving, who will email you a printable record of your donation. Please share her fundraising page with any of your friends and family that may be inspired to donate as well. |
Patty participating in the Penguin Plunge - Jan 2012
WHEN: Sunday, February 1st, 2015
WHERE: Hampton Beach, NH THEME: Superheros TIME: noon |
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The Merrimack Friars Club
Patricia Stagno is also the current director of the The Merrimack Friars Club which is a non-profit social service organization dedicated to serving the local community of youth and adults with special needs through organized sports, activity, nutrition and fitness.
The Friars organization takes pride in offering extracurricular opportunities for youth with special needs to develop social skills. These opportunities helps establish a set of values while teaching them leadership, good sportsmanship and conflict resolution skills through sports. Friars Club instruction and guidance builds healthy bodies, minds and spirit by bolstering self-esteem and self-discipline, and reinforcing positive behavior.
The Friars organization takes pride in offering extracurricular opportunities for youth with special needs to develop social skills. These opportunities helps establish a set of values while teaching them leadership, good sportsmanship and conflict resolution skills through sports. Friars Club instruction and guidance builds healthy bodies, minds and spirit by bolstering self-esteem and self-discipline, and reinforcing positive behavior.
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Concord Hospital 5K Rock N' Race
Kathy Miskoe, participates in the annual Concord Hospital 5K Rock N' Race. This race assures that people with cancer and their families have access to virtually all the medical care treatment and support services they need close to home at Concord Hospital Payson Center for Cancer Care. Proceeds from the Rock 'N Race are directed toward support programs and services, and financial assistance for cancer patients in need. Kathy also ran in the Galloping Gobbler which supports the Bishop Brady High School Tuition Assistance Fund.
Kathy Miskoe participating in the Galloping Gobbler Race.
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Kathy Miskoe participating in The Merrimack Rock N' Race.
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Skills USA - New Hampshire
SkillsUSA programs include local, state and national competitions in which students demonstrate occupational and leadership skills. It is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA's mission is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.
Diane Howes, a NAWIC member, is one of the Skills USA Coordinators for the NH chapter. Please click here for a brochure on Skills USA - New Hampshire.
Diane Howes, a NAWIC member, is one of the Skills USA Coordinators for the NH chapter. Please click here for a brochure on Skills USA - New Hampshire.
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NH Construction Career Days
Catherine Schoenenberger, the past chapter president, started a non-profit called NH Construction Career Days (NHCCD) in 2009 with the help of other NAWIC members and outside volunteers. This event increases career awareness in the construction and transportation industries through hands-on experience with heavy equipment, welding, small tools, plumbing, electrical wiring, surveying, engineering, land clearing, underground utilities, and other construction related jobs. Several secondary educational resources and career training pathways are available for students to learn about. Over 4,700 students have attended NHCCD since 2009.
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Girls at Work, Inc.Elaine Hamel is the director and founder of this amazing program that teaches at-risk youth in NH how to build using power tools. Girls at Work, Inc. empowers young girls to see and feel how truly capable, strong and powerful they are as individuals despite the neglect, abuse or abandonment they have endured. Over 6,000 girls have participated in programs thru Girls at Work, Inc since the start of the non-profit group in 2000.
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Elaine Hamel with a Girls at Work graduate
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Speedway Children's Charities Board
Sue Merrill, a NAWIC member, is a Board member on the New Hampshire Chapter - Speedway Children's Charities Board. Speedway Children's Charities was established in 1982 by Bruton Smith, owner of NH Motor Speedway and other tracks across the country. The charity supports children in educational, financial, social and medical need in order to help them lead productive lives. The central goal is that every child has the same opportunities no matter what obstacle they are faced with. This was the third distribution since it was established in 2009. Just recently the group distributed $169,000 to 42 different non-profit organizations, which will affect around 49,000 children !!! During the year they have various fund raisers such as, a golf tournament, track walk, auction, red bucket brigade and gift of lights. All the money raised is given back to the different organizations that apply/qualify for grants.
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Goffstown Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program that educates citizens about the hazards they face in their community and trains them in lifesaving skills. If needed following a disaster, we citizen-responders use our training as part of a neighborhood or workplace team to help others when professional responders are overwhelmed or not immediately available. CERT members provide immediate assistance to victims in our community, organize spontaneous volunteers who have not had the training, and collect disaster intelligence that will assist professional responders with prioritization and allocation of resources when they arrive.
The CERT program is supported by the NH State Bureau of Emergency Management (BEM), the NH State Citizen Corp Council, the Volunteer NH! group and the Town of Goffstown. Patricia Stagno, our current chapter president, is a member of the Goffstown Citizen Emergency Response Team.
The CERT program is supported by the NH State Bureau of Emergency Management (BEM), the NH State Citizen Corp Council, the Volunteer NH! group and the Town of Goffstown. Patricia Stagno, our current chapter president, is a member of the Goffstown Citizen Emergency Response Team.
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OSHA Training at State Women's Prison
Patricia Stagno has provided OSHA 10 Hour Construction Training for the State Women’s Prison. Click here for more information.
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Block Kids
The Block-Kids Building Program is a national building program competition that is sponsored on the local level by NAWIC chapters and other organizations. Our Granite State Chapter #218 has been holding this event for several years at various elementary after-school programs in New Hampshire. The competition involves the construction of various structures with interlocking blocks and three of the following additional items: a small rock, string, foil and poster board.
Small prizes are given to each student who participates and then all projects are scored using the NAWIC Block-Kids entry forms. The top three building projects are given special prizes by our chapter and the highest scoring project advances to the Regional Competition. One semi-finalist from each region is entered in the National Program competition. Its a fun event for young students and NAWIC volunteers alike that helps to increase construction career awareness and interest. To see photos of the most recent Block Kids Event go to the Photos Page.
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NH NAWIC members who helped run the 2012 Block Kids Event (from left - Paula, Kathy, Catherine, Meghan and Angie)
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Other Community Involvement By NH NAWIC Memebers
- Call Firefighter for Town of Lee (28 Years)
- Budget Committee Member Town of Lee
- Chair of Education Committee, Safety & Health Council of Northern New England
- Board of Directors of the Daniel Webster Council of the Boy Scouts of America
- Board of Directors of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of New Hampshire
- Volunteer with local ATV Clubs and help run events like Toys for Tots each year.
- Annual Career Day Presentations at local high schools.
