Associated Construction Women Supporting Women in Construction
ETSU Representatives to Address ACW on July 9
Jeff Anderson, ETSU Associate Vice President and Colleagues to Speak
ACW is pleased to welcome Jeff Anderson, Associate Vice President for University Advancement and Planned Giving at ETSU. He serves as liaison for giving/fundraising support to the ETSU College of Business and Technology which includes the Construction Engineering Technology program. Jeff is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law and ETSU. Joining Jeff will be Dr. Keith Johnson who has served as Chair/Professor of the ETSU Department of Technology since 2001. Courses he has taught include Construction Technology, Residential and Commercial Planning and Computer Aided Design Drafting. Rounding out the group is Dr. Ken Kellogg, Coordinator of the Construction Engineering Technology Program in the ETSU Department of Technology.
The representatives from ETSU will be educating ACW members on curriculum and programs within the Construction and Engineering Technology Program, as we lay the foundation for our ETSU scholarship endowment. We will have an opportunity to learn more about the program and how our scholarship can benefit a worthy student. The ACW 16th Annual Golf Tournament on August 14th will kick off our fundraising efforts for the ETSU scholarship endowment. Don't miss this opportunity to get in on the ground level of this new opportunity for ACW to support women in construction.
ACW returns to Rothchild's Catering, in Ten Mile Center at 8807 Kingston Pike (690-0103). Social hour starts at 5:45, with dinner served at 6:30 pm. Beverages are available (cash, credit AND debit cards accepted). We are busy choosing from several delectable menu choices, so check back for a menu update. Cost for dinner is $15. Contact Ragena Smith at rsmith@marvinconcepts.com for reservations. Click here for an ACW Membership Form you can print out if you are not a current member and are interested in joining ACW. Please orient your printer for landscape printing so you can print the complete form.
Wine and Dine Wrap-Up
$2,700 Given to HFHAC
Thanks to everyone who supported our 4th Annual Wine and Dine event on May 15th at Flemings Prime Steakhouse. Sixth-five attendees and great planning by co-chairs Betty Ezell and Susan Hicks resulted in our most successful event ever. At the June 11th ACW membership meeting, Betty Ezell presented a check for $2,700 to Susan Burgess Parrish, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Anderson County. Click here for a thank you letter from Susan and HFHAC. Thanks to all those who attended, helped plan and donated door prizes. A HUGE thank you to everyone at Flemings - their generous support of the event helped make it so successful. To support or learn more about HFHAC, please visit their website www.hfhac.org.
16th Annual ACW Golf Classic Set for Friday, August 14 at Three Ridges
Click here to download our 2009 Registration Form and all the details on plans for 2009!
Once a year, Associated Construction Women (ACW) hosts our Annual Golf Tournament. August 14, 2009 (Friday, of course!) marks the date for our 16th annual tournament! This golf tournament is our fundraiser for ACWÕs scholarships, which are given to female students in a construction related program. After having fully endowed our scholarships at both Pellissippi State Community College and the University of Tennessee. ACW will be working to fund a similar scholarship at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) in Johnson City.
Many levels of sponsorship are available for this great cause. Hole Sponsorships remain at $125. Putting your company's name on the Longest Drive, Hole-in-One or Closest-to-the-Pin contests is only $250. Beverage Cart Sponsorship, always a player favorite, is only $400. Breakfast or Lunch Sponsorships are $800, which includes 2 players in the tournament. Finally, Title Sponsorship, including 4 players in the tournament, is available for $1500. Major sponsorships can be shared among companies in agreement.
The tournament will feature an 8:30 am shotgun start, with breakfast served and the driving range open starting at 7:30 am. A noon lunch - Salsarita's buffet is returning due to popular demand - and award ceremony will follow. Look for fun twists you only find at the annual ACW Golf Classic!
Player registration is $125 per person, or $500 for a 4 player team. Red tees and mulligans, or 3 tries at the Putting Contest, can be purchased for $20. Single players are welcome - we'll find you a team. Deadline for registration is Friday, July 31st.
Save the date and your golf and entertainment dollars for this great event. Make your reservations NOW for the 16th Annual ACW Golf Classic!
Click here to download our 2009 brochure and registration form and to get more information. Contact Angel Johnson if you have any questions or to reserve space for the 2009 tournament at angel.richconstruction@tds.net
Please send your registration form and check to:
Associated Construction Women
P.O. Box 30771
Knoxville, TN 37930