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NATIONALLY

The National Association of Women in Construction was founded in 1953 by sixteen trailblazer women from Fort Worth, Texas. Led by Doris Efird, these ladies started a movement that has grown and flourished for quarter of a century. ​​​​​​​

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  • Alice Ashley

  • Carolyn Balcomb

  • Doris Efird

  • Edna Mae Tucker

  • Era Dunn

  • Ethel McKinney

  • Hazel Floyd

  • Ida Mae Bagby

  • Irene Moates

  • Jimmie Blazier

  • Margaret Bubar

  • Margaret Cleveland

  • Mildred Tarter

  • Nina Ruth Jenkins

  • Ronda Farrel

  • Sue Bowling​

​For more information:  https://nawic.org/the-history-of-the-national-association-of-women-in-construction/

LOCALLY

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Salt Lake City Chapter #90 was organized on April 4, 1964. A group of women met in the Pioneer Room at Hotel Utah located in Salt Lake City, Utah to organize the chapter. Acting Chairman Mary Bagby, from the Dallas Chapter and daughter of one of the original founders was present at the meeting. Bagby assisted the women with creating by-laws, policies and holding the first SLC election.  

 

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​Salt Lake City Chapter #90 was chartered on June 9th,1964. The chartering was held at the University Club located at 610 East South Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah. The meeting minutes state; cocktails at noon and lunch at 1:00 p.m. The cost to attend the meeting was $2.75. The Sponsoring Chapter was Dallas with Florence Creighton being the NAWIC Extension Chairman. There were 28 members when the chapter was chartered. ​We celebrate our founders and the the supporting companies they worked for we appreciate their efforts and dedication that laid the foundation for our chapter today and for our future. 

Salt Lake Tribune September 16, 1964

​Original Charter Officers:

  • Chapter President: Connie Harlin Turner - W.P. Harlin Construction Co.

  • Vice-President: Maude W. Thompson - Thompson Electric Service

  • Secretary: Margaret Borg - National Electrical Contractors Association

  • Treasurer: Marie White - Tolboe Construction Company

 

Original Charter Board of Directors:

  • Alta-Rae Monsen - Maurice Romney Construction Co. 

  • Afton B. Whitbeck - Riter Engineering Company

  • Betty Pomeroy - U.S. Steel

  • Dorene H. Squires - Alfred Brown Company​

Deseret News, September 20, 1967

Deseret News, September 20, 1967

Original Charter Members:

Includes those listed above and the following:

  • Beth Buchanan - Olson Construction Company

  • Betty Calkins - Templeton, Links & Alsup

  • Betty B. Pomeroy - U.S. SteelBeverly

  • Jean Roll - Gibbons and Reed Company

  • Donalda Babbel - Gibbons and Reed Company

  • Dorothy Lawrence - Scott Lawrence Company

  • Estelle Kirkham - Templeton, Links & Alsup Fern.

  • V. Perry - Associated General Contractors

  • Helen W. Zubeck - Ideal Cement Company

  • Ida H. Clendenon - G.M. Wallace Company

  • Leora L. Stevenson - Associated General Contractors

  • Lois W. White - Rex W. Williams & Sons, Inc.

  • Lurane Kalawaia - Great Basin Mapping & Surveying Construction 

  • Mary Lou McAlister - W.D. Gale, Inc. 

  • Navine W. Garner - Wadman Construction Co. Inc.

  • Sarah A. Chidester - Star Plumbing & Heating

  • Thelma C. Thurman - Caffal Tile & Supply

  • Virginia M. Wright - Gibbons and Reed Company

  • Vivian Davis Swanson Gillette - Bettilyon Construction Company

  • Vivian C. Diven - Steel Buildings, Incorporated

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Deseret News, September 30, 1969

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