Message #167911

[MsRowdyRedhead]

I wrote this letter to them...

Happy Tuesday, Rebecca,

As a woman in construction and an AFOL, I have followed the planning and construction of the James May LEGO house closely.

I am writing today to suggest you consider a donation to the National Association of Women in Construction.

Each year we do an event called  Block Kidsâ€�, all around the country . (In my case the US)

The Block-Kids Building Program is a national building program competition that is sponsored on the local level by NAWIC chapters and other organizations. The award-winning program introduces children to the construction industry in an effort to create an awareness of and to promote an interest in future careers in one of the many facets of the industry. The program is open to all elementary school children in grades 1-6. 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. Local winners advance to Regional Competition and one semi-finalist from each region is entered in the National Program competitions. National prizes are awarded to the top three projects. The chapters provide the bricks to the kids, who get to keep them.

This is my chapter http://www.nawicportland54.org/

The National/ World HQ http://www.nawic.org/nawic/

And the UK National http://www.nawic.co.uk/

This would be not only a fantastic charitable donation, but would bring the construction industry to many kids at the point where they are starting to dream about what they want to be when they grow up.

Thank you for your consideration.

Have a Happy Day