Each year, the Milwaukee Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) sponsors BLOCK KIDS, a national building competition.  The purpose of the competition is to introduce children, Grades 1 through 6 to the construction industry in an effort to create awareness of the many job/career opportunities in the construction field.  The goal of Block Kids is not only to plant the seed for workforce development, but also to instill the sense of pride and accomplishment inherent in “building their project for real”.

This competition uses 100 Lego® building blocks, rock, string, foil and poster board as its “building materials”.  Each entrant is his or her own “General Contractor” for 45 minutes of heavy construction.  Professionals in the industry serve as our judges during construction.  1ST, 2ND, 3RD place and honorable mention awards will be given out with the winning project going on to a Regional competition, and the winner there moving on to the National competition.

Professionals are also on hand with activities designed to keep eager minds busy while the final judging takes place.

While parents or chaperones are encouraged to attend, they will be kept separate from the kids during the construction process.  Strict guidelines are set and anyone who receives ANY outside help with their construction project during the competition will be disqualified.

The Block Kids Competition will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Mount Mary College located at 2900 North Menomonee River Parkway, Wauwatosa.  Enter Mt. Mary off of 92nd Street, Bergstrom Hall Cafeteria.  The competition time line is as follows:

8:30am-9:00 registration
9:15am-10:00 construction
10:00am-11:00 judging
11:00am awards

The competition is completely free to entrants, but does require pre-registration. Registration due by Feb 7th.

Enclosed you will find a copy of the entry form for this year’s Block Kids competition.  We ask that you pass it along to anyone in Grades 1 through 6.  The entry form may be duplicated.

Please return registration to:                               

Michelle O’Rourke
Gilbane Building Company
101 West Pleasant Street, Suite 104
Milwaukee, WI 53212
or fax to 414-287-2613

Any questions, please call Michelle at 414-287-2616.

Thank you for your support.  We look forward to a wonderful time!
                                                                                               
Sincerely,
Michelle O’Rourke, Nancy Hall and Julie Raymond
2012 Block Kids Co-Chairs

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