b'Women in RoofingContinued from page 1 Today, that board includes roofing leaders from across the country, including:With the snap of a finger, we have managed to bring togetherLillianne Dunstall (Chair)Ashley Sindall, Tremco (Vice-Chair)a group of wonderful and strong women who are committed toAnne Marie Bourque, Enercorp (Vice-Chair, Quebec) Lucie Quigley, Roofers World (Secretary)advancing the profession in the roofing world. Chantalle Hepburn, Tremco (Communications Chair)Isabelle Morrissette, Pentagone Group- Anne Marie Bourque (Education Chair)Marceh Materi, Flynn Group of Companies(Education Chair)Wendy Fraser, CRCA (Membership Chair)Mylne Tremblay, Soprema(Communications Chair, Quebec)Audrey Bourque, Beacon (Membership Chair, Quebec)Tania Skapura, Bothwell-Accurate (Treasurer)With the snap of a finger, we have managed to bring to-gether a group of wonderful and strong women who are com-mitted to advancing the profession in the roofing world, said Vice-Chair Anne Marie Bourque. We have a common goal, to ensure that our peers have at their disposal the tools to help them move forward in their professional lives.An Open DoorThe NWiR was created to provide support, mentorship, education and networking opportunities for women through-out the roofing industry. Its membership includes profession-als from all corners of the industry, ranging from C-suite ex-ecutives to new recruits, and office professionals to rooftop installers.NWiR is intended to be a gathering place for women from all different positions in the industry, says Sindall. The idea is to give them a network in which they can meet their peers, access career-building opportunities and feel empowered.JoiningNWiRcomeswithitsbenefits.Membershipin-cludes access to mentors across the field and opportunities tobecomeamentorthemselves.Moreover,memberscan participate in online training programs, connect to industry networking events, access Canada-wide employment opportu-nities and connect with up-and-coming talent through various recruitment channels. Theres just so many wonderful benefits for women in our industry, adds Sindall. And once we can get back to some kind of normal, there will be more in-person educational and networking events as well. Building a Canadian LegacyLaunching a new organization in the middle of a pandemic is tough, to say the least. Still, Dunstall reports that feedback to the creation of NWiRs Canadian Council has been very encouraging. From every corner of the roofing industry, the response to NWiRs launch in Canada has been instant and overwhelming. Having this early support from the industry helps create the momentum needed to move forward with ex-citing speakers, programs and projects that will help women fulfill their career aspirations while offering a support system second to none.Women in every role or facet of the roofing industry are invited to join Canadas NWiR council. Sign up at nation-alwomeninroofing.org/membership and connect with NWiR via their social media channels on Facebook and LinkedIn.Canadian Founding SponsorsThe launch of NWiRs Canadian Council is made possible through the support of its Canadian Founding Sponsors: Atlas Apex Roofing, Bothwell-Accurate, Flynn and Soprema. It is also supported by Beacon and Tremco, Founding Sponsors of NWiR since its inception in 2016.6ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSISSUE 1 2021 THE ONLY SOURCE FOR PROFESSIONAL ICI ROOFING CONTRACTORS IN ONTARIO ORN'