The National Association of Association of

Women In ConstructionConstruction

and Marion-Polk Food Marion Polk Food

SharePRESENTS:

Salem OregonSalem, Oregon

What is ?What is ?

Canstruction is a fun and uniquedesign build competition for

anyone who is willing and able

“An exhibition of structures made from unopened cans

of food that are later donated ” anyone who is willing and able

to sign up.

donated.-New York Times-

Why Participate?•Increase public awareness by our design and statements•Team building and networking•Positive Exposure•Positive Exposure•Help fight the hunger problem in Oregon

Be creative and use your imagination!

Signage is helpful to showcase what we are doing

Canstruction T-Shirts!Canstruction T Shirts!

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•Different color shirt for each team •Company logo can be added

It’s about the CANS!

And what those cans those cansCAN do!

Message First? Structure First? What St t t d Y W t t M k ?Statement do You Want to Make?

•Illuminating the Illuminating thehunger issue

•Engaging all sectors of the public

•Displaying a good •Displaying a gooddesign

•Creating a visual and Creating a visual anda talking point

Go for the GOLD!If you want to win an

d ifi ll b llaward specifically, by allmeans, have amazinglycolorful labels or crazyystructural elements. Lookat the award categoriesand plan as best as youand plan as best as youcan, but be sure to notlose sight of the ultimate

f C t tipurpose of Canstruction:

HELPING THOSE IN NEED!

Award Categories:

•Structural Ingenuity

•Best Meal

•Best Use of Labels

•Best Original Design•Best Original Design

•Most CansMost Cans

•People’s Choice

Ti d T i k !Tips and Tricks!

•Use CANS! It's not Boxstruction or Bagstruction!•WHAT IS IT? If the public can't tell what it is, that's a problem•Make intriguing details that are noticed upon close examination•Make intriguing details that are noticed upon close examination•Use props sparingly•Build a diverse team!

Build Your Team!What will your team look like?

Company, Multiple Companies working together, Students, Families, Church GroupChurch Group…

A mix of all of the above?

Think about it:Think about it:Designing + Planning + Shopping + Fundraising +

Building = you need a diverse group!

Budget, Fundraising g , gand Sponsorship

GET OPTIONS!•Pricing of cans, for all major elements; get three options•For can colors; get optionsFor can colors; get options•For sizing... Options!

How do we pay for our cans?

Establishing a PlanALL TEAMS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING THEIR OWN SUPPLY OF CANNED FOODS.

•Determine the size and scale of your structureCreate a simple model to determine the color•Create a simple model to determine the color

and quantity of face cans needed

A Great Example! Example!

From Portland Portland,Oregon:

The Finished Project:

Pi k t f th t th t t h

Establishing A Budget:•Pick out cans from the grocery store that match

the colors needed in your structure anddetermine the cost.

•Look at prices at different grocery storesp g yaround town.

•Tip: Find filler cans that match the size of yourface cans that are cheaper. This will helpsave on the costsave on the cost.

•Contact canning companies near or in Salem tosee about buying cans in bulk from them

Establishing a Budget Part 2•A structure typically costs between $2,000 to $5,000•Include any "props" or extra materials in your budget•Buy extra cans!•Buy extra cans!

Make a Spreadsheet:p

Type Color Location Price Cans TotalHytop Kidney BeansS&W Garbanzo BeansChiliMandarin Oranges

Dark BrownLight BrownBlackOrange

WincoCostcoFoobonWinco

$0.62$0.68$2.45$0 68

4563084457

$282.72$209.75$107.80$38 76Mandarin Oranges Orange Winco $0.68 57 $38.76

Fundraising Ideas:•Partner with other firms, schools, companies to cut

your expenses in half•Create your own online donation linkA k li l d d j i•Ask clients, consultants, and vendors to join your

efforts in raising funds to build your structure•Team competition events•Sponsor Thanks section on your structure board•Sponsor Thanks section on your structure board•Fun ideas like "Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser"•Look online for ideas•Challenge your bossesChallenge your bosses•Customize your idea to your industry/school

culture

THE RULES:

Food Allowed:•Aluminum cans of all sizes•Full, unopened, cans with labels intact and legible•Plastic containers (non-weight bearing)B d b f f d ( lth h t d)•Boxes and bags of food (although not encouraged)

Food NOT Allowed:Glass containersPlastic containers (weight bearing)Food items with their labels covered, stripped off, or alteredEmpty containersOpen or exposed food itemsPet foodAlcoholic drinksAlcoholic drinksSoda or junk foodPerishable or homemade items

Approved Leveling Materials:1/4 inch and thinner cardboard, foam‐core, masonite, MDF, plywood, and plexiglass1/4 inch or thinner cardboard tubes, wooden and threaded rods used forli talignmentVelcro, magnetsClear single and double‐faced tapeHigh‐tension rubber bands, nylon string, wire, tie‐backs, zip‐ties

Your canstructionmust be structurally self supporting in order to be eligible for an award

Build Items that are NOT Allowed:• 2 x 4 boards• Half-inch or thicker plywood• Half inch or thicker tubing• Half-inch or thicker tubing• Sheet metal• Permanent adhesive

Hot glue• Hot glue• Power Tools

Exception: Some items on the disallowed list may be used as part of your form-work to build your structure. All of the disallowed items must be removed prior tothe completion of your structure.

Props:

• Props should not be a dominating feature of yourentryentry

• Jurors tend to favor structures without props

Building Regulations:• The maximum size for the structure is

10ft x 10ft x 8ft tall.

• Five members of the team are allowed on the carpetat one time; other team members are allowed to

i t itassist on site.

• You are allowed 6 hours of build time to completeyour structure.y

• Bring all the supplies you will need to build yourstructures.

• Leave your area "broom clean".

• Dispose of all your extra materials off-site.

Recap and Conclusion:Get Your Team

Put Together Ideas

Gather Cans

ll h lFollow The Rules

Don’t forget to have fun with this!have fun with this!

The 2019 Schedule:• Saturday, March 2nd: Mall walk thru 10am

• (For planning purposes: Team Captains and Team members)

• Saturday, March 9th: Build Day! 9am-4pmy, y p– At Willamette Town Center

• (Teams can arrive at 7am and begin building, mall doors open to the public at 9am)

th• Sunday, March 9th, 4pm: Judging panel reviewJudges include several mayors from Polk and Marion Counties

• Saturday, March 16th, 10am: Awards Ceremony• At Willamette Town Center

• Monday, March 18th: Tear Down/Load onMarion-Polk Food Share's TrucksMarion Polk Food Share s Trucks

Questions/Concerns: CanstructionSalemOregon@gmail.com

More Info: www.NAWICSalem.com/Canstruction-Salem/