Women In Defense: Chesapeake Bay Chapter.With the formation of its newest unit--the Capital Chapter, headed by Merritt Allen--Women In Defense now has five chapters nationwide. Over the next year, this space will highlight each of those chapters and its members. We begin, this month, with the Chesapeake Bay Chesapeake Bay, inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, c.200 mi (320 km) long, from 3 to 30 mi (4.8–48 km) wide, and 3,237 sq mi (8,384 sq km), separating the Delmarva Peninsula from mainland Maryland. and Virginia. Chapter, located in the Patuxent River The Patuxent River is a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay in the state of Maryland. There are three main river drainages for central Maryland: the Potomac River to the west passing through Washington D.C. area of Southern Maryland Southern Maryland in popular usage is composed of the state's southernmost counties on the "Western Shore." This region includes all of Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's counties and southern portions of Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties. . In just one year, that chapter's membership has increased to more than 70 members from Lexington Park Lexington Park was the name of a former minor league baseball park in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the home of the St. Paul Saints from 1897 through 1956, when it was replaced by the first version of Midway Stadium. , Indian Head Naval Surface Warfare Center Noun 1. Naval Surface Warfare Center - the agency that provides scientific and engineering and technical support for all aspects of surface warfare NSWC , the U.S. Naval Academy and the Naval Air Systems Command The Naval Air Systems Command, or NAVAIR, is the part of the United States Navy which provides materiel support for naval aircraft and airborne weapon systems, such as guided missiles. NAVAIR was established in 1966 as the successor to the Navy's Bureau of Naval Weapons (BuWeps). . Corporate representation includes Booz Allen Hamilton Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., referred to as Booz Allen is one of the oldest strategy consulting firms in the world.[1] The firm formerly had two consulting divisions: WCB (Worldwide Commercial Business, also known as “The Commercial Side”) and WTB , ManTech Systems Engineering Corporation and ARINC ARINC Aeronautical Radio, Inc. ARINC Aircraft Radio Incorporated ARINC Aeronautical Research Incorporated Engineering Services. Established in 1985, WID WID Width WID Widow(er) WID Women In Development WID World Institute on Disability WID What It Do? WID Writing in the Disciplines (academia) WID When It's Done is an organization for individuals whose careers are related to national security and the defense industry. Affiliated with the National Defense Industrial Association, WID promotes the professional development of its membership. It supports NDIA's efforts on behalf of the security of the United States and the health of the defense industry. Through the Horizons Foundation, WID annually presents scholarships to graduating high school seniors seeking careers in national security. This year, the Chesapeake Bay Chapter will award $1,500 in such scholarships. "Women In Defense offers opportunities to diversify and broaden one's horizons," Walter noted. Those efforts seem to be paying off. "Women have made progress in the defense field," Vice Adm. Joseph Dyer, commander of the Naval Air Systems Command, told a luncheon hosted jointly by the Chesapeake Chapter and The Patuxent Partnership. "Thirty years ago, there was but one woman in NavAir's senior executive ranks out of 50 positions. Today there are nine women." WID membership also includes a number of women who own and operate their own small business. These companies provide a range of services, from research to manufacturing products such as ammunition. One of WID's primary goals is networking, creating forums where women and men from different occupational areas, business sectors, government and industry can get together and discuss issues pertinent to national security and homeland defense. The growth of chapters is enabling the network of members to focus on issues unique to their locality. On May 21, the Chesapeake Chapter held its annual dinner and installed its 2004 officers. This new set of officers will find that starting the chapter was easy, compared to the challenge of sustaining the chapter and providing services to its membership. "WID National faces these same challenges," said Jan Menker, the new president of the national board. WID has doubled its membership over the last year, she said. It needs a solid plan that provides the infrastructure to sustain over 600 members and assist them in their careers, personal growth and professional opportunities. A key element of this strategy will be an effort to stratify strat·i·fy v. strat·i·fied, strat·i·fy·ing, strat·i·fies v.tr. 1. To form, arrange, or deposit in layers. 2. the membership and distinguish government, corporate sectors and small business owners. This will permit a cross sectional analysis and enable the national board to build an appropriate infrastructure and operational capacity. It represents a daunting daunt tr.v. daunt·ed, daunt·ing, daunts To abate the courage of; discourage. See Synonyms at dismay. [Middle English daunten, from Old French danter, from Latin challenge that the board is working to meet.--by Janice M. Menker, president of Women In Defense 2004 Chesapeake Bay Chapter officers President: Jen Narkevicius, ARINC President Elect: Jackie Lancaster, ManTech Vice President: Rose Benjes, Naval Air Systems Command Secretary: Valerie Schlickbernd, Booz Allen Hamilton Treasurer: Gina Coelho, Ecosystems Management & Associates Inc Board of Directors Patricia Armstrong, Naval Air Systems Command Claire Ketcham, Naval Air Systems Command Pam O'Dell, Naval Air Systems Command Julie Randall, Veridian Dawn Rich, American Electronics Inc. Jane Walter, Booz Allen Hamilton |
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