Women in Defense, a National Security Organization.Cultivating and supporting the advancement and recognition of women in all aspects of national security is the purpose of Women In Defense, A National Security Organization. Members of this professional organization, including men and women, have careers related to the defense of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . 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 affiliate of the National Defense Industrial Association. WID members automatically become members of NDIA NDIA National Defense Industrial Association NDIA New Doha International Airport (Qatar) . Members represent three main categories: large and small defense companies and other businesses, all branches of the armed forces, plus federal government agencies, academia, associations and professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. . Members receive: * A forum for expanding professional networks and for mentoring. * Early access to potential promotion opportunities and career advancement. * Educational and professional development opportunities. * Entree to distinguished government and industry officials in open discussions. * A source for scholarships. Established in 1985, this volunteer-run organization is governed by a board of directors elected by the membership. Appointed committees help carry out the association's mission. Chapters exist in several parts of the nation, and others are being considered. Chapters present a local means of serving members and the defense community, while fulfilling the association's mission. Chapters host programs in cooperation with local military installations, provide professional development for members through leadership opportunities, and support community based charitable endeavors, members of the armed forces and defense-related educational pursuits. Some chapters have developed around military installations. The Iowa/Illinois Chapter is centered around Rock Island Arsenal The Rock Island Arsenal comprises 946 acres (3.8 km²), located on Arsenal Island in the Mississippi River between Davenport, Iowa and Rock Island, Illinois. The island was originally established as a government site in 1816 - with the building of Fort Armstrong. , Ill., and the Picatinny Chapter attracts employees from Picatinny Arsenal The Picatinny Arsenal (IPA: /ˈpɪkətɪni/ or /ˌpɪkəˈtɪni/ , N.J. Also in New Jersey, WID members have formed the Monmouth Chapter around Fort Monmouth Fort Monmouth is a United States Army installation in Eatontown, Tinton Falls and Oceanport, New Jersey, and about one mile from the Atlantic Ocean. The base covers nearly 1,126 acres of land, from the Shrewsbury River west to Route 35, called Main Post. . The majority of members in these chapters are military or government. In 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. , industry representatives make up the majority of the Chesapeake Bay Chapter, which draws participants from the Naval Air Station Patuxent River "Pax River" redirects here. For the river, see Patuxent River. Naval Air Station Patuxent River (IATA: NHK, ICAO: KNHK, FAA LID: NHK), also known as NAS Pax River, is a United States Naval Air Station located in St. and its supporting defense industry. In the Tennessee Valley Chapter, where just over half the members represent industry, activities center around Huntsville, Ala., home of the Redstone Arsenal. Members in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area belong to the Capital Chapter. Growth and expansion have characterized Women In Defense in recent years. During its most recently completed fiscal year ended March 31, WID reported 779 members, an increase of 29 percent from the previous year. In only seven years, membership has grown more than 200 percent. The development of six chapters since late 2001 has fueled most of this growth. Scholarships. Since 1987, Women In Defense has been encouraging the pursuit of careers in support of national defense and national security through giving HORIZONS scholarships. HORIZONS scholarships are awarded to candidates pursuing higher education who demonstrate significant leadership potential that can lead to contributions in the science, engineering and business disciplines. Fundraising events and corporate and private donations support HORIZONS. Since 1990, HORIZONS has made 75 awards of nearly $49,000 to deserving recipients. More information. For details about activities and to join Women In Defense, visit wid.ndia.org. 2004-2005 Leadership NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Carolyn H. Becraft, Becraft Associates Vice President: Jane M. Walter, 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 Treasurer: Cynthia L. Williams, Booz Allen Hamilton Secretary: Susan W. Ebner, Buchanan Ingersoll Horizons Managing Director: Lois F. Brand, American Staffing Association The American Staffing Association was founded in 1966 to be the "voice" of the staffing industry in the United States. Its members operate more than 15,000 staffing offices nationwide and account for more than 85% of staffing industry sales. Past President: Janice M. Menker, Concurrent Technologies IOWA/ILLINOIS CHAPTER (Founded 2001) President: Nancy Toohill, Joint Munitions mu·ni·tion n. War materiel, especially weapons and ammunition. Often used in the plural. tr.v. mu·ni·tioned, mu·ni·tion·ing, mu·ni·tions To supply with munitions. Command Vice President: Diana Balmer, Headquarters, Operations Support Command Treasurer: Trudy Hallgren, Headquarters, Air Force Systems Command Secretary: Patty Vyncke, Rock Island Arsenal PICATINNY CHAPTER (Founded 2002) President: Barbara Machak, U.S. Army Armament Research, Development, and Engineering Command Vice President: Barbra Thomas, STG stg abbr (= sterling) → ester Inc. Treasurer: Nancy Campoli, L-3 Communications Secretary: Mary Comerford, Defense Contracting Management Agency Vice President, Programs: Gayle Pierson CHESAPEAKE BAY CHAPTER (Founded 2002) President: Dawn Rich, American Electronics Inc. Vice President: Gail Gonzales, Booz Allen Hamilton Treasurer: April Tsirigotis, Eagan, McAllister Associates Inc. Secretary: Valerie Schlickbernd, Booz Allen Hamilton TENNESSEE VALLEY CHAPTER (Founded 2003) President: Lisa Gilbert, U.S. Army Space & Missile Defense Command Vice President: Brenda Jordan, Enabling Technologies Treasurer: Yazmin Carroll, SAIC SAIC - http://saic.com. Secretary: Mary Anne Thomas, SAIC CAPITAL CHAPTER (Founded 2003) President: Amy Gaudry Gray, KEI Pearson Vice President: Michelle Hertz, Holland & Knight LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol Treasurer: Lois F. Brand, American Staffing Association Secretary: Ann Elise Sauer, Lockheed Martin Corporation MONMOUTH CHAPTER (Founded 2004) President: Mari C Kovach, U.S. Army Research Development Engineering Command Vice President: Kathleen M. Reidy, U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command Treasurer: Linda A Longo, U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Secretary: Claudia DeCarlo, U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command |
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