Women in Defense A National Security Organization.

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The association is a non-profit 501(c)(6) corporation established in 1985. A volunteer-run organization, it is governed by a board of directors elected by the membership. Appointed committees carry out the association's mission.

Women In Defense is an affiliate of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA). WID members automatically become members of NDIA.

Members represent large and small defense companies, all branches of the Armed Forces, federal government agencies, academia and associations. As a professional organization for men and women, Women In Defense attracts members whose careers relate to the defense of the United States and national security. Members receive:

* Opportunities for professional development.

* A forum for exchanging ideas and experiences.

* A vehicle for expanding your network.

* Entree to distinguished government and industry officials in open discussions.

* A source for scholarships and mentoring through the HORIZONS Foundation.

HORIZONS Foundation

HORIZONS is a Women In Defense foundation established to encourage the pursuit of careers in support of national defense and national security. 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. The foundation is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization established in 1987 under IRS code 501(c)(3).

2002-2003 Leadership

NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS & COMMITTEES

President: Norma P. Byron, The Ashlawn Group, LLC

Vice President: Jan Menker, Concurrent Technologies

Secretary: Heather Owens, Versar, Inc.

Treasurer: Becky Patton, Booz Allen Hamilton

Horizons Director: Marie E. Danco, TRW

Honorary Chair: Judy L. Smith, Booz Allen Hamilton

Historian: Carole Sue Coupland, FD Associates

HORIZONS Scholarship: Courtney Banks, Global Options, Inc.

HORIZONS Programs: Fritzi Serafin, epipeline

Communications: Carmella Thompson, BAE Systems

Programs: Merritt Hamilton Allen, Corrosion Engineering Services, Inc.

Sponsorships: Holly E. Keenan, Northrop Grumman Linda Rusk, Raytheon Company

Suzanne Moore, U.S. Army Test & Evaluation Command

Jane Patrick Casey, NDIA Staff Liaison

IOWA/ILLINOIS CHAPTER

President: Mary Adams, Operations Support Command

Vice President: Janet Masamoto, JTM Concepts Inc.

Treasurer: Jean Ligeno, Operations Support Command

Secretary: Gail Smith, Operations Support Command

Past President, Elections Committee: Sue Crisp, Operations Support Command

Programs: Nancy (Harris) Toohill, Operations Support Command

Membership: Elizabeth (Beth) Welker, Operations Support Command

Public Relations: Gail Smith, Operations Support Command

Scholarship: Sandra Easter, Operations Support Command