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G
reetings From Your President
Your chapter is continuing to do extraordinary things
to support and recognize women supporting national security. Here are a few accomplishments:
- Supported the APG STEM in Scouting Day and led the Women Leadership Panel,
- Supported The Project Ingenutiy Innovator's Tea in Baltimore County, and
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Awarded Corinne and Deena each a $2500.00 STEM Education scholarship.
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For 2018, I encourage you to take an active role in supporting your chapter and volunteering on a committee - Scholarship, STEM Outreach, and professional leadership development.
Our 2018 program theme is "Supporting the DoD STEM Vision." Each event hosted will seek to connect APG workforce, community leaders, and our members to collectively doing more for others in a STEM career/career-related field.
Two of our 2018 events are coordinating with CECOM Senior Leadership to co-host a STEM EXPO, an event for high school and college students to demonstrate STEM capabilities and ignite a spark within them about understanding what the APG workforce does, as well as having our senior defense leaders speak on various topics to include APG workforce needs, cybersecurity, the combat cloud, small business relationships, work-life-balance plans, and more.
2018 will mark the first year that we ask members to donate to our STEM Education Scholarship program. Please consider being a part of the change for a young female leader.
Sharon Jacobs
Acting President, WID MAC
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In order to comply with NDIA structural changes and legalities of being a 501(c)3, WID National will operate in the future as a National Council versus a Board of Directors. There is no change for the chapter's organizational structure.
WID National is seeking chapter members to support the National Chapter. Please visit the WID National website for available leadership opportunities.
WID National is growing and welcomes Liberty Chapter in PA and Greater Boston Chapter to our organization.
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2018
"Supporting the DoD STEM Vision"
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omen In Defense (WID), A National Security Organization cultivates and supports the advancement and recognition of women in all aspects of national security.
The Mid-Atlantic Chapter's primary purpose is to serve the community through outreach of scholarship, education, professional development, and networking programs.
Our purpose is accomplished through awarding scholarships to local female high school students who are pursuing a STEM career field in support of national defense and national security.
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he chapter supports philanthropy needs in our area of responsibility being Baltimore City/County, Harford and Cecil Counties. Over $25,000 has been donated to Harford Community College, Cecil College, Harford County Boys and Girls Club, Habitat For Humanity, and Harford County Women of Tomorrow, and support extended to The Project Ingenuity and Girl Scouts of Central Maryland.
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Committee Updates
Membership Appreciation Day
March 8, 2018
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Greetings Members!
Hope your holidays are safe and fulfilling! Our November WID Talk with the Deputy Director, PEO, C3T, Mrs. Mary Woods, was intimate and informative. She shared her thoughts on mentorship and potential paths to career progression, including seeking out mentors in different organizations and career fields to increase ones understanding of overall organizational needs.
As the ten of us sat around the table enjoying frog legs and smoked pork belly at Backfin Blues Creole de Graw in Havre de Grace, we talked of WID management structure and volunteer needs. In particular, the membership committee is looking for someone with familiarity with MS Access (or willingness to learn) to help work with the monthly membership list.
I want to welcome Chris Szep to the Membership Committee. Chris is the Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Government Relations at Cecil College and will lead the upcoming WID Talk in September 2018 that will be held in Cecil County. We are anxious to build our membership in Cecil County and Chris will be a great advocate. Chris, we are excited to have you onboard!
Mark your calendars for March 8th, which is our complimentary Membership Appreciation Reception. This will be an evening event in Harford County to celebrate our members. The President has challenged each member to invite at least three (3) potential members to upcoming events in 2018 and encourage them to join the chapter. Our goal is to increase our membership to over 200 members by June 2018. So, join us at the reception, it will be a way to meet members you may have only known by name and to network. Can't wait to see you there!
Submitted by Stacy Matassa
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From Your Sponsorship Director
The Women In Defense Mid-Atlantic Chapter extends our gratitude to all of our 2017 corporate sponsors! With your support, we can continue our mission to provide STEM scholarships, grants, and community outreach while being a champion of women's roles in the defense industry. We truly appreciate your strong commitment to networking, education, and career development!
Mission Sponsors
Invested
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Booz Allen Hamilton
Supportive
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A Bright Idea
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APG Federal Credit Union
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Boeing
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Strategic Alliances Group, Inc.
Event Sponsors
Small Business Lean-In Luncheon
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Entrepreneurial Development & Assistance Center, Morgan State University
2018 events and sponsorship packages will be announced soon! Any questions may be referred to Karen Danfelt, Sponsorship Chair, at
danfelt_karen@bah.com.
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WID Mid-Atlantic STEM Education Scholarship
Greetings,
The WID Mid-Atlantic STEM Education Scholarship is open. Please see the eligibility requirements below.
Scholarship donations are being accepted online at
www.widmidatlantic.org. All donations go 100% towards the STEM Education Scholarship and are tax deductible according to the fullest extend of the law. Beginning in January, the committee will send out donation cards to each member and provide a direct link to allow members to donate online to the WID Mid-Atlantic 2017-2018 STEM Education Scholarship Program.
The Scholarship Committee is excited about what they are doing this year and look forward to your support to increase the number of females in STEM careers and in leadership positions.
WID Mid-Atlantic Chapter STEM Education Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
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What:
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WID MAC STEM Education Scholarship
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When:
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Now until February 15, 2018
All applications
/transcripts must be postmarked by
February 15, 2018.
(See application package for all details.)
Scholarship will be awarded at RW3 Leadership Symposium on April 12, 2018 at Waters Edge Event Center.
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Why:
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To assist future female STEM leaders to pursue a career in a field supporting national defense and national security.
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How:
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- Download and print the application packet from Women In Defense Mid-Atlantic Chapter (www.widmidatlantic.org).
- Complete the application and obtain sealed official transcript.
- Submit completed application and additional required documentation electronically to WIDMACScholarship@gmail.com.
Sealed official transcript MUST be mailed to:
Women In Defense Mid-Atlantic Chapter
STEM Education Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 82
Belcamp, Maryland 21017
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Award Amt:
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One (1) $2,500 scholarship.
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Who can Apply?
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Female or person identifying as a female; US Citizen;
Open to 12th grade students from Baltimore City/County,
Cecil County, or Harford County.
Applicant must demonstrate an interest in a STEM career in national security or defense.
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Kimberly Stevenson
WID Mid-Atlantic Chapter Scholarship Committee Chair
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Community Announcements
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Volunteerism is a key component of our philanthropy initiatives, and your support allows the chapter to conduct and execute programs such as STEM scholarship and outreach, the health awareness initiative such as the annual Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser with Upper Chesapeake Hospital Lifenet Foundation, and the annual RW3 Leadership Symposium in our community. Consider becoming a part of a dynamic team!
Volunteer and join at least one committee to help achieve greater success. Let's increase our value in our communities. Please contact the Chapter President or Vice-President at:
rsvpwid@gmail.com for more information. RW3 Leadership Symposium is seeking committee members. Sign up now!
Also, government employees may receive continuous learning points (CLPs) for leadership as a project leader, participation and/or attendance at a WID MAC event. Please discuss with your immediate supervisor.
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HOT JOBS!
From Our Sponsors
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WID Mid-Atlantic may be contacted by email at
rsvpwid@gmail.com or by physical address at
WID Mid-Atlantic Chapter P.O. Box 82 Belcamp, MD 21017.
Please provide constructive feedback on our events and as a member, what would you like to see done differently, or added to our annual programs. Tell us how we are doing?
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Women In Defense (WID), A National Security Organization cultivates and supports the advancement and recognition of women in all aspects of national security. WID was established to provide women a formal environment for professional growth through networking, education, and career development.
Women In Defense is an affiliate of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), which represents all facets of the defense and technology industrial base and serves all military services. This affiliation gives WID members a source for defense industry information, increased networking opportunities and professional contacts, and an expanded scope of informative programs.
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