Women In Defense Presents:

WID Networking event in Collaboration with the Military2Businees Networking Event (No Cost)

Topic: Critical Need to Build Homeland Security/HD Career Professionals

Speakers:

Steve Recca, Director, Center for Homeland Security at UCCS
Joe Catalino, Public-Private Sector Integration, U.S. Northern Command Interagency Coordination Directorate
Kimberly Hessler, CEO, Homeland Security Careers

Date:

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Time:

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Place:

Penrose Library - Carnegie Reading Room
20 North Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Bring a colleague and help us take our membership to new heights in 2008. Please RSVP to Kimberly Hessler, Membership Chair, kimberly@coloradomilitary.com by Wednesday, August 27, 2008.

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We are proud to present:

Women in Defense Rocky Mountain Chapter's September 2008 Luncheon with Guest Speaker Rear Admiral Janice M. Hamby, Director, Command Control Systems, NORAD and U.S. Northern Command

Date: Monday, September 8th, 2008

Time:

11:30 - 12:00 Registration and Networking
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch and Networking
12:30 - 1:00 Speaker

Place:

Antlers Hilton
4 S. Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80904

The luncheon fee is $18.00 for WID and NDIA members and $20.00 for nonmembers.

Please be prepared to pay this amount by check or cash at the luncheon registration table. We cannot accept credit cards. Receipts will be provided.

Please make your reservation by contacting Jennifer Johnson at Jennifer.johnson@boecore.com or (719)540-5635 by Tuesday, September 2nd (acceptances only). Cancellations received after September 2nd, will be billed.

Please make sure you reference your company name and whether you are a member of WID or NDIA.

Please note, attendees who do not make reservations for lunch will be charged at the non-member rate.

For more information:  Flyer
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Homeland Security/Homeland Defense Career Summit
October 28-29, 2008-The Broadmoor–Colorado Hall
For more information:  Flyer, FAQ.
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Newsletter Published - read the June Newsletter
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Rocky Mountain Chapter WID Regional Scholarship Program The Chapter plans to award and award two $1,000 scholarships in Fall 2008 (the $1000 Scholarship may be distributed for Fall or Winter 2008 semesters/quarters or $500 each for Fall and Winter Semesters/Quarters, as student needs dictate). Scholarship winners will be announced by 15 Aug 2008. Click here for more information.
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Brilliant February Luncheon
The RM WID started the year with a bang with the February luncheon. featuring Dr. Pamela Shockley-Zalabak, Professor of Communications and Chancellor, UCCS. Dr. Shockley entertained and provided informative and inspiring information on the success of the UCCS engineering program, woman in the work force and future initiatives that WID members could support. Her speech left the room talking. Click here to view pictures of the event.
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math - In Real Life More Information
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Newsletter Published - read the January Newsletter
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1st Annual Women Veterans' Christmas Tea

All Women Veterans are invited to attend this networking session; come join us for tea, pastries and lots of fun! We will have a guest speaker from Robert Half Technology and some great networking opportunities on Wednesday December 19, 2007 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Pikes Peak Workforce Center. Click Here for more information.

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Military Speakers Luncheon - November 20, 2007 at The DoubleTree Hotel. Guest speaker: General Gene Renuart Jr. USAF
Click here for more information. ________________________________________

U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon filming new TV commercial in Colorado Springs- Oct. 30th! - On Tuesday, October 30, the "America's Marines" initiative will film a new advertising campaign and video documentary featuring the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon (SDP) at the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The commercial shoot is open to the public.

The SDP epitomizes the pride, honor, and discipline that define the values of the Marine Corps. Within the SDP, thirty-two Marines in dress blue uniforms are specially trained to execute complex movements with 10 and one-half pound, M-1 Garand rifles with fixed bayonets. The entire platoon operates in perfect synchronization without vocal cadence of any type. The SDP performs at the historic Marine Barracks in Washington D.C. and in events across the United States and around the world.

The "America's Marines" initiative has already been filmed in San Francisco; Nashville; Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia; New York; Rhode Island; Sligo, Ky.; Scottsburg, Ind.; the Grand Canyon, Ariz. and the Hoover Dam, Nev. The new TV commercial will be launched in early 2008.

Check out the Web site - http://our.marines.com for more information on the America's Marines tour, including video footage, photographs, blogs and your chance to share your thoughts of support and appreciation. ________________________________________

Newsletter Published - read the August Newsletter
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WID Annual Social - The Rocky Mountain Chapter of Women in Defense (WID) held its annual social on 1 August at the Garden of the Gods Club. The organization was able to exceed its fundraising goals for its local HORIZONS Scholarship fund in addition to providing a terrific networking opportunity for existing and new WID members. Click here for pictures from the event.
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WID Annual Social - The Rocky Mountain Chapter of Women in Defense (WID) is holding their annual social on 1 August at the Garden of the Gods Club. The event is from 4-7 pm and the cost is $18 per person. The annual social is also the main fundraising event for the year. The proceeds from this event will go into our Local Chapter funds which support the local HORIZONS Scholarship fund. Click here for more information.
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WID Membership Social - Thursday, July 12, 2007. RSVP by Tuesday, July 10, 2007, to Christina Mortel, at Christina.mortel@hp.com; or by calling 719-592-6700, ext 70543. Click here for more information.
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Rocky Mountain Chapter WID Regional Scholarship Program The Chapter plans to award and award two $1,000 scholarships in Fall 2007 (the $1000 Scholarship may be distributed for Fall or Winter 2007 semesters/quarters or $500 each for Fall and Winter Semesters/Quarters, as student needs dictate). Scholarship winners will be announced by 15 Jun 2007. Click here for more information.
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Women In Defense Luncheon - May 11, 2007 at The Antlers. Special Guest: Linda Millis.
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Women In Defense Membership Social Come and meet members, mentors and friends at our Women In Defense Membership Social. On February, 9th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Click here for the Flyer. ________________________________________

Wednesday, Jan 10, 2007 – On January 10th, the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Women in Defense began its 2007 event series with a riveting presentation from MAJ Alyssa Adams regarding her recent tour in Iraq. The talk focused on a woman’s perspective on shaping the legal, enforcement and human rights issues in Iraq. Adams’ discussion included a slide presentation with photographs of her tour. “I think I could have sat there all afternoon and listened to her experiences!” stated WID member Regina Anderson of ManTech Space Systems. MAJ Adams presented her observations in an unbiased manner allowing the audience to make their own conclusions. Overall, it was insightful and interesting for all in attendance. Click here for pictures from the event.

MAJ Adams is the Brigade Judge Advocate, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. Click here for her bio.
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The Rocky Mountain Women in Defense were featured in the 2006 issue of "Images," the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce magazine. Click Here to view the article.
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The November 2006 Rocky Mountain WID event began with the organization’s annual meeting. The former Rocky Mountain Chapter WID President, Sharon Hoffstetter discussed accomplishments throughout the year, recognized office chairs, participants and volunteers that helped make the organization a success. She explained how in just two short years the organization had grown from 2 members to over one hundred. Sharon then introduced the new president, Jan Alton and new secretary, Angela Kornahrens. The organization’s treasurer, Sook Richardson, and vice president, Mary Hoyt, will hold their respective seats for another year. Jan then provided the group with some personal background and her goals for the coming year. She concluded by recognizing all of the organization’s committee chairs. The meeting was followed by lunch and a speech from Brigadier General Anne Macdonald.

Brigadier General Macdonald began her speech discussing her dedication to the troops, deployments and the importance of supporting their efforts. She requested that attendees consider participation in the Citizen-Soldier program. The majority of her discussion focused on her experience at West Point. She was one of the first women graduates from West Point and detailed this experience noting the role culture played in this experience at the time. She stated that her experiences at West Point contributed to the person she is today. She concluded her speech fielding questions from the audience. She responded to an inquiry regarding the fact that both she and her husband were Brigadier Generals in the US Army stating that she recognized the professional challenges for the two of them and others in similar situations. Click here for a Bio on Brigadier General Macdonald. ________________________________________

The Rocky Mountain Technology Alliance (RMTA) Technology Leadership Forum will be held in Colorado Springs on Thursday, November 9, 2006, at the Antlers Hilton Hotel. Click Here for more information.
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2006-2007 Women in Defense Rocky Mountain Chapter Officers Announced.

Greetings Members!
The following are the chapter officers for the 2006-2007 term:

President: Jan Allton
Vice President: Mary Hoyt
Secretary: Angela Kornahrens
Treasurer: Sook Richardson

Congratulations to our new officers Jan and Angela!
Thank you all for your participation.

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