Workforce Development Committee: Take the Plunge — Promote Yourself (Part Two)

Take the Plunge: Promote Yourself (formerly The Deft Art of Female self-promotion) is a two-part, interactive workshop focused on assisting women to enhance their ability to promote themselves in a variety of settings including the workplace, interviews and networking venues. Attendees will come away from this presentation with:

1. A clear understanding of the barriers to success faced not only by women in technology but by most women in the business world, suppoted with data from the most recent studies published by Catalyst, the premiere women's research organization;
   
2. Exposure to new self-promotional strategies and techniques to utilize in the work place to address these barriers to advancement; and
   
3. A list of top priority strategies to improve self-promotion ability and "call to action" steps to get moving in the right direction.

Pre-registration for this event will close at noon the day before the event. Onsite registration will be accepted at the event on a space-available basis. Notice of cancellation must be received by the WIT office no later than 48 hours in advance of the event. All no shows will be charged.

Workforce Development Committee: Ready to Work

"Ready to Work and Wondering Where to Go."  This session includes a network hour led by Ardell Fleeson followed by a job search skills practicum.  Workforce Development Committee member, Phyllis Kolmus, will facilitate.

Ardell Fleeson will lead a session of tips, observations, realities, good news, and food for thought for the job seeker. Guest speakers, those with expertise in the job search and human resources areas, and those who have recently found work will also address the group. Participants will have the opportunity to share recent challenges and successes.

Pre-registration for this event will close at noon the day before the event. Onsite registration will be accepted at the event on a space-available basis. Notice of cancellation must be received by the WIT office no later than 48 hours in advance of the event. All no shows will be charged.

Women Business Owners: Roundtable Discussion — Web 2.0 to Help Your Business

Come join us as we discuss the effective use of Web 2.0 to advance your business growth! We have a great group of presenters who will share their expertise in the following:

• Social Networking — Laura McCarthy (LinkedIn) and Catherine Shaw (Facebook)
• Blogging — Gayley Knight
• Wikis — Jane Maliszewski

We would like to thank Michele Bolos of NT Concepts who has graciously offered to host our meeting.

Contacts: Kathy Albarado kalbarado@heliosHR.com and
Michele Shallenberg mshallenberg@envoyIT.com.

See you there!

Pre-registration for this event will close at noon the day before the event. Onsite registration will be accepted at the event on a space-available basis. Notice of cancellation must be received by the WIT office no later than 24 hours in advance of the event. All no shows will be charged. This event is open to members of the WBO only.

Heroines in Technology — Presented by SAIC

Women in Technology and the March of Dimes, which aims to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies' lives, have partnered to present Heroines in Technology. The Eighth Annual Heroines in Technology, presented by SAIC, recognizes and honors women in the technology field who exemplify volunteer service in the community. The black-tie gala will include a cocktail reception, dinner, live band, dancing and live and silent auctions.

2008 Finalists:

• Robin Gardner, Strategic Account Manager, GTSI
• Kimberly Hancher, CIO, EEOC
• Cynthia Hilsinger, Data Asset Manager, U.S. Air Force
• Susan Kearney, Executive Vice President, SmithGifford
• Lisa Kimball, Vice President, DMDC Operations, Telos Identity Management Solutions, LLC
• Elizabeth Lewis, Partner, Cooley Godward Kronish
• Leeanne McDonald, Information Systems Security Officer, Lockheed Martin
• Lisa Moss, Senior Photo Editor, AOL
• Barbara Mullenex, Partner, OPX
• Connie Theroux, Director of Strategy and Competitive Intelligence, EDS
• Patty Weaver, Chief Administrative Officer, Alion Science and Technology
  

Proceeds from the evening will support local March of Dimes programs of research, community services, education and advocacy to reduce the occurrence of birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Since 2001, WIT and the March of Dimes have teamed together on this signature event and have raised more than $800,000 to support the March of Dimes mission of saving babies.

To make reservations at the The Hyatt Regency Reston, please call (800) 233-1234 or visit the event Web site at www.marchofdimes.com/metrodc.

To purchase individual tickets or a corporate table online, click here. Corporate Table Sponsorships are $5,000. Individual Tickets are $200 for WIT Members and $250 for Non-Members.

For more information on corporate sponsorship or the event, please contact Tina Solomita at (703) 824-0111, ext. 20 or csolomita@marchofdimes.com.

Workforce Development Committee: Meet the Company at Apptis

WIT's Meet the Company Series introduces WIT members and large technology companies that have significant presence in the Washington, DC Metro area. This series is designed to provide WIT members with potential career opportunities and a general understanding of businesses, strategies, and cultures.

Meet Apptis:

Ranked as one of the Top 20 Federal Integrators, Apptis is a leading provider of IT solutions and services for government and industry. Since 1983, Apptis has been applying leading technologies to diverse needs, delivering solutions that are agile, trusted, and business-aligned for optimized performance.

Apptis has extensive experience delivering solutions for organizations in key commercial market sectors and all major federal agencies and branches of the military. Apptis employs 1,500 seasoned professionals in 35 states with 10 international locations, giving them the professional muscle and global geography to deliver solutions anytime, anywhere.

Pre-registration for this event will close at noon the day before the event. Onsite registration will be accepted at the event on a space-available basis. Notice of cancellation must be received by the WIT office no later than 48 hours in advance of the event.

Sales & Marketing and Technology SIGs: The Intersection of Marketing and Technology

Marketers are exploring ways to utilize technology to reach their target buyer in pursuit of the elusive prospect. From new formats for Web sites to social media and search, the number and variety of technology tools promising increase leads and drive sales is dizzying. Once you decide on a technology that works for your business, how do you justify your investment in these new tactics, successfully integrate new marketing technologies, and assess the results?

This session brings together experts in Web design, social media, search and measurement to discuss:

• What's next in Web design and how to better utilize your Web site
  to drive sales
• Rich Internet applications and other strategies to add that "wow factor" to your Web presence
• How to integrate a social media program into your marketing plan
• Tips and tricks to increase your search engine rankings
• How these tactics are relevant to B2B marketers

Speakers:

Matt Goddard, Principal, R2 Integrated
Susan Kearney, Former CMO, Voxant
Jen Krupey, Director, Marketing Services, Viget Labs
Brian Reed, CMO, Boxtone
Moderator: Katie Hanusik, Vice President, SpeakerBox

For more information, registration and speaker bios, please click here. Pre-registration for this event will close at noon on November 14, 2008. Onsite registration will be accepted at the event on a space-available basis. Notice of cancellation must be received by the WIT office no later than 48 hours in advance of the event. All no shows will be charged.

Workforce Development Committee: Meet the Company at AT&T

WIT's Meet the Company Series introduces WIT members and large technology companies that have significant presence in the Washington, DC Metro area. This series is designed to provide WIT members with potential career opportunities and a general understanding of businesses, strategies, and cultures.

Please join us for an informative and festive event, and hear from:

Sherry Charles, VP Marketing
Kathryn Morrissey, Executive VP of Wholesale
Gail Johnson, Executive Director Government Solutions HR
and a Senior Leader from USinternetworking, Inc., an AT&T Company

AT&T offers the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services.

In the Federal IT market, AT&T provides a full range of professional services to civilian and defense agencies, including network design, installation and operation, data center operations, business process engineering, systems engineering, software development, data warehousing and data mining, as well as the related project and program management.

With its global headquarters in Dallas, AT&T has more than 300,000 employees worldwide — within its 50-state workforce, 44% of employees are female, and 39% are people of color. AT&T has significantly increased career opportunities for women and people of color through initiatives such as the Leadership Development Program (LDP). Established in 1988, this flagship program is designed for high achievers with outstanding leadership potential and focuses on building a strong and diverse leadership bench across the enterprise through a rotational program. Each year, nearly half of the participants are women and nearly half are people of color.

Pre-registration for this event will close at noon the day before the event. Onsite registration will be accepted at the event on a space-available basis. Notice of cancellation must be received by the WIT office no later than 48 hours in advance of the event.

Save the Date — WIT Holiday Party

Please join us for our Holiday Party on December 11 at Jammin' Java! This will be a fantastic evening of networking and celebration of the holiday season. We will also have several great vendors on site to help you complete your holiday shopping. Check back for more details and be sure to save the date!

Sponsored by The Executive Women's SIG: Invitation to Pathways to Success – The Women's Center

The Executive Women's SIG invites you to attend a new leadership series, Pathways to Success. This program is comprised of three stand-alone, but interrelated, sessions that are designed for mid-level to senior-level women leaders.

This series is provided by The Executive Council of The Women's Center, in partnership with SHAMBAUGH Leadership. The remaining class dates are November 13 and November 20 and will be located at the offices of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP in McLean, VA and led by Rebecca Shambaugh.

Session 2: Career Choices and Its Impact on Work-Life Integration
Session 3: Elevating Your Executive Presence

Click here for a brochure covering pricing and greater detail. For further information and to register for this unique leadership training opportunity please visit www.thewomenscenter.org or contact Nancy White at The Women's Center (703) 281-4928, ext. 276.

Accepting Applications for the Mentor-Protégé Program XXII

Since 1998, the WIT Mentor-Protégé Program has linked professional women mentors and protégés for networking and learning. WIT Members who are considering career-changes, professional growth or exploring other avenues for success are encouraged to apply.

We are currently accepting applications for new Protégés in the Mentor-Protégé Program 22.  Full details are on the WIT Web site. Applications are due by November 15 and the orientation will take place on Tuesday evening, January 13 with monthly sessions continuing through May.

Thirty Protégés are accepted into this cornerstone WIT program. If you are seeking to expand your horizons, learn from other successful women, and re-energize your career, this is the program for you. Women interested in participating as a Protégé can apply online.

We are also seeking new Mentors. If you are willing to share your time, experience and insights with other professional women, please apply online.  

Leadership Awards Call for Volunteers

The 2009 Leadership Awards mark the 10th anniversary of the prestigious awards program that recognizes women who have demonstrated leadership in the local technology industry. This annual event honors the women in greater Washington who exemplify the WIT values of "Connect. Lead. Succeed." in their professional endeavors. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 21, at the Hilton McLean.

Women in Technology is now seeking volunteers interested in serving on the planning committee. If you are new to WIT or looking for an opportunity to become involved in the organization, this could be your chance! We are looking for creative, energized individuals who would like to help plan this memorable event, which will mark a decade of recognizing and celebrating women in leadership.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email Marcie Cheney mcheney@citizant.com with your contact information and your committee of interest (Marketing, Nominations, Sponsorship, Ticket & Table Sales, or Logistics). Monthly planning meetings will kick off in January. Thanks for your interest!

Be Part of a New and Exciting WIT Project: The WIT "Bunyan Book" Team Needs Volunteers

Women in Technology (WIT) has identified the "Bunyan Book" as an initiative for this year. The Bunyan Book is a project that started to take shape at the WIT Leadership Awards Banquet in May 2008. As she shared the stories of our Leadership Award Winners, Maureen Bunyan, the event's MC, became increasingly inspired and interested in the women being honored. She commented, "There are so many wonderful stories here; you should write a book. And I'll write the foreword." Well, the organization took her comment seriously and decided to explore this possibility.

This coming May marks WIT's 10th Leadership Awards ceremony and the 15th anniversary of WIT — so the timing couldn't be better. The idea is to interview and profile every winner of the past WIT Leadership Awards, from 1999 to 2009. Our goals are to:

• Inspire other women and girls with these stories of leadership
• Continue to honor the women WIT has recognized over the years with the WIT Leadership Awards
• Raise awareness for WIT and elevate the WIT brand

We are currently recruiting volunteers to help with this exciting project. We need volunteers who can help with:

• Interviewing: Be part of the team that captures these women's stories.
• Writing: Help write and polish the interviews, emphasizing "flow" and reflecting identified themes.
• Editing: Identify and guide the overall structure and theme; edit content for grammar, punctuation, and unity.
• Publishing: Help research publishing options, recommend the best option for WIT, and work with the publisher.
• Marketing/Publicity: Develop a marketing plan, create buzz, schedule events, and help spread the word about the book; work on book cover ideas.
• Sales/Distribution: Determine how WIT will bring the book to market — coordinate orders and distribution to get the book in the hands of readers.

Please contact Charlotte Pelliccia charlotte@pelliccia.biz or Marguerete Luter mluter@bellatlantic.net to learn more about this exciting project and how you can play an important role in bringing it to fruition.

Girls in Technology Call for Volunteers

The GIT Committee is supporting a number of community and school-based programs that help girls of all age groups learn from the successes of women professionals and business owners in the technology industry.

We are expanding these programs and are looking for volunteers for the following roles:

• committee members (program planning)
• event planner/coordinator
• event registration hostess
• mentors and speakers to join our group

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please check out our Web site, www.girlsintechnology.org.

New WIT.Word Column: Sponsors in the Spotlight

Are you a WIT Sponsor? Do you have news you'd like to share with other WIT Members? Send text for consideration (75 – 100 words max) to staff@womenintechnology.org. WIT reserves the right to edit submissions for length and in accordance with WIT in-house editorial style.

Call for WIT.Word Volunteers!
 
WIT.Word needs you!  Volunteers are needed to be reporters, writers, and graphic Web designers! Volunteers for these positions should be self-starters who are able to adhere to deadlines. Workload would generally be light depending on how many volunteers respond to our call for help.  
 
We welcome reporters/writers with previous experience, as well as those willing to learn. General assignments that might be assigned to reporters/writers include profiles of executive women in technology, interviews with technology leaders, coverage of WIT events, and feature articles. Graphic Web designers need to have a working knowledge of Dreamweaver or equivalent HTML editing package and will assist in the layout and design of the WIT.Word issues. (Template already exists.)
 
If you're interested in being a volunteer for WIT.Word please contact Le-Marie V.J. Thompson or call 301-452-2258.

Share a Little WIT.Wisdom and Enter to Win!

What clients, connections, contracts, or career advancements have you gained from your involvement in WIT?

Share a story, anecdote, or just a few thoughts about how your participation in WIT has been of value to your business, career, company, or philanthropy goals by sending a brief email to Women in Technology (put WIT.Wisdom in the header), or filling out a WIT Testimonial Card at one of our monthly programs.

We will read one of the submitted stories at an upcoming WIT.Connect. The author will receive a free certificate redeemable for an upcoming WIT program.

Help us voice the benefit of our organization — share your WIT experience, and we'll share in celebrating your success!

Members on the Move — WIT.Word

Changed jobs? Received a promotion? Know someone who deserves recognition for a recent career move? Let your fellow WIT members know about it! Send a brief description to staff@womenintechnology.org for inclusion in the "Members on the Move" column in the next WIT.Word newsletter.

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