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WIT New & Prospective Member Orientation
This meeting is targeted for:
The focus will be on introducing you to the variety of programs, events, and resources WIT has to offer. Leaders from WIT committees will be on hand to detail upcoming events and ways you can get involved. Many members find that joining a committee or special interest group (SIG) is an excellent way to meet people and develop their careers. Feel free to pass this invitation on to any of your friends or co-workers who may also be interested in WIT. Agenda:
There is no charge for attending the orientation, but if you wish to stay for the event afterwards you will need to register for both events. The cost for WIT.Connect is $35 for members, $55 non-members, plus a $10 fee for registrations after noon the day before the event.
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April WIT.Connect: Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Present and Future Panel
For the last couple of years, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) has been one of the lead news stories in the IT industry. Vendors, consultants, and industry analysts declared SOA as the next great wave in IT systems development. But recently a growing choir of expert voices is debating the question, "Is SOA dead?" So, what is the current status of SOA development efforts? Is there a future for SOA? Internationally known SOA thought leader David Linthicum will lead a panel of experts in exploring the issues surrounding SOA: present and future. The panelists will roll-up their sleeves and attempt to address the SOA concerns facing the industry:
Panelists Include:
Moderator: David Kelly, Information Assurance Solutions Director, Citizant To learn more about our panelists, please click here. Join us with your questions, experience, and opinions on the success, failure, lessons learned, challenges, and future of SOA implementations.
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Women Business Owners SIG: Event of the Year — Members-Only Conference
Announcing the WBO event of the year! This members-only conference will deliver information targeted to the interests of successful women entrepreneurs. Held at the beautiful Tower Club in Tysons Corner, this afternoon event will be a great opportunity to learn and network with one another and our invited guest speakers. Speakers:
Panelists include:
Liz Cullen, Executive Director of the WPEO, will discuss WBE Certification: Providing Access to the Corporate Supply Chain. She will introduce WPEO-DC, the certification services they provide and the opportunities women business owners have to leverage the certification in order to turn contacts into contracts. Featured speaker Sally Strackbein, President of Defining Story, will demonstrate how to create a story as strategic bragging. The afternoon panel will discuss how to leverage those must-have tools in your tool kit as you build your business.
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Workforce Development Committee: Create a Financial Safe Harbor
WIT Workforce Development is responding to the flurry of financial questions in light of today's economy with this spring's financial workshop: Create a Financial Safe Harbor. Learn how to protect your finances from the unexpected. Uncover answers to financial questions you don’t even realize you should be asking. Recognize financial myths and how to avoid their attack on your wealth. We will address practical strategies to help you gain perspective and control of your finances. Maria Salter is a member of First Financial Group, an independently owned financial planning firm in the mid-Atlantic region. Maria’s specialty is developing strategies for all types of clients to enhance their financial picture.
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Technology SIG: Politics and Technology
President Obama’s campaign forever changed the election process. For the first time technology took center stage. The use of databases, text messaging, online video, Web sites and social networks allowed the Obama campaign to:
Join us for a discussion of how technology is changing the face of political campaigns and what today’s businesses can learn from this example. Speakers:
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Girls in Technology: Seventh Annual Sharing our Success — Geek is Chic
Girls in Technology is holding its signature event, Sharing Our Success, for girls in grades six to 12. This event is free, but requires registration at www.girlsintechnology.org. Girls in grades six to 12 will come together for a night of networking with successful women who have combined technology with diverse interests to pursue a wide variety of careers. The girls will see hands-on demonstrations and ask questions. Then these dynamic women will share their stories of how technology has set them apart in the workplace and led to fulfilling careers.
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Workforce Development Committee: Meet the Company — GTSI
GTSI Corp. provides information technology solutions by offering a Technology Lifecycle Management (TLM) approach to IT infrastructure solutions delivered through industry-leading professional and financial services. Over the last 25-plus years, we have developed a strong base of knowledge that spans government acquisition strategies, procurement policies and procedures, technology implementation, management, and best business practices. WIT’s Meet the Company Series provides an intimate setting to facilitate the relationship between WIT members and large technology companies that have significant presence in the DC Metro area. This series is designed to provide WIT members with potential career and business partnering opportunities and a general understanding of companies’ businesses, strategies, and culture.
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Lunch Bunch: Meet the Board — Changing Economy and Personal Success Strategies
Learn how our WIT leaders are managing the changes in the economy and how they refine their personal success strategies. Moderator: Trudy McCrea, CEO, Achieve-It, LLC This program is underwritten by Squire Sanders & Dempsey, L.L.P., which combines sound legal counsel with practical solutions to resolve clients’ legal challenges and maximize opportunities.
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Executive Women’s SIG: 2941 Restaurant — Networking and Charity Event
Join the Executive Women’s SIG at the lovely 2941 Restaurant in Falls Church, on their patio with its beautiful views and delicious gourmet food. Let’s get together and catch up with old friends and meet new colleagues. In addition to networking, WIT will be collecting contributions to support Shelter House, a charity that helps needy Fairfax County families find temporary housing. Shelter House can accommodate families of large size, and is dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness by helping families transition into their own permanent housing arrangement.
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Women in Technology Leadership Awards
The 2009 Leadership Awards mark the 10th anniversary of the prestigious awards program, which recognizes women who have demonstrated leadership in the local technology industry and who exemplify the WIT values of "Connect. Lead. Succeed."
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Although many women express an interest in serving on Boards, we are often unaware of the experience required and how to position ourselves for consideration of Board positions. When we do make it onto corporate Boards, important information and resources are not readily available. The WIT Women on Boards program was developed in partnership with The Leaders Edge and is designed to help senior-level women develop a realistic understanding of the issues and experience needed by corporate boards. This exclusive 2-day seminar enhances the leadership understanding and value of the woman who attends, and benefits her company or organization by positioning her for further leadership roles and opportunities. Seminar participants will benefit by:
Learn from corporate Board Members, CEOs and other experts on what you should ask before you say, “yes.” Pre-registration for this event is required. Cancellations received on or before May 21 will be fully refunded; no refunds on or after May 22. All no shows will be charged.
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To register for events, visit www.womenintechnology.org and log in with your user name and password. Once logged in, click on the RSVP Now link by the event for which you wish to register. If you are not a current member of WITSM, please create a user name and password as a Non-Member Guest to register for events. Pre-registration for events will close at noon the day before the events. Onsite registration will be accepted at events on a space-available basis. Notice of cancellation for refund must be received by the WIT office no later than 24 hours in advance of events. * All events are subject to cancellation. Registration and cancellation policies are posted in the calendar listing on the Web site. |
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WIT Leadership Award Finalists Announced WIT has announced the finalists for the 10th Annual Women in Technology Leadership Awards. WIT will recognize 20 finalists across five individual categories at a special awards ceremony on May 21, 2009 at the Hilton McLean in McLean, VA. The finalists for the 10th Annual Women in Technology Leadership Awards are: Corporate
Government
Entrepreneur
Rising Star
WIT Champion
Company Leadership Champion
Tickets and tables are now available for purchase. Prices are as follows:
For more information on sponsorship opportunities or event tickets, please contact Marcie Cheney at (703) 667-9420 Ext. 140 or mcheney@citizant.com or visit www.womenintechnology.org.
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Call For WIT Leadership Nominations: More Openings Announced Women in Technology (WIT) is pleased to invite nominations for members to serve as WIT leaders. There are many exciting positions open for the coming fiscal year. This is a great opportunity to join the leadership team, increase the visibility of yourself and your company, and help us grow the WIT organization. The term of office varies from one to two years depending on the position. An open nomination procedure is held to generate the best pool of qualified candidates. You may self nominate or forward this on to other WIT members to nominate themselves for any of the open positions. Leadership Positions Open for Nominations:
Qualifications Desired: To empower WIT and its members to thrive and grow, leadership candidates should have the following capabilities:
Process: If you would like to apply for a leadership position, please review the in-depth job descriptions at: www.womenintechnology.org/files/WIT_leadership_descriptions.doc Submit your completed application with your resume to: staff@womenintechnology.org You can find the application at the WIT Website: www.womenintechnology.org/files/LeadershipApplication.doc Please indicate "Nomination for ________ Position" in the subject line. If you have questions about any of the positions listed above or would like to be considered for other leadership roles in the organization, please contact one of these members of the Nominating Committee:
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Pros in Marketing/Sales/Editing Needed: Help Launch the WIT “Bunyan Book” and Learn Leadership Secrets of WIT Award Winners WIT has identified the "Bunyan Book" as an initiative for this year. This book — profiles of women who have been honored with a WIT Leadership award — is not only underway; it's going full steam ahead. Why this project at this time? May 2009 marks WIT's 10th Leadership Awards ceremony and the 15th anniversary of WIT — so the timing couldn't be better for interviewing and profiling every winner of the past WIT Leadership Awards, from 1999 to 2009. We aim for the book to:
We have an immediate need for volunteers to join our Marketing/PR subcommittee:
Volunteers are also needed to assist with Sales/Distribution:
And we need two to three people to help with editing, starting now:
Here’s what you’ll get in exchange: an insider's view of these women's leadership secrets and insights, and your name in the acknowledgments. Contact Charlotte Pelliccia charlotte@pelliccia.biz or Marguerete Luter mluter@bellatlantic.net to learn more about the Marketing/PR and Sales/Distribution subcommittees. Contact Joanne Lozar Glenn joannelozarglenn@verizon.net about the Editing subcommittee by noon, April 20 — and reserve 5:30 p.m. on that date for a 30- to 60-minute conference call to kick off the process.
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Accepting Applications for the Mentor-Protégé Program 23 Steering Committee Openings Since 1998, the WIT Mentor-Protégé Program has linked professional women mentors and protégés for networking and learning. We are currently accepting applications for Mentor Protégé Program 23, slated to begin with an orientation session on Tuesday evening, June 9 and continuing with a monthly session (second Tuesday evening of every month) through November. Full details are on the WIT Web site. Applications are due by May 1. New Protégés: 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. The program fee is $200 for Protégés. Women interested in participating as a Protégé can apply online. New Mentors: We are seeking women business owners and women with director or above management experience, who are willing to share their time (one evening a month), experience and insights with other professional women. There are no fees for Mentors, only the desire to contribute to the success of others and attendance at an Orientation session. Please apply online. Steering Committee Members: Become part of the dynamic team who guides this program. Roles include marketing, meeting logistics, protégé liaison, networking exercises and more. Prior involvement in the program as a Mentor or Protégé is a plus. Contact Carol Hayes, Co-Chair at carolannhayes@verizon.net for more information.
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Join LinkedIn and Take Your Networking Online WIT is now an official group on LinkedIn, and is looking for you! Join the WIT group, and take your networking online! Here's how: when you're logged into LinkedIn, go to "Groups" on the left side of your screen. Then search for "Women in Technology" (use the quotation marks) in the search field on the right side of the screen. It should appear with Brianna Carroll Boyle as the owner. If you have any questions, please contact her at brianna.boyle@verizon.com.
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