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Picatinny Chapter, Women In Defense (WID). Who We are and What’s Our Mission.
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Who We are and What’s Our Mission Women In Defense (WID), A National Security Organization, an affiliate of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), cultivates and supports the advancement and recognition of women in all aspects of national security. A non-profit organization, WID was established to provide women a formal environment for professional growth through networking, education, and career development .
Who are our Members? Professional women and men whose primary professional activities relate to national security. • Large and small defense companies • All branches of the Armed Forces • Federal government agencies • Academia
Membership -An Investment In Your Career As a member, you will receive: • Introduction to an impressive group of defense and national security professionals • Opportunities for networking at events with senior decision makers in defense and national security • Membership in the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), including a subscription to the monthly magazine National Defense plus member rates at WID and NDIA events. • Access to a defense-related job bank, reached at http://www.defense-jobs.us/
Benefits of Membership Membership means ready access to: A forum for expanding your professional network and for mentoring Educational and professional development opportunities Entrée to distinguished government and industry officials in open discussions A source for education funding through the HORIZONS Scholarship.
Picatinny Chapter Events • Heart Awareness Luncheon • Training Symposium • Bring Your Child to Work Day • Golf Outing • Scholarship Luncheon • Annual Summer Picnic • Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon • Holiday Party
Membership Dues • Annual Dues $35 • Life Membership Dues $500 • WID National is currently offering a free 3 year membership for Federal Employees – and yes, this can be applied to your membership renewal
How to Join • Complete the application and forward to womenindefense@gmail.com