WID Background


WID (http://wid.ndia.org/), a National Security Organization and affiliate of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), provides its members with opportunities for professional development, networking, and cultivating the advancement of women leaders in government and industry professions. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, WID consists of nine chapters: Chesapeake Bay, Capital, Iowa/Illinois, Monmouth, Picatinny, Rocky Mountain, San Diego, and Tennessee Valley, and the Greater Frederick Chapter. There is also a sister chapter in Ottawa, Ontario called Women in Defense and Security (WIDS).


Membership in WID is open to all professional women and men whose primary professional activities are related to national defense or any aspect of national security. Members represent large and small defense companies, all branches of the Armed Forces, federal government agencies, academia, and associations.





Chapter Establishment


The Greater Frederick Chapter of WID was established on October 13, 2006. Our Bylaws provide guidance and policies to our chapter from the National WID organization, which is affiliated with the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA).


Chapter Bylaws

Chapter Brochure


Chapter Goals

Officers


The individuals below are the current officers for the WID Greater Frederick Chapter. Feel free to e-mail any of us for further information on WID. We would be glad to tell you more about the benefits of being involved with WID, both locally and on a national level.


OFFICER POSITIONS
President
Chapter Vice President
Chapter Treasurer
Chapter Secretary

Directors/Committees


The individuals below are the current directors for the WID Greater Frederick Chapter. If you are interested in serving on one of these committees, please send an e-mail directly to the respective director. These positions require a lot of support and assistance and this will be a good way for you to contribute to our chapter! Also, you’ll notice that Karen Dickman and Diane Yarnell are double-hatted right now; we would like more individuals to step up to director positions in the future, so please let us know if you are interested in a leadership position.


DIRECTOR POSITIONS
Program/Events Director
Membership Director
Communications/Public Relations Director
Community Outreach Director
Mentorship/Scholarship/Careers Director
Fundraising/Sponsorship Director