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This
website, like the chapter itself, is a resource for the women of the
Tennessee Valley who contribute to the Nation's defense through their
service in the military, the Department of Defense or private industry.
We'll bring you news about chapter activities, will provide insights and
advice from local government and industry leaders, will profile
successful women in the Tennessee Valley region, and will provide
coverage of a wide-range of topics of interest to women pursuing careers
in the defense industry, and in the Department of Defense.
As the president of the
Tennessee Valley Chapter of Women in Defense (TVC/WID), it is my
responsibility to provide WID members the environment needed for their
professional growth and development. To do this, we will continue our
educational and networking programs while striving to increase our
membership and our influence within the Huntsville defense community.
One
focus during my tenure will be to welcome our incoming BRAC workforce
and their families. To do this, TVC/WID intends to host a series of
welcoming receptions and other sponsoring activities.
Another focus will be to increase our visibility in the community.
Currently TVC/WID supports the Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense
(JIAMD) Summit and the Space and Missile Defense (SMD) Conference. As
we continue this support, we will be seeking out other well-known and
highly visible venues to further the development and growth of our
organization. You can help in this endeavor by identifying likely
candidate activities.
Each
year, TVC/WID has an annual outreach project. This year the President’s
Project is breast cancer awareness. We hope to add increased emphasis
in the areas of current breast cancer research and treatments.
The
Board of Directors, will continue to foster increased membership
participation and involvement in TVC/WID activities. In years past,
much of the formal WID participation has been limited to the officers
and board. This is changing to include general involvement by the
membership at large through the development of committees to satisfy
much of our precision planning requirements. These committees should
also help us identify further areas of potential community involvement.
The
Board is directing considerable energy at increasing our total
membership. This is aided by our mentorship luncheons which we host
three or four times a year. Each luncheon will continue to feature a
motivational guest speaker who excels in his/her career field.
Overall my goal is to project a polished and professional image in our
approach to external TVC/WID activities. This will be helped greatly as
we formalize of procedures and processes both for individual and for
committee involvement.
As
always, your suggestions are valued and encouraged.
Tina Nicholson
President, TVC
"Thriving organization dedicated to development of
women as valuable assets to the Department of Defense."
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Welcome
Reception for BRAC Workforce and Families
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Visibility in Defense Community
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A WID Annual Outreach Project-President's
Project is Breast Cancer Awareness particularly in the area of
research
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Increase Membership Activity
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