WID - Iowa Illinois Chapter

About the Chapter	News & Events	Scholarship
Leadership	Bylaws	Contact Us
Correspondence

About the Chapter

Women In Defense (WID), A National Security Organization, an affiliate of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), is a professional organization for individuals whose careers are related to the defense of the United States and national security.

The Iowa/Illinois chapter was formed in 2001. WID provides its members with opportunities for professional development, a forum for exchanging ideas and experiences, a vehicle for expanding networks. It also provides opportunities for members to meet and interact with officials from Government and industry in open discussions on key issues.

Iowa/Illinois Chapter has established a scholarship program that benefits local high school and college students. Since our inception we have awarded several thousands of dollars in academic scholarships to deserving students.

Members of the Iowa/Illinois Chapter are concentrated in the Quad City area. Representatives from government, military installations and industry firms provide the chapter as a source of networking, educations, and career development.

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Leadership

Elected Board:

President	Dianne Wheeler

Vice President	Peggy Bennett

Treasurer	Brenda J. Hanes

Secretary	Joy Fleming

Past President	Christine Weatherspoon

Committees:

Auditing	Barbara Hansen
Membership & Networking	Sue Burton & Anne Klingborg
Scholarship	Mary Maland
Symposium	Chris Weatherspoon
Web Master	Brenda J. Hanes
WID Wisdom, Education	Stephanie Wilson

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News & Events

Date	Location	Events
2nd Monday	Various Locations	Bimonthly Meeting
August 6, 2010	Glynns Creek Golf Course	9th Annual Golf Tournament Download/Print/View Registration/Agenda information. (PDF)
March 4, 2010	Isle of Capri	9th Annual WID Symposium "Leadership: Marching to Your Own Beat" The Iowa/Illinois Chapter of Women in Defense (WID) invites you to participate in a symposium that will engage you in a thought provoking day of leadership examples for your personal growth. We have a diverse group of speakers that will make this learning experience enjoyable. Download/Print/View Registration/Agenda information. (PDF)

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Bylaws

Download/Print/View the bylaws (PDF).

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Scholarship

The Iowa/Illinois Chapter plans to award scholarships up to $1500. All applications must be mailed to:

Scholarship Committee
Iowa-Illinois Chapter Women in Defense
P.O. Box 4932
Rock Island, IL 61204-4932

and postmarked no later than March 28, 2010

Download/Print/View 2010 Iowa/Illinois Chapter scholarship application (PDF).

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Correspondence

Download/Print/View the Correspondence (PDF).

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Contact Us

If you have any questions please contact any of the board members or myself. We look forward to talking to you!

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