SEPT 28thMEETING REGISTRATION

Registration: RSVP by Monday, Sept. 24 to secretary@widpalmettochapter.org. $20 member / $25 non-member. The meeting is open to the public.

For payment: You may pay in advance and take advantage of our express check-in line at the event by using PayPal. The cost is $21.00 for members and $26.00 for non-members (price difference for PayPal credit fee). Our email address for payment is palmetto.WID@gmail.com. All RSVPs and cancellations must be submitted by COB Monday, Sept. 24. WID will not accept checks as a form of payment. Cash only at the door.

Fall 2012

A National Security Organization cultivating and supporting advancement

and recognition of women in all aspects of national security, WID was established to provide women a formal environment for professional growth through networking,

education, and career development.

The Women In Defense (WID) Palmetto Chapter is pleased to present Mrs. Nancy Mace, the first woman to graduate from The Citadel, as guest speaker for the Sept. 28th meeting. Mace is the author of “In the Company of Men: A Woman at The Citadel”. Pat Conroy, author of the “Prince of Tides and Lords of Discipline”, dubbed this work “The best book about The Citadel ever written”. Mace graduated with magna cum laude honors in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. As one of only two women who made it through knob year in ‘97, she attributes much of her success as a public relations executive to the foundation her experiences at The Citadel provided. Nancy graduated from the Henry W. Grady College of Journalism at the University of Georgia with a Master of Arts degree in journalism and mass communication. For more information about the event, please contact WID’s Meetings/Events Chair at event@WIDpalmettochapter.org or visit www.widpalmettochapter.org. Registration: RSVP by Monday, Sept. 24 to secretary@widpalmettochapter.org. $20 member / $25 non-member. The meeting is open to the public. For payment: You may pay in advance and take advantage of our express check-in line at the event by using PayPal. The cost is $21.00 for members and $26.00 for non-members (price difference for PayPal credit fee). Our email address for payment is palmetto.WID@gmail.com. All RSVPs and cancellations must be submitted by COB Monday, Sept. 24. WID will not accept checks as a form of payment. Cash only at the door.

Saturday, 4 August, Women in Defense Palmetto Chapter was proud to honor the 14 nominees and present the 2012 Military Women of the Year Award, at Riley Park, Charleston, SC prior to the beginning of the baseball game.

The award was presented to Chief Petty Officer Stephanie Green, US Navy. Green enlisted in the United States Navy under the Delayed Entry Program in January 1992 in Baltimore, MD. Upon completion of basic training at Recruit Training Command Orlando, FL she attended Torpedoman Mate “A” school also in Orlando, FL. She is currently serving as the Leading Chief Petty Officer of the Parole and Release Department at the facility. Since reporting she has earned the designation of Command Duty Officer, Master Correction Specialist and was recently honored in Denver, CO as the Navy’s “Best of the Best Corrections Officer of the Year 2012”. Chief Green has been awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (five awards), Good Conduct Medal (six awards), Humanitarian Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal and many other various campaign citations.

The evening also featured a silent auction in support of the chapter’s effort to raise funds and awareness to the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and their good work.

Thank you to our sponsors, donors and volunteers for making this event a great success, raising more than

$8,250.00!

The Women in Defense Palmetto Chapter has been making a difference in the lives and the community of the greater Charleston, SC area since 2009. We will continue our efforts through our community outreach and mentoring programs as follows:EducationalSPAWAR Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Project supportLego/Robotics League supportCitadel Scholarship for WomenCitadel Mentoring Program

CharitableRalph H. Johnson VA Medical Center

Signature EventsMilitary Woman of the Year with the Charleston RiverDogsLeadership SeriesCDCA SBIOI SpeedNet Events

Community/SocialVA JobFair appearances, Race for the Cure team, Pink in the Rink (Charleston Stingrays), Happy Hour social events

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Welcome to our new 2012 membersLucinda Mitchell-Gilbert LJ IndustriesMariann Martaus Barling Bay, LLCKelly Schlemann Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston NorthLaura Sutherlin Secure Mission SolutionsHeather Schoetz Force Protection Industries, Inc.Melissa Ollendieck iCare Coaching, LLC.David Walman Dept. of The NavyVirginia Pitts SPAWAR Systems Center AtlanticBridget Fischer Barling Bay, LLCJulie Straub SPAWAR Systems Center Charleston - Naval Weapons StationLindy Beebe Courtyard by Marriott Charleston/Mt PleasantD. Leach-Carlos Department of the NavyKim Joye Norfolk WireDebra Rawls SPAWAR Systems Center AtlanticSusan Ratliff Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc.Rebecca Henley General Dynamics Advanced Information SystemsKelly Simancas ORBIS, Inc.Nina Knapp The Vesper CompanyAmanda Moser Deloitte Consulting, LLP.Lakeisha Williams SPAWAR Systems Center AtlanticWendy Jamieson Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center - CharlestonDanielle Ostraco ModulantAmanda Wiley SPAWAR Systems Center AtlanticMelissa Hazell Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP.april sarmento Scientific Research CorporationHoward Wilbur Jamie Minster Sarah Ragsdale Hawthorn Suites CharlestonElizabeth Painter Lowcountry Hotels- Holiday Inn Charleston AirportBeverly McBain Herald Office SolutionsJohn Gallagher BAE Systems Christina Bach Barling Bay, LLCAmanda Buchholtz Deloitte Consulting, LLP.Unnah Hayes Keri Lumm Alicia McCory Chris Collins Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc.Aimee Pereira Lauren Blake Secure Mission SolutionsKatie Mitchell Science Applications Int’l CorporationErin Bootle SSC LantKelley Elder Jessica Reno Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center - CharlestonJessica Arant Chemring Detection Systems, Inc. Jennifer Brooks Chemring Detection Systems, Inc. Elizabeth Jacobs Chemring Detection Systems, Inc. Heather Kling Chemring Detection Systems, Inc. Tiffany Ledford Chemring Detection Systems, Inc. Dara Rickles Chemring Detection Systems, Inc. Laura Taylor Chemring Detection Systems, Inc. Charlotte Gadomski Leading ProposalsJody Smith Imagine One TechnologyCheryl Preston Global Science & TechnologyDenise Cochran SSC AtlanticAnn Marie Lowther Strategic Consulting SolutionsMary Bosby Rebecca Olsen Scientific Research CorporationJulia Howard CTS International, Inc.Chelsea Shamsedin CTS International, Inc.Rachel Wyatt Nova Power Solutions, Inc.Lisa Stetler Hammes ProfessionalsMary Jo Demer Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc.Patricia O’Neil Country Inn & Suites by Carlson

Upcoming WID EventsOctober 26th 11:30A.M.-1:00P.M.: WID Monthly Luncheon Meeting at Carrabba’s-Speaker TBD

November 30th 11:30A.M.-1:00P.M.: WID Monthly Luncheon Meeting at Carrabba’s-Veteran’s Salute Panel

December 54:00-5:30P.M. Leadership Seriesfollowed by social hourHoliday Inn Express - Mt. Pleasant

Join Us NOW!Sign up online at www.ndia.org/login or download and complete a WID membership application and submit via fax or mail. Fax with a credit card to: 703.522.1885; mail with a check or credit card to: WID, 2111 Wilson Boulevard, STE 400, Arlington, VA 22201-3061

Email: wid@ndia.org

Membership CostsMilitary/Government Civilian Membership- 3 year compli-mentary.Industry Partner - $35.00 AnnuallyLife Membership - $500.00

The Women In Defense (WID) Palmetto Chapter presented Tricia Ward, President of WID National, at the luncheon meeting Friday, January 20, 2012

Chris Miller, Executive Director of SPAWAR Atlantic, presented to a record 110 attendees at the February 24 meeting.

March 30, Laurie Boeding, Department Head for the Network Systems Management Program in the Division of Business Technology at Trident Techni-cal College, Cindy McGuckin, Program Leader for the Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development’s Dept for Corporate & IT, and Michele Shinn, Director for the Department for Personal Enrichment in the Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development at Trident Technical College presented to our group.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!WID Palmetto Chapter would like to

thank our Corporate Sponsors:

Booz Allen Hamilton - Deloitte

ISHPI - Modus 21, LLC

Secure Mission Solutions

Spirit Communications

Is your company interested in a Corporate Sponsorship? Please contact WID for more details.

Friday, April 20, a panel discussion included recent changes to the Small Business Size Stan-dards, Woman Owned Small Business Set Aside Opportunities. Presenters included Tim Wiand; Associ-ate Deputy Director,

Office of Small Business Programs, SPAWAR Atlantic; Kenneth Silvia: Special Assistant to the Area II Director, SBA Office of Govern-ment Contracting; Jeniefer Johnson, Presi-dent and CEO of Stargates, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB); Pauline Healey, Chief Marketing Officer for Centuria; Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SD-VOSB); Pat Keaveny, Business Operations Manager at Liberty Business Associates; WOSB, 8(a)

Meeting Recap

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The Women In Defense (WID) Palmetto Chap-ter presented Cheryl Hoskins, Firearms and Physical Techniques Branch Chief for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, as guest speaker for the May 18 meeting.

Margaret Seidler-Polarity Man-agement, was the June 29 guest speaker speaking on “Women Matter in Corporations: Gain Your Competitive Edge”. Mrs. Seidler is a SC representative to Vision 2020, a national congress of women committed to bringing

about gender equality in this decade.

On July 20 the Women In Defense (WID) Palmetto Chap-ter presented Mark Gadomski, President of Charleston Defense Contractors Associa-tion (CDCA) and Tony Orlando, President of The Charleston Chapter of the Armed Forces Communica-tions and Electronics Association (AFCEA).

They spoke about their respective organi-zations and how those organizations play a role in the community and how they inter-act with WID.

Ritarsha Furquan from The Citadel shared updates with us at the May meeting.

The first Leadership seminar was held March 20 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Dr. Earl Walker, Professor of Management and Leadership at the Citadel, spoke on leadership skills for women in the workplace and coached us on how to realize our leadership potential.

The 2nd WID Leadership Seminar on July 18 at Aloft Hotel highlighted Women in the Workplace. The event was followed by a social hour.

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Spotlight on:

Name: Nina E. KnappPlace of Birth: Little Rock, AKCompany/School: Oscar Company / The Citadel: Military College of South CarolinaOccupation/Title/Major: Cadet PVT / English Major Family: Lisa and Robert Knapp, Alex (Little Brother)3 words that best describe you: Dependable, determined, and selfless.Accomplishment of which you are most proud: Being a Citadel Women’s Rugby Captain.Pet peeve: Breaking a commitment or not taking responsibility for one’s actions. Most important lesson learned: Life is far too short to sit back and wait for something to happen. Get out there and take control of your own destiny.What did you want to be when you grew up? A pilot or a police officer.Toughest Challenge: Coming to the realization that you can’t always get what you want, but you should never give up on trying to attain what you want.A goal you have: Be completely supportive of myself by the time I turn 25; sooner if at all possible.Favorite Lowcountry food/indulgence: I love boiled peanuts and fried pickles or tomatoes.Favorite place in the lowcountry or favorite thing to do here: I’m not the biggest fan of water, but I love how I can drive down to Folly Beach in late October and go for a swim or just mess around with my friends and not freeze to death. I’m also in love with Charleston. It’s one of my favorite cities in the States.If not from here, what brought you to Charleston? I’m here for school as a cadet at the Citadel. My father is an ’86 Delta Co. grad. He was very persuasive in getting me to come here, but I couldn’t be happier that I did decide to.Favorite place you have lived: Anywhere in Germany. I’ve lived in Ramstein and Kaiserslautern and both were equally amazing.Least favorite thing to do: I’m not a big fan for house cleaning. It’ll get done because I hate living in filth, but it’s always been at the bottom of my “to do” list for chores.One thing people don’t know about you: I loathe coconut.

What famous person would you like to meet: I’ve never really had a desire to meet anyone famous. I have several people in history that I would have loved to meet, but no real burning desire to meet a celebrity.Person you admire most: Cliché answer, but I’d have to say my parents for being able to put up with me for the past 21 years. That takes serious dedication and patience!What would you do if you won the lottery: Pay off all of my family’s debt and move whatever I have left of it to savings.Nickname: Knappsack or KnappHobbies: Rugby, Horses, Paintball, Writing, Drawing Favorite sound/smell: I love the sound of rain pattering on a tin roof with the screen door open to carry a breeze in with it. I also love, what equestrians know, the “barn” smell. Most embarrassing/scary/amazing experience: When I was in the 8th grade, we had an open debate in front of the whole school for student government president. I don’t know what possessed me that day, but I took my microphone and spoke from my heart on everything I wanted to. That was the day I realized I no longer had an issue with public speaking and never again had the fear to speak my mind.If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be: Back to Deutschland!!!Favorite saying/quote/words to live by: Was mach nicht Umbringt, macht mich Stärker. (What doesn’t destroy me, makes me stronger.) or another, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” –Eleanor RooseveltOne thing you wish you could do that you haven’t done before/yet: I’d love to go on a tour of Europe of one these days. Do you have a mentor? If so, who/why/what have you learned from the experience: The greatest mentor I’ve had would be my mother. She’s taught me so much in such a short amount of time about life that I don’t know where I would be without her.What book do you think every leader or woman should read and why? The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli. Machiavelli’s political philosophies are not only eye opening and still easily applied to situations today, but lay the basic foundations for moral political and ethnic beliefs. I highly recommend it.

Note: Nina is employed by The Vesper Company, made through her Women in Defense contacts and networking efforts.

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I cannot believe it has been 4 years since I first became involved with the Palmetto Chapter of Women In Defense. Time flies. The past 2 years as President have been rewarding. Watching and supporting the growth and development of this fledgling chapter has been exciting. But working with and being a member of such a remarkable group of women has been inspiring. Each of the Leadership Boards has brought their own unique sense of WID to the table, allowing for growth and expansion in ways I could have never dreamed possible. The passion, enthusiasm and the camaraderie were amazing. These Boards have truly worked as teams – supporting one another, encouraging one another and having fun in the process. I feel lucky to have been a part of this organization and am thankful to have developed so many new, wonderful friendships. have to admit, writing this is somewhat bittersweet, but I am excited about the

future of this Chapter and I know I am leaving it in good hands. Thank you to everyone for your support and best wishes to the new Board!

Position WID Email President president@widpalmettochapter.orgVicePresident vicepresident@widpalmettochapter.orgTreasurer treasurer@widpalmettochapter.orgSecretary secretary@widpalmettochapter.orgMembership/CorporateSponsorhip membership@widpalmettochapter.orgMeetings/PR pr@widpalmettochapter.org event@widpalmettochapter.orgLeadership leadership@widpalmettochapter.orgNetworking networking@widpalmettochapter.orgFundraising/ fundraising@widpalmettochapter.orgCharitable charitable@widpalmettochapter.orgEducation/ education@widpalmettochapter.orgCitadel/ citadel@widpalmettochapter.orgScholarship scholarship@widpalmettochapter.orgWebsite webmaster@widpalmettochapter.orgNewsletter newsletter@widpalmettochapter.org

We want you!Become an active part of WID. All commit-tees welcome your participation!

WID Committee Information

Web Committee:• Assist with updates to the website• Help maintain/update mailing list

Educational Outreach Committee:• Work with Citadel and Fundraising chair to help raise money for scholarship• Attend CDCA Education committee• Assist with the Citadel Mentoring program – meetings with the campus chapter, mentors/mentees• Help define Scholarship and make an award

Meeting/PR Committee:• Assist with PR notices for meetings• Assist with the meetings – place agendas on tables, assist the Secretary & Treasurer with intake of attendees• Assist with identification of speakers

Fundraising Committee:• Assist with development of fundraising events

Networking Committee:• Assist with the speed networking events – staff the event, assist the attendees, interact with the businesses/government• Assist with any happy hour events• Assist with any additional functions

Membership/Corporate Sponsorship Committee:• Help reach out to current members whose member-ship is about to expire• Attend brown bag presentations at companies or other outreach locations to spread the word about WID• Answer questions about WID – whether for an indi-vidual or for a company.

Leadership Committee:• Help develop a leadership series – host, location, speakers, etc

Newsletter Committee:• Author the Monthly Newsletter, coordinating inputs from other Chairpersons, publish and release to member-ship email roster.• Develop & submit an article quarterly to the CDCA Communicator.

Thank you...

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