We are pleased to announce that the National Association of Women Business Owners, Greater DC (NAWBO, Greater DC), Women In Defense, SECAF, the Association for Women in Communications (DC Chapter), and DC Webwomen have agreed to be co-sponsors for our Connect Event.  This is very exciting for us as it is the first time we have had co-sponsors and will allow attendees to increase their networking pool. 

Did you know that less than 20% of the people we’ve surveyed have the network they need to accomplish their goals?  And yet, all it takes is skills - skills that everyone can learn.  Your confidence and competence with new skills will help you succeed both personally and professionally.  JOIN US and learn the new rules and tools of the 21st century!

In this program you will:

• Master the 3 key moments in every relationship
• Learn the 6 stages of trust building
• Find collaborators and build partnerships
• Learn to connect ideas that lead to more substantial conversations
• Remember names - - and help others remember yours
• Develop your "elevator speech"  that speaks to your character & competence
• Learn how to uncover resources and opportunities
• Make the most of memberships, associations, and conferences
• Handle awkward networking situations
• Learn how to become an expert and resource for others
• Know what to do and say in a variety of professional situations
• Round up talent, expand your knowledge base, and become more visible inside your organization and the ones you join

Speaker:  Lynne Waymon is CEO of Contacts Count, the nationwide training and consulting firm that specializes in professional and business networking.  She’s a nationally recognized expert on business and professional networking and the co-author of Make Your Contacts Count (2nd edition, NY, American Management Association).  In keynotes and workshops she gives professionals in corporate, government, association, university, and non-profit audiences, practical strategies for getting things done through networking, negotiating, and alliance building. Her strategies, in print and in person, are recognized nationwide as state-of-the-art.

For more information about Lynne Waymon and her firm, go to www.contactscount.com. You can also find her on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ContactsCount

Cost: Special price of $35 for members and non-members/$10 additional at the door

WIT is currently looking for qualified leadership and board candidates who have the skills and abilities that will allow the organization to thrive and move to the next level.

To learn more about leadership positions that are currently open or that will open in June 2010, please join us for the WIT Leadership Position Fair prior to the March WIT.Connect.

As a WIT leader you will:

Gain visibility in your community and industry
Meet some of the most interesting women in Washington
Have opportunities to expand your professional network
Hone your leadership skills
Enhance your resume with additional leadership experience

Many WIT members find the experience of WIT leadership an excellent way to build relationships and develop their careers.

Qualifications desired:

To empower WIT and its members to thrive and grow, leadership candidates should have the following capabilities:

A demonstrated commitment to Women in Technology
The ability to devote the necessary time and energy to the position
Demonstrated leadership skills
Collaborative and group skills
Communication skills

A preliminary list of open positions is currently available by clicking here. A complete list of all open positions will be sent to all WIT members on March 8.

Applications and position descriptions will be available at the event and are available for download from the WIT website.

Agenda:

6:00 – 6:10 pm – Welcome and Overview by Nanci Schimizzi, WIT President-Elect.
6:10 – 6:45 pm – Opportunity to meet with current WIT leaders and Nominating Committee to discuss specific roles
6:45 pm – Break for WIT.Connect (Registration Required for WIT.Connect)

* PLEASE NOTE: There is no charge for attending the Leadership Fair, but if you wish to stay for WIT.Connect you will need to register for that event. The cost for WIT.Connect is $35 for members, $55 non-members - preregistered, plus a $10 fee for registrations after noon the day before the event. Please be sure to preregister online before the event so you do not have to pay the additional fee. Preregistration closes at noon the day before the event.