A presentation of Houston's Association for Women in Computing

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Technology 6:00 Welcome / Dinner
Brenda K. Williams
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2008-2009 President
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Anita Henson / Paulette Gadison
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The Association for Women in Computing (AWC) is a national
Technology not-for-profit, professional organization for individuals with an
interest in information technology.
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AWC is dedicated to the advancement of women in the fields of
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Founded December 5, 1978, AWC provides its members with
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AWC provides a way to share experiences and offers many
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Technology  Professional panels and workshops
 Technical and motivational seminars
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· President: Brenda K. Williams Volunteers Needed
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· Secretary: Carolyn Riley For the 2009 Leadership
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· Communications: Kelly Johnson
· Education: Jill Sweeney
Learning · Membership: Linda Ranostaj and Michelle Reynaud
· Immediate Past President: Geraldine Rossiter
· Arrangements Co-Chairs: Lakesia Campbelle
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· Gala Chair: Debra LeBlanc
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· Marketing Chair: Marilyn Sander
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· Prospects Chair: Anita Henson
· Public Relations Chair: Becky Thomas
Friends · Scholarship Co-Chairs: Shawna Callaghan / Laura Loss
· Webmaster: Jan Whitehead
· Historian: Kathy Carmichael CONTACT
Celebrati · AWC National Rep: Jill Sweeney
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· WITI Delegate: Jan Whitehead Come Grow With US!
Collaboration · PMI Delegate: Open
· MPUG (Formerly MPA) Delegate: Open