Congratulations to the 2008 Women in Technology honoree Cyndee Everman
Presented in partnership with the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers, Women in Cable Telecommunications and Communications Technology Magazine

The annual Women in Technology Award recognizes the achievements of a female technology professional who has made significant contributions to the cable and telecommunications industry.

On behalf of WICT, SCTE and Communications Technology, we are proud to present the 2008 Women in Technology Award to Cyndee Everman, Vice President, Operational Support Systems, Time Warner Cable.

The annual Women in Technology Award recognizes the achievements of a female technology professional who has made significant contributions to the cable and telecommunications industry. In addition to exceptional technical skills and knowledge, the Women in Technology Award recipient must possess a commitment to enhancing the position of women who work in the industry. In this way, the award helps to create greater visibility for all women in technical careers.

Last year’s winner, Carolyn Terry, Regional Director, Engineering at Time Warner Cable, L.A. Region, will present the 2008 Women in Technology Award during the Annual Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, June 25 at SCTE’s Cable-Tec Expo® 2008, taking place June 24-27 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 2008 Women in Technology Award recipient also will be the subject of an upcoming Communications Technology June cover story. 

 For more information about the Women in Technology award and the 2008 honoree, Cyndee Everman, visit http://www.wict.org/WICT/Awards/WIT 

 The Women in Technology award is sponsored by:

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Betsy Magness Leadership Institute: Call for Applications

The application period for the 2008-09 Betsy Magness Leadership Institute (BMLI) classes is now open.  Applications will be accepted from Monday, April 7 through Friday, May 23.

This year, BMLI celebrates 15 years of preparing senior-level women to take on significant leadership responsibilities with an enhanced program.  For the next classes, Class XVIII and Class XIX, 50 women will be chosen to participate in the industry’s most respected leadership program for women.  Selected BMLI Fellows will participate in a yearlong educational program which provides direct feedback, personal development and industry involvement.

The program will begin with an intensive one-week workshop on leadership exploration at the award-winning Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, North Carolina.  Following this October orientation, sessions covering critical leadership attributes, from ethics to political savvy to negotiation skills will be conducted over a 7-month period, ending in May 2009.

Every applicant must have the support and approval for participation by her corporate Human Resources Department.  Applications must be submitted in electronic format only.  The Human Resources approval must be completed and signed by the appropriate HR representative and accompanied by a $100 application fee.

For more information and the BMLI application, click on the following link http://www.wict.org/WICT/Education/Programs/BMLI/ to the WICT BMLI web page. For questions on the application process, contact Kim Woods at 703.234.9804 or kwoods@wict.org.

The Betsy Magness Leadership Institute is presented by:

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WICT Rocky Mountain chapter honored with 2008 Beacon Award
Honoring excellence in cable communications and public affairs

On April 1, 2008 the WICT Rocky Mountain Chapter was honored by the Association of Cable Communicators as a recipient of the 2008 Beacon Award in the “Events & Observances (Seven or Fewer days)” category in recognition of their 2007 Tech It Out educational program held at The Cable Center in Denver, Colorado. The program’s objective was to showcase women, new products, and advanced technology while bringing broader insights to the media industry community.

“Our chapter couldn't be more pleased to be recognized with a Beacon award for our innovative technology education program,” says Cathy Kilstrom, WICT Rocky Mountain Chapter President. “Our talented leaders work tirelessly to create programs such as this one that provide opportunity for our members to grow professionally. Certainly, this award reflects WICT Rocky Mountain's commitment to helping its members reach new heights."

For more information about the WICT Rocky Mountain Chapter and upcoming chapter events, please visit www.wictrm.org. To view the ACC press release on the 2008 Beacon Awards, go to http://www.cablecommunicators.org./press_release.php?id=81.
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WICT featured in PINK May/June issue

WICT is excited to announce that the organization will be featured in the May/June issue of PINK magazine.   This special supplement will showcase the cable industry as a great career opportunity for women, and highlights the WICT PAR Initiative (Pay Equity, Advancement Opportunities, and Resources for Work Life Support) and its groundbreaking impact on women and companies in our industry. 

The issue hits newsstands Tuesday, April 29, 2008.

PINK serves an audience of professional, affluent, and ambitious women ages 27-55 with a circulation of 350,000 readers.  PINK features great stories about inspiring women leaders and timely information about issues that women are grappling with in the workplace.

We know that PINK will serve as a valuable leadership tool as you navigate your journey in the cable industry. As a new member benefit WICT executive-level members  will now receive a complimentary subscription to PINK magazine with their membership. For more information on executive-level membership visit http://www.wict.org/WICT/Membership/.

Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, President & CEO, WICT
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Genevieve Bos, Co-Founder and Publisher, PINK magazine
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New PAR resource tool released on website

Through the many one-on-one interviews conducted by WICT’s consultant, Working Mother Media, WICT has discovered that many companies participating in the PAR Initiative have a need for tools to assist them in their application of the PAR best practices. We have collaborated with the Future Work Institute to identify the key areas that need further development in the industry. We are pleased to present the WICT Management Guide for an Equitable Workplace, which includes human resources tools to assist in the cultivation and improvement of company business practices.

The publication can be downloaded on the WICT website at http://www.wict.org/WICT/Research/PAR/ManagementControlGuide. 

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Welcome New WICT Members!

Each month, we will spotlight the new members of WICT.  More than XX new members joined WICT during the months of February and March from the companies highlighted below. Check out the complete listing of new members and welcome your colleagues!

Fuse
GuideWorks, LLC
Hallmark Channel
HGTV
Home Box Office, Inc.
HSN
Hybrid Networks, Inc.
InDeMand
Landmark Communications, Inc.
Level 3 Communications
Lifetime Networks
MetroCast
Monroe Technology Center
MTV Networks
National Geographic Channel
NBC Universal
Organic People, Inc.
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
pureIntergration
QVC, Inc.
Rainbow Media/Cablevision
Rapid Learning Solutions
Reelz Channel
Scripps Networks
Showtime Networks
SppechCycle, Inc.
StarOne Communicaitons
Starz
Suddenlink Communications
TBS
The Cable Center
The Weather Channel
Time Warner Cable
Tribune Media Services
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
TV Guide
TVN Entertainment
Universal Electronics
Universal Power Group, Inc.
Video Copy Services, Inc.
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