| About the Gala The AFCEA Washington, DC Winter Gala started in 1975 with the hopes of bringing together government, military and industry to celebrate the holiday season with friends and colleagues. After 40 years of continued tradition, the Washington, DC Chapter of AFCEA has donated over $2.3 million to local student scholarships and STEM programs. Recently, AFCEA Washington, DC has partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program to provide holiday gifts to children in need. |
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Chapter activities include
nine monthly breakfast programs featuring a panel of government and military
leaders. AFCEA Washington, DC also hosts the annual Winter Gala and Spring
Military IT Leadership Awards. Additionally, the chapter hosts three technology
summits, and has an active Small Business Committee, which hosts a series of
networking Breakfast Clubs.
Furthermore, the chapter awards
a number of STEM scholarships for graduating high school seniors and science
teaching grants to Washington, DC-area high schools . AFCEA Washington, DC also
supports McKinley Technical High School in their mission to become a nationally
recognized STEM High School. The chapter also provides two Zelinger Awards to
McKinley High School students who exemplify the core values of the institution
based on teacher nominations.
Moreover, the Young AFCEA Washington,
DC Chapter holds professional development events, co-hosts the annual West Point Leadership and
Ethics Symposium for local high school students, and holds a number of networking
events throughout the year.
