WIMOs WKY has reserved the Maiden Alley Movie Theater for an exclusive screening of The Fire Inside, the inspiring story of the first U.S. woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing.

But that’s not all—this event is about more than just the movie. We’re thrilled to partner with Aseer Itiavkase Scott, Owner/Director of Ace Academy, LLC, who will be bringing several young women from local high schools interested in learning about the diverse career opportunities within the river industry.

Event Schedule:

📍 Location: Maiden Alley Movie Theater
🕔 Doors Open: 5:15 PM
🍽️ Dinner Served: 5:30 PM
🎤 Career Spotlights: WIMOs members will share insights into maritime roles, required skills, and industry opportunities.
🎬 Movie Start: No later than 6:10 PM (Runtime: 1 hour 49 minutes)
🔹 Closing Remarks & Clean-Up: 8:00 PM

Additional Details:

• Food, popcorn, and drinks will be provided.

• Dress Code: Public-appropriate pajamas! We want to create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for our young guests.

• Member-Only Event: For questions or to RSVP, email us here

🎥 Check out the trailer for The Fire Inside: Watch Here

We can’t wait for an evening of inspiration, networking, and fun!

WIMOs is coming to San Antonio, TX, and we’re kicking things off with a special networking event on February 19, 2025! Whether you prefer lunch or dinner, join us to connect with fellow women in maritime and learn more about WIMOs.

Lunch
🕦 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Box Street La Cantera
17038 Fiesta Texas Dr Ste 112, San Antonio, TX 78256

Dinner
🕔 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 La Hacienda de los Barrios
18747 Redland Road, San Antonio, TX 78259

To learn more or RSVP, email Jana Groff, the local WIMOs Champion. We can't wait to meet you!

Join WIMOs SOLA for a night of crafty networking celebrating the Mardi Gras Season! The team at NOLA Craft Culture will be teaching us to make festive Mardi Gras Headbands: Perfect for parading, king cake tasting, and wearing to work because it’s cute!

This is a members-only event. For questions or to RSVP, email WIMOs SOLA Chapter here.

WIMOs members, join us for a Galentine’s Day Happy Hour on February 13! This special event is a joint celebration with the New Orleans WISTA Chapter, offering a fantastic opportunity to network and connect with fellow women in the maritime industry.

Don’t miss this chance to mix, mingle, and celebrate the amazing women in our field!

📩 RSVP & Learn More: Email us here

Join WIMOs Coastal Bend for a Galentine’s Yoga session led by a WIMOs member, followed by dinner. To learn more or RSVP, email WIMOs Coastal Bend here.

We want to put our best foot forward when engaging with colleagues. But dealing with the vagaries of communication, etiquette, and ‘professionalism’ - however you define it - can be daunting. I’m such an outsider, how can I fit in? Did that email sound right or was it too aggressive? How do I do this networking thing?

In this frank and engaging session, communication expert Lauren Sergy will help you connect with those in your professional circle through savvy networking, communication strategies, and practical etiquette. We will explore issues for both in-person and online communication, including:

• projecting polish,

• making and strengthening connections,

• reducing misunderstanding in online communication, and

• navigating differences in business culture (such as the infamous white-v-blue collar culture gap).

And if you’re worried about feeling like a phony, don’t fret: we’ll explore how to do all this while staying true to your authentic self!

The webinar RSVP link is included in the member-only WIMOs Weekly email.

Empower yourself with practical self-defense skills at our Self Defense Seminar! Learn effective techniques to protect yourself in real-world situations, build confidence, and take control of your personal safety in a supportive and empowering environment.

Attire: Comfortable athletic clothing – long pants & T shirt recommended for comfort; the classes will be taken barefoot so there is no special footwear.

This is a member only event. For questions, email WIMOs Southern Louisiana Chapter here.

WIMOs Coastal Bend is hosting a member-only firearm safety and training course! Space is limited. RSVPs will open soon. Please email WIMOs Coastal Bend here if you have any questions.

WIMOs Houston Chapter is hosting a members only Wealth Management Lunch & Learn. If you would like to learn more or RSVP, email WIMOs Houston Chapter here.

WIMOs is excited to host its first event in Lagos, Nigeria! Join us for a dynamic in-person event that brings together maritime professionals to discuss, network, and explore opportunities!

Lunch & Discussion
Enjoy light refreshments while participating in an engaging discussion on: “Opportunities in the Nigerian Blue Economy and Job Creation.” Learn how the maritime sector can drive sustainable economic growth and create jobs in Nigeria.

Networking
Connect with fellow members to build meaningful relationships within the maritime industry. Share insights about individual roles, employers, and areas of expertise. This is a great opportunity to expand your network and deepen collaborations in the sector.

Contact Information
For more details or inquiries, feel free to email the Seed Chapter Champion, Patience Natou here.

This exclusive, members-only event is not to be missed. Secure your spot and join us in Lagos, Nigeria for this insightful and empowering event!

Get ready to elevate your Excel skills with our comprehensive WIMOs Webinar Series! The final installment remains from our three full-day Excel workshops.

Each session is 9:30 am - 4:30 pm CST.

Here's what you can expect:

• January 15, 2025: Master advanced Excel techniques in our final training, and become an Excel power user!

Each session is structured to build on the last, ensuring you gain a deep and practical understanding of Excel.

This is a members-only event. Space is limited. RSVP today via the WIMOs Weekly!

Join WIMOs Middle Tennessee Chapter for their inaugural networking and recruiting event! This event is open to all women in maritime, whether you’re already a WIMOs member or you are interested in learning more about our organization.

We hope you’ll join us! RSVP by sending us an email here.

This webinar is open to whomever would like to attend! Register here

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and to mark the occasion, we invite you to join Women in Maritime Operations and Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST) for a special lunchtime webinar titled Ports to Freedom. This Lunch & Learn will be on January 14, 2025 from noon to 1:00 pm PST.

Ports to Freedom is a comprehensive human trafficking prevention training that was specifically created for employees in the maritime industry. The video-based training shares personal experiences of human trafficking survivors to help maritime employees learn how to recognize the indicators of human trafficking in the maritime industry. BEST’s training increased awareness of human trafficking and changed the behaviors that allow human trafficking to remain undetected at maritime facilities. Attendees of this training will learn how to recognize and safely report incidents to help human trafficking victims. Please join us in preventing human trafficking at sea.

We hope that 2024 was a good year for you and that you are enjoying this holiday season with your friends and families. We are excited to invite our Houston Chapter members to join us for our Holiday Party on January 9, 2025! We will enjoy a night of drinks, food and PICKLEBALL! Two courts will be available for whoever is interested in playing. We will also have a White Elephant Gift Exchange ($20-$25 range). Come dressed to play or hang out, either way we look forward to seeing you!

If you have any questions about this event, please email WIMOs Houston Chapter here.

Get ready to elevate your Excel skills with our comprehensive WIMOs Webinar Series! Two trainings remain from our three full-day Excel workshops.

Each session is 9:30 am - 4:30 pm CST.

Here's what you can expect:

• December 11, 2024: Build on your skills with our Beyond Basics session, delving into intermediate techniques.

• January 15, 2025: Master advanced Excel techniques in our final training, and become an Excel power user!

Each session is structured to build on the last, ensuring you gain a deep and practical understanding of Excel.

This is a members-only event. Space is limited. RSVP today via the WIMOs Weekly!

Join us for the 2nd Annual Karaoke Night hosted by WIMOs West Kentucky Chapter (WIMOs WKY). Last year’s event was incredible; and we can’t wait to recreate that vibrant atmosphere on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at a new location, Paducah Beer Werks!

Karaoke stars from within the industry will keep you entertained while you enjoy networking, delicious appetizers, and an open bar. Once again, awards will be handed out for the best vocals, the most entertaining performance, and the crowd favorite, which is determined by supporters donating via PayPal or cash to their favorite vocalist the night of the event. So regardless of your singing capabilities, there are plenty of ways to participate and support WIMOs WKY.

As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all sponsorships and donations are tax-deductible. Your contributions will directly support our members' education and professional development, helping us further our mission of advancing and promoting women in maritime.

We sincerely appreciate your consideration for sponsorship, as we rely on the generosity of supporters like you. For more information, please reach out to WIMOs WKY Chapter here. Join us in making WIMOs WKY’s 2nd Annual Karaoke Night an incredible event!

Purchase tickets and sponsorships here.

Join WIMOs Coastal Bend for a Holiday Social and Wreath Workshop! This is a members only event. RSVP here.

Get ready to elevate your Excel skills with our comprehensive WIMOs Webinar Series! Mark your calendar for three full-day trainings designed to take you from Excel novice to advanced expert.

Each session is 9:30 am - 4:30 pm CST.

Here's what you can expect:

• November 20, 2024: Start with the essentials in our Excel Basics training. Perfect for getting a solid foundation.

• December 11, 2024: Build on your skills with our Beyond Basics session, delving into intermediate techniques.

• January 15, 2025: Master advanced Excel techniques in our final training, and become an Excel power user!

Each session is structured to build on the last, ensuring you gain a deep and practical understanding of Excel. This is a members-only event. Space is limited. RSVP today via the WIMOs Weekly!

Join us to network with other women in maritime, mini golf, and to learn more about WIMOs! This event is open to all women in maritime. WIMOs membership is not required. RSVP today by emailing us here.

WIMOs members and non-members alike are invited to attend the PNW Chapter’s "Lunch n' Punch" on November 17th. We'll kick things off with lunch at Oak Tree Station at noon, where you can order good food from a variety of food carts (WIMOs will pay for a beverage of your choice) and enjoy great company. At 2 PM, we'll head over to Results Fitness for an empowering self-defense class with expert trainer James Morrison. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills or just have fun with friends, this event is for everyone. RSVP here. Hope to see you there!

Join the WIMOs Ohio Valley Chapter for an exclusive members-only chunky knit workshop, hosted by Our Father's Farm! In this fun session, you'll create your own handmade chunky knit snowman or pumpkin. An experienced instructor will guide you, and all materials will be provided. Don't miss out on this cozy crafting experience!  

RSVP here

Please join us for a group WorkBoat Show walkaround on Tuesday, November 12th.

• Meeting Location: PJ's Coffee in the Atrium, outside HALL C

• Date: Tuesday, November 12th

• Time: 1300

Following the show floor walk-through, Hiller Companies will host 'A TUESDAY TOAST WITH WIMOs' at booth #2315 from 1400-1700.

Cannot wait to see you all in New Orleans! Please bring other WIMOs members along, as well as prospective members.

We are thrilled to partake in a special evening dedicated to celebrating the extraordinary contributions of women in the maritime industry. Marine Log is proud to present the Top Women in Maritime Celebration on November 11, 2024 —the night before the International Workboat Show.

WIMOs is excited to be the Premier Association Sponsor of Marine Log's Top Women in Maritime Celebration. Join us on November 11 as we recognize the achievements of groundbreaking women in the maritime industry! Learn more and register here.

Get ready to unleash your creativity at our upcoming DIY workshop, where you'll have the chance to craft stylish and timeless decor pieces for your home, office, or as thoughtful holiday gifts. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect and network with fellow WIMOs members while enjoying drinks and appetizers.

Please note that this event is exclusively for members. RSVP today by filling out the form here! We can't wait to see what you create!

Join WIMOs for our Annual Town Hall Meeting! We will share with our membership a recap of the organization’s efforts and accomplishments over the last year, the current state of affairs, and future goals. This meeting will be virtual. All WIMOs members were sent an RSVP link in the WIMOs Weekly. If you have any questions, please reach out to us here!

Join us for the 2-Part Cybersecurity Webinar Series! The second workshop will be October 30 at 12 pm CST.

The second session will dive deeper into various types of attacks and what makes attack attempts successful and unsuccessful. This session will also discuss identifying and preventing attacks and will include an interactive exploration of at least one case study in relation to a cyber incident in the maritime industry.

No level of technical understanding is required to participate. As we will discuss, cybersecurity has many non-technical elements!

This is a member-only event. RSVP via the WIMOs Weekly or send us an email here.

Join WIMOs West Kentucky Chapter for a fun-filled scavenger hunt featuring personal trivia about each other; leading us to gather unique ingredients for crafting our own signature spooky themed cocktails. It's the perfect blend of laughter and creativity. Come ready to mix, mingle, and toast to our amazing group of ladies. Can't wait to see you there!

This is a members-only event. RSVP here

WIMOs Southern Louisiana Chapter is excited to bring back WIMOWEEN for its 6th year! This is the chapter's annual costume party and fundraiser. Proceeds for WIMOWEEN go directly to the Southern Louisiana Chapter and their efforts to provide opportunities for women's education, engagement, and elevation in maritime careers in the Southern Louisiana Region. Plus it’s a SPOOKY GOOD TIME. Purchase sponsorships and tickets, and see the room block information here.

Join WIMOs at Breakbulk Americas!

We are incredibly excited to partner with Breakbulk Americas to host the Women in Breakbulk Reception and Networking Event! On October 15 at 12:45 p.m., Kasey Eckstein, Taylor Dickerson, MBA, J. Nguyen, Victoria Malbrough, and Emily Carruth —WIMOs members— will participate in the panel "Thriving in Times of Uncertainty."

Afterward, join Kelly Sheridan and Norabel Matamoros, the WIMOs Houston Chapter President and Treasurer, for a WIMOs member-only happy hour and convention floor walk-through! RSVP here

WIMOs members will receive 25% off tickets to Brealbulk Americas and a discounted ticket to the WiB Reception and Networking Event. To get the discount, visit here and use the code DIS000003UNF

JOIN WIMOs Houston Chapter for an exclusive screening of the powerful documentary Arise Firebird!

This film highlights the resilience and empowerment of women and BIPOC professionals as they embark on incredible journeys to overcome inner obstacles and find strength and joy in their professional lives. It delves deep into their experiences, showcasing their triumphs and struggles in a world that has often marginalized them.

This is a member-only event. For questions, email WIMOs Houston Chapter here.