Antoinette Delaney (Angie) has been a member of ARCS Metro Washington Chapter (ARCS MWC) since 1986. We applaud Angie’s continued commitment to ARCS MWC and her many contributions to the chapter, especially her participation in leadership roles on the Board!

Angie first learned about ARCS MWC through another member, her dear friend Barbara Wooden, who invited her to join. Barbara told Angie that ARCS MWC was a great organization and that she and her husband Larry would enjoy it. At that time, new members needed two sponsors so Angie was sponsored by Barbara Wooden and Lynn Heebner. Angie says that ARCS MWC members are very special and she has made many friends in the chapter. 

Angie said that the achievements that she is most proud of revolved around the teamwork needed for ARCS MWC to meet its mission, especially while she was chapter President during 2010-12. One of her primary goals as President was to attract new chapter members and she initiated several programs to increase membership. One initiative was arranging for an exhibitor’s booth for two years in a row at the annual two-day USA Science and Engineering Festival. Chapter members enthusiastically informed Festival guests about ARCS MWC while Scholars, scheduled in two-hour sessions each day, provided hands on experiments and informational material for everyone who stopped by the booth. Angie was also selected as an MWC ARCS Light!

Angie welcomes all the new ARCS MWC members! She says that the ARCS goal is very important, and to best meet the goal we need to continue strengthening our interests in STEM education, supporting the emerging scientists and engineers who will contribute so much to American innovation.