Leading Financial Executives to Speak During Association for Women in Technology's Leadership Forum

Orange County Non-profit Organization Provides Platform for Successful Females


MEDIA ADVISORY, June 21, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- REMINDER



    WHAT: The Association for Women in Technology, Southern California
          (AWT) is a local non-profit organization dedicated to
          serving the advancement of women and girls in all fields of
          technology. Continuing the effort to recognize female
          leaders in Orange County, the AWT will hold its second
          quarterly Women's Leadership Forum of 2004 at the Center
          Club in Costa Mesa, Calif. on June 22, 2004 from 5:30 p.m.
          to 9:00 p.m. AWT's WTL Forum provides an ongoing platform
          for leaders throughout Southern California's technology
          industry to share their experiences. This quarter's forum
          will include a unique panel presentation featuring three
          successful, high-ranking women including:

          -    Charlene A. Davidson, CEO of Viewtrade
               (www.viewtrade.com), a leader in developing and
               delivering technology advantaged trading platforms and
               financial products.

          -    Natalie Wynne Pace, CEO of iSophia.com
               (www.iSophia.com) a leading women's investment network.

          -    Dawn Martin, CIO and EVP of Westcorp/WFS Financial
               (www.westcorpinc.com), Westcorp is a California based
               holding company whole principal subsidiaries include
               WFS Financial, one of the nation's leading automobile
               lenders, and Western Financial Bank, a federally
               chartered and insured savings and loan.

          The women will share stories of the challenges, choices and
          commitment issues they have faced in their technology
          careers. AWT members and guests are invited to attend.

          The cost of the forum is as follows: $15.00 for AWT members
          who register on-line, $20.00 for AWT members at the door,
          $25.00 for guests who register online and $30.00 for
          non-members at the door. Registration is available on-line
          at www.awtsocal.org. If you have any questions about this
          event, please contact Joanne Smith at Joanne@awtsocal.org
          with "AWT June 22 Event" in the subject line.

     WHO: The Association for Women in Technology, Southern California
          is a local non-profit organization dedicated to serving the
          advancement of women and girls in all fields of technology.
          As a dynamic organization for learning, entrepreneurship and
          mentorship opportunities, AWT bridges the gap between
          industry, education and community institutions and continues
          to strengthen the fabric of the Southern California
          technology region. The organization holds meetings and
          events on a regular basis, attracting women in every area of
          technology, from those just entering the field to senior
          level management and technology innovators. To learn more
          about AWT, please visit the group's website at
          www.awtsocal.org or contact Cynthia Cotteta at 949-496-1200
          or cynthia@awtsocal.org for more information.

     WHEN:          Tuesday, June 22, 2004
                    6:00-9:00 p.m.

     WHERE:         Center Club
                    650 Town Center Drive
                    Garden Level
                    Costa Mesa, CA 92626

     CONTACT:       Editorial Contacts:
                    Christine Bock or
                    Danielle Sweeney
                    Bock Communications
                    chrisbock@bockpr.com or
                    dsweeney@bockpr.com
                    Tel: 1-714-540-1030

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