The American Israel Public Affairs Committee cordially invites you to About Our Speaker The 2013 Michigan Annual Event IAF Lieutenant Colonel Gideon Weiss: For the last 17 years, Lt. Colonel Gideon Weiss has served in various positions at Rafael USA, Inc. most currently as Vice President for Business Development. Behind the Shield: Inside Iron Dome Featuring Gideon Weiss Vice President for Business Development, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems USA Special Briefing By Howard Koh r AIPAC Chief Executive Officer Monday, May 13, 2013 6:00 pm - Leadership Cocktail & Hors D'oeuvres Reception (Minimum 2013 annual membership of $1,500) Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd, designs, develops, manufactures and supplies a wide range of high-tech defense systems for air, land, sea and space applications including the Iron Dome system. Rafael was established as part of the Ministry of Defense more than 50 years ago and was incorporated in 2002. Prior to Rafael, Weiss held many ranking positions in the Israeli Air Force, serving 10 years of active duty and then as an active reservist (Lieutenant Colonel) for 18 years. Weiss and his family moved to the U.S for his current position with Rafael 7:00 pm - Community Program & Dessert Reception The Suburban Collection Showcase 46100 Grand River Avenue • Novi $36 couvert per person until April 22, $54 Thereafter Payment requested upon RSVP • Dietary laws observed. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED To register visit www.aipac.org/Michigan2013 OR contact Yossi Held at (312) 253-8971 or yheld@aipac.org . Weiss graduated from the IAF Officer Academy in 1985 and served in several commanding positions in combat and training units. Mr. Weiss completed his Me- chanical Engineering studies at the Tefen College in the Upper Galilee, in 1996. Midwest Office P.O. Box A3996 Chicago, IL 60690 Tel 312-253-8971 Fax 312-236-8530 www.aipac.org