BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL

WOMEN’S CLUB

MASONTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA

To achieve equity for all women in the workplace

through advocacy, education and information.

December 2018

Dates to Remember

December 11, 2018

BPW Meeting - Christmas Party

December 15, 2018

Wreaths Across America

December 19, 2018

Sinatra Impersonator - Bo Wagner

Luncheon at Senior Center

Janary 8, 2018

BPW Meeting

February 10, 2019

Happy Anniversary YWCA/USA

Founded 1858 in New York City

March 9-10, 2019

BPW/PA Mid-Winter Board Meeting

Penn State Hotel & Conference Center

April 2, 2019

Equal Pay Day

April 6, 2019

Masontown BPW Hosting Spring District Meeting

Park Inn, Uniontown

April 25, 2019

YWCA Stand Against Racism

Signature Campaign of YWCA/USA

June 6-9, 2019

BPW/PA 99th Annual State Convention

Doubletree Hotel, Washington, PA

THIS YEAR’S THEME

“Celebrating 100 years of

Women Helping Women

with Passion & Purpose”

Masontown BPW 2018-2019 Officers

President: Sharlene Lehman

Vice President: Gloria Bednar

Recording Secretary: Pam Dubell

Treasurer: Barbara Harmon

Corresponding Secretary: Charlene Smochinsky

Parliamentarian: Denice Robinson

BPW December 11th Meeting

Masontown Senior Center

22 S. Main Street Masontown, PA 15461

DECEMBER HOSTS

Chair: Charlene Smochinsky

Committee: Officers

MENU

Spinach Salad, Pork Tenderloins

w/sauce, Scalloped Potatoes,

Broccoli, Rolls and

Carmel Praline Cake

RSVP by calling or emailing:

Charlene Smochinsky at 724-437-4389

Email: charsmo@atlanticbb.net

Please RSVP by December 9, 2018

There is plenty of free street parking,

parking in back of the Senior Center

including two handicapped spaces and

parking in back of Helping Hands as well

as at the church parking lot across the

little alley in back. You can enter the

Senior Center from the back ramp

entrance, or the front street entrance.

* 3 wrapped presents for Pirate Bingo

* Donate Coats, Hats and Gloves for

Helping Hands

* No Bake Jello Cheesecake Mix

For kids at

Fort Mason Village

Wreaths across america

Nanci, Sharlene and Denise

found all kinds of goodies

at the Fill a Bag Event at

Dress for Success.

Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Wreaths Across

America Event. More information will be available at

the meeting on December 11th.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

- JUST IN CASE YOU WANT TO JOIN

National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (Dues are $60 a year to join…Denice went to the convention in July in Florida)

The NFBPWC USA and BPW International is one of the longest standing business and professional organizations in the world,

founded in 1919 by Dr. Lena Madesin Phillips. Part of a global community of women linking over 30,000 members in more than 110

countries worldwide. NFBPWC and BPW International directly connect you with the United Nations, NGOs, (Non Governmental

Organizations) and other organizations that share our vision to empower women worldwide. Incredible opportunities are at your

fingertips as a NFBPWC member and you are encouraged to participate, network and contribute your unique gifts and skills as we

continue to grow and thrive.

BPW International Benefits for Members

UN Participation: BPW members can be accredited to attend meetings at the United Nations as observers, enabling them to take back issues and policies for further lobbying in their respective Affiliates and countries.

Worldwide Friendship: Members from five continents (Africa, Asia Pacific,Europe,North America and the Caribbean and Latin America) may connect with other BPW members globally through "BPW Online" digital network, "twinning" projects, regional conferences and International Congress.

Business: Individual members can connect and publicize their business and professions on through the BPW International Business Net google group and platform.

The Recognition for Members: BPW International website, www.bpw-international.org, is a showcase for the accomplishments of BPW members, clubs and federations. BPW members may also be selected as experts in special fields or nominated for awards when opportunities arise.

Leadership Development: BPW offers mentoring and leadership training for personal development. Young BPW members, aged 35 or younger, are also represented in BPW Executive Board at local, national and international levels.

Support for Projects: BPW affiliates’ capacity building projects for women may be selected as "BPW International Listed Projects." Such projects will be promoted in the international community to call for supportive resources.

11 BENEFITS OF BELONGING TO NFBPWC USA

1. Discover an international platform of intercultural understanding, languages and travel while establishing connections with women

around the world.

2. Our NFBPWC Member Showcase to share personal successes.

3. Partake in business opportunities for partnering and procurement, nationally and globally through BPW.

4. Member Spotlight in the newsletter, e-alerts, website, and social media platforms.

5. Private Membership Directory supporting members and their organizations.

6. Participate in the United Nations System worldwide through CSW and other programs annually.

7. Grow through NFBPWC’s formal Personal & Professional Development Program.

8. The Business Network to market business and professional services in a public area of the website.

9. Annual Ms. Magazine subscription.

10. Formal Mentoring program for mentees and mentors.

11. Advocate for women’s issues on a national and international level and cultivate worldwide friendships in one of the original wom-

en’s networking organizations!

To Learn More about BPW International:

BPW International website: www.bpw-international.org

To learn more about our NFBPWC organization, affiliates and the national initiatives:

NFBPWC website: www.NFBPWC.org

YWCA Special Projects

Monthly Birthday Contest Make a donation in honor of or in memory of someone by purchasing

a candle to place on our symbolic monthly birthday cake.

Contest period is from July 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019. May and June Birthdays

should be collected in April so we can honor our “Birthday Local” at the 2019

Convention. July and August Birthdays should be collected in September or

October. A Grand Prize will be awarded at State Convention in June 2019, for

the “Birthday Local” with the largest amount of money donated each month.

This money will be used to support YWCA in Pennsylvania

2018-2019 State Project Contribution is Donations to the YWCA

MASONTOWN BPW MONTHLY BIRTHDAY REMITTANCE FORM

MASONTOWN BPW CONTRIBUTION: $_______________

Checks payable to MASONTOWN BPW

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Individual Contributor’s Name:________________________________________________________________________

Recognition for Birthdays in the Month of: ______________________________________________________________

Contribution to: BIRTHDAY FUND in memory or in honor of the following individuals

_______________________________________ in memory of in honor of Amount: $_________________

_______________________________________ in memory of in honor of Amount: $_________________

_______________________________________ in memory of in honor of Amount: $_________________

_______________________________________ in memory of in honor of Amount: $_________________

_______________________________________ in memory of in honor of Amount: $_________________

Remitted by:_____________________________________Date:___________________________Total: $______________