BPWInsider Member eZine

BPWInsider
3.8.2018 Issue 1

Since 1919, BPW has been striving for equity for women in the workplace through education, information and advocacy

Let's celebrate Women's History Month with the first issue of BPW Insider! This ezine is a complement to the Florida Business Woman Magazine. Tell us what you think. Your input is most welcome.
~ Alizza Punzalan-Randle, State President

Hello, LO! Upper Keys BPW

Upper Keys BPW President Laura Maupin (far left) and President-Elect Ilja Chapman (far right) welcome new members at a recent meeting

This issue highlights Upper Keys BPW where President Laura Maupin, President-Elect (and Woman of the Year!) Ilja Chapman and their LO are making a difference for women and their families in the Florida Keys. (Get to know Laura and Ilja by clicking on their names. BPW boasts some fascinating members!) Visit the Upper Keys BPW website to read their monthly newsletters, learn more about their scholarship program, or sign up to attend their March 21 luncheon featuring Bob Graham, former U.S. senator and governor of Florida, and his daughter Gwen Graham, a former U.S. congresswoman and candidate for the governor of Florida.

State Officer Nominations Due March 30

Have you always wanted to serve BPW at the state level? State Officers will be elected at the 2018 State Conference in June. If you or anyone you know is interested in serving as President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer or Nominations Chair, complete the Consent to Serve form and submit it to State Nominations Chair Simone Stanton by March 30.

FBW Magazine Submissions Due April 1

The deadline for FBW spring edition submissions is April 1. Be sure to submit LO news and pictures. Members, consider submitting articles about items related to our mission that would be of interest to our membership. Both LOs and members are encouraged to submit ads; information on ad sizes and prices can be found here. If you have questions or need additional information, email FBW editor Sheila Barry-Oliver or call her at 727-374-3224.

Glass Ceiling Award Entries Due April 1

Tell us about a woman who has successfully broken through the barrier of advancement in her profession or organization and she'll be considered for the annual Glass Ceiling Award presented at State Conference. Submissions are due to State Business Manager Cory Adler by April 1.

Reserve Your Room for State Conference

Join us for the 2018 State Conference at the Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key. Each hotel room has a special rate of $179/night (plus taxes), sleeps up to six people, and has a balcony view of Clearwater Bay. Reserve your room today!

And the winner is...

At State Conference, BPW/FL will recognize local organizations and individuals who excel in Finance, Programs, Membership, Public Policy and Public Relations. Click here for the Awards List and Criteria. Send your award submissions to bpwawards@gmail.com by May 1.

BPW Buzz

In each issue, we'll share a tidbit that makes us "buzz." Women at Work, a new podcast from Harvard Business Review, is described as: "Conversations about the workplace, and women's place in it." Share something that makes you buzz and we'll share it in a future issue!

PLEASE NOTE: All of the documents above can be found in the Members Only Resources area of the BPW/FL website.

Let's celebrate Women's History Month with the first issue of BPW Insider! This ezine is a complement to the Florida Business Woman Magazine. Tell us what you think. Your input is most welcome. ~ Alizza Punzalan-Randle, State President