BPW Connection 

August 2024

In this issue: 

President's Message ~ Local Events ~ BPW/FL EventsOpportunities ~ Member News




 President's Message

Hey {Contact_First_Name} -- I just finished reading one of ‘those’ books.

The kind of book that makes me reevaluate my life choices. 

The kind of book that I want to talk about with pretty much every woman in my life, especially those younger than me.

It’s called “The Good Enough Job” and rather than summarize the whole thing, I channeled my inner back-to-school self and wrote a book report!

Summer Reading Book report, by Jill Kuehnert

Title : The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work

Author : Simone Stolzoff

Fiction or non-fiction? Non-fiction

Characters:

  • Dhivya Singh, chef and entrepreneur
  • Fobazi Ettarh, Librarian and academic
  • Khe Hy, Investment banker and surfer
  • Simone Stolzoff, author and ultimate frisbee player

Favorite quotes from the story:

“…'good enough ' is an invitation to choose what sufficiency means, to define your relationship to your work without letting it define you.”

“We shouldn’t work less just because it allows us to be better workers. We should work less because it allows us to be better humans.”

“…there is no universal answer to the question of what role work ought to play in our lives. Our relationship to work is not fixed, nor should we want it to be. It’s by wrestling with work’s place that we uncover what we care about.”

“…those with the healthiest relationships to their work had one thing in common: they all had a strong sense of who they were when they weren’t working.”

“A good enough job is a job that allows you to be the person you want to be.”

My favorite part of the story was when: the author asks the reader the question: “What’s one small change you can make to elevate your nonwork self?”

Because this BPW newsletter is FULL of events, activities and opportunities that will elevate your 'nonwork self'!

Book rating: Not great -- okay -- great


Warm regards, 

Jill

Jill Kuehnert

Upper Keys BPW President

‪(305) 767-3928‬


Upcoming Local Events

6-8 pm @ Skipper's Dockside, Key Largo

Join us at the indoor bar
for a drink, a snack or just a quick hello!
No registration fee ~ Cash bar

    Register here

    8 am -- via Zoom 

    Start your day by sharing something good with fellow BPW members and others in our community! Register here.

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    Save the Date:
    Wed, September 18 - Speed Networking

    11:30 am-1 pm

    Reefhouse Resort Conference Center, Key Largo

    Whether you're looking to connect personally or professionally, join us for facilitated 1:1 chats with BPW members and guests. Watch your email for an invitation and registration details coming soon.

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    Thurs, October 10 - Upper Keys Candidate Forum

    5:30-8:30 pm - Murray Nelson Government Center

    Be an informed voter! Join Upper Keys BPW, Island of Key Largo Federation of Homeowner Associations, League of Women Voters of the Upper Keys, and Tavernier Community Association as together we host the 2024 Upper Keys Candidate Forum. In preparation for the general election on November 5, local candidates running for office will answer candidate-specific questions prepared by the event committee.

    Learn more here

    Candidates interested in participating should send an email to: upperkeyscandidateforum@gmail.com

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    In case you missed it...

    Estate and elder law planning attorney Stephanie Russo of Russo Law and Mediation spoke on estate planning essentials for women at our July luncheon held at the Italian Food Company in Islamorada.

    BPW mixer

    Click here to see more photos.

    Upcoming BPW Florida Events

    Attend this free, nonpartisan presentation to gain a deeper understanding of the six amendments that will appear on the ballot in the upcoming Florida election. 

    Register here

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    6 pm, via Zoom 

    Here's your chance to connect with BPW members from across the state in a casual (virtual) setting! This session will include a brief demonstration of how to update your online profile for the BPW/FL Member Directory.

    Register here

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    Opportunities

    Fall scholarship applications now being accepted!

    Do you know a local working woman seeking to advance her career through education? Perhaps that woman is you?

    Our Adult Women's Scholarship Program grants individual scholarships of up to $1500 to help cover course fees and materials required for professional certifications, CEU credits, training classes and higher education degrees. To qualify, applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, have resided in the Florida Keys for at least the past three years, and have three or more years of post-high school work experience.

    Applications are due September 15 for scholarships to be awarded in October. Learn more here.

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    Help rebuild the Domestic Abuse Shelter

    In 2007, the DAS emergency shelter serving the Middle and Upper Keys was destroyed by Hurricane Irma, leaving just one small shelter in the Lower Keys to serve all of Monroe County. Since then, DAS has been on a mission to rebuild... and they need the help of our entire community to make it happen!

    That's why Upper Keys BPW recently launched "Give Hope a Home," a campaign to raise $10,000 to sponsor the Business Center at the new shelter. The Business Center will provide workspace, computers, internet access and essential supplies to help domestic abuse survivors from our community find jobs, housing and more.

    Amount raised to date: $6,925

    Amount needed to reach goal: $3,075

    Click here to donate

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    New to BPW?
    Join a committee and see what we're all about!

    If you would like to get more involved with Upper Keys BPW, consider joining a committee. 

    It's a wonderful way to meet other members, contribute to the community and make the most of your membership. 

    Click here to learn more about BPW committees, including responsibilities and time commitments. 

    And if you would like to learn more about what we do and how we do it before jumping in, consider attending an upcoming Board meeting. For a board meeting schedule, send us an email at bpwupperkeys@gmail.com.

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    Send an email blast to 450+ local residents

    Got a business or product to promote? An event you want to get the word out about? Reach our active mailing list of over 450 BPW members and supporters in the Upper Keys. 

    E-blast prices are as follows:

    $20 - Members

    $35 - Non-members

    $60 - Political candidates (limited dates available)

    Purchase your ad in our online store to get the process started. 

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    To learn more about any of these opportunities, send an email to BPWUpperKeys@gmail.com or contact one of our Board Members directly.

    Member News 

    Atta Girls!

    Emma Haydocy was promoted to Senior Manager of Coasts and Climate at Surfrider Foundation!

    Laura Maupin joined the team at Jacobs Acquatic Center as a water aerobics instructor!

    Elizabeth Brown was named interim CEO of the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys!

    Captain Lee Ann Holroyd retired from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office after 40+ years of service!

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    Renewing Members in July 2024

    Glad you're still with us!

    • Bonnie Barnes, member since 2021
    • Ansley Elfmont, member since 2021
    • Cynthia Gneiser, member since 2015
    • Mary Houston, member since 2020
    • Daniela Merrell, member since 2023
    • Barbara Overton, member since 2023

    New & Returning Members in June 2024

    Welcome, we can't wait to get to know you!

    • Emma Haydocy, Surfrider Foundation

    • Kristin Rosendale, Alma Wealth Management

    • Gigy San Juan, SmartBooks Solutions, LLC

    • Dulce VazquezSmartBooks Solutions, LLC

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    Heartfelt condolences

    to the family and friends of our BPW member,

    Margaret Edwards.



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