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Dear BPW Colleagues, |
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I volunteered for Program Chair for this coming year because I
was very pleased and impressed with the programs offered by the
BPW at each of their meetings.
As many of us do on occasion, I neglected to see and be grateful
for all the hard work that went into producing these great
programs and I will now do my best to keep these details in
order as this year goes forward. Thank you Pam Richardson
and all your helpers for making the Program coordination for the
monthly meetings appear so easy. I am now learning that much
work goes on in the background!
Appropriately the September meeting on Thursday Sept. 20
will allow us the opportunity to THANK the outgoing BPW
chairwomen as we install the new board of officers for this
year. Also at the meeting "Make the Most of Your BPW
Membership" each chairwoman will be showcasing their
committees, their benefits and requirements.
It is a great time for those who have been longstanding members
of the Nashua organization to lend their experience to the new
volunteers. It is a great time for those somewhat new to the BPW
(like me!) to have our eyes opened to the many things that go on
in the organization besides the luncheon meetings. And lastly it
is an especially great time to invite guests to join us at
the meeting. The club will be showcasing all it has to offer
and there will be plenty of time to answer questions in a
personal format. I hope all of you can come and bring guests!
Two exciting things to remember when inviting guests are that if
they join at the meeting they receive their lunch at the member
price. And we are also introducing a scholarship program to
the BPW to support women to join the organization who may
not yet be able to afford the membership fee. The scholarship
has many rewards besides the financial one for its recipient. A
mentoring program will be a large component of the scholarship.
Current members are encouraged to consider mentoring. All the
details will be available at the meeting.
Sincerely,
Cathy Clement
BPW Program Chair
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Have some fun on September 20, 2007 |
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To add some fun to the meeting, a passport card will be given to
each attendee and upon completing the card, it will be put in a
drawing for a gift basket. There will be another prize at the
meeting, one for the person who brings the most guests! Also at
the meeting I will be looking for help and input for the rest of
the year. Hear are some of the things I am looking for
assistance with:
Meeting Sponsorship. Our meeting sponsor for September is
Kimberlie Hoffman of Dream Kitchens. Consider introducing
your business at an upcoming meeting. It costs $50 to the club,
includes your lunch and gives your business great exposure!
Gift Donations. As a BPW member, you can promote your
business by donating gifts and/orservices in your business name
for the gift baskets that will be given to our presenters and
prize winners throughout the year. I will collect these items at
our meetings. What are the qualifications of a prize winner? I
will be asking for some suggestions on the feedback form at the
meeting. Some ideas are "perfect attendance" at the meetings and
for a member who introduces the most guests.
Meeting Suggestions. I am also always looking for
suggestions and volunteers for upcoming meeting topics. Please add
comments on your feedback form at the meeting or contact me
directly at cpaclement@yahoo.com or 493-2843.
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October - "Making the Most of Portable Technology" |
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In October we will have roundtable discussions of ,B>"Making the
Most of Portable Technology". There will be groups for
everyone's experience level, including those who are
experienced, and those who are asking "What is portable
technology?". It is guaranteed that we will all learn something
new at the meeting. There may even be a high tech door prize!
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Call for Articles |
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Have an article that you think other Nashua BPW members would
find interesting? Our Committee is looking for articles to
publish in its monthly newsletter.
Publication guidelines include:
- Articles should be relevant to Nashua BPW members.
- Articles should be between 300-500 words.
- Authors can list their name, company, and contact info
(email and website), but no other advertising information.
- Articles will be published at the Communications Committee's
discretion.
- Articles should be submitted to BPW Program Chair, Cathy
Clement , at cpaclement@yahoo.com
Now, sharpen those pencils - or warm up those fingers - and get
writing!
Sincerely,
Lopa Shroff
Communications Committee Chair
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News from the Programs Committee |
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In November we are pleased to host a special guest from the
Nashua Pastoral Council and in December we will have a special
event to support our members through the busy holiday season.
Looking forward to seeing you !
Sincerely,
Cathy Clement
Program Committee Chair
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Call for Speakers |
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The Program Committee is working on Speakers/Programs for
2007-2008. If you have a topic that you think would be of
interest to other Nashua BPW members, or if you know someone who
would make an interesting presenter, please send your
suggestions to next year's Program Committee Chair, Cathy
Clement, at
cpaclement@yahoo.com.
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Call For Sponsors |
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We are also lining up sponsors for next year. For just $50, you
will receive:
- 1 free lunch on the day of the Sponsorship
- 5 minutes to speak about your business to the entire group
- Half of a table to put products/brochures etc. about you
and your business
- Notice of your sponsorship in the BPW newsletter
- Opportunity at the meeting to hand out information,
products, samples, etc. to the attendees
- If desired, a chance to raffle off a product/service or
gift certificate, etc. with the proceeds to benefit Nashua BPW
If you are interested in a sponsorship, please contact next year's
Program Committee Chair, Cathy Clement, at
cpaclement@yahoo.com.,
and we will work to match up your business with an appropriate
meeting and topic/speaker.
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BPW Scholarship Program - Request for Mentors |
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Through the Community Service Committee, BPW Nashua will be
offering an exciting new scholarship and mentoring program and
we need your help!
The scholarship will be available to a prospective member who
seeks professional guidance and requires financial assistance. It
will include: yearly and monthly meeting membership, along with a
structured environment to guide candidates on their way to
achieving their professional goals.!
We are seeking BPW members that are interested in becoming mentors
for the selected applicant. This would require at least a few
hours of your time for 1-2 days during the program.
This amazing opportunity to make a difference in someone's life
will not go unrewarded!
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, or if you know someone
who would be a great fit for the scholarship, please fill out the
attached Profile and Email, Fax or mail it to Jackie Clancy by
October 1, 2007. Email: jclancy@nashuanpcc.org , Fax- (603)
886-9214, 7 Concord Street Nashua, NH 03064.
Click here for
BPW Member Scholarship Application.
Click here for
BPW Request for Mentors Application.
More information will be available to you upon submission of the
Mentor profile. Scholarship winners will be announced in October.
THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
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