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Dear BPW Colleagues, |
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Another year has begun and along with it comes planning and
resolutions for the new year. As your President, I resolve to
continue to provide our membership and guests with quality
meetings and opportunities to form new relationships with other
working women. In order to facilitate this, it would be helpful
if everyone invited one guest to our meeting. This would help
let other women become familiar with our organization, enjoy
educational speakers and meet other professional women.
January we had a panel of speakers, Colleen O'Connell, an Estate
Planning Attorney, Carolyn Madden, CPA and me, Financial
Planner. We discussed the importance of planning for your
future, including retirement and in the area of estate planning.
We also discussed tax issues that can be of benefit to you and
how these types of advisors can help you meet your goals.
In honor of Valentine's Day, at the February meeting we will
hear from a young stroke survivor from the American Heart
Association. She will be presenting information on the
importance of taking care of yourself and ways to prevent heart
problems. In honor of her and other women and your heart we
would like everyone to wear red.
The Board continues to look for members that want to be more
involved with the organization and join the Board. We are
looking for someone for Vice- President, and to take over the
Presidency next fall. There are also openings on Membership,
Programs, and a new Community Service committee.
The Board voted to sponsor women at the Adult Learning Center to
help them receive their GEDs. This money will be raised through
raffles, sponsorships, and other fund raising activities.
Further information will be provided.
Be sure to mark your calendars for the 3rd Thursday each month
and bring a friend! I look forward to seeing you there.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan Weidner Cooke
President
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Notes from the Secretary |
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The November/December Greater Nashua BPW Board meeting was held
on December 4th. The following topics were discussed.
- It was felt that in accordance with our mission, the
chapter needs to take a more active role in giving back to the
community. Any member with a recommendation on how that might
be accomplished is welcome to submit a suggestion. Suggestions
should be specific and include who, why, what, when, where,
and how. The board will be considering recommendations at the
January board meeting.
- We will be contacting State and other local chapters to
see if they are interested in sharing a booth with us at the
Women's Expo in February.
- There will be several positions open on the board for the
2009-2010 term as members who have served several consecutive
terms retire. The 2009 - 2010 term begins in July. Anyone
interested in participating is encouraged to contact Susan C.
or speak with any board member.
January board meeting was held on 22nd.
Please contact Susan Cooke at 603-578-9899, ext 203 for more
information.
Copies of the full meeting minutes are available. Please contact
susan@caesarsbrook.com.
Susan Dugdale, Recording Secretary
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Meeting Topics and Sponsors |
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February 2009 - "Protecting Your Heart", American Heart
Association.
Sponsor - Barbara Tremlett, CEO & Executive Director, Holistic
Self Care Center
March 2009 - "Feeling Delicious" Barbara Tremlett, CEO
and Executive Director, Holistic Health Center
Sponsor - Julia Manlogon, Nashua Electrolysis, LLC
April 2009 - "Breaking Through the Granite Ceiling in
Corporate NH", NH Women's Policy Institute
Sponsor - Susan Dugdale, Ceasar's Brook Business Solutions
May 2009 - "Mother/Daughter Businesses - Finding and
Attracting Customers", Lisa M. Wilber Avon Senior Executive Unit
Leader
Sponsor - Kimberlie Hoffman, Designer, K R Kitchens and Baths
June 2009 - "Emotional Intelligence: Enhancing Decisions,
Behavior and Performance", Sheryl Dutra, Dutra Associates, LLC.
Sponsorship Available
To recommend a speaker or to sponsor a meeting contact BPW
programs committee at programs@bpwnashua.com
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Committee Reports |
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Membership Committee
By Julia Manlogon
The Membership Committee is pleased to announce the following
new member.
Kym Feltovic - Licensed Massage Therapist
Membership Awards
Beginning in September and running until May, the Membership
Committee will be keeping close track of how many guests members
bring to meetings and how many of those guests become members.
In June, awards will be given out to the winning members. An
award will also be given to the newest member that has been most
active with BPW. Greater Nashua BPW will recognize the woman who
has been the member the longest and those members who have a
five year and ten year membership history. The Committee will
include a non-member award to be given to the woman in the
community that has promoted women in the workplace.
All members are encouraged to participate by bringing guests to
every meeting. On your mark, get set, go get those friends and
colleagues to come to one of our great meetings. As for our new
members, there are many committees and short term projects that
could use your help and skills. The winners will receive awards
that will be desired by all!
The Membership Committee meets after the Thursday meetings.
Please see any of the members for more information. Julia
Manlogon, (Committee Chairperson membership@bpwnashua.com ),
Madeline Hollins, Paula, Kifer, and Carolyn Madden.
Political Activist Report By: Kimberlie Hoffmann
Working Women Cheer House Votes to Close Wage Gap
Read more about the U.S. House passed the Ledbetter and Pay Check
Fairness Acts.
Click Here
Holiday Tea at the State House
Terri Lemire is Past State President and a member of the Franklin
BPW. She attended a Holiday Tea at the State House for State
employees and had a picture with Gov and Susan Lynch (below). She
thanked him for the proclamation he provided to US/BPW NH last
year for National Business Woman's Week in October.
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Advertising! |
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There are three levels of advertising available; Gold, Silver
and Bronze.
To inquire please contact:
Barb Tremlett, The Holistic Self Care Center barbt@thehsccenter.com
603-883-1490
GOLD Only 3 Gold Packages available per year! Available on
a first come/first served basis.
Members Cost: $175.00
Gold Package Includes:
SILVER
Members Cost: $100.00
Non-Members Cost: $195.00 Including one year Membership
BRONZE - Monthly Ad
Members Only Cost: $50.00
Package Includes:
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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 and we will work to match up your business with
an appropriate meeting and topic/speaker.
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BPW Nashua is a member of Nashua Chamber of Commerce! |
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STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS 2009
Wednesday, February 18th
Holiday Inn Nashua, Exit 4
7:30-9:00AM
$20 Members/ $30 Non Members
Presented by:
Mayor Donnalee Lozeau
As our country faces a struggling economy, Mayor Donnalee Lozeau
will outline her vision for Nashua's future and outline her
priorities for 2009.
RSVP to the Chamber at 881-8333 or online at
www.nashuachamber.com.
Sponsored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
It's the Chamber's 1st Annual Comedy Night!
Date: Friday, February 27th
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Exit 8
Time: 7PM - Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served
Cost: $35/Person
Winter doldrums got you down? We have just the fix! Enjoy a night
of good company and great comedy at the Chamber's very first
Comedy Night! Partnering with the Nashua Teacher's Union, a
portion of the proceeds from this event will go toward the
creation of scholarships for five graduating seniors from Nashua.
So enjoy a night out on the town & support a great cause. RSVP to
the Chamber today!!
As you know, BPW Nashua is a member of the Greater Nashua Chamber
of Commerce. It has recently come to our attention that this is
a limited membership. Our Chamber contact has forwarded their
official policy on member organizations and non-profits.
It is as follows: "For non-profit organization and
membership organizations with paid staff, the Chamber's membership
benefits are extended to all members of the paid staff. For non-
profit organizations and membership organizations without a paid
staff, the Chamber's membership benefits are extended to the
organization's Board of Directors only, for their term in office
only. The organization is requested to provide the Chamber with an
up-to-date listing of their Board on an annual basis." Please
accept our apologies for any confusion.
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Looking forward to seeing you on February 19th. |
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