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Dear BPW Colleagues, |
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We continue to line-up our programs for the rest of the year and
into Fall of 2009 through Spring 2010. At each meeting we bring
a topic that fits in our Mission of supporting and educating
professional women. Some of our past speakers have been the
Mayor of Nashua, the woman who started the NH Women's Bar
Association, the woman who did Hilary Clinton's makeup when she
was in town last year, a President of a local college, the woman
who won the Citizen of the Year Award, an OB-GYN that was named
doctor of the year, to name a few. If you have any specific
speakers or topics that you would like to see on the calendar
for next year, please contact me at 578-9899 X203.
Now in addition to our programs, we are once again working on
the second part of our Mission of making bigger contributions to
the community through paying for High School Diploma's or GED's
for women at the Adult Learning Center. This money will come
from any contributions and fundraising that we do through out
the year, as well as, our regular budget. We will report to you
the number of "degrees we pay for" as this takes place. We are
very excited that we are able to enhance our contribution to the
community with this effort. If you want to be more involved with
this service to our community, please call me.
We are in the process of finding a person to join our Board, who
has marketing experience. We want specific direction on how we
can best market our organization, within the funds we have, so
we can increase participation at meetings and have more women in
southern NH benefit from our meetings. Again, if you know of
someone, or have the expertise yourself, to help us, please give
me a call at the above number.
Don't forget to update your 2009 calendars for the year, for the
3rd Thursday 11:00 registration and networking at the Crowne
Plaza so you don't miss any of the great programs we have lined
up. I look forward to seeing you at our next meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan Weidner Cooke
President
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Meeting Topics and Sponsors |
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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
renewing members.
Nancy Baughman - Resource Recruiting
Susan Dugdale - Caesar's Brook Business Solutions
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
I think we could say BPW is starting the New Year Out Right! We've
made leaps and bounds with regards to the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
Bill by sweeping through the Senate, passing through the House
again and now on to President Obama's desk for a sure sign off.
Obama invited Ledbetter to accompany him on his train trip to the
inauguration ceremony in Washington and told her he would see her
in the White House when they sign the bill!
The House first passed the bill on January 9th and the Senate
approved it last week by 61-36 with all 16 female senators,
including 4 Republicans voting in favor. Now, as a small business
Owner I might be concerned what this would mean to my future as I
grow and hire employees. Well, I think all businesses should adopt
the same policies that we see the Government using. When a job is
posted a salary range is also posted. This lets any one applying
understand not only the job responsibilities and qualifications,
but the range of pay according to experience. Keeping secrets
never pay's and treating people openly and fairly should be the
way ALL companies work.
We still have other challenges to over come but we seem to be
moving in the right direction
Kimberlie Hoffmann
K R Kitchens and Baths
Design/Installation/Remodeling Services
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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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The Citizens Bank Backstage Pass Breakfast Series: Sales Tax
in NH?
Date: Wednesday, April 8th
Location: Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Exit 8
Time: 7:30 - 9:00AM
Cost: $15 Members/$20 Non Members
The Massachusetts Department of Revenue is pushing for New
Hampshire businesses to pay a sales tax to the state of
Massachusetts for products and services purchased by MA
residents within our NH-based locations.This experiment began by
auditing Town Fair Tire, a Connecticut-based company, that has
about 25 retail locations in MA and 8 in NH.
Join us as we address the impending lawsuit between the State of
MA vs. Town Fair Tire with our panelists, Attorney General Kelly
Ayotte and David Nagle, Legal Counsel for Town Fair Tire.
RSVP to the Chamber at 881-8333 or reserve your seat online!
Get your heart rate up at the April Business After Hours
Date: Wednesday, April 15th
Location: Dynamic Strength & Conditioning, 100 Factory St.
Time: 5:30-7:30
Cost: $5 Members/$15 Non Members
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 April 16th. |
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