Oklahoma Federation of Business and Professional Women

Upcoming Events

BPW/USA Merger Information - Webinars March 28, 30, & April 2

State Conference at the Radisson Hotel in Tulsa, OK - May 2009
Download the Official Call to Conference Here

OK/BPW Board Meeting was a Major Success

The OK/BPW Board Meeting held on October 31 thru November 1 was GREAT, thanks to all of the BPW officers, committee chairs, and members who attended and participated.  Your BPW officers could not hold a state meeting without the support of every one of you.  For those of you who were unable to attend for whatever reason –WE MISSED YOU.

 

 

        Maria McFadyen, OK/BPW Foundation Chair gives her report during the Board Business Session.  Maria encourages everyone to give to the OK/BPW Foundation and the National Foundation as well.  
        She also told us that she has a very special “Foundation Fundraiser” in mind for the State Conference.  Save your money and come prepared to give.  From the hint she gave me it will be FUN.
      Look for her article in the Spring OBW for more details.

The Cooks and Bakers Task Force, led by Head Chef, Glenda DeShazo reported that the cookbooks are here and are available.  Many members took advantage of the cookbooks being at the board meeting to check them out to take home for their local to sell.  By the end of the meeting, we had already sold enough cookbooks to pay the bill in full.  It is all profit from this point.  Have you gotten your copy of the cookbook yet?  I urge all of you to purchase at least one copy – the order forms are available online or contact Katherine Zeller at the State Contract Office.

Yellow Slicker Productions (Debra Coppinger Hill and Robert Beane) our featured speakers gave us a wonderful presentation of Cowboy poetry and music.  Debra shared her experiences with cancer, doctors, treatment, and helping hands.  She tells us all to be strong and stand up for our rights over our own bodies, if you disagree with your doctor do not be afraid to say so, do not be afraid to seek another opinion from another doctor.  It is okay to allow others to help; it is okay to reach out for help from others.  The “Pink Bucket” full of donations from Cowboy /Cowgirl friends sold at progressive auction for $800.00.  One-half of the proceeds will go to the OK/BPW Foundation and one-half will go to the American Cancer Society.

 

Member Challenge  Give new members a list of tasks which must be completed within six months.  When the list is complete, a donation ($25.00 suggested amount) is made to the BPW Foundation in the new member’s name.  The task list should be difficult enough to be a challenge but not so hard as to be intimidating to new members.  A sample can be downloaded here.  The Challenge form can be adapted to meet your local’s needs.

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