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May 2012 Meeting

Date: May 15, 2012
Time: 5:15 - 7:45 p.m.

Guest Speaker:

Kim Kutch
of
Department of Children and Families (DCF)

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Topic:  The Partners for Promise program. To learn more the program, visit:  http://www.flpartnersforpromise.com/

We are sorry, but reservations are now closed for this meeting.

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This is the 1st presentation in our new "Local Treasures" series

Our monthly dinner meeting is held at Boca Royale Country Club and guests are always welcome. Click for Map

BPW Englewood/Venice

BPW is not like any other organization.

This organization was founded in 1919 and is unique in that it has a long history of advocating for women and is still passionately and effectively engaged in assuring equal rights, equal pay and equal opportunities in the workforce. Every working woman has benefited from the efforts of this organization in Education Foundation, Scholarships, Public Policy, Equal Pay and Lobbying for Women's Rights.

We invite you to attend one of our meetings, learn more and join us!

 

Our Mission

givingThe Mission of BPW is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information.

The Goal of BPW is to be the leading nonpartisan, grassroots advocate for working women.  Throughout the years BPW has focused on three core issues: the elimination of gender discrimination, equal pay for women,  and ratifying the equal rights amendment
 
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Welcoming Our New Members PDF Print E-mail

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BPW Englewood/Venice welcomes five new members. (l-r) BPW President, Bobbie Marquis, New Members: Terra Tominelli of Terra Nichol Academy; Janine Thompson of Send Out Cards; Mellisa Ginn of Presto Air; Nancy Feo of Comcast; Anne Eckerman of Suntrust Bank; and BPW Vice President and Membership Chair Kate Garber Pirio.
 
BPW Florida 2011/2012 Legislative Platform PDF Print E-mail

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The fundamental law of the land is embodied in the Constitution of the United States, and all statutory rights are derived there from. Therefore, the Equal Rights Amendment, as authored by Alice Paul, shall stand first, foremost and above all other items which may appear on the Legislative Platform of this Federation until equal rights for women and men become guaranteed in the United States Constitution.

The Equal Rights Amendment:

“Equality of rights under the law shall not be abridged or denied by the United States or by any state on account of sex."   For the Full Platform Click Here
 

givingThe Mission of BPW is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. The Goal of BPW is to be the leading nonpartisan, grassroots advocate for working women. Throughout the years BPW has focused on three core issues: the elimination of gender discrimination, equal pay for women, and ratifying the equal rights amendment

In addition to this national mission, Our local organization, BPW Englewood/Venice also focuses on providing scholarships for women, and enriching the lives of our members through opportunities for individual development and growth.