Saturday, February 18, 2012

The award-winning Women's EXPO of SWFL will celebrate its 5th year on February 18, 2012, and announces a new, larger location and new co-hosts.

The event is the largest women's event in Southwest Florida. The Women's EXPO of SWFL is presented by Women's OutLook magazine and will be held at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte, Florida. The event is a two-time, award- winning event by the Florida Government Communicators Association with an "Award of Excellence" and a "Judges Award."

Co-hosting this popular event are: Business and Professional Women (BPW) of Englewood & Venice, General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) Woman's Club of Port Charlotte, and the BPW of Charlotte County. The Women's EXPO of SWFL will host more than 100 exhibitors that will provide information, display products, and disperse resources to educate, enhance and empower women. Attendees will be invited to walk the red carpet and have opportunities to have their photo taken with Elvis. Entry fee is $5 per person. For more information about the Women's EXPO of SWFL, visit www.womensoutlook.com, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 941-681-2575.

Our WOMEN HELPING WOMEN project turned into a huge success this year thanks to your generosity and willingness to help.

At the November and December meeting, as well as on PayPal, we collected a total of $505.00, the largest sum ever donated by the membership and their guests. Your kindness and gracious help enabled us to buy food and much needed clothing for 3 single mothers and their families as well as 1 elderly single lady. Terri Reedʼs daughter, Sara, helped with the shopping. She and I were able to get it all done in about 4 hours at the Venice Wal-Mart.  Carol Kouba and I accomplished the deliveries to all families the same afternoon. This isnʼt always easy, as some mothers are working.  All this took place on December 22, ʻ11 - in time for the mothers to wrap the clothes and place them under the Christmas tree.

Many, many thanks to all who contributed!  May you all be blessed with a healthy, happy and successful 2012! 

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.

ITEM 1: ERA

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