Women in BPW

You Are Invited!

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!

 

President's Letter December 2011 PDF  | Print |  E-mail

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by Bobbie Marquis

I love stories.  And at Christmas time, there are so many great stories on which to reflect.

One of my favorites is O. Henry's, "The Gift of the Magi".   In this ironic tale of giving, which was written in 1906, a young couple, Jim and Della Dillingham, are struggling financially, yet very much in love.   Jim sells his prized pocket watch in order to buy Della a set of combs for her long, beautiful hair.  And Della, sells her luscious locks to a wig-maker in order to buy a watch fob for Jim's treasured pocket watch.  As they discover the irony, it is apparent that each knows that their love is the true gift.

Of course we know that the original "Gifts of the Magi" were gold, frankincense and myrrh.  The magi followed the star, and delivered these treasures to a manger in Bethlehem, where a swaddled babe lay.  This of course is the greatest Christmas story:  The Nativity.   tomie-depaola-first-christmas

When my sons were children, each year I pulled out the colorful pop-up book by Tomie dePaola and read them "The First Christmas" in three dimensions.  For a few precious moments, they stopped thinking about the action figures and Transformers on their list for Santa, as they gazed transfixed at the ancient images.

As we enter the holiday season, I'd like to wish you all a very happy and peaceful time.  Enjoy the traditional stories, create new stories, and in the midst of the lights, the music, the parties, and the hustle and bustle, I wish you a new treasure trove of crystal memories.    Whatever your religion, enjoy your traditions and as you take time to pray and to ponder their deeper meaning, may you receive life's most blessed gifts.