11th Annual Wine Tasting and Auction

When:
Friday, October 25, 2019 - 5pm to 8pm

Location:
The Venice Art Center (390 Nokomis Ave S)

Looking for a fun evening of great entertainment, delicious wines and the opportunity to win exciting auction items, then you need to join the members of the Business and Professional Women of Englewood and Venice (BPWEV) on Friday, October 25, 2019 at their 11th Annual “Passort to your Future” Wine Tasting and Auction! This year's event will be held at the VENICE ART CENTER, 390 NOKOMIS AVE S., Venice from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.

Wanda Cook, the amazing “Songstress” will make you want to sing along as she presents her repertoire of “the greatest memories ever made”.

Sarah Lansky, Fine Wine Consultant with Masciarelli Wine Company, will let you sample and purchase the selection of delicious wines she is offering at the party. BPWEV will be offering many different finger food items supplied by local restaurants as well as auction items and 50/50. The ticket price is $35.00/person in advance, $40.00 at the door. Chance tickets can also be purchased in advance.

The Annual Wine Tasting is to promote BPWEV and provide funds for the Adult Lerner Scholarships.

BPWEV is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization committed to enriching the lives of women though opportunities for individual development and growth. Sponsorships by local businesses/organizations of the event is encouraged. It will bring visibility and recognition to the business supporting this event.

For tickets or sponsorship opportunities please contact Joyce McCaffrey at 941-244-9054. Or use the links below.

Click Here to Purchase Tickets

pdfClick Here to Become a Sponsor

Dr Karen Taylor, LAc. Dom - Speaker on October 15, 2019

Karen Taylor Portrait

Dr. Karen Helmick-Taylor, LAc. Dom, will be the speaker at the October 15, 2019 Business and Professional Women of Englewood and Venice (BPWEV) meeting.

Dr. Karen began her professional career as a division one track and field/cross country coach and professor of exercise physiology/wellness. After several years of suffering from 'incurable' migraine headaches (some were even classified as TIA's) she decided that there had to be a treatment that would work for her.

After exhausting all western medicine therapies with no improvement, on a whim she tried acupuncture. Now 8 years later, she remains migraine free! She was so impressed with the medicine and its potential to enhance the lives of others that she immediately began classes to become a doctor of Oriental Medicine.

Business and Professional Women State Conference Celebrating 100 years!

four women at bpw conference 2019Top Row: Carol Kouba, Esther Bird
Bottom Row: Debra Straw, Cynthia Fredricks

On June 27-29 in Punta Gorda the Business and Professional Women of Florida gathered at their annual state conference to celebrate 100 years! This event was attended by six of our members: Syd Gibson, Debi Straw, Cyndi Fredricks, Carol Kouba and Morina Chmielak.

Come to the meeting on July 16 to learn about the conference and discover the secrets to our excitement. You'll hear about the motivational speakers, the hawg calling luncheon, the great awards ceremony, the installation and learn why we are personally planning to "do it again" next year.

This conference made us excited and enthusiastic about how we can proceed to make our Local Organization stronger and better. At the July 16 meeting, you will hear what makes the BPWFL conferences worth attending. CLICK HERE to Register

Hopefully you will make a decision to plan and attend next June's conference which will be held June 11-13 at Sandlebrook Resort, Wesley Chapel Florida, a mere 90 minute drive away.

BPWEV 2019 Scholarship Recipients

2019 scholarship recipients
l to r: Esther Bird - Scholarship Committee, Allison Hinshaw, Christine Pomerleau, Oksana Zimin, Stacey Chaisson - Scholarship recipients, Katie Malloy, Natalie Bloom, Carol Kouba, Karin Drury, Scholarship Committee

Four lucky ladies were awarded the Business and Professional Women of Englewood and Venice (BPWEV) Christine Davis Memorial Adult Learner Scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 each this year. They are Allison Hinshaw, Christine Pomerleau, Oksana Zimin,and Stacey Chaisson. Two are attending State College of Florida, two Florida International University. Their field of study varies from nursing, to early childhood education to school administration. Recipients have to either reside in Sarasota or Charlotte County. The BPWEV members worked hard raising the money for these scholarships through several fundraisers, the annual Wine tasting/Auction and a Hats off to Women Workshop being the most popular ones. BPWEV meet every third Tuesday of each month at the Left Coast Seafood Restaurant in Venice.

The public is invited to all meetings. The mission of BPWEV is: “To achieve equity for all women through Advocacy, Education and Information."

BPWEV is a 501(c)(3) Tax Deductible Non-profit Corporation, Florida Solicitation License #CH30762. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Division of Consumer Services may be reached at 1-800-HELP-FLA or www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com.

Business & Professional Women of Englewood and Venice
P.O. Box 611, Englewood, FL 34295
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