September 2024 - President's Report

Category: President's Letter

Happy September to all. After a very wet August, we are hoping for some dryer and cooler days ahead. Hopefully, everyone survived without too much flooding.

A special thank you for Tina Beer from the League of Women Voters of Sarasota County for the educating our members and guest on the six amendments, which will be on the ballot in November. It is not just women’s rights that is on the ballot, but some personal rights that will affect your pocket- book next year. The increase in the homestead exemption to name a few.

We are preparing for the Wine Tasting Fundraiser to be held at the Rumours Wine Bar in Englewood, FL on October 25th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Tickets are $40 before the event and $45 at the door. There are sponsor opportunities for our members, business partners, and possibly your neighbors and friends. The Diamond Sponsor is $500.00 with (4) free tickets to the event, BPWEV website promotion, recognition at the event. The Platinum Sponsor for $250.00 receives (2) free tickets to the event, BPWEV website and recognition at the event. The Gold Sponsor receives (1) free ticket to the event, recognition on BPWEV website and at the event. The Silver Sponsor for $75.00 includes recognition on BPWEV website and recognition at the event. If you cannot provide a sponsorship, we are in need of gift baskets. A theme such as coffee, beach fun, or entertainment at home would be terrific.

Our September 17th meeting will be an evening meeting from 5:15 PM to 7:30 PM. Some our members who work remotely were not able to attend the luncheon meeting during the day. We are also discussing other fundraising events for our general fund. Bingo at a local restaurant or Visani’s in Port Charlotte for a night-out. If you have any ideas or suggestions, the Board welcomes your help.

Sincerely,

Sue Hogrefe
President of BPWEV

Business & Professional Women of Englewood and Venice
P.O. Box 611, Englewood, FL 34295
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October 2024 Dinner Meeting

Date: Tue., September 17, 2024
Time: 5:30pm

Location: Chez 51

Everyone will be responsible for their own check.

Email susanhogrefe@gmail.com to register.

You Are Invited!

BPW Englewood/Venice

BPW is not like any other organization.

The mission of BPW shall be to achieve equity for all working women through advocacy, education and connections.

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.

What We Do

Professional Development

Attend workshops and programs designed to enhance professional skills and leadership abilities such as Individual Development, Women in Transition, Young Careerist and the BPWEV/FL Leadership Institute.

Personal Development

Supporting each other is how we accomplish everything we do. Growing, expanding and trying new things is always better when you do it with others.

Scholarships

Assist women through scholarships to further formal education at the local level and through BPWEV/FL's Education Foundation.

Community charity resized

Special events are held throughout the year to raise funds for local charitable events and other causes relevant to working women.

We invite you to attend one of our meetings, learn more and join us! Simply click on the link at the top of this column to register for our next meeting.