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1 December 2018 Advocacy Charitable Giving Business Networking Business & Professional Women Calusa BPW CALUSA MEETS THE THIRD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH, 11:30AM TO 1:00PM AT SEVEN SPRINGS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, 3535 TROPHY BLVD., NEW PORT RICHEY, FL DECEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER TAMMY S TIDINGS TAMMY WHITE, BPW CALUSA PRESIDENT Tammy White Wendy Wood Dec. 5th Cake Sponsor: Jackie Skelton JR World Travel SAVE THE DATES! Monthly Meetings January 18th February 15th March 15th Upcoming Events: Beef O Brady s Main St Monday, Jan 14th 6:30-8:00pm 5th Annual Masquerade Ball Sat, Feb. 16th Seven Springs The holidays are upon us as another year comes to an end. But we are gearing up for the new year full speed ahead! Our 5 th Annual Masquerade Ball planning is in full force. All members will have tickets and flyers available during this month s meeting. We need the participation of all members to make this event a success. We are not only celebrating our 5 th Annual event but also, the 100 th Anniversary of BPW/Florida! The Ball is our major fundraiser raising funds for the Joanne Grassi Scholarship Fund which allows our organization to award educational scholarships to help Pasco County women returning to school to better their lives and that of their families, and in, turn improves our community. For the ball, we are need table sponsors, raffle items, baskets, and spirits for the spirit table, and a committee to help make this event one to be talked about (in a good way ). For BPW/Florida 100 th Anniversary the state conference is being held in Punta Gorda. Our State President, Jerri Evans is looking for anyone who is interested in serving on the conference committee. Anybody interest in helping to plan the 100 th Anniversary Conference let me know and I will forward your contact information to Jerri, or you may go on the state website to retrieve her contact information. Also, nominations are open for the following state officers: President, Vice President, Secretary and Nominations Chair. Nominations forms will be available on the state website the last week of December. The nomination period ends March 30, Submissions for awards at the state conference are due May 1, A list of available award submissions is also available on the state website. According to our Bylaws, officer elections are to take place in March. I propose a change at our meeting to change the Bylaws to nominations in March, elections in April, and installation in May. Our fiscal year runs from June 1 to May 31 st. By January we need a nominating committee of at least three members. Positions available are: President-Elect, 1 st Vice President, 2 nd Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and Treasurer. Remember BPW/ Calusa and BPW/FL s mission is to achieve equality for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information. We have come along way in 100 years, but gender inequality still exits. As of 2018, women still make 78 cents for every dollar earned by men. Approximately 1 in 4 homeless women are homeless because of violence committed against her (Source: Be a part of the solution by helping us ensure equal economic opportunities, educational equity, and end gender-based violence. We have a mixer/ meeting/member drive Monday, January 14, 6:30pm-8pm at Beef O Brady s on Main Street. We are going to try something new; having an evening meeting/ mixer the second Monday of the month along with our regular Friday noon meeting. Bring guests, friends, family, and remember BPW is for men also! 2019 is going to be the year! A year of change, opportunity, and gratitude. Gratefully, Tammy White BPW/Calusa, President

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4 Business & Professional Women Calusa KEEPING IT LOCAL MEMBER S DIRECTORY Invite a friend, coworker or business associate! Who do you know? Page 4

5 December 2018 BPW/CALUSA LOCAL HISTORY CHARTERED September 19, 1981, with 20 Charter Members. First new group chartered in the Year. MEETINGS are held monthly on the third Friday of each month from 11:30 til 1:00 PM. Seven Springs Country Club is currently hosting the group with a delicious meal. GOVERNED by our own by-laws and budget. BOARD of DIRECTORS consists of Executive Board and Standing Committee Chairs. BOARD MEETINGS are open to all members. NEWSLETTER published monthly, is one vehicle of communication to our members which contains Local and State information of interest to our members as well as Advertising and Articles. MEMBERS may network themselves and their businesses through our professional profiles, displays on the networking tables at the monthly meetings and through advertising in the newsletter. QUALIFIED 501 (C ) (3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION status obtained on May 5, 2014 from the IRS. BPW CALUSA is an alliance of local business, professional and retired women and men dedicated to improving the professional, personal, economic outlook of the business community and the community-at-large. FFBPW Florida Federation of BPW was organized in 1919 and currently has a membership of 335 members. LO 13 Local Organizations are listed on the FFBPW Website making the voice of each LO very powerful in the State of Florida. FLORIDA and now one other state are the only ones in the U.S. to have an Education Foundation. This foundation has established 2 scholarship houses on campuses at Florida State University (FSU) and Florida Atlantic University (FAU). BPW/FL also gives housing scholarships to the University of South Florida (USF) and St. Petersburg College. Each meeting we Pass the Pig to raise money for the support of these houses and the Education Foundation. DID YOU KNOW?? Business & Professional Women/ Calusa is a member of the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce. As a member of the Chamber, you have the opportunity to attend Ribbon Cuttings, Mixers, and Brochure Exchanges that are held weekly and monthly at small business locations that have joined the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce. While representing BPW/Calusa, you will be able to promote our organization and explain what we have to offer. Page 5

6 Business & Professional Women Calusa BPW CALUSA OFFICERS PRESIDENT: PRESIDENT-ELECT: IST VICE PRESIDENT: 2ND VICE PRESIDENT: TREASURER: RECORDING SECRETARY: CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Tammy White Jackie Skelton Kara Graham Lisa Pilat Patty Mitchell Christina Fitzpatrick Leah Palmateer Page 6

7 December 2018 BPW CALUSA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION PERSONAL INFORMATION Name Address City State Zip Month & Date of Birth: Home Phone: Cell Phone: PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION Job Title Company Company Address City State Zip Work Phone: OTHER MEMBERSHIPS HOBBIES & INTERESTS DUES INFORMATION Initial dues are $154 for the first year ($139 for renewals thereafter) and includes one year business card ad in our newsletter and online at Renewals are billed from BPW/FL. Send application, check and business card to: BPW CALUSA P.O. BOX 447 PORT RICHEY, FL OR BRING TO NEXT MEETING ***MEMBER SPECIALFOR NOW FEB 15th, ONLY $129!!*** Page 7

8 Business & Professional Women Calusa ADVERTISE WITH BPW CALUSA APPLICATION Newsletter Advertising! Only $60 (for a full year!) Why advertise with BPW Calusa? INEXPENSIVE: EXPOSURE: SCHOLARSHIPS: CHARITY: EDUCATION: For less than $1.16 per week, your business is in print and linked online Newsletters are distributed throughout the community, Chamber and local business Ad sales help the BPW Calusa Scholarship fund for local students A portion of sales go toward deserving community & charitable organization Your ad helps the educational & professional development of our community Your Name: Business Name: Business Address: City: State Zip: Company Phone: address: Website: Send to: BPW CALUSA P.O. BOX 447 PORT RICHEY, FL Page 8

9 December 2018 BPW/CALUSA LOCAL ADVOCACY BPW/FL has funds available for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The application for BPW/FL Breast Cancer Fund Disbursement is available on the state website at: under the Members Only Resources section at the bottom of the page. The Florida Federation of Business & Professional Women s Clubs, Inc. Breast Cancer Fund was established by Past State President Suzanne Dalton ( ). Guidelines for Breast Cancer Fund Disbursements Any BPW/FL member in good standing may request a disbursement for any person, regardless of BPW membership, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. This fund may be disbursed upon approval of the BPW/FL Executive Committee in accordance with these approved guidelines. 1. These funds may be disbursed to a member or non-member who has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is a resident of the state of Florida. 2. Any member in good standing may submit a request for disbursement using the approved application form. 3. No more than two requests per recipient may be considered during a BPW fiscal year. 4. Funds shall be disbursed in the amount of $250 for each request. 5. All requests shall be in writing and shall be forwarded to the Breast Cancer Fund Committee Chairperson, who will forward the requests to the Vice President. 6. If approved, authorization will be provided to the Treasurer. A check shall be processed in accordance with normal expense payments. 7. The Breast Cancer Fund Committee Chairperson will be responsible for notifying the applicant of the Executive Committee s decision. Page 9

10 Business & Professional Women Calusa VISIT US ON THE WEB AT Let us all remember this Collect as we go about our daily activities, work and family interactions! A Collect for Club Women By Mary Stewart Keep us, O God from pettiness; Let us be large in thought, in word, in deed. Let us be done with fault-finding And leave off self-seeking. May we put away all pretense And meet each other face to face Without self-pity and without prejudice. May we never be hasty in judgment And always generous. Let us take time for all things; Make us to grow calm, serene, gentle. Teach us to put into action our better impulses, Straightforward, and unafraid. Grant that we may realize It is the little things that create difference. That in the big things of life we are as one. And may we strive to touch and to know The great common human heart of us all, and O, Lord God, let us not forget to be kind. Amen Page 10

11 December 2018 MERRY CHRISTMAS! Wishing you and your family MASQUERADE BALL SPONSORS Thank you to our champagne sponsor: Thank you to our dessert sponsor: Page 11

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13 December 2018 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT SPEAKERS Member Spotlight Speakers needed! Please let us know what month you d like to sign up for. Spotlight speakers get 5 extra minutes to tell us some more about yourself, your job or to educate us! Contact any board member to sign up! We are also looking for members interested in helping on committees for our upcoming events. If you would like to help, please contact any one of the board members. HAPPENINGS AROUND THE STATE Thursday, January 3rd - Tuesday, January 22nd - Thursday, February 7th - BPW St Petersburg/Pinellas Membership 400 Beach Seafood & Tap House 11:30-1:00 BPW/Hernando Monthly Rising Sun Bistro, 5:30-7:00 pm BPW/St Petersburg Pinellas Membership 400 Beach Seafood & Tap House 11:30-1:00 Please visit Facebook for each local organization for more info. Page 13

14 THANK YOU TO OUR ADVERTISERS! Why advertise with BPW Calusa? INEXPENSIVE: EXPOSURE: SCHOLARSHIPS: CHARITY: EDUCATION: For less than $1.16 per week, your business is in print and linked online Newsletters are distributed throughout the community, Chamber and local businesses Ad sales help the BPW Calusa Scholarship fund for local students A portion of sales go toward deserving community & charitable organization Your ad helps the educational & professional development of our community ADVERTISE HERE FOR ONLY $0.16 A DAY! Page 14 14

15 December 2018 VISIT US ON THE WEB AT VISIT US THE THIRD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH 11:30 A.M. 1 P.M. SEVEN SPRINGS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 3535 TROPHY BLVD. PRESIDENT S ROOM NEW PORT RICHEY, FL LUNCH = Members $12.00 Guests $15.00 CHECKS, CASH, MONEY ORDERS, OR DEBIT AND CREDIT CARDS & PAYPAL! MONEY ORDERS OR CHECKS CAN BE MADE PAYABLE TO BPW/CALUSA Be Sure To Like us on Facebook! Business Professional Women of Calusa Our next Monthly Meeting is Friday, January 18th, 11:30-1:00 *************** PayPal: PayPal@ BPWCalusa.org **************** Invite friends and coworkers to share in the BPW joy! "Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress. Working together is success Henry Ford Visit our websites and Facebook for up-to-date info and events! Page 15

16 Advocacy Charitable Giving Business Networking BPW Calusa is an alliance of local business, professional and retired men and women dedicated to improving the professional, personal, economic outlook of the business community and the community-at-large. BPW Calusa is a qualified 501(C )(3) Charity Organization. BPW Calusa raises monies for their local scholarship program to help Pasco County women returning to school to better their lives and that of their families; organize activities to assist local community-based organizations who help our community-at-large (i.e., non-perishable food item(s) campaign, diaper and baby clothing campaign, etc.) to help these agencies meet the demand for services in this challenging economy. BPW also works to advocate for small business while helping each other to grow our respective businesses. The current president of BPW Calusa is Tammy White of Tammy White Galleries. BPW/FL Mission Statement: To Achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Newsletter printed by The Print Shop PRINT98 Like us on FACEBOOK! at Business Professional Women of Calusa or visit us at: THANK YOU FOR REMEMBERING OTHERS!! In the spirit of giving and helping others, we at BPW/Calusa ask that you please bring non-perishable food items to each monthly meeting and/or baby diapers. We will take all food donations to the Volunteer Way, Inc. and the diaper donations to the Healthy Start Coalition of Pasco, Inc. both in New Port Richey.