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Great Reasons to be a BPW Member!
Impact
Be part of a national movement and make a difference in the lives of
workingwomen as we work together to create the changes needed for equitable
work environments and supportive communities. Belong to a nationally
recognized organization whose legacy of success opens doors to other leaders
and opinion makers.
Networking
Exchange ideas, explore business opportunities, and share common goals with
professional women at the community, state and national level. Connect with
mentors, colleagues and friends who can assist you in advancing your career
and making the right connection.
Advocacy
BPW/USA is headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area for a reason… to
provide members effective national representation on issues critical to
workingwomen. Stay informed and participate in the process through the
weekly Legislative Hotline and the Contact Congress program. Learn how to be
a successful advocate and lobby your representatives at the annual Policy &
Action conference. Keep the workingwoman’s agenda – equal pay, work-life
balance, better child and elder care, strong social security pension
programs and workplace equity – at the forefront. Through BPW/USA membership
you have a powerful voice on small business issues, with corporations and on
Capitol Hill, without doing all of the legwork yourself.
Education/Career Enhancement
Participate in BPW/USA programs that are specifically designed to provide
personal and professional development, growth and opportunities. Through
seminars, hands-on workshops and noted experts, BPW/USA members are given a
vast array of opportunities to gain the skills they need to succeed and be
successful. The BPW/USA Individual Development program has provided tens of
thousands of women with the leadership, negotiation and professional skills
necessary to reach their full potential. The Young Careerist program gives a
leg up to young women new to the work force but full of potential.
Information
Have quick access to relevant up-to-date information about topics essential
for workingwomen such as the entrepreneur center via the BPW website.
Members are also kept on top of developing issues and organization
activities through the weekly electronic Legislative Hotline, the
e-newsletter Headquarters News, and our quarterly print publication
BusinessWoman.
Leadership
Develop leadership skills at the Local, State and National level with
mentors to help you along the way. Maximize the career-boosting value of
your BPW/USA membership by identifying volunteer opportunities that
match your professional goals or strengthen your existing skills. Become
a recognized leader by getting involved in programs that benefit your
community.
Visibility
Gain visibility and prominence in your community through involvement in
BPW/USA events -- locally, regionally, statewide and nationally.
Meetings, newsletters and websites provide opportunities to showcase and
promote you and your business.
Helping Others
BPW/USA has a proud tradition of “women helping women.” In 1956, the
members of BPW/USA created the BPW Foundation to provide scholarships,
research, information, and career development programs for workingwomen.
Supporting the BPW Foundation allows you to help other women upgrade
their skills or return to the workplace while furthering workplace
equity and work-life balance. Since 1969, the BPW Foundation has awarded
almost $6 million in scholarships, research grants and loans.
Involvement in the Individual Development, Young Careerist, and
Mentoring programs allows you to aid in the personal and professional
development of women while raising awareness of issue affecting
workingwomen.
Member Benefits/Discounts
Gain access to special programs like the BPW/USA Career Center to find a
new job or the Home Buyer’s assistance program to obtain a mortgage or
home equity loan. There are also discounts on telecommunications, car
rentals, hotel rooms, gourmet foods and cruises! With BPW/USA benefits
and discounts you can enjoy great products and save money too.
Friendships
Membership in BPW/USA brings many rewards but the most lasting and
meaningful are the lifelong friendships. Through participation in the
many BPW/USA activities and programs, you will form supportive
friendships as well as important business relationships. There is
nothing quite like the feeling you get in a roomful of powerful women
all focused and energized on current issues and a common cause. Whether
it is laughing together, working together, or lobbying together, BPW/USA
members know how to have fun and to get the job done!
To become a member, return this form, along with your annual
dues, to:
Franklin BPW** Membership
P.O. Box 155
Franklin, KY 42135
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Professional Information
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