KANSAS BPW ADVOCATEThe official newsletter of THE KANSAS FEDERATION OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUBS, INC

______________________________________________________________________________________________“Kansas BPW: Working Together for a Better Tomorrow” August 2014- Issue 1===================================================================================

President’s Message

“CELEBRATE YOU!!!”Dear BPW Members,

A brand new year, brand new incentives, so let's get brand new members. My goal this year is to have fun and to Celebrate.  Everyone is invited to the celebration and bring a friend or two. After attending conference you will be infused with excitement, knowledge and hopefully you will be so exhausted from all the activities.  Fall Conference theme is "The Heart of the Matter" filled will educational and fun activities that will make your Saturday worth every minute that you spend with us at Newton, Kansas.

A lot of you locals have set goals for the year.  Have you set your own personal goals?  This organization is for you.  Why would you want to do it alone?  Share this with someone that you care about.  Invite them to a meeting, offer to pick them up on the way and allow them the opportunity to speak.  We have so much potential in this organization. We have many active Past State Presidents that are excited to share their knowledge.  New members bring new light and ideas to our organization.  Look at the potential.  I'm excited just thinking about it.

How many are coming to Fall Conference from your local?  How many new members will be attending?  Let's fill the motel and raise the roof, to let Newton know that the Kansas BPW organization is in town.

Let's Celebrate and have some fun......The celebration can't start without You and your guest. Pack your bags, I am accepting your RSVP now.  Don't need to bring anything, the fun and knowledge will be provided. 

See you in Newton, if not before.Helen

Helen Norman BPW/Kansas President41 Lakeshore DrGarnett, KS 66032785-448-3826 (h)788/448-8745 (c)mnhnorman@embarqmail.com

CALL TO FALL BOARDBy the virtue of the power vested in me as President of the Kansas Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. I do hereby call the 2014 Fall Member Meeting to meet at 9 a.m. on Sunday October 26, 2014, at the Comfort Inn & Suites, Newton, Kansas

Helen Norman, President

President Helen Norman will preside at the member meeting that includes several business items, reports of officers, and committee chairs. The registration form for Fall Conference is included in this issue of the Advocate. There is no fee for the Member Board meeting. All members are now voting members at Board. Send registration forms to Jennifer Miles, 856 Training CT, Newton KS 67114. Her email is dandjmiles@gmail.com.

***************Send your National Business Women’s Week activities to Issues Management Chair Cindy Simons. NBWW is October 19-25, 2014.

=====================================PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS

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Local Organization Awards for 2014-2015

ULTIMATE CELEBRATIONLocal that has 100% retention of membership Sign 4 new members

Has 2 members attend Fall, Spring Conference and Convention

hold 2 ID programs at their local Young Careerist Participate Put Article in Advocate Submit Business of the Year

Local will receive $500

STATE CELEBRATIONBring new members to Fall, Spring and State Convention

Four members from your local attend Fall, Spring and State Convention

Local will receive one paid room night at state meeting

LOCAL CELEBRATIONParticipate in Business Women’s’ WeekRetain 80% retention in membershipSign two new member Local will receive $50

EVERYONES CELEBRATIONAttend all meetings at each state meeting.

Each member receives $25 per meeting per

conference/convention. Every new member attending all state meetings receives $50 per conference/convention.

PRESIDENTIAL CELEBRATION CHARTER A NEW LOCAL with 5 members

Local will receive $700

**********************October is Domestic Violence awareness month and Breast Cancer awareness month.====================================

BPW/KANSAS HAS A TWITTER ACCOUNT====================================Kansas BPW now has an official Twitter account! To access our new Twitter profile, visit: https://twitter.com/Kansas_BPW. If you have a Twitter account, you can hit the "follow" button to receive regular updates. If not, you can sign up for a Twitter account for free.

Twitter is an increasingly popular social media website where users can post short messages and follow other accounts. I plan to update the Twitter feed weekly and hopefully recruit more followers to our page by following others. We also are working on reformatting the Kansas BPW Facebook page and will hopefully soon have the Facebook and Twitter pages linked. Ashley Bergner

======================================HALL OF FAME

======================================The Hall of Fame committee is pleased to announce the 2013 – 2014 BPW Kansas Hall of Fame inductees are Linda Reed Ottawa BPW and Sharon Carpenter Chanute BPW. Posthumous inductee was Donna Swearingen former member of Ottawa BPW.

All three women believed in BPW and gave so much to the organization as well as to their communities. All three so deserve and we are pleased to award them with the honor.

The Hall of Fame CommitteeKathy NiehoffJane HanksFran Graham

======================================CLUB ETERNAL

======================================Ashley Roberts BPW/Kansas Historian and Bonner Springs member conducted Club Eternal at the 95th State Convention on Friday evening June 6, 2014. The ceremony honors BPW members who have passed away during the club year. This year no members joined Club Eternal

Ashley opened the ceremony by reading After Awhile by Veronica A Shofftall. She chose several songs that celebrate life and played them for the members. Songs chosen included “Clouds” Zach Sobich; “Let her go” Passengers; “Home” Philip Philips, “Drink a Beer” Luke Bryan and “Sunshine Song” Jason Mraz.

Members were encouraged to listen to the music and to exit the room in silence when ready. A candle was kept burning throughout the convention in memory of past members and their contributions to the Federation.

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Mary Tefft Grant applications are due by September 23, 2014 to Foundation president Diana Redger Box 122, Ashland KS 67831 or redger@ucom.net=====================================

ISSUES MANAGEMENT=====================================

Issues Management Chair, Cindy Simons600 Normandy Rd Newton, Kansas 67114316-282-0944 – cindylouu55@yahoo.com

What do we want and need from Issues Management in 2014-2015? As I prepare my first notification for the Advocate, I asked myself, what would I expect from this committee? I answered myself by saying that I would want to be kept well informed of programs and projects that benefit the local organizations and hope that the programs meet the needs of all working women. I am excited that our local organizations can share and communicate ideas and projects which make our journey this year one that will promote and honor all women, and where we can continue to work toward what we are passionate about, our vision and mission of BPW/Kansas.

Our Committee’s Goals are to:

1. Keep in regular contact with local organizations to identify important issues. Issues of most interest to the local members.

2. Provide local organizations with implementation and data sources that will assist them in such issues.

3. Provide the local organizations with probable issues for all working women, topics relevant to all women in all communities, assist them in implementation of any and all issues of relevance, of their choice or concern.

4. Evaluate achievements of local organizations and report to the Board of Directors.

5. Assist Local Organizations with direction and implementation of all issues, data and items needed for Business Women’s Week, Woman of the Year and Business of the Year.

Be reminded that National Business Women’s Week (NBWW) is fast approaching. Issues management will be actively promoting BPW/Kansas during this third week in October 19th – 25th, 2015. This is our week to shine! It is our opportunity to acknowledge the accomplishments of the working woman and to spotlight other BPW activities. Issues Management will be providing ideas on how to implement programs and projects during this week. We also want to hear from your Local Organization in how you celebrate and honor outstanding women. We will share ideas with each other.

Issues Management has already ascertained from our Governor a request for proclamation for NBWW week in October. We have received a reply and our request will be granted! We encourage all locals to visit their City and County leaders in requesting their proclamation.

All locals who plan to perform at least one activity for and during Business Women’s Week will receive recognition at BPW/Kansas Convention in June 2015.

Please send me your ideas and planned projects on how your Local Organization will celebrate National Business Women’s Week, and/or any new and exciting programs you have implemented or experienced. I am a new chairperson and have much to learn but I am also very willing to do what I can to assist in having an outstanding year, a year in which our journey together will make a difference!

======================================MEMBERSHIP

======================================As the year is getting pumped up, hope that you are too, along with your local. I have heard a lot of positive actions happening in each local regarding membership. One of the things that I have decided to do is make trips to each local and visit with them. My first trip was Ottawa where they are pumping up their membership with three new members and two more that are potentials. Sitting in their meeting I was awed at how quickly the new members jumped in to help out, volunteer or give ideas. The program that evening was presented by one of the new members. Yea!

With new members comes leadership, remember that our new members have not been a part of this amazing organization for as long as you. We really have to strive to show what we are about, what benefits we have to offer and where we can still go.

Things to keep in mind: Recruiting is an everyday event. Recruiting happens

when we least expect it. Show what BPW means to you.

BPW is for everyone, some women get scared by the word professional……think about how to phrase your words!

If you are having a membership drive or something to do with membership let me know and I will try to make it out to your local. Otherwise I will be heading out to each local randomly.

Ladies keep pumping up. I challenge every local to change up their meeting place for one meeting or have a gathering outside of BPW meetings for everyone to get together and mingle and invite friends to join in.

Ashley Roberts Membership chair

======================================Grandma Hugs

======================================President Helen Norman has announced donations to The Granma Hugs program will be accepted at Fall Conference in Newton. Grandma Hugs makes quilts for military personnel and sends Christmas cards to active military.

Items needed include fabric/material, Aunt Lydia’s crochet thread size 10, yarn and thread in black, brown, white, dark blue, red and white also new Christmas cards. Monetary donations are accepted too. ======================================

WOMAN OF THE YEAR======================================BPW/Kansas Issues Management Chair Chris Booth presented Woman of the Year certificates at the Saturday Luncheon during the 95th annual state convention. Both BPW Woman of the Year and Community Woman of the Year recipients were recognized.

Community Woman of the YearAshland Bessie SeacatGarnett Shirley Roeckers

BPW Woman of the YearAshland Mary HughesClay Center Kayla WangNewton Jennifer Miles

======================================PRESIDENT’S AWARDS WINNERS

======================================2013-14 BPW/Kansas Sue Patrick asked local organizations to complete several membership tasks throughout the year and send them to her by May 1st. Winners of the awards were announced Saturday evening at the 95th convention banquet. Winners received certificates, flowers, monetary awards and other gifts.95 th Award: Ashland received $50 for achieving 100% of their previous year membershipRose Award: Jane Gingles received one year free membership for bringing in the most new and/or returning members.Sunflower Award: Clay Center received $100 for the greatest percentage of growth based on records from May 31, 2013 to April 30, 2014Carnation Award: Donna Gratts received free registration to the 2014 Convention for attending 2013 convention, Fall Conference, Fall Board, 2014 Spring Conference and Spring Board meeting.Daisy Award: Garnett received $50 for submitting a Woman of the Year candidate, a Business of the Year candidate, and retaining 80% of their membership as of April 30, 2014.Blooming Membership Award : Clay Center received a special gift for designing and carrying out the most effective and creative year-long membership campaign. They had 7 new members.

======================================BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

======================================Chris Booth Issues Management chair presented the awards for Business of the Year Saturday June 7, 2014 following the convention banquet. Awarded Business of the Year with under 15 employees was Brewer, Long & Wickersham, LLC sponsored by Clay Center BPW.

The law firm has six employees, five of which are women. It is a company that promotes from within and has a career path for their employees to improve their position to climb the ladder of success. They provide educational opportunities for career advancement. The company provides parental leave, insurance, benefits and pay equality. It has been in business over 100 years in Kansas, 27 years in Clay Center.

Garnett BPW sponsored AuBurn Pharmacy which was awarded Business of the Year 15 or more employees. It has been in business for 22 years and has 143 employees of which 107 are women.

AuBurn Pharmacy offers educational opportunities including webinars, conferences, continuing education, self-study for certification and pays for technician certification exam expenses. It enters into business/school partnerships including internships and work study programs. It also provides parental leave, day care for corporate employees, flexible insurance and pension plans plus certain benefits for part time employees.

Congratulations to each of these businesses and their sponsoring local organization.

======================================BPW/KANSAS $40 DUES BENEFITS

=====================================. Tie-in between Local Organization and State Federation

to provide state-wide activities and leadership training for members

Opportunities for Leadership positions at the local and state levels

Networking opportunities at local and state levels Legislative awareness that affects members and their

families Mentoring access Educational Programming at local and state levels

o Women’s Health Issueso Work/Life Balanceo Domestic violenceo Financial Planningo Etc.

Regional Meetings and State Convention for Members State Convention Vendor Opportunities Quarterly Member newsletter (Advocate) BPW/Kansas website State Board reimbursement for a portion of travel, hotel,

etc. Regional meeting and State Convention expenses State expenses for maintenance (paper, printing, tech-

nology, supplies, etc.) BPW/Kansas Educational Foundation, Inc. ($2.00 /

member from $40 dues)o Scholarships for members and non-memberso Educational Workshopso Career Education awareness

o Grants for Members to attend conferences and state convention

o Interest-free loans

======================================WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY

======================================When: Always August 26th

Women's Equality Day commemorates the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.

In 1971, after much work, and at the urging of U.S. Representative Bella Abzug (D-NY), Congress designated August 26 each year as “Women’s Equality Day.” This day was selected to commemorate the passage of the 19th

Amendment to the Constitution on August 26, 1920. This amendment granted women the right to vote.  This was the culmination of decades of effort by women suffragettes and other groups.  Their efforts dated back to first women’s rights convention in 1848 at Seneca Falls, New York.

Celebrate this day in a number of ways. First, stop and celebrate the accomplishments made in gaining the right to vote, and towards equality for women. Women's rights groups suggest you continue to be involved in pursuing full and equal rights for women in all areas and in all issues.

Susan Roberts======================================

YOUNG CAREERIST======================================BPW/Kansas members – The Young Careerist Program is being reinstated for BPW/Kansas. Now is the time to identify and recruit members up to and including the age of 35.

Bring these new members to Fall Conference in Newton, Kansas October 25 & 26, 2014 where they will have an opportunity to meet and learn from other Young Careerists during a group interaction session. By participating in the group interaction session, each participant will receive an automatic 10 points to add to their Speech Competition score during state convention in June.

Plan now to bring as many Young Careerists as possible to Fall Conference for networking, confidence building and sharing of ideas.

Sharon Wiber Ed.D. Young Careerist Chairsswiber@mindspring.com

=====================================POST CONVENTION BOARD

======================================The Post Convention Board meeting was held Sunday, June 8, 2014 at the Best Western McPherson Ks with 25

present of which 23 were voting members. BPW/Kansas President Sue Patrick presided over the meeting which included reports and routine business. Highlights include:

Executive officers entered the room to President Helen’s theme “Celebrate”

No Correspondence Executive Board appointed Donna Pressgrove as

timekeeper Executive Secretary Kathy Niehoff reminded

members she needs to know about new members, addresses and emails and changes to addresses and emails for all members so they can receive the newsletter

Heard ‘pumped up for membership” report from membership chair Ashley Roberts.

Membership Chair challenged those present to get one new member for each member present today

Membership chair announced goal to start 4 new clubs this year; 2 at college or university

Issues Management Chair reported National Business Women’s Week is October 19-25, 2014

Historian announced May 8, 2015 is the deadline for information for the President’s scrapbook and yearly history including members of club eternal

Kansas BPW Educational Foundation President Diana Redger introduced newly elected Foundation officers and announced the BOD had approved providing registration for all members attending Fall Conference. Mary Tefft Grants are available for all state meetings for the 2014-15 club year

Heard Sound system committee give report and ask for guidance.

Approved the sound system committee be allowed to make the decision on what system to purchase with the budget raised to $1000

Listened to the President’s proposals for increasing membership and communications between locals

Approved 2014-15 BPW/Kansas budget as presented

Appointed Donna Gratts as 2014-15 Nominations Chair

Approved Kathy Niehoff as Executive Secretary and paying $175/mo storage fee for BPW records

Approved Peoples National Bank of Ottawa as depository for Federation funds

Approved Kim Wuertz as the reconciler for bank statements and Federation funds

Approved Wichita Insurance Company as bonding agent for state treasurer

Approved 2014-15 Hall of Fame committee with Linda Reed, Ottawa Chair; Sharon Carpenter, Chanute and Peggy Brant Member at Large

Appointed 2014-15 Financial Review committee of Debe Birzer Bonner Springs, Donna Gratts Baldwin City and Ruth Ports, Chanute

Approved adding Young Careerist chair to Board of Directors with Dr. Sharon Wiber chair.

Approved the 2014-15 legislative platform Theme for Fall Conference is “Heart of the Matter” Meeting was adjourned followed by the singing of the

Emblem Benediction led by PSP Fran Graham.

******************************Foundation held a silent auction during the Saturday June 7 convention session. Several members and local organizations provided items for the auction with $171 being raised for the Mary Tefft grant, Thank you everyone who donated items or purchased items for your support of the Foundation’s projects.======================================KANSAS BPW EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

======================================The Kansas BPW Educational Foundation provided workshops for the 95th state convention in McPherson Kansas. Board members Dr. LewAnn Schneider, Jane Gingles, Helen Norman and Diana Redger presented modules of the Individual Development program Friday evening and throughout the day Saturday allowing some members to complete the program for the first time. All members who took the course and attended all the workshops at spring conference and convention were presented with certificates. Thanks to Federation President Sue Patrick for allowing the Foundation to present these workshops for the members.

The Kansas BPW Educational Foundation Board encourages every member to attend fall conference as the Foundation is paying up to $15 for the registration fee. Mary Tefft Grants are available for this conference. Applications must be received by the Foundation president 10 days before the registration deadline. Mary Tefft Grants for fall conference pay for meals. In conjunction with the conference, the Foundation will recognize the 2014 scholarship recipients who will be special guests of the Foundation for the evening. Please join the Board of Directors as we support these students and learn more about their educational pursuits and how your donations to Foundation are helping them meet their goals.

Although the Foundation is providing dinner only for the loan and scholarship recipients we encourage the sponsoring locals to check with them and provide transportation or dinner for family members who would like to attend this special evening with them. Please keep in mind the final reservation date is October 3. Please contact the Foundation president or the meetings manager for additional information.

Foundation FundraiserFall Conference activities will include “Apprentice Challenge 3 – Change Challenge.” Each local organization and member at large is challenged to raise change for Foundation in a creative or unique way between now and Fall Conference. If the total of all funds raised is over $500, the club or member at large raising the most money gets to name the scholarship it will fund. Members are encouraged to get their community involved and share with them how Foundation loans and scholarships have helped students from your area. The Board of Directors looks forward to learning how this challenge has been completed.

ANNUAL MEETINGAt the June 7, 2014 Annual Meeting of the KANSAS BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC in McPherson, Treasurer Linda Linkugel reported total assets of $123,270.50 as of April 30, 2014. Board member, Jane Gingles gave the report of Board actions. Board member Ellen Yocum announced the names of Foundation supporters as the other board members presented certificates of giving to each. Erin Grosdidier, Baldwin BPW took pictures of the recipients. Thanks so much Erin.

Motions made during the meeting approved purchasing dinner for loan and scholarship recipients who attend the recognition dinner and accepting Mary Tefft Grants for all 2014-15 state meetings from members in good standing

Foundation Vice President Dr. LewAnn Schneider conducted the election for the two board positions up for renewal. Board Secretary Helen Norman presented the names of candidates for the 2 open positions, Diana Redger, Ashland, Jenny Ferguson, Garnett; and Sue Patrick Newton. Barb Gibson Ottawa BPW nominated Linda Reed Ottawa from the floor. Her credentials were in order and the nominations were closed with four candidates. Each candidate gave a 2 minute speech before the meeting was adjourned for voting.

Following the resumption of the meeting Dr LewAnn Schneider announced Diana Redger and Linda Reed were elected to three year terms on the Board of Directors. Helen Norman was thanked for her service on the board.

Foundation Board MeetingThe Board of Directors held an organizational meeting to elect officers and other business following the annual meeting. The Board of Directors elected the following officers: Diana Redger, President; Dr LewAnn Schneider, Vice President; Linda Reed, Secretary; and Linda Linkugel, Treasurer. Jane Gingles and Ellen Yocum hold member status.

2011-2012 ANNUAL AWARDSContributor - $5.00 to $99.00: Shirley Benjamin, Chris Booth, Marsha Burris, Sharon Carpenter, Carmelita Decker, Jenny Ferguson Jeannine Gallagher, Caitlin Gingles, Lisa Gingles, Donna Gratts, Jane Hanks, Pat Jensen, Sue Patrick, Barbara Pressgrove, Dana Rickley, Sue Rouse Charlotte Shawver, Julie Smith Helen Wehry, Ellen Yocum Friend – $100.00 to $199.00: Fran Graham, Linda Linkugel, Nancy Olson, Brook Rentz, Cindy Simons, Dr. Sharon Wiber, Supporter - $200.00 to $299.00: Jane Gingles Patron - $300.00 to $499.00 Diana Redger President’s Circle - $1,000.00: Dr LewAnn Schneider.

Local Organizations Contributing $3.00 or more Per Capita annually based on April 30, 2014 membership. (Totals do not include the $2.00/member dues). All amounts are per capita: Ashland - $21.67, Baldwin City - $10.32, Bonner Springs - $27.29, Chanute - $5.56, Clay Center - $71.50, Garnett - $7.27, Newton - $15.61, member-a-Large - $47.83.

Local Organization contributions were made by Ashland, and Baldwin City. Special contributions came from R K Hole for the

Style show given to the Studebaker club and Jane Gingles who contributed the special spring conference basket.

The Board of Directors looks forward to seeing you at Fall Conference. Remember, registration is our Treat!

Diana Redger, PresidentKansas BPW Educational Foundation, Incredger@ucom.net======================================KANSAS STATE CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS

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The 95th State Convention was held at the Holiday Manor McPherson, Kansas June 6-8, 2014 with 34 members present of the total 142 state members. President Sue Patrick’s theme “Blooming into Powerful women With BPW” set the mood for the weekend with workshops and activities that increased individual skills. Achievements and accomplishments of the Locals and their members were acknowledged and celebrated throughout the weekend.

Lauren and Larry Thompson, a father daughter duo, entertained members singing several songs with guitar accompaniment Friday evening as members enjoyed dinner. The official opening of the 95 th annual convention began with the Federation officers entering to Elvis Presley’s “I Believe” followed by the presentation of the flag by a Boy Scout Color Guard.

Mayor Tom Brown welcomed members to McPherson and told of several weekend activities including the local Relay for Life. Introductions, the first credential report and approval of the Rules of order was the business conducted.

Past State President Fran Graham with the help of PSP Dr Sharon Wiber presented “Our Emblem” before Dr. LewAnn Schneider presented the first ID workshop, Networking. Members working in groups each solved a puzzle with four pieces then re-solved it when a fifth piece was introduced. Members also learned easy questions to ask or answer when meeting new people. Questions included “Town born in” and do you have siblings?” Ashley Roberts conducted Club Eternal before the convention was adjourned to reconvene on Saturday

Saturday June 7, 2014 the day’s activities with Newton BPW member Ashley Bergner leading the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the acceptance of the convention book with several corrections. Correspondence from past state presidents Jane Hanks and Julie Smith expressing regrets on being unable to attend were read along with a letter from Victory in the Valley thanking the members for their donation of $400.

Jane Gingles Clay Center BPW and Kansas BPW Educational Foundation Board member presented the ID workshop on public speaking. Members were given tips on speaking and constructing a speech. Members who had never taken the ID program were given time throughout the day to give a speech. People giving speeches were Joyce

Wedel, Ashley Roberts, Jeanna Fancella, Donna Gratts, Debbie Grosdidier, Ashley Bergner, Nancy Hess, Erin Grosdidier, Emma Miller, Carmalita Decker and Pat Jensen.

A final credentials report certified 34 members to vote in the elections. Debbie Grosdidier nominations chair conducted the election of Federation officers. Several nominations came from the floor ending with all offices having a nominee. A candidate’s forum gave each nominee an opportunity to explain why they were running and what they could offer BPW/Kansas.

The Educational Foundation held its annual meeting recognizing annual donors and electing directors to the board. Since there were four candidates for the two open director’s positions, each candidate was asked to tell why they wished to be a Foundation Director. Plans for Fall Conference were revealed including a new Apprentice Challenge plus the traditional recognition of recipients.

A Luau luncheon honored past state presidents with Dr. Sharon Wiber leading everyone in learning to do the hula dance. Members enjoyed learning hip motions and hand actions. Following lunch Chris Booth Issues Management chair presented Woman of the Year awards before BPW/Kansas Hall of Fame chair Kathy Niehoff and committee member Fran Graham inducted Sharon Carpenter and Linda Reed into the member portion of the Hall of Fame. Inducted into the posthumous Hall of Fame was the late Donna Swearingen of Ottawa. Accepting the award for Donna were her daughters Barb Gibson and Laura Miller and their families.

Members were given a choice of workshops to attend during the afternoon session. Denise O’Connor Munsey offered Financial Planning while Helen Norman presented the ID workshop on interviewing. The second session of afternoon workshops let members choose between “Jewelry and your Wardrobe” with Marsha Burris or the final ID workshop Networking/Negotiations by Diana Redger

Following the conclusion of the workshops members reconvened to hear the results of the election. Ashley Roberts presented President Sue Patrick the state scrapbook after Vice President Lisa Gingles presented the official state gifts.

A meet and greet the officers was held before the Saturday recognition banquet began. Following dinner, President Sue Patrick presented her president’s awards followed by Issues Management Chair Chris Booth announcing the Business of the Year Awards. Newton BPW members presented President Sue with gifts from Newton members to remember the year and her theme.

Past state president Barb Gibson conducted the installation of officers with the help of members from each local organization concluding the day’s activities. Officers installed were President Helen Norman, President Elect Lisa Gingles, Vice President Christina Rush; Secretary Jeanna Fancella and Treasurer Jenny Ferguson.

Winners of door prizes and trivia questions throughout the convention were: Chris Booth, Lisa Gingles, Jane Gingles, Fran Graham, Diana Redger, Erin Grosdidier, Nancy Hess, Susan Roberts, Marsha Burris, Dr LewAnn Schneider Donna Gratts, Jeanna Fancella, Barbara Pressgrove, and Laura Miller.

Post-convention board decoration winners were Linda Reed, Jeanna Fancella, Donna Gratts and Christina Rush======================================

BPW TIDBITS======================================Ellen Yocum is moving after 10 years. Her new address will be 407 W. Bluestem Apt G - 04. This will not take effect until after Aug 2nd, 2014

************************************BPW has a Twitter account that members can follow at Twitter @Kansas_BPW. 

***********************Ashland BPW has an award winning scrapbook! It received a State Fair Blue at the Clark County Fair July 24-26, 2014. The Judge’s comment on the exhibit card was “Very complete and well done.”

************************************Kansas website – http://kansasbpw.memberlodge.orgNOTESFor information regarding a change of address for your advocate mailing or other information, please contact Kansas BPW Executive Secretary, Kathy Niehoff, at the following address and phone:605 E 15Th, Ottawa KS 66067 Home Phone: 785-242-9319 e-mail kathyniehoff@scbcglobal.net

BPW/KANSAS ADVOCATE

BPW/KansasC/O Executive Secretary Kathy Niehoff605 E 15th

Ottawa KS 66067

ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED

======================================BPW CALENDAR

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October 25 2014 Fall Conference Newton, KS

October 26, 2014 Fall Member Meeting Newton, KS

October 19-25, 2014 Nat’l Business Women’s Week

March 21, 2015 Spring Conference Topeka, KS

March 22, 2015 Spring Member Meeting Topeka, KS

May 29-31, 2015 State Convention Topeka, KS

**********************NOTE: Please send items for the newsletter to Diana Redger, Newsletter Editor, Box 122, Ashland, KS 67831 phone 620-635-2546. E-mail redger@ucom.net

Kansas BPW “Celebrate You!!”Fall Conference and Board of Directors Meeting

October 25 & 26, 2014

Fall Conference Tentative Agenda “The Heart of the Matter”

Saturday October 25, 2014

8:30 – 9:15 am Registration9:15 – 9:30 am Welcome9:30 – 10:45 am Exercise and Health by Dr. Jennifer Koontz10:45 – 11:00 am Break11:00 am – 12:00 pm Knowing your surroundings by Ks Highway Patrol12:00 pm – 1:30 pm “Scarves and More”

Kansas BPW Luncheon*Everyone bring a Scarf for Fun and Exchange

1:30 – 2:30 pm Young Careerist Workshop by Dr. Sharon Wiber1:30 – 2:30 pm Personal Trainer by Tracy Straine2:30 – 3:00 pm Fun and Interaction Time3:00 – 3:15 pm Break3:15 – 4:00 pm Topic from Dr. Susan Lovelle4:00 – 5:00 pm Happiness is infectious by Linda Reed Learning how to start an epidemic at work, at home and in life6:00 - Dinner –Kansas BPW Educational Foundation Dinner

Recipient Recognition Apprentice Challenge – Take 3 Change Challenge

Sunday October 26, 2014

9:00 – 9:30 am Welcome9:30 – 12:00 Business Meeting

*Bring a beautiful scarf to exchange for our luncheon program.

This is a tentative agenda so more will be finalized for a fun and learning weekend. Send in your reservation. For a low cost of $25.00 plus room cost,

this will be a weekend to remember. Don’t forget to bring a friend and/or new member along for this great experience.

Fall Conference Registration

“THE HEART OF THE MATTER”

October 25-26, 2014

Comfort Inn

1205 East First St, Newton, Ks 67114

316-804-4866

Rooms $80.00 by September 24, 2014

Registration Fee Paid for members by Foundation Others $15.00 $___________

Saturday Lunch $10.00 (Club sandwich or Ragsdale turkey wrap or chicken Caesar wrap with chips and pasta salad) $ ____________ Saturday Dinner $15.00 $ ____________(Teriyaki Chicken with Pineapple Slice, Baked Potato, and steamed vegetables. Lemon Poppy Seed Bread)

Total Included $_____________ Mail registration and payment by Oct. 3, 2014 to

Jennifer Miles856 Trinity Ct, Newton, Ks 67114316-804-4069dandjmiles@gmail.com

Name: __________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________

City ______________________ State: ________ Zip: _____________

Local: ______________ State Board Position: _____________________