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

______________________________________________________________________________________________ “Kansas BPW: Working Together for a Better Tomorrow” August 2018- Issue 1

=================================================================================== President’s Message

Honoring Our

History,

Lighting Our Future

Greetings from your BPW Kansas President.

It is my pleasure to serve as part of your leadership team this year. I want to personally thank the 2918-2019 members who have stepped up to lead, either in your local or on the state level. We have an amazing year ahead of us and I am very excited. We also have an outstanding executive board. I’m so looking forward to great input, and great plans for this year. As we sit in this current window of a very important election in November, we must always remember the power of our vote – the power of our voice. Please do all you can to educate yourself on the candidates. We need to speak up and vote for those candidates that represent topics of importance to us as women and our

families. Always remember that EVERY vote counts. On an organizational level, I believe we need to look hard at what works in our organization and move past what doesn’t work. Just because we’ve always done it that way, doesn’t mean it works, right? Let’s remember our foundational

mission, but look for new and innovative ways to express and work out that mission. Remembering our goal “to promote full participation, equity, and economic self-sufficiency for Kansas working women”, we need to look at all forms of technology to advance our message. Invite in some new women, look for that “uncommon voice” – maybe someone who is not your typical BPW member. Redefine your organization by who you invite! Please join me at the Fall Conference and look for ways to energize ourselves and our local clubs. As always we will enjoy time together, learn and grow in ourselves, and in our ability to reach out and help others. Let us always honor our history and those women who walked the paths before us. Let us build on the trails they wore down for us – following in their footsteps but always using those footsteps to guide us further down the path. Let us commit to be UNSTOPPABLE! President Linda Linda Reed 506 Sand Creek Rd Pomona KS 66076 785-241-6094 Cell reedlc@swbell.net

CALL TO FALL MEMBER BOARD

By 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 Annual Fall Member meeting to meet at the Four Points Sheraton, Manhattan Kansas on Sunday October 28, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.

Linda Reed, President BPW/Kansas

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PRESIDENTIAL GOALS =====================================

President’s Goals – 2018-2019

1. Increase local awareness of BPW and our work

a. Create an “Awareness” plan for your local

organization in your community, and report

back to the State President by year’s end

(May 31, 2019)

b. Run an article in your local newspaper

concerning a BPW activity or project

c. Host a membership event and invite at least

10 guests

d. Host a BPW Birthday Party in honor of our

100th anniversary, and promote to your

community.

2. Increase local membership involvement to aid in

retention of members

a. Develop a “Local” Policies and Procedures

handbook for your members

b. Hold a Leadership workshop for your new

members or for officers

c. Encourage the use of the State BPW

website for a repository of information

d. Develop a “Local” website or Facebook

page

e. Conduct a Local membership survey to

determine needs of local members

3. Promote the “President’s Challenge” a variety of

mission linked activities local organizations can use

to be unified but unique in your own area. This

Challenge will be distributed in October

4. Increase education about the challenges women

face in the workplace

a. Bring in local or state speakers to help

educate on relevant topics

b. Host an Equal Pay event

c. Invite local businesses to speak at regular

meetings

d. Hold a Financial Literacy event for young

women in your community

e. Participate in other events that support

women and document for the President’s

award

***************************** October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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

President’s Awards – 2018-2019

GOLD KEY AWARD: Participate in one activity from each of the President’s Goals categories.

SILVER AWARD: Participation in three of the four President’s Goals categories

PLATINUM AWARD: Participation in two of the four President’s Goals categories Look for an application form to come at a later date for documentation for the President’s Awards

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BY-LAWS UPDATE

====================================== The increase in the amount of state dues passed during the General session of the BPW/Kansas state convention. Please add the changes to your local organizations By-laws.

APPENDIX

CURRENT BYLAWS DUES STRUCTURE

Per Active Member

Total Amount (not including local) to BPW/Kansas

Annual Amount

$60.00

Distributed as follows: State Federation $57.00 and State Foundation $3.00

Per Student Member

Total Amount (not including local)

Annual Amount

$30.00

Distributed as follows: State Federation $28.00 and State Foundation - $2.00

Per Youth Affiliate Total Amount (not including local) to BPW/Kansas

Annual Amount

$12.00 Distributed as follows: State Federation $12.00

Revised June 2018

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BY-LAWS

====================================== BPW/Kansas members attending the 2018 state convention voted to raise BPW/Kansas membership dues in order to have income meet our expenses. A copy of the new Appendix “Current Bylaws Dues Structure” Is printed on page two of this newsletter. Members who wish to make monthly payments through their Local organization may do so as per The Special Task Force Team. Each Local Organization should have the Appendix as part of their local by-laws. Please review the LO’s Bylaws, update the dues structure to bring into compliance with the state bylaws. Update any other areas needing changes and send to me for review. If you have questions or need help in making updates please let me know. Send updated Bylaws to me at 820 W 9th Ave, Garnett KS 66032 Jenny Myers ByLaws chair

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HALL OF FAME

====================================== The committee was honored to induct the newest members of the BPW/Kansas Hall of Fame at the Past State President’s Luncheon Saturday June 2, 2018. This year the committee made two Hall of Fame Inductions. Inducted into the posthumous Hall of Fame was Karen Divine, Ashland BPW. Inducted into the Member Hall of Fame was Past State President Julie Smith McDaniel. Past State President Jane Hanks conducted the induction ceremony. Special guest attending was Diane Smith sister of Julie. Julie Smith McDaniel was brought to BPW by her mother at the age of 18. Her mom wanted her to compete in the Young Careerist competition where she became the YC for the First District later winning the state YC competition. Julie was a Speaker at BPW/USA National Legislative Conference in Kansas City MO where she shared a stage with Senator Bob Dole.

Julie has been a member of KC Southside, College Boulevard, Greater Johnson County and Bonner Springs BPW. She served as Kansas/BPW president 2001-02 working her way through the chairs to be the leader of the state organization. Julie was involved in the Individual Development program being a participant and an instructor. She has served as a committee chair for many other presidents including Membership, Issues Management and Legislative to name a few. Julie was a member of the Board of Directors for the Kansas BPW/Educational Foundation, Inc. servings as secretary for many years. Karen Divine became a member of Ashland BPW in November 2002 after being nominated for the Community Woman of the Year Award and remained one until her untimely death in a car accident May 22, 2016. She liked the Woman of the year program and was curious about the activities of BPW and joined that very night. Karen graduated from Ashland High School and attended K-State for a semester before returning to work at the Vet Clinic in Ashland. She returned to school to become a registered nurse after helping animals for five years. She began her nursing career and her family in Oklahoma where she worked at Woodward and Buffalo. Following a divorce and the passing of her father she returned to Ashland and worked at Ashland Health Center. Karen’s nursing schedule often kept her from attending all BPW functions but she soon made BPW a priority and served as the Clubs president in 2005-06. The club honored her as the Club’s BPW woman of the year in the same year. She again served as president for the 2006-07 club year and attended her first state meeting and spoke about Ashland BPW activities. She presided over e club’s 60th anniversary celebration and hosted a reception for foreign exchange students in the community for the school year. Karen had a passion for nursing. She found being Director of Nursing was not for her as she enjoyed being hands on with the patients. She helped many nurses learn their craft. Her biggest achievement was instilling her passion for learning and her compassion for others in the many young CNA’s and nurses who crossed her path. She was patient and understanding, showing them by her actions and teaching them through her knowledge how to best care for and treat their patients. Karen worked at Comanche County Hospital and Ashland Health Center. Karen was also very generous. She took an active part in community events, often volunteering to help or donating food or funds if unable to attend. She was active in her church and loved her family and idolized her grandchildren.. The Hall of Fame Committee Jane Hanks – Chair Charlotte Shawver Kathy Niehoff

Diane Smith, Julie Smith McDaniel, Dr. LewAnn Schneider

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PRESIDENT’S AWARDS 2017-2018 ====================================== BPW/Kansas president Cindy Simons presented monetary awards and certificates to the Local Organizations that completed and sent her a report of their activities. Locals receiving awards were Nail - $75 Clay Center Screwdriver award -$50 Ashland Garnett, Newton Each Chair that served on the Board of Directors for President Cindy received a charm bracelet with miniature silver tools for their service to the Federation.

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PUBLIC RELATIONS AWARD

====================================== 2018 State Convention Public Relations Awards Fran Graham, Chair I want to thank four local organizations for participating in this year’s Public Relations Award category. We had four notebooks displayed for members to see, and hopefully be inspired to create for their locals for next year! Clay Center BPW 2018 Public Relations Winner (Certificate and $25.00) Ashland BPW 2018 Public Relations Runner Up (Certificate and $20.00) Garnett BPW 2018 Public Relations First Honorable Mention (Certificate) Chanute BPW 2018 Public Relations Second Honorable Mention (Certificate)

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CLUB ETERNAL

====================================== Chris Booth Ashland BPW and BPW/Kansas state historian conducted the Club Eternal ceremony Friday, June 1, 2018 as part of the 99th annual state convention held at the Best Western Motel in McPherson Kansas. Honored this year was Betty J Almond Mustoe, Newton BPW. Past State President Sue Patrick Newton BPW gave a few memories of her friend Betty and read a poem and lit a candle in her honor. Chris Booth lit a candle and read two poems – To complete the ceremony she played the Christian hymn Softly and Tenderly performed by Carrie Underwood. A candle burned throughout the convention,

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ISSUES MANAGEMENT AWARDS

====================================== Issues Management Chair Dr. LewAnn Schneider recognized local organizations at the BPW/Kansas state convention in McPherson Kansas for submitting Woman of the Year and Community Woman of the Year recipients. She also recognized locals that submitted National Business Women’s Week activities. Those recognized include

Woman of the Year Cara Vanderree – Ashland BPW; Vicki Freeman – Bonner Springs BPW; Janet Thurlow – Clay Center BPW;

Community Woman of the Year Esther Waits - Ashland BPW; Jeannette Blackmor – Baldwin City; Chris Wood – Bonner Springs; Val Katzer Foltz – Garnett; Kathy Valentine - Newton

Submitted National Business Women’s Week activities Ashland BPW, Baldwin City BPW, Bonner Springs BPW, Chanute BPW, Clay Center BPW, Garnett BPW and Newton BPW

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MEMBERSHIP

====================================== BPW/Kansas membership is focusing on KEY ELEMENTS of RETENTION and GROWTH! To reach this goal each local organization needs to retain 100% of their 2017-18 members and gain new members throughout the year. The state goal is 12 new members by 5/31/18. Let’s reach that by January 1st. Contact me if you are needing some ideas for gaining or retaining members. I want to stay active with all locals to see how they are doing and to help if needed. Plans are to recognize new members at all State Meetings and to continue the First Timers -one on one- at the meetings. Each new member will receive a New Member Packet with a list of the Executive Board members, BPW/Kansas Brochure and the Kansas BPW Educational Foundation, Inc. Brochure. Please send new member information to me at PO Box 74, Baldwin City, KS 66006 or email at onnaday1950@yahoo.com. My phone number is 785-594-6782. Donna Gratts Membership Chair

**************************************** National Business Women’s Week is held during the third full week of October and honors and celebrates the contributions of working women. NBWW provides an opportunity to recognize and highlight the progress women have made as professionals, business owners and entrepreneurs.

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ISSUES MANAGEMENT

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Hope all locals are preparing for a busy BPW year! With the 100th Anniversary of BPW being celebrated this year, it is a prime opportunity to honor your BPW/Woman of the Year, Community Woman of the Year and Businesses of the Year. National Business Women’s Week, October 21 – 27, 2018 is a wonderful time. Forms are available on the BPW/Kansas website, were in the convention handbook and may be obtained from drlewann@twinvalley.net . Equal Pay Day will be April 9, 2019, so plan ahead for an outstanding event highlighting wage disparity. Submit your achievements to LewAnn Schneider, Issues Management Chair for recognition at BPW/Kansas State Convention. Issues Management Chair Dr. LewAnn Schneider

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BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

====================================== Dr. LewAnn Schneider, Issues Management chair, presented the awards for Business of the Year Saturday June 2, 2018 at the 99th annual convention. During the General session Edward Jones Investments of Clay Center was named the BPW/Kansas Business of the Year with 15 or fewer employees for 2017-18. This business began sixteen years ago in Clay Center and has a four person office team of all women. Edward Jones has been ranked as one of the best employment opportunities for years especially for women. In May 2018, Penny Pennington was named managing partner, equivalent to CEO. Edward Jones has an educational career path for women and a policy of promoting from within their employees. Continuing education is paid for the employee via web-based programs, regional meetings and other venues. Additionally, Edward Jones has several license and certification programs for employees. All four employees have participated in educational opportunities. The local office works with the Clay County school system for financial literacy for students through presentations and providing educational material. Some of the benefits available to employees include: Parental Leave, Flexible Insurance and Pension Plans, Flex-time, and benefits for part-time employees. In addition to support from Edward Jones, the Clay Center office is very active in Clay Center. All team members are active in church and civic organizations. The office has been a supporter of the BPW/Clay Center Car Show each year. The last two years they have underwritten the t-shirts. Kerri Spielman, financial advisor and manager of the Clay Center office, is a BPW/Clay Center member. She shared her philosophy, “Educating and helping women understand and take initiative of their finance is a focus we have starting with our staff. With financial understanding and education comes freedom and empowerment. We want all to have

the opportunity to make choices without financial need or desperation driving their choice, but especially women so they can make independent, healthy choices.” Named Business of the year with more than 15 employees was Home Lumber and Supply Co. Ashland KS. The Home Lumber & Supply Co. is a 112 year old company headquartered in Ashland with retail locations in fourteen Kansas communities. The company provides building materials and hardware to contractors in the homebuilding and remodeling trades as well as to “do it yourselfers” and homeowners. Home Lumber creates jobs in these communities as well as a partnership in the local business communities. Home Lumber was recently named the Southwest Kansas Regional Winner for the 2017 Governor’s Award of Excellence – retail sales. The award is sponsored by the Kansas Department of Commerce. The word “home” creates the environment for Home Lumber and the working atmosphere within the company is “family” oriented. Currently, the staff includes 83 full-time and 21 part-time employees. It has 19 women employees with two female managers and one female officer. Home Lumber has a policy of promoting from within and offers educational opportunities that provide job advancement. Online Educational opportunities provide employees with product knowledge too. 10 years ago, Home Lumber initiated an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for dual purposes; to create an ownership culture that shares those benefits with the people directly responsible for providing the service on an everyday basis; and to address a generational dilution of ownership interests. As the percent of employee ownership grows, the plan enhances the company’s overall goal of providing quality employment opportunities in rural areas. Home Lumber & Supply Company provides health insurance to its full-time employees and provides six weeks of parental leave. It is an equal opportunity employer and has an annual recognition and bonus program to acknowledge suppliers and employees who earn the distinction. Top performing stores are rewarded in a similar fashion. The Company’s branding as “your HOME Solutions Center” inscribes the commitment to the best possible service and products for the customer. Home Lumber is a regular contributor to local causes identified by employee owners in their communities. Locally, the company actively supports the Ashland Health Center, Ashland Community Foundation, WEPAC and the 2020 Housing Committee. Accepting the award for Home Lumber was John Humphreys President, Kim Hazen Office Manager and Nicole Brown, Yard bookkeeper.

************************************** Mary Teftt Grants are available for fall conference. Deadline

to apply is Friday October 5. Send to Foundation president Diana Redger. Include registration form with all activities participating in marked, write an essay on either “What BPW is to me” or “Why BPW is important to women” (Not less than ½ page or more than 2 pages). Sign a statement agreeing to volunteer if needed during the meeting. The grant may be mailed or emailed.

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CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS ======================================

The 99th BPW/Kansas State Convention was held at Sure Stay Best Western McPherson Kansas June 1-3, 2018. President Cindy Simon’s theme “Empowering Tools for Success, One Step at a Time” was used in planning the activities and celebrating the achievements of the Local Organizations and their members. Friday June 1 following dinner, the first General Session was convened. Acting Parliamentarian Christina Rush read the rule of order for adoption and the first credentials report was given. The body accepted the meeting places and dates for the 2018-19 year as presented by President-Elect Linda Reed. State Historian Chris Booth conducted Club Eternal before the first day’s events concluded. Members arrived early on June 2 to re-convene the general assembly and conduct the business of the organization. Erin Grosdidier (Baldwin) led the flag salute followed by Nancy Olson (Bonner Springs) leading the collect. Sharon Carpenter and Ellen Yocum convention co-chairs gave instructions and made announcements before the real action began. Members attending the General Assembly approved the convention book, heard the treasurer’s report and correspondence from Linda Linkugel and Marsha Burris who were unable to attend. Amends to the Bylaws Appendix concerning state dues were presented and approved increasing the state portion to $60. Nominations Chair Susan Roberts held a candidates forum where each candidate answered two random questions before answering a BPW question. Due to there being only one candidate for each office, the new officers were accepted by acclamation. The Kansas BPW Educational Foundation, Inc. held its annual meeting conducted by President Diana Redger. Two new directors were elected Sharon Carpenter and Linda Reed and certificates for giving were handed out. Motions to pay registration for fall conference attendees, to have Mary Tefft Grants and to pay meals for scholarship recipients attending fall conference were approved. The PSP Luncheon not only recognized past state presidents but a rousing game of PSP Jeopardy had all testing their memories of PSP themes, songs and years. Chocolate was the prize for winning answers. PSP’s Barbara Pressgrove and Fran Graham won door prizes. Jane Hanks, Hall of Fame chair, inducted the newest members into the posthumous and member categories following lunch with the help of a power point presentation created by Dr. LewAnn Schneider. The final award at the luncheon was a surprise for Dr. Sharon Wiber who was presented with a 50 years of membership award and a recap of her BPW journey by good friend Fran Graham.

The Individual Development Contest and the presentation of the President’s awards congratulating members and locals on the year’s programs and achievements completed the afternoon session’s business. A meet and greet the officers was held before the Saturday recognition banquet began. Dr. LewAnn Schneider announced the winner of the ID Competition and recognized Home Lumber & Supply Company as Business of the Year 15 employees or more. PSP and Executive Secretary Kathy Niehoff with Ottawa BPW installed the new officers.

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POST CONVENTION BOARD

====================================== The Post Convention Board meeting was held Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the Best Western Motel McPherson Kansas with 31 members present. BPW/Kansas President Linda Reed presided over the meeting which included reports and routine business. Highlights include: Approved Rules of Order No correspondence Executive Secretary Kathy Niehoff needs new member’s

information and change of address and emails for all members to receive the newsletter. She also needs complete information for new Local officers

Executive Board appointed Laura Baker as timekeeper Diana Redger, Newsletter editor asked for articles to

commemorate the 100th anniversary of BPW/Kansas. L/O’s were asked to send a short article about their founding.

Kansas BPW Educational Foundation, Inc. President Diana Redger reported on the election of officers. She also announced the Foundation fundraiser will be the 3rd annual wreath contest with Jenny Myers as the chair.

President Linda Reed gave president’s report and proposals for the year.

Discussion of old business about BPW/USA International. Consensus is to wait and see how it plays out.

Approved the 2018-19 proposed budget as amended. Approved appointment of Cindy Simons as nominations

chair. Approved Kathy Niehoff as Executive secretary for

2017-18 and the monthly storage fee of $210 Approved Desiree Donovan as the reconciler for state

funds. Approved Bank Midwest of Ottawa as Depository for

Federation funds. Approved Wichita Insurance LLC as the bonding

company for the state treasurer. Approved 2018-19 Hall of Fame Committee with Julie

McDaniel, Chair, Dr. Sharon Wiber and Barbara Pressgrove

Approved Sharon Carpenter, Sue Patrick and Debbie Grossdidier to the 2018-19 annual financial review committee

Approved the 2018-19 Legislative platform Announced National Business Women’s Week is

October 14-20, 2018 Meeting adjourned with singing the Emblem Benediction

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KANSAS BPW EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

====================================== The Kansas BPW Educational Foundation, Inc. invites all members to attend the Kansas BPW Fall Conference October 27, 2018 The Foundation pays up to $15 towards the registration fee for each member in good standing who attends. The Foundation is also offering Mary Tefft Grants for the conference which will cover meals included in the registration. The recognition dinner will feature the scholarship recipients and a speaker. 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 5. Please contact the Foundation president or the meetings manager for additional information.

Foundation Fundraiser This year local organizations and members are invited to create a holiday wreath, wall hanging or table decoration and donate it to the Foundation’s 3rd annual wreath contest fundraiser. Registration is free. Holiday items can be of any kind as there is no theme and should be of reasonable size. Donated items will be sold by silent auction and by live auction if time permits. There will also be a ballot to pick the most creative, best theme and favorite. Members donating items can complete a transmittal form to gain credit toward their annual giving. Members purchasing item may complete a form too. The Board of Directors is looking forward to seeing how creative BPW members can be. Plan to participate in this FUN fundraiser. ANNUAL MEETING The Kansas BPW Educational Foundation held its annual meeting on Saturday June 2, 2018 in conjunction with the BPW/Kansas convention. Elected as Board members for a three year term were Sharon Carpenter and Linda Reed. Treasurer Helen Norman reported total assets of

$108,944.37 as of 5/23/2017. Board member, Jenny Myers gave the report of board actions. President Diana Redger announced the names of Foundation supporters as the 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 paying fall conference registration up to $15 for all members in good standing, purchasing dinner for loan and scholarship recipients who attend the recognition dinner and accepting Mary Tefft Grants for all 2018-19 state meetings from members in good standing. Nominations for the two open Board of Directors positions resulted in two candidates. Each candidate told the members why they wanted to serve on the Foundation board of directors before a unanimous ballot was cast. Following announcements the meeting was adjourned.

Foundation Board Meeting The Board of Directors held an organizational meeting to elect officers and conduct other business following the annual meeting. The Board of Directors elected the following officers: Diana Redger, President; Jenny Myers, Vice President; Linda Reed, Secretary; and Dr. LewAnn Schneider, Treasurer. Sharon Carpenter and Helen Norman hold member status. 2017-2018 ANNUAL AWARDS Contributor - $5.00 to $99.00: Sherry Benjamin, Shirley Benjamin, Carmelita Decker, MaryHelene Garbarino, Lisa Gingles, Donna Gratts, Debbie Grosdidier, Pat Jensen, Linda Linkugel, Julia McDaniel, Nancy Kernick, Miranda Naylor, Helen Norman, Barbara Pressgrove, Dana Rickley, Susan Roberts, Christina Rush, Charlotte Shawver, Janet Thurlow, Allison

Watkins, Helen Wehry Friend – $100.00 to $199.00: Chris Anderson, Laura Baker, Chris Booth, Sharon Carpenter, Jane Gingles, Jenny Myers, Nancy Olson Supporter - $200.00 to $299.00: None Patron - $300.00 to $499.00 Diana Redger Linda Reed, Cindy Simon Investor Ashley Roberts, Fadia Harnadah President’s Circle - $1,000.00: Dr. LewAnn Schneider.

Local Organizations Contributing $3.00 or more Per Capita

annually based on April 30, 2017 membership. (Totals do not

include the $2.00/member dues). All amounts are per capita: Ashland - $30.13, Baldwin City - $3.38, Bonner Springs - $28.03, Chanute - $15.54, Clay Center - $63.61, Garnett - $18.72, Newton - $34.80, member-a-Large - $10.20, Ottawa - $48.36. Local Organization contributions were made by Ashland, Baldwin City, Chanute, Clay Center Garnett and Ottawa. There were no Corporate Donors or Special contributions.

General information The silent auction and the clothes closet Saturday at state convention along with regular donations raised $1678.00 for Foundation. Everyone was most generous and Foundation thanks each of you for supporting this annual convention activity. Always fun to find and unexpected bargain! Anyone wishing to make a contribution to Foundation may send it with a transmittal form to Foundation treasurer Dr. LewAnn Schneider, 2271 Broughton Rd, Clay Center KS 67432. Transmittal forms are available on the website. Thank you for thinking of Foundation when making a contribution or memorial in honor or memory of a friend. Loan and scholarship recipients will receive information from Foundation in September. Encourage them to attend the recognition dinner or if not possible to send an updated letter or email telling of their educational activities. The Board of Directors looks forward to seeing you at Fall Conference. Remember, registration is our Treat! Diana Redger, President Kansas BPW Educational Foundation, Inc. redger@ucom.net

====================================== With Grateful Appreciation

====================================== Dear Past State President Cindy and BPW/Kansas members, Words cannot express my heartfelt appreciation for the honor you bestowed upon me as I celebrate my 50th year of BPW/Kansas membership. The Jeopardy game was such fun with all categories addressing themes, songs, etc. of Past State Presidents. Please know I will cherish the beautiful crystal statue recognizing my 50 years of membership. Gratefully, Sharon Wiber

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Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! ====================================== The Past State Presidents would like to Welcome Cindy Simons Immediate Past State President into the Purple Petunias. We had a wonderful time at the 99th Annual Convention, shared lots of laughs during your installation into the PSP’s. We all look forward to your continued ideas and ways the PSP’s can continue to support our

organization.

Christina Rush President PSP’s

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE ====================================== Remember to cast your vote in the General Election on November 6 2018, Listed is General voting information for Kansas Citizens https://ballotpedia.org/Sample_Ballot_Lookup Use the above web address and put in your address and email address and get a preview of the election ballot. (Editor’s note – I just typed in Kansas and candidates for all races and parties showed up, click on ones you are interested in viewing and learn about their credentials)

Poll times

In Kansas, most polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Time, as Kansas mandates in its state laws that the polls must be open a minimum of 12 hours. Counties may open the polls earlier and close them later. If the polls close while a voter is in line, he or she will still be permitted to vote.

Kansas is divided between Central and Mountain Time zones.

Registration requirements

To vote in Kansas, one must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Kansas. In order to register, an individual must be least 18 years old before the next election. Voters must register at least 21 days prior to Election Day. Registration can be done by completing and returning an application, either in person or by mail. Registration may also be completed online.

Voter ID requirements

In order to vote on Election Day in Kansas, a valid form of photo identification is required. Valid documents include driver's licenses, concealed carry handgun licenses, U.S. passports, and government employee, military, student, public assistance, and tribal IDs.

The Kansas Secure and Fair Elections Act was signed into law on April 18, 2011, by Governor Sam Brownback (R). Beginning January 1, 2012, Kansas voters were required to present photo ID when voting in person. Beginning January 1, 2013, persons registering to vote for the first time were required to prove U.S. citizenship. Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach was sued over the law by Arthur Spry and Charles Hamner, two elderly Kansas residents whose ballots were not counted in the November 2012 general election because they could not provide photo identification. The lawsuit stated that neither had a driver's license or access to the birth records needed to secure a photo ID. The federal trial was set for May 11, 2015. On April 23,

2014, the federal lawsuit was dismissed. Both Spry and Hamner asked to have the case dismissed when the trial was scheduled after the 2014 elections.

Early voting

Kansas permits no-excuse early voting. Early voting permits citizens to cast ballots in person at a polling place prior to an election. In states that permit no-excuse early voting, a voter does not have to provide an excuse for being unable to vote on Election Day. States that do not permit no-excuse early voting may still permit some citizens to vote early, provided that they have valid reasons for doing so; this practice is known as in-person absentee voting. As of January 30, 2018, 34 states and the District of Columbia permitted no-excuse early voting.

Absentee voting

All voters are eligible to vote absentee in Kansas. There are no special eligibility requirements for voting absentee.

To vote absentee, an application must be received by the Friday prior to the election. A returned absentee ballot must then be received by election officials by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.

VOTE on November 6

Susan Roberts Legislative Chair

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BPW TIDBITS

====================================== Congratulations to Kristi Haas of Newton Kansas and a member of Newton BPW on her certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Customer Service. Kristi works at Newell Truck Plaza and Tractor Supply part. She received the award from Tractor Supply. The customer wrote: “Above all I was satisfied with the price and customer service. The lady knew exactly what I was asking for, and exactly what shelf it was on! I was in a hurry and the entire stop took maybe 5 minutes start to finish.” Customer’s Comments:

“Kristi in Newton, KS Knows how to run this store by herself!” Visit date 7/5/18 6:27 pm Congratulations Kristi!

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Miranda Naylor Garnett BPW and BPW/Kansas Treasurer as a new address: 1751 NW 38th St, Apartment 108, Kansas City, Missouri 64116

*********************** Newton BPW honored BPW member and Newton Mayor Kathy Valentine at their June meeting by presenting her with the certificate she received at Convention as Woman of the Year. .

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Kansas website – http://kansasbpw.memberlodge.org NOTES For 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@scbglobal.net

BPW/KANSAS ADVOCATE BPW/Kansas C/O Executive Secretary Kathy Niehoff 605 E 15th Ottawa KS 66067

ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED

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BPW CALENDAR

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October 27, 2018 Fall Conference

Manhattan, KS

October 28, 2018 Fall Business Meeting

Manhattan, KS

October 14-20, 2018 Nat’l Business Women’s

Week

January 31, 2019 Hall of Fame

Nominations Due

March 1. 2019 Nominations for State

Offices

April 13, 2019 Spring Conference

Manhattan, KS

April 14, 2019 Spring Business Meeting

Manhattan, KS

May 31-June 2, 2019 State Convention

Manhattan, 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

2017 BPW/KANSAS FALL CONFERENCE

AGENDA

KEYS TO SUCCESS – A Plan, A Process, A Path

Saturday 8:00 - 9:00 Registration (Conference Hosts are Ottawa BPW)

9:00-9:15 Welcome - Manhattan Chamber of Commerce

9:15-9:30 Introductions and Announcements - Helen Norman

9:30-10:15 Speaker The KEY to stress reduction - humor – Lindy Katzer

10:15-11:00 Break

11:00-11:45 Speaker The KEY to an Amazing Pie! – Chris Rockers

Pie making demonstration with a drawing for winners for the

pies (donation to federation required to be in the drawing!)

11:45-12:00 Announcements and Door Prizes – Helen Norman and Ottawa BPW

12:00-1:30 Lunch with speaker from MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)

1:30-2:30 Speaker – The KEY to a successful meeting – How the Heck does Robert do

this? (Robert’s Rules of Order hints and tips and game)

2:30-2:45 Break

2:45-3:45 Speaker – The KEY to Successful Organzations! – Dr Adrian Douglas, Cloud

County Community College President

3:45-5:00 Dr David Cocanower – The KEY to healthy and happy sleep

5:00 Announcements

6:00 Dinner Foundation/ Guest

Speaker: TBA

This is a tentative agenda. Times of speakers (or speakers! may change)

Sunday 9:00am Business Meeting - Continue to develop our Plan, Our

Process and Our Path

BPW KANSAS FALL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

FOUR POINTS SHERATON

530 RICHARDS DRIVE

MANHATTAN, KANSAS 66502

OCTOBER 27-28, 2018

Keys to Success

Saturday Registration 8:00 - 9:00 am

(Complimentary Continental Breakfast for Hotel Guests) Saturday Registration Fee ($15.00 each) __________$0.00 Member Paid by Foundation all others $15 Saturday Luncheon

Meal: Choice of Chicken Salad on Croissant or Veggie Wrap (PLEASE CIRCLE YOUR CHOICE) Served with a fruit cup

Drink of coffee and Iced tea included. __________ $11.00 Saturday Evening Meal Foundation Host 6:00 p.m.

Fiesta Buffet Sunday Morning Registration (Sunday arrivals only) __________$15.00

TOTAL: $_______________ ********************************************************************************** NAME: ________________________________ LOCAL: ___________________________ Address: _______________________________ PHONE: ___________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ALL FEES, REGISTRATION, AND MEALS MUST BE SENT TO:

Meeting Manager – Helen Norman, 41 Lakeshore Drive Garnett, KS 66032

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 15, 2018

PLEASE NOTE: Registrations received after October 15 will incur a $10 late fee, so register early!

For Reservations to Four Points Sheraton, Call 785) 539-5311

You must mention the BPW Kansas Group Rate $89.00/room (includes breakfast buffet)