BPWSC HANDBOOK APPENDIX

SECTION I - FORMS

BPWSC Consent to Serve form BPWSC Candidate Biographical Information Sheet

Young Careerist Score Sheet for Judges

Young Careerist Biographical Information Sheet (2 pages)

Young Careerist Speech Topics

Career Woman of the Year Nomination and Application form (4 pages)

Career Woman of the Year Score Sheet

Woman of Accomplishment Application (2 pages)

Woman of Accomplishment Score Sheet

Expense Voucher

Motion Form

SECTION II – PAST PRESIDENTS

THE SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERATION OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUBS, INC.

CONSENT TO SERVE(Candidate Must Sign This Form)

The duties of an elected officer of the state federation include: Attendance at executive committee meetings, BPW/SC Board of Directors Meetings, state conferences, or any state federation meeting.

I endorse and support fully the current mission.

I have read and understand the requirements for the office for which I am a candidate, as set forth in the Bylaws and provided in the Bylaws.

I declare that I am not a member of any organization whose purpose is the overthrow of the United States Government, nor do I subscribe to any such ideology.

______________ ______________________________Date Signature of Candidate

The __________________________________ BPW organization of the South

Carolina Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc.

endorses the following member, ____________________________, as a

candidate for the office of _____________________________ for the

____________________ federation year.

______________ ______________________________Date Signature of LO President

Email this form to BPW/SC Nominating Committee Chair

Revised January 2015

BPW/SC CANDIDATE’S RESUMEName: _______________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

Phone: (W) __________________, (Cell) ___________________, (H) ___________________

Email: _______________________________________________________________________

Local Organization: ____________________________________________________________

Present Business or Profession: __________________________________________________

Previous Federation Service: ____________________________________________________

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Number of years candidate has been a member of BPW: ____________________________

BPW/SC office for which endorsed: ______________________________________________

Qualifications for Office: _______________________________________________________

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Other offices for which candidate is qualified: _____________________________________

_________________ ___________________________________Date Signature of Candidate

_______________________________________Signature of LO President

Email this form to BPW/SC Nominating Committee Chair

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Young Careerist Scoring Sheet for Judges Candidate’s Name: ____________________________________________________________

PORTION I PRESUBMITTED APPLICATION 25 POINTS 1 - 10 points Personal Accomplishments ________________ 1 - 10 points Ability to express thoughts & beliefs ________________ 1 - 5 points Future Goals ________________

PORTION II PERSONAL INTERVIEW 25 POINTS 1 – 5 points Composure ________________ 1 - 5 points Ability to Communicate ________________ 1 - 5 points Career Goals

________________ 1 - 5 points Innovation & Creativity in Ideas

________________ 1 - 5 points Genuineness & Warmth ________________

PORTION III INDIVIDUAL SPEECH PRESENTATION 25 POINTS 1 - 3 points Self Confidence

________________ 1 - 3 points Preparation

________________ 1 - 3 points Adherence to topic

________________ 1 - 3 points Subject/Relationship to topic

________________ 1 - 3 points Audience comprehension

________________ 1 - 3 points Posture, appearance, eye contact

________________ 1 - 3 points Achievement, motivation, enthusiasm

________________ 1 - 4 points Originality, sincerity

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PORTION IV IMPROMPTU OR GROUP INTERACTION 15 POINTS 1 - 3 points Organization of thought ________________ 1 - 3 points Expression of ideas

________________ 1 - 3 points Composure ________________

1 - 3 points Knowledge of topic_______________

1 - 3 points Promptness in answering question ________________

PORTION V HELPING OTHERS TO ACHIEVE 10 POINTS 1 - 4 points Good mentor for others

________________ 1 - 4 points Demonstrated efforts to help others succeed

________________ 1 - 2 points All-Around good leadership skills

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TOTAL POINTS _________________

____________________________________ Signature of Judge

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YOUNG CAREERIST BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SHEET

This sheet will be used as part of the judging process at all levels. It should be forwarded from local to state for all winning candidates.

PERSONAL DATA:

Name: ________________________________ Date of Birth: _________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ City: __________________________________ State: ___________ Zip:_____________ Home Phone: ______________ Business Phone: ___________________ Cell Phone__________Email: __________________________________________

EMPLOYMENT:

PRESENT POSITION: From: _______________ To: _________________ (If not presently employed, please describe last employment

Employer:_____________________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________ Job Title:______________________________________________________________________ Job Duties:_____________________________________________________________________

PREVIOUS POSITION: From: _______________ To: _________________ Employer:_____________________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________________ Job Title:______________________________________________________________________ Job Duties:____________________________________________________________________

EDUCATION:

High School and location: _____________________________________

Undergraduate School and location:_________________________________________ Degree: __________________________ Major Field of Study:_______________________

Graduate School and location: __________________________________ Degree: __________________________ Major Field of Study:_______________________

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Business/Technical School: _______________________________________ Certificate/ Degree: __________________________ Major Field of Study:_______________________

AWARDS: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PUBLICATIONS, PAPERS PRESENTED, SPEECHES GIVEN: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BPW Member: ____ Yes ___ No Local Organization Represented: _______________________ Please answer briefly (150 word maximum) the following questions and attach your response to the completed Biographical Information Sheet. 1 .What is your most significant career/professional accomplishment? 2. To what extent have you been involved in community activities? 3. What are your career goals over the next ten (10) years? 4. What BPW issue facing working women or legislative item is of most concern to you? INFORMATION FOR PUBLICITY PURPOSES:

A news release concerning your selection at the state level may be sent. For this purpose, please provide the name of your hometown newspaper: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

MISSION LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM STATEMENT

I support the goals and objectives of the South Carolina Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc.

Signature of Candidate:_________________________________ Date:_________________

Revised January 2015

Candidates for Young Careerist must prepare a FOUR (4) minute speech for presentation at the Local Organization (LO) competition.

Candidates may choose their own speech topic as long as it pertains to women’s issues is on the III YC form.

Revised January 2015

YOUNG CAREERIST

SPEECH TOPICS

THE SOUTH CAROLINA CAREER WOMAN OF THE YEAR NOMINATION AND APPLICATION

Page 1 of 4Part I (to be completed by the local BPW’s Career Woman Chair.) Submit four (4) copies of the completed form by mail, or e-mail information to the Career Woman of the Year chair.

The deadline to submit an entry is 45 days prior to Annual Conference February 15 by postmark or e-mail date stamp.

Part II (to be completed by the Career Woman nominee)

NOMINATION FORMA. Complete all sections as thoroughly as space will allow. B. Judging is based on a maximum of 100 points:

Career 70 points Civic participation 15 Points Religious/Humanitarian Activities 15 Points

PART I. Name of sponsoring Local Organization: ____________________________________

BPW Contact person: ______________________ Phone (Home or cell)________________________ (Business)_________________ Email Address:_____________________________________

APPLICATION FORM

PART II. Name of Nominee:_______________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________________ Phone: (Home or cell) _______________________

(Business)______________________ Email Address:_____________________________________

CAREER:

Undergraduate College: _______________________ Location: __________________ Degree Earned:_________________________ Major:_______________________

Graduate School: __________________________ Location: ______________________ Degree Earned: _________________________ Major:________________

Graduate School: __________________________ Location: ______________________

Degree Earned: __________________________ Major:___________________

Present Employer:_______________________________ From____________ to _____________

Position/Title:_________________________________________________________

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Job Description: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Career History: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Professional Activities and Honors (include any offices held):BPW/SC HANDBOOK, Seventh Edition 2009 Page 20 of 33________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Major Publications (if any): __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CIVIC PARTICIPATION:

Community Activities: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Political Activities:

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BPW Member: ____ Yes ___ No Local Organization Represented: _______________________

Please answer briefly (150 word maximum) the following questions.

1. What are your career goals over the next ten (10) years? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. What BPWSC issue for working women or isBPWSC issue or legislative item is of most concern to you? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________BPW/SC HANDBOOK, Seventh Edition 2009 Page 21 of 33

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INFORMATION FOR PUBLICITY PURPOSES:

A news release concerning your selection at the state level may be sent from BPWSC. For this purpose, please provide the following information: Hometown Newspapers with Addresses:: __________________________________________________________________________

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Please attach a paragraph of 100 words or less about yourself/career and enclose a photograph for publicity purposes.

LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM STATEMENT

I have reviewed the BPWSC legislative platform and pledge that I will not speak against any platform item as Career Woman of the Year if selected.

Signature of Candidate:__________________________________ Date:_________________

Application Revised June, 2010

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Revised January 2015

SOUTH CAROLINA BPW CAREER WOMAN OF THE YEAR

Score Sheet

***APPLICANT: ______________________***

Category 1 CAREER 70 Points Maximum

Results driven achiever 15 - 20 points _____________

Effectively communicates in writing 15 - 20 points _____________

Evidence of ability to multitask 15 – 20 points _____________

Varied work experiences 5 - 10 points _____________

Category 2 Civic Participation 15 points Maximum

Active membership in one or more civic organizations 1 – 5 points ______________

Promotes women in community 1 – 5 points _____________

Promotes participation in community activities 1 – 5 points _____________

Category 3 Religious/Humanitarian Activities 15 points Maximum

Promotes human welfare and equality 1– 5 points ______________

Draws attention to community social issues 1 – 5 points _____________

Advocates justice for the oppressed 1 – 5 points _____________

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Signature of Judge Total Points

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PERSONAL DATA: Name:___________________________________ Date of Birth: ______________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________ City:_____________________ State:________ Zip:______________ Phone: (Home)______________________(Business)___________________ (Cell phone)_______Email Address:________________________________________________________ Name of Sponsoring Local Organization:____________________________________________ EMPLOYMENT: Present Employer:__________________________________________________________________ Responsibilities:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WORKING HISTORY: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________

COMMUNITY AND POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Describe what you feel is the biggest challenge facing young women today:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Information for Publicity Purposes:

A news release concerning your selection on the state level may be sent. For this purpose, please provide the following information on Hometown Newspapers with addresses:

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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please attach a paragraph of 100 words or less about yourself/accomplishments and enclose a photograph for publicity purposes.______________________________________________________

MISSIONLEGISLATIVE PLATFORM STATEMENT

I have reviewed the Mission Legislative Platform and pledge that I will not speak against any platform item if selected as The South Carolina Woman of Accomplishment.

Signature of Candidate:_______________________________ Date:__________________

THE SOUTH CAROLINA WOMAN OF ACCOMPLISHMENTScore Sheet

CANDIDATE’S NAME:___________________________________

1-20 points Working accomplishments ___________________

1-20 points Civic involvement ___________________

1-20 points Ability to express thoughts and beliefs ___________________

1-10 points Goals met and/or future goals ___________________

1-10 points Is a good role model ___________________

1-20 points Has demonstrated efforts to help others succeed ___________________

TOTAL POINTS ________________

__________________________________ ________ Signature of Judge Date

SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERATION OF BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUBS, INC.

EXPENSE VOUCHER

Date__________________ 20___

TO: State Treasurer

I hereby request approval of payment for the expenditures itemized below as applicable to the operation of this State Federation.

VOUCHER SHOULD BE SUBMITTED WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER EXPENDITURE IS INCURRED

DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

TOTAL

SUBMITTED BY:____________________________________________ OFFICE:___________________

MAILING ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________

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STATE TREASURER INFORMATION

CHECK NO._________________________DATE_______________________AMOUNT_______________

APPROPRIATION CHARGE TO:___________________________________________________________

TREASURER’S SIGNATURE______________________________________________________________

MOTION  _____________________________________Date

I MOVE THAT________________________________________________________________________

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MOTION MAKER______________________________________ NAME (Print)

2nded by____________________________________________ NAME (Print)

MOTION  _____________________________________Date

I MOVE THAT________________________________________________________________________

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MOTION MAKER______________________________________ NAME (Print) 2nded by____________________________________________ NAME (Print)

BPWSC HANDBOOK

SECTION II

Past Presidents 1919- Present

PAST BPWSC FEDERATION PRESIDENTSs:

1919-1920 Kate Armstead Columbia1920-1921 Liewellyn Johnson Greenville1922-1923 Eleanor B. Taft Spartanburg1923-1925 Caroline DuRant Spartanburg1925-1928 E.M. Jamison Charleston1928-1930 Stacey R. Shirley Greenville 1930-1932 Evelyn S. Gibbes Columbia1932-1934 Annie H. Brown Greenville1934-1936 Corrie T. Plyer Columbia 1936-1938 Ruth W. Melnnes Charleston 1938-1940 Mary F. Longenback Greenville 1940-1942 Hester C. Broughton Rock Hill 1942-1944 Margaret Burge Charleston 1944-1946 Emma F. Davis Columbia 1946-1948 Myrtle Venable Spartanburg 1948-1950 Margaret McKevlin Charleston 1950-1952 Geneva Harris Greenville 1952-1954 Marguerite DeVore Columbia 1954-1955 Jennie McMaster Clarendon 1955-1957 Margaret Bayly Charleston 1957 Anna B. Collard Rock Hill 1957-1959 Edna Grier Spartanburg 1959-1961 Grace Rhodes Greenville 1961-1962 Kay Shealy Chester 1962-1964 Jean B. Berry Columbia 1964-1966 Bertha M. Fortune Easley 1966-1968 Mary Frances Bigby Greenville 1968-1969 Martha Dominick Gaffney 1969-1970 Anne M. Kornahrens Dillon 1970-1971 Willie Maxwell Inman 1971-1972 Helen Tidwell Greenville 1972-1973 Jeri Libner Spartanburg 1973-1974 Nathell Hall Columbia 1974-1975 Florence (Dickie) Baxter Aiken 1975-1976 Mary G. Pruitt Anderson 1976-1977 Nell Rhoden Beaufort 1977-1978 Frieda Schukowsky Greenwood 1978-1979 Jean Lancaster Greenville/Downtown 1979-1980 Betty B. Bagley Chester 1980-1981 Lillian Wright Anderson 1981-1982 Hattie C. Haulbrook Spartanburg 1982-1983 Carolyn Hiers Trident 1983-1984 Betty B. Bagley Chester 1984-1985 Dr. Hilda F. Owens Capital1985-1986 Inez Angus Charleston1986-1987 Ruth W. Shuman Palmetto1987-1988 Linda Libner Bush Lexington 1988-1989 Amy P. Locklair Flowertown 1989-1990 Myrtle T. Robinson Columbia 1990-1991 June Morgan-Tillson Gaffney1991-1992 Barbara C. Scott Anderson1992-1993 Lila L. Bell Charleston1993-1994 Kerry L. Way Palmetto1994-1995 Kerry L. Way Palmetto 1995-1996 Eunice R. Knouse Spartanburg1996-1997 Margaret Turner Columbia

1997-1998 Frances Lee Columbia 1998-1999 Jean Wilson Easley 1999-2000 Sandra Bryan Columbia 2000-2001 Brenda K. Earls Gaffney 2001-2002 Brenda K. Earls Gaffney 2003-2003 Linda H. Champion Gaffney 2003-2004 Cyndi Waters Breakfast BPW of Spartanburg 2004-2005 Rose Raber Beaufort 2005-2006 Dyan Webb Greenwood 2007-2008 Mary Griffin Columbia 2008-2009 Kitty Payne Breakfast BPW of Spartanburg 2009-2010 Amy Landers May Columbia2010–2011 Linda Powers Bilanchone Breakfast BPW of Spartanburg2011-2012 Barbara J. Barnes Breakfast BPW of Spartanburg2012-2013 Terrie Albright Easley2013-2015 Nancy Goplerud Greenwood

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