Washington Bus iness Woman

A Publ icat ion of the Washington Bus iness & Profess ional Women (BPW/WA)

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President’s Message

As President for the 2013-2014 year, I welcome you and encourage you to join me in this year’s focus: “Nurturing The Roots”

[through Education, Information, and Inclusion]

As we go in to this exciting New Year, I am particularly aware of the value of our members, old and new, and their obvious commitment to each other, our organization, and the elevation of women everywhere.

Despite busy lives and sometimes challenging personal circumstances, your Local Organization leaders are planning and implementing programs for your 2013-2014 year. Across the state, many of our Locals have chosen to continue meeting this summer, instead of taking the traditional 2 month break, and the meeting logistics are as diverse as the local groups themselves. I encourage you all to attend other meetings when you can. In addition, this year the Local Presidents are meeting and sharing their considerable wealth of knowledge with each other. Programs and experiences can only be better than ever with all of the time, energy, and knowledge being contributed by your local leaders.

Fall Board and Winter Board committees are busy with their plans. These will be events with solid content and experiences to benefit us personally and contribute to our Local Organizations as well. Look for your Call to Conference and register as soon as possible. Early registrations allow your leaders to better prepare for everyone’s benefit.

Our Evergreens (Past State Presidents) are also making themselves known around the state. Since our May Conference, they have met and created truly ambitious plans to be active and involved resources to our locals and at our conferences. I invite you all to look to your Evergreens as the valuable resources they are.

Your Executive Committee has met, and some Committee Chairs and Local Presidents were able to attend. These Board members are a welcome addition to our Executive Committee meetings. The content provided by them allow us to be more timely and effective with our plans and decisions.

Fall Board will be an event with important information about the work of leaders and members all over the state. We meet to enrich and support each other, and to acknowledge the great progress we are all making. I encourage you to make this Fall Board an event to be long remembered by attending and participating.

Blessings on you all, Teresa M (Terry) Ray

Terry Ray

Executive Committee: President Terry Ray

Vice President Kay Bradley Kampsen

Recording Secretary Susan Lipston

Treasurer Judy Johnson-Keyt

Immediate Past President Eldean Montgomery

Parliamentarian Mike Healy

Correspondence Secretary Conni Richter

Local Organization Presidents:

Bellevue Karen Granger

Campus Marylee Stone Nankin

Enumclaw Luanne Green

Greater Everett Kenda Machorro

Port Orchard Leslie Cole

Renton Susan Lipston

Republic Patty Slagle

South Puget Sound Simone Perry

Southwest Seattle Diane Lam

Wenatchee Lilia Grundy

Woodinville Milly Lewendon

BPW/WA State Leadership Roster 2013 / 2014

Standing Committee Chairs: Bylaws Renae McGregor

Finance Virginia Murphy

Foundation Margaret Way

Legislation Bonnie O’Leary

Membership Dawn Veraldo

Programs Kenda Machorro

WBW Editor Carolyn Leeper

Website/Roster Sylvia Valine

Young Careerist (YC) Laural Winston

Special Committee Chairs: Audit Jill Erickson-Keeney

Evergreen Coordinator Sylvia Valine

Emerald Downs Day Irene Roberts

Fall Board Karen Granger

IDP/LDP Frances Stewart

Memorials Wilma Eads

Nominations Robyn Whitaker

Policy & Procedure Janice Brady

PAC Caroline Van Staden

Winter Board Sue Tellock

State Conference Lilia Grundy

YWCA Eldean Montgomery

Past State President’s Help Locals A formal list has been set up to help mentor members and/or Locals by the Past State Presidents (also known as Evergreens). Evergreens are a valuable BPW/WA resource and each Local has been assigned one to assist where needed. This help can be in the form of advice, helping with an event or committee, speaking at a meeting, greeting prospective members, or giving a historical perspective of what has occurred in the past to help with the future. The Local determines the need for help from an Evergreen. Evergreen selection is based on their geography, membership in the Local, or by their request. The following Evergreens are at the service of the assigned Locals below.

Bellevue – Sylvia Valine ……………………….. Campus – Margaret Way Greater Everett – Carolyn Leeper ……………… Port Orchard – Lynne Sturman Renton – Luanne Green ……………………….... Republic – Virginia Murphy South Puget Sound – Milly Lewendon …….……. Wenatchee – Virginia Murphy South West Seattle – Frankie Anderson ………..... Woodinville – Robyn Whitaker

Need help? Call on an Evergreen!

Call to Fall Board Saturday, September 21, 2013

To the following members: Elected State Officers, Chairpersons of State Standing Committees (or duly authorized representatives), Local Organization Presidents (or duly authorized representatives) and Corresponding Secretary. Only those listed above may vote at the Fall Board of Directors Meeting. Every member may enter into discussion. All who register are welcome at all meetings and meals.

Registration: Registration fee is $25.00 (to be paid by everyone) postmarked by September 7, 2013. After this date, include a $10.00 late fee. Make checks payable to: BPW/WA Fall Board 2013 and mail with this registration form to: Caron Nelson Glickman PO Box 490 Duvall, WA 98019 Accommodations: La Quinta Inn & Suites – Seattle Bellevue / Kirkland 10530 Northeast Northup Way, Kirkland WA 98003 — (425) 828-6585 Food and Beverage Package for the day. $18.00 $________ Total Enclosed Event: Fall Board of Directors Meeting First Baptist Church of Kirkland 701 1st Street, Kirkland, WA 98033

Local Host: Milly Lewendon, President

Agenda: 8:15 a.m. Registration, Networking, Refreshments 9:00 a.m. Call to Order — Business Meeting Lunch and Featured Speaker: Heather Stark 4:00 p.m. Adjourn

Fees: Registration (everyone pays this fee) $25.00 Members Late Fee (After Sept. 7) $10.00

Registration for Fall Board

Saturday, September 21, 2013 – Kirkland, WA First Baptist Church of Kirkland Entry on South Side of Church 701 1st Street, Kirkland, WA 98033 Parking available on street or in SE parking lot

All who registered are welcome at all meetings and meals. _______________________________ _________________ ___________ Name Local Organization Evergreen (Year) _____________________________________________ ______________________________ State Office/Chair/LO President/Student – Member/Non-Member Email Address ______________________________________ ___________________ _______ Address City Zip Code ________________________________ Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AM Beverage Break

Lunch Buffet – Greek Chicken Breast Souvlaki w/Greek Salad, Dessert: Baklava Tartlets

Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea, Water

Registration fee (everyone pays) $25.00

Food and Beverage Package for the day $18.00

Add late fee if postmarked after September 7, 2013 $10.00

Amounts include tax & gratuity Total Amount Enclosed $ ______

Please indicate any food restrictions or requests: _____________________________________________________________________________

Mail registration form and payment to: Caron Nelson Glickman PO Box 490 Duvall WA 98019

Cancellation or Refund Policy: Refunds will be made if a cancellation request is received, in writing, by the registration chair, prior to Sept. 15, 2013. A processing fee of $20 will be charged for refunds requested after that date. No refunds will be made for no shows.

Do you require a receipt? _____ Do you require special accommodations under American Disabilities Act? ______

Contact the hotel directly to make room reservations: La Quinta Inn & Suites -Seattle Bellevue / Kirkland, 10530 Northeast Northup Way, Kirkland, WA 98033 1-425-828+6585

Make checks payable to BPW/WA Fall Board 2013 or for Credit Card Payments Name on Card: ___________________________________ Circle: Visa MasterCard Discover American Express Card # _________________________________________ CVR (3digit Code on Back): ____ Expiration ______ Check box if credit card billing is same as address above. If billing address is different, please provide address: ____________________________________________ City _________________ Zip: _________________

Fall Board Program Advertising Fall Board September 21, 2013

Advertising your business in our Fall Board Program is Easy AND Affordable! Please note: There is a limited amount of ad space available and space is sold on a first come, first served basis. Ad submission deadline is Saturday, September 7th. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________ Contact phone: ________________________ Email address: _______________________________

Are you a BPW member? Yes No

Circle ad size: Business Card 1/4 page 1/2 page Full page

Total payment enclosed: $ ___________ Deadline is September 7, 2013

Mail this form with payment to: Milly Lewendon

14104 107th Avenue NE Kirkland, WA 98034

Phone: 425-823-6239 Email: mmlewendon@comcast.net Make checks payable to BPW/WA Fall Board 2013 or for Credit Card Payments:

Name on Card: _________________________ Circle: Visa Mastercard Discover American Express

Card # ________________________________ CVR (3digit Code on Back: ____ Expiration ______

Check box if credit card billing is same as address above. If billing address is different, please provide address: _____________________________________ City _________________ Zip: _________________ *** Email Hi Resolution Ad graphics files/business logo that you want to be used to: You may also enclose your business card in this mailing as a reference for us to use in the ad set up. **You will receive an ad "proof" by email for your approval prior to printing. Ads must be approved via return email mes-sage within 3 days of receipt or we will assume that you are satisfied and send it to print. Check here if you would like email confirmation of receipt. Check here if you require a tax deductible receipt for your purchase. (this will be emailed to you).

8“ X 10 1/2” Full Size

8” X 5” 1/2 page

4” x 5” - 1/4 page

3-1/2”x 2”—Business Card

Fall Board Trade Show Table Registration Form

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2013

Location: First Baptist Church of Kirkland, Fellowship Hall

701 1st Street, Kirkland, WA 98033

Deadline: September 7, 2013

The Trade Show tables will be set up on the perimeter of the main meeting room. Standard table size will be 30'' x 6' and set up with draped cloths on the tables. Space is limited... so please send in registrations early. Tables will be assigned on a first come, first served basis for members only first - one vendor from a company will be allowed (IE: one Pampered Chef, one Silpada, etc) Please specify your category below. **Non-member requests will be put on a waiting list - on Sept. 8th (2 weeks prior to the event) any remaining tables will be sold to non-members off of the waiting list. Please note: You will be notified via email and your check will be destroyed if your request is not availa-ble at the time your registration is received. Setup Saturday, September 21st at 7:30 am, opens 8:15 am, tear down 5:00pm. Total Enclosed: BPW Member Business $20.00 $ __________ Non BPW Member Business $35.00 $__________

Name of Person Responsible for Table: ______________________________________________ I understand that First Baptist Church of Kirkland and BPW/WA and its members are not responsible for lost or stolen items, injuries, or unusual incidents connected with the trade show area. __________________________________________ _____________

(Legal signature of person responsible for table) Date

Business/Organization Name: ____________________________________________________ Type of Products/Services/Fundraiser Offered: _____________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________ City: ___________________________ State: ______ Zip Code: ________ Day Phone: ______________ Evening Phone: ____________ Email: __________________________________ BPW Local: ____________________________________________________

Deadline: September 7, 2013. Mail Trade Show Table Registration form and payment to:

BPW/WA Fall Board 2013

Cheri Rorvick,

Trade Show Registration Chair

18502 12th Dr. SE,

Bothell, WA 98012

Cancellation or Refund Policy: Refunds will be made if a cancellation request is received, in writing, by the registration chair, prior to Sept. 7, 2013. A processing fee of $10 will be charged for refunds requested after that date. No refunds will be made for no shows.

Questions? Email – cmrorvick@comcast.net or Phone: (425) 647-0248

By checking this box, I would like an email notification when my registration has been received.

Please keep a copy of this form for your records

Make checks payable to BPW/WA Fall Board or for Credit Card Payments: Name on Card: ________________________________ Circle: Visa Mastercard Discover American Express Card # _______________________________________ CVR (3digit code on back): ____ Expiration ______ Check box if credit card billing is same as address above. If billing address is different, please provide address: _____________________________________________ City _________________ Zip: _________________

Republic BPW

BPW has been a part of Republic since 1942 and I have been a part of BPW since 1989.

In Republic we have chosen a variety of projects along the way to support and improve our community and currently have a group of women that are involved in a multitude of ventures in and outside of BPW.

It is our goal to help the women in our community, whether through scholarships, working with high school seniors on the job or scholarship application process, or providing for families at Christmas to name a few.

I am a pharmacist-owner by day, and a community support person by night. I truly enjoy giving to the community that has given to our children so willingly. We have 3 boys that will all be in college this fall (UofW, WSU, and University of Montana) so I am hoping to have a little time to attend BPW functions when we are not at football games!!!!

-- Patty Slagle, President, Republic BPW

South Puget Sound BPW

Wife, Mom and Entrepreneur.

I have been married to my husband James for eighteen years. We have two daughters, Maggie 6 and Maleah 8.

I have two businesses I am currently running from my home office in Federal Way. Sentimental Preservation is a local business specializing in saving sentimental items for clients. Services include floral freeze-drying and framing, object framing and textile preservation.

Time in a Box Preservation Co. is an international wholesale business with a line of high end archival textile preservation kits. Our clients are dry-cleaners, bridal boutiques and preservation companies.

Simone Perry, President, South Puget Sound BPW Time in a Box Preservation Company

www.time-in-a-box.com . . . www.facebook.com/TimeInABox 253-838-4455 Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . 253-838-1069 Office

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2013/2014 Officers — with Installing Officer Lynne Sturman

Young Careerist Candidates and Judges

YWCA Inspire Luncheons

The YWCA provides 917 units of safe and stable housing

across King and Snohomish counties.

The 2013 Inspire Luncheons raised $1,531,261

These are great inspirational fund raising events.

Here are the dates (mark your calendars)

for the 2014 Inspire Luncheons:

Eastside: Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Seattle: Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Snohomish County: Thursday, May 1, 2014

What does Community Involvement mean to my Local Organization?

It Can Mean . . .

Better Attendance at program meetings …. A wider potential membership pool

Increased visibility and name recognition …. Motivated members - better retention

More opportunities to partner in community projects

If ANY of your members do ANY of the following . . .

* Attend city or county committee, commission, or council meetings (political or otherwise)

* Attend other club/organization meetings

* Donate to or support community service projects

* School, church, historical society or charitable activities

* BPW sponsored or co-sponsored events

YOU ALREADY DO

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT!

 

 

 

Past State Presidents — The Evergreens

2011-2012 Eldean Montgomery SW Seattle 2009-2011 Margaret Way SW Seattle 2008-2009 Robyn Whitaker Woodinville 2007-2008 Janyne Moynihan Greater Everett 2006-2007 Carolyn Leeper North 5 2005-2006 Lynne Mills SW Seattle 2004-2005 Julie Davies North 5 2003-2004 Goldie Urquhart Port Orchard 2002-2003 Irene Roberts Bellevue 2001-2002 Aggie Clark Totem 2000-2001 Sue Tellock Vancouver 1999-2000 Evelyn Hinken Tacoma 1998-1999 Carolyn Viebrock Woodinville 1997-1998 Connie Richter Longview 1996-1997 Sylvia Valin Kirkland 1995-1996 Virginia Murphy Wenatchee 1994-1995 Luanne Green Fife Milton Edgwd 1993-1994 Milly Lewendon Totem Luncheon 1992-1993 Rodie Renn Lasher Vancouver 1991-1992 Frankie Anderson Highline 1990-1991 Helen Beaston Port Gardner 1989-1990 Garna Flowers Quincy 1988-1989 Mary F. Jones SeaTac 1987-1988 Patricia Hyatt Mount Vernon 1986=1987 Barbara Mattoon Southcenter/Tukwila 1985-1986 Patricia Chvatal Richland Luncheon 1984-1985 Cornelia Margeson Tacoma 1983-1984 Emma Macklin Greater Renton 1982-1983 Madeleine Cooper Chinook of Yakima 1981-1982 Beverlie Williamsen Mount Vernon 1980-1981 Nona Lansberry Bremerton 1979-1980 Jeanne M. Hansen Mt Si 1978-1979 Ella M. Reese Tacoma 1977-1978 Betty Killman Pasco Luncheon 1976-1977 Eileen Gray Ballard 1975-1976 Virginia Foust Olympia 1974-1975 DeLona Kent LuLu Fairbanks 1973-1974 Elsene Gammon North Spokane 1972-1973 Helen Raymond Vancouver 1971-1972 Margarite Bond Enumclaw 1970-1971 Dorothy Miller Connell

1969-1970 Phyllis Baily North Spokane 1968-1969 Ramona Sylvester Longview 1967=1968 Winifred B. Young Seattle First 1966-1967 Mary Aldrich Richland 1965-1966 Bea McElroy Spokane 1964-1965 Veronica Booker Seattle (NW) 1963-1964 Helen Nelson Aberdeeen 1962-1963 Isabelle Fordham Ephrata 1961-1962 Theo Mays Sowter Yakima 1960-1061 Harrie Johnson Bainbridge Island 1959-1960 Kay Walton Richland 1958-1959 Frances Michie S. University (Oly.) 1957-1958 Mary O. Campbell Chinook of Yakima 1956-1957 Selma Therriault Ephrata 1955-1556 Luella M. Condon Walla Walla 1954-1955 Ruby C. Grant Puyallup 1953-1954 Helen Heimbaugh Port Angeles 1952-1953 Margaret Pearson Aberdeen 1951-1952 Margueritte Boye Grand Coolee 1950-1951 Ruth Cullin Bremerton 1949-1950 Jeanette Fraser Sumner 1948-1949 Kathleen M. Tate Spokane 1947-1948 Marion Argo Olympia 1946-1947 Neil Laws Seattle First 1944-1946 Gertrude B. Ellis Mount Vernon 1942-1944 Wilma Z. Lind Tacoma 1940-1942 Marie Y. Woolcott Wenatchee 1938-1940 Nadia J. Case Puyallup 1936-1938 Gabriella Quoidbach Longview 1934-1936 Judge E. Starr Seattle First 1932-1934 Lulu Moulron Seattle First 1930-1932 Amy Lewellen Pullman 1929-1930 May S. O’Dell Kelso 1928-1929 Jane V. Knute Walla Walla 1927-1928 Jane M. Martin Everett 1926-1927 Stella B. Lerox Hoquiam 1925-1926 Bessie L. Spencer Wenatchee 1924-1925 Edna G. Gilbert Olympia 1923-1924 Florence Correen Spokane 1922-1923 Cora A. Matthews Tacoma 1921=1922 Lulu M. Fairbanks Seattle First

Upcoming Events Lobby Day in Olympia - Monday, January 27, 2014

BPW/WA Winter Board - Saturday, February 22, 2014

BPW/WA Annual State Conference - May 16/17/18, 2014

Go surfing … discover BPWWA.org!

There are exciting new changes happening on our web site this year: more color, greater usability, more information, and internal source enhancements to automate all pages from one page. Make your life easier as a BPW/WA member by going to the bpwwa.org web site and use it to find out what’s new and educate yourself and prospective new members on what BPW/WA is all about. Use and make bpwwa.org work for you!

The links at the top of the page and the side panel are easy to follow and understand. There is a wealth of information to study whether you are a new or prospective member. The web site lists not only BPW programs, benefits, contacts, events, speakers, PAC and Foundation information, but links to BPW/WA Local web sites and BPW Foundation USA.

The Member Only pages list important internal information that all members should know about and use such as the BPW/WA Roster, Yearly Calendar, Treasurer’s Forms, Bylaws, Membership Tips, and a lot more. The member information is organized by National, State, Local, and General information. You can also access past WBW magazines since 2009 or view event pictures that you may have missed.

To go to the For Members Only pages, do the following 3 easy steps:

On the internet, go to www.bpwwa.org.

Click on the Member Login link at the top right corner of any page.

Click on the Secure Access link and type in the User Name and Password.

(Note: You can contact your Local President or the Webmaster to obtain these.)

Enjoy browsing on one of two member pages. As you will see, they are packed with information. Because these are member pages, the Webmaster would be glad to add information that needs to be shared throughout BPW/WA and is of an internal nature. Click on webmaster@BPWWA.org at the bottom of any page to send an email with information, questions, or suggestions.