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GO BIG BLUE!!!!
Lines from the Lioness: It has been three months since I was installed as President
of Franklin Business & Professional Women and the time
has flown by. As the old saying goes, “Times Flies When
You're Having Fun!” and I am having fun and I hope you
have been having fun too! I am so blessed to have such
wonderful BPW members. You give of yourself unselfishly
to benefit our local club and your community and I am
proud to call you my friends. You came out of the gate
roaring and you continue to amaze me! From Mustang
Mania to the Habitat Breakfast, from Fill the Bus to the
Garden Spot Run, you have donated your time AND money
to support the BPW Community Projects that we have
become associated with and known for. Your attendance at
the meetings has been great and I appreciate your efforts
to attend. I know everyone is so busy with their family and
their job so I certainly thank you for your commitment.
Hopefully, it has been worthwhile as we have gotten
better informed about events that are happening in our
community like the Package Liquor Sales vote and the Goodnight Library addition
proposal. Our August Meeting, “Schools R Us” was also well attended and we were
able to meet some of our new teachers, the Principals and Coaches in the Simpson
County School System as well as hearing informative and interesting comments from
High School Principal Tim Schlosser and Superintendant Jim Flynn. As the title of
the program indicated, we are the schools and the schools are us! Mr. Schlosser and
Mr. Flynn challenged us to become involved in our school system any way we
can....stay involved and stay informed!
As the first quarter comes to a close, I feel a sense of accomplishment; however, I
know we have a lot more work to do. September and October will be a very busy time
for us. We will hold our annual family picnic in September and meet our local
candidates running for office. We want to stress how important it is to be informed
about the candidates in order to make an intelligent decision when going to vote.
Let's Roar!!!. Let our voices be heard! We hope to have a voter registration booth at
the Festival on the Square and once again, we will host the popular Political Forum
as part of our National Business Women's Week activities. Speaking of NBWW, this is
the biggest of our annual activities and I hope everyone will participate in some way.
We have a tentative committee set up to start making the plans for this very
important week. If you would like to be involved in any of the plans for the week or if
you have any ideas for programs or activities, please let me know. We hope to have
something that will be of interest to all our members.
Once again, I appreciate all of your hard work. Let's make the 2nd quarter as
successful as the first. Continue your efforts to recruit new members. Give other
women in Franklin the opportunity to be involved in this wonderful organization
called Franklin BPW. Let's continue to Roar!!!! and Roar Loudly!!!!!!!
Brownie Bennett President
The PawPrint
A Publication of Franklin Business and Professional Women
September
2012
2012-13 BPW Officers Brownie Bennett, President
Helen Pearson, Vice-President
Pam Womack, Treasurer
Laurie Cline, Secretary
Amy Ellis, Parliamentarian
Sharon Taylor-Carrillo, Exe. Assist.
Marsha Herndon, Past President
The Roaring News from Franklin BPW
Inside this Issue:
Cover From the President
Page 2 What’s New?
Page 3 September Events
Page 4 –5 D Y W
Page 6-7 Member Spot
light
Page 7 Garden Spot
Page 8-9 August Meeting
highpoints
Page 10-11 Fill the Bus
Page 12-13 National BPW
Foundation News
Page 14 KY BPW News
Page 15 Franklin BPW
and FS Community News
Calendar
Page 16 All Decades
Bash Photos
I am Woman,
Hear me ROAR!
Franklin BPW
P.O. Box 155
Franklin, KY 42135
BPW-Franklin.org Check us out on Facebook
Franklin Business and Pro-
fessional Women
President Brownie crowned
Ms. Simpson County LOL!!!
What’s
NEW?
A Day Just For Women
Happy Birthday
To these members
Sept 7 Debbie Johnson
Sept. 9 Suzanne Forshee
Oct. 21 Laura Smith
Oct. 29 Annie Bland
Nov. 10 Judy Sampson
Nov. 13 Sharon Taylor-Carrillo
Nov. 14 Jerilyn Hippler
Nov. 15 Brenita McCutchen
2012 Women’s Conference It’s the 15th anniversary of the women’s
conference, A Day Just For Women, and we’ve got a
day lined up with presentations, health screenings,
lunch and an exhibit hall packed with products
perfect for some “retail therapy” Local businesses
will be on hand to sell items such as jewelry, purses
and accessories. The featured speaker for this year’s conference is Pamela
Peeke, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.P. who is known as the “doc who
walks the talk".
Professional trainer and life coach
Grace Lichtenstein, M.S. will also give a presentation.
“A Day Just For Women”
Knicely Conference Center,
located at WKU’s South Campus, 2355 Nashville Rd.
September 13th 8:00a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost $50.00 and includes presentations, health
screenings,
continental breakfast, lunch and
conference materials.
Registration deadline in August 31st.
To register visit www.TheMedicalCenter.org or call
270-745-1010
For Info on the BPW
Book Club please call
Nikki Sartor 776-2519
Get Well
Wishes go
out to:
Congrats to
Suzanne
Forshee
on your new
position as
Director of
Category
Management.
Alice Bailey and
Nikki Sartor’s Father-in-law
Congrats also to
Laura Forshee
Smith who has
taken a new
position as the
Ag Teacher at
the F-S High
School
“SEPTEMBER EVENTS” Are YOU registered to Vote?
Are you SURE???? ***Did you know that if you have not voted in two
Federal Elections you will be removed from the voter
registration books?
***Did you know that if you move and have not given
the proper notification you may not be able to vote at
your normal precinct?
You can register when you get your Drivers License,
at the Unemployment Office, the Food Stamp Office or
the County Clerks Office.
Franklin BPW will have a booth at the Festival on the
Square September 15th and we will be registering
people to vote.
We will be asking for members to sit at the booth that
day to help register new voters.
Please let Sharon know what
time you would be willing to
work in 1 hour slots.
(between 9 and 4)
Franklin BPW’s
―Fancy Family Picnic‖.
This is our own version
“Fancy Farm” but ours is a family picnic
without the politics! However we will
have a “Meet and Greet” of
the local candidates.
Sunday, September 16th from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
at the Community park,
at the BPW Pavillion(by the creek)
BPW will provide:
paper goods, plastic
ware, Hamburgers,
Hotdogs and the buns.
Bring your favorite Side-Dish,
Salad, dessert or/and drinks
Also bring games:
horse shoes, corn hole, balls, etc.
Please let Sharon know what you would
like to bring. We don’t want to end up
with 10 bags of chips.
Be creative: baked beans, corn, fruit,
pasta salad, apple pie, chips, potato
salad, fruit salad, raw veggies and dip,
you get the picture.
Are you a Master Griller?
We are looking for someone to
“man” the grill, could
that be you? Your husband ?
Brother ? significant other?
Let Sharon know if you want that title
and we will see if you are. (lol)
This picnic will take the place of our
Regular BPW meeting for
September
Fancy Farm is a census-designated place in Graves
County, Kentucky, about ten miles west of the county
seat, Mayfield on Kentucky Route 80, in the rural
western portion of the state called the Jackson
Purchase. Fancy Farm was settled by Roman Catholics
starting in 1829, and is known for its strong Catholic
community. The community grew around St. Jerome
Church, built in 1836. The first post office opened in
1843. The colorful name was apparently chosen when
the post office opened, by a man who was applying to
be postmaster. First mentioned in the U.S. Census in
1870 as a post office in Boswell Precinct; first men-
tioned as a town in Magisterial District 5 in the 1910
census; finally enumerated as a town in its own
precinct in the 1920 census. The 2010 United States
Census reported that Fancy Farm's population is 458.
The village is the site of the annual Fancy Farm
Picnic, famous as a traditional political gathering
attracting statewide and occasionally national
candidates. The picnic began in 1880 as a purely local
affair. It takes place mostly on the grounds of Fancy
Farm Elementary School. Since 1956 it has been held
on the first Saturday in August. It has come to
represent the traditional starting point of the fall
campaign season in Kentucky.
The picnic was of purely local interest until A. B.
"Happy" Chandler began making appearances, going
for the first time in 1931 while running for Lieutenant
Governor.
So many Kentucky politicians attend that it tends to
only be news when a major politician decides not to
make an appearance, such as senator Jim Bunning in
2007. National figures that have made speeches in-
clude George C. Wallace and Al Gore. Vice President
Alben Barkley, known for his oratorical skills, spoke
many times over the years before his death in 1956.
He was born nearby in a small community called
Wheel.
In addition to the political appearances, the picnic
offers traditional fair activities like bingo games and
raffle prizes. Food includes barbecue, a fish fry and
homemade baked goods. The event was recognized in
the 1985 Guinness Book of World Records as the
"World's Largest Picnic", for the consumption of 15,000
pounds of mutton, pork, and chicken at the 1982
picnic.
The picnic is profitable and proceeds are used to
finance local improvements. No outside vendors
participate, and about 12,000 to 15,000 people attend
each year.
Fancy Farm. The History.
18 Participants for the 2012
Distinguished Young Woman
1. Charley Jo Allen
2. Amanda Bennett
3. Machaela Brassell
4. Kandra Brooks
5. Paula DeFreece
6. Amelia English
7. Cheynne Fykers
8. Paris Lancaster
9. Bailey Luster
10. Jena McBride
11. Miranda McMillan
12. Ari Molina
13. Tracy Pedigo
14. Autumn Ratliff
15. JoAnna Scott
16. Natalie Shrull
17. Brianna Stephens
18. Katherine Thornton
The Franklin Business and Professional Women has been a major scholarship
sponsor for the Simpson County Distinguished Young Woman Program for
many years. Besides the monetary donation many of the Franklin BPW
members serve on the committee.
This year’s Simpson County Distinguished Young Woman Program will be
held Saturday, September 22 at the Goodnight Library Auditorium at 7:00pm.
There are 18 Senior girls participating for the opportunity to win thousands of
dollars in cash and college-offered scholarships. This is the 29th year for the
Simpson County DYW Program, formerly called Jr Miss. The name was
changed to Distinguished Young Woman in 2011. Participants will be judged
in 5 categories: scholastics, interview, talent, poise and fitness.
The Simpson County Distinguished Young Woman is part of a National
scholarship program that inspires high school girls to develop their full,
individual potential through a fun, transformative experience that culminates
in a celebratory showcase of their accomplishments. The program has provided
life-changing experiences for more than 700,000 young women and more than
$93 million in cash scholarships has been awarded at the local, state and
national levels combined. Distinguished Young Women strives to give every
young woman the opportunity to further her education and prepare for a
successful future.
Founded in 1958 in Mobile, Alabama, Distinguished Young Women is the
largest and oldest national scholarship program for high school girls. It has
provided life-changing experiences for more than 700,000 young women across
the country and more than $93 million in cash scholarships at the local, state
and national levels. In addition to cash scholarships, Distinguished Young
Women participants are eligible for college-granted scholarships from almost
200 colleges and universities. More than $108 million in college scholarship
opportunities were provided last year, some of which included full tuition,
room, and board to first-class institutions. Many participants leave the pro-
gram with scholarships to help them with their college educations, but all of
them walk away with friendships, life skills and increased self-confidence.
Distinguished Young Women strives to give every young woman the
opportunity to further her education and prepare for a successful future.
Mission
To positively impact the lives of young women by providing a transformative
experience that promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership and talent.
Distinguished Young Women is a national scholarship program that inspires
high school girls to develop their full, individual potential through a fun,
transformative experience that culminates in a celebratory showcase of their
accomplishments.
**By encouraging continued education and providing college scholarships
**By developing self confidence and the abilities to interview effectively, to
speak in public, to perform on stage and to build interpersonal relationships.
**By encouraging and showcasing excellence in academic achievement,
physical fitness, on stage performance skills, and the ability to think and
communicate clearly.
**By creating opportunities to beneficially inspire the lives of others.
It’s A Party!!
Premier Jewelry
Fundraiser for DYW
Even though it is not a obligation, the DYW participants
have been asked to pass along Premier Jewelry books to
their family and friends to get orders.
On Sept. 9th, there will be a Premier Party to wrap up the
orders. The location will be announced at a later date, but
the party will be from 2 to 3:30 on Sunday afternoon.
We will have a fashion show with all the fall jewelry and
give-a-ways.
DYW will receive 20% of the total
jewelry sales plus 30% of the sales in
Hostess Jewelry will be selected and
donated to the program for the silent
auction to be held during the DYW
show on September 22.
Please support this fundraiser by
pre-ordering something from the
Premier book or please attend the
Jewelry show & place your order there.
Contact any of the 18 participants to see a book or if you have any questions about this
fundraiser please contact Marsha Herndon. 270-776-4332
Hello All,
We are gearing up for another great year of “Distinguished
Young Women” which I will refer to as Jr. Miss because
everybody knows that name better!
Once again I am asking for volunteers to provide drinks
and/or snacks for practices. Ya’ll are always very generous
so I’m very thankful that all the dates have been signed up
for.
At the practices on Wed. Sept. 19th & Thurs. Sept 20th we
will be feeding the girls actual meals. On Wed. we will have
Subway trays, chips, soft drinks, water, cookies. On
Thurs. Sept 20th we will have Zaxbys trays, soft drinks,
water, some type of dessert & chips. These are very long
practices and they get very hungry and thirsty.
Sat. Sept. 22nd (Show)
For snacks, the girls love chips, cookies, fruit, popcorn, any
kind of sweets and we prefer water for the practices. We
will need soft drinks on Sept. 19th & 20th
Please let me know if you can help.
Pam Womack
September 9th
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Anna Gregory graduated from Franklin Simpson High School in 1988. She has lived in Franklin for a
total of 22 years and is 42 years old.
Anna has a 15 year old girl named Ashly who is a Junior this year and a 13 year old boy
named Andy who is in the 8th grade this year.
She has been a member of BPW for just a little over a year.
Currently working for Charles Deweese Construction Anna has been there for just a little
over three years now. She is their Contract Administrator/Accounts Receivable Department.
Anna served on the Recreational League Soccer Board from 2005-2010 and served on the
Recreational League Girls Softball Board from 2006-2012.
She is currently serving on the Franklin Simpson Parks Board and has refereed youth soccer
for the past 7 years, and currently. Anna and her children attend Victory Hill Ministries in
Scottsville, KY. For fun Anna enjoys taking pictures and cooking.
Woman Who ROAR!!!!
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Annie Bland is a member of the Harristown Church of Christ. She resides in
Franklin, KY with her husband Donnie. They have 3 children, DeAna Islas, Derek
Massey and Tihara Bland and 6 grandchildren.
She attended Western Kentucky University and graduated from Mid Continent
University in Mayfield, Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science Degree.
She writes poetry for a hobby. She developed what is called The Dorcas Project.
The Dorcas project makes clothes, mainly little dresses and sends them on Missionary
Trips and disaster relief efforts world wide. (www.thedorcasproject.com).
Annie retired from Warren Rural Electric on 11/11/11 at 11:11 a.m., after 34 ½ years of
service. She also retired from Wal Mart January 2010 after 4 and ½ years of service.
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“Murder at the Juice Joint” , Murder Mystery Dinner
Roaring in the Roaring 20’s was Robin Swanson,
Amy Ellis and Brownie Bennett
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BPW member, Amy Ellis is roaring in her new job as Director of the FS
Community Arts Council. Since taking this position she has been very busy
with many projects including the children's theatre production of School
House Rock and the community theatre production of GREASE, which
almost sold out all three nights! Her most recent fundraiser was a Murder
Mystery Dinner “ Murder at the Juice Joint” held on the Goodnight Library
Auditorium stage. Fun was had by all who attended and Amy hopes to offer
more of these type of events.
The mission of the Franklin-Simpson Community Arts Council is to produce
and promote visual and performing arts for the entertainment, enrichment
and education of the residents of Simpson County. The FSCAC strives to
provide and encourage the cultivation of personal artistic endeavors in the
citizens of our area. For twenty-five years they have had a history of service
to our community through the many fields of the arts and frequently work
with other groups like Gallery on the Square, the Chamber of Commerce, F-S
Renaissance, the Goodnight Library and other service organizations each
year for the promotion and development of the arts in our area.
In addition to being the Arts Council Director, Amy is also the chairperson of
the Simpson Distinguished young Woman program. See more information
about this program on pages 4 and 5.
Garden Spot Run was August 11th Franklin BPW worked registration from 5:30am to 7:30am.
Volunteers who worked: Alice Bailey, Amy Ellis, Susan Layne, Laurie Cline, Beth Gibson, Helen Pearson,
Leah Wood, Cristi Freese, Brownie Bennett and Anna Gregory.
In addition, this year BPW had our own team. Those who signed up to Run/Walk: Cathy Hughes,
Suzanne Forshee, Amy Ellis, Susan Layne, Laurie Cline, Beth Gibson, Nikki Sartor, Brownie Bennett,
Helen Pearson and Anna Gregory.
Brownie and Helen were bringing up the
rear with Mayor Clark. Rita and Cendy
and others from City Hall supported
them as they crossed the finish line.
Ok, Ready? Set? GO !!!!!!!!
Back row: Amy, Laurie, Cathy
Front row: Helen and Brownie
A total of
798 were
registered for
this event.
W O W!!
BP
W
August Meeting Highpoints
FSHS Principal
Tim Schlosser
BPW member Judge Janet
Crocker is all smiles talking to
Superintendent Jim Flynn
Superintendent
Jim Flynn
President Brownie and BPW member
Susan Layne talks with FSHS Principal Tim
Schlosser and Superintendent Jim Flynn
Diane Thurmond and President Brownie
We are Wildcat Fans!!!
“School’s R Us” On August 20th, our meet and
greet reception for the new FS
teachers, principals and
coaches was held at the
Blewett Bradley Building from
6:00pm to 7:00pm
After the reception Tim
Schlosser, FSHS Principal,
spoke to our club and gave us
some details about positive
things that are
happening at FSHS.
Superintendent, Jim Flynn,
also spoke to us about
additional programs being
implemented within the school
system the 2012-13
academic year.
A total of 26 new teachers
were hired this year for
the Simpson County
School System.
Page 9
GO BIG
BLUE!! ! ! F-S High School Athletic Director: Kendrick Adams
F-S High School Head Boy’s Basketball Coach: Dee Spencer
F-S High School Head Football Coach: Doug Preston
F-S High School Principal: Tim Schlosser
F-S High School Assistant Principal—Denise Reetzke
F-S Middle School Principal(and BaseBall Coach): Craig Delk
F-S Middle School Assistant Principal: LeAnn Fisher
F-S LOPC Principal: Crystal Bayles
F-S Lincoln Principal: April McNaughton
F-S Simpson Elementary Principal: Joyce Pais
F-S Franklin Elementary Principal: Stacy Raymer
First Name Last Name Location Description Job Class Description
CHEYENNE BROWN FRANKLIN-SIMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM INSTR
HOLLY CARPENTER FRANKLIN-SIMPSON HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I
ANGELA COLEMAN FRANKLIN-SIMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM INSTR
WES COTTONGIM SIMPSON ELEMENTARY ASST. PRINCIPAL
PERRY CREASON SIMPSON ELEMENTARY SPECIAL ED. TEACHER
JENNIFER EMBERTON FRANKLIN-SIMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM INSTR
ANGELA ENGLAND LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ELEMENTARY TEACHER
LEANN FISHER FRANKLIN-SIMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL ASST. PRINCIPAL
DAWN HESSON LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I
DANIEL KING FRANKLIN-SIMPSON HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM INSTR
ERIN LOGSDON FRANKLIN-SIMPSON HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I
ALLIE MEADOR FRANKLIN-SIMPSON HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM INSTR
STEPHANIE MERCER FRANKLIN-SIMPSON HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM INSTR
MARY ELIZABETH PATTON FRANKLIN-SIMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM INSTR
DOUG PRESTON FRANKLIN-SIMPSON HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM INSTR
ALI RAYMER FRANKLIN-SIMPSON HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM INSTR
DEE SPENCER FRANKLIN-SIMPSON HIGH SCHOOL H.S. CLASSROOM INSTR & BBALL COACH
SARAH THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
CHASITY VERNON FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SPECIAL ED. TEACHER
SONYA WALKER FRANKLIN-SIMPSON HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM INSTR
MISSY WEST LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ELEMENTARY TEACHER
AMBER YOUNG SIMPSON ELEMENTARY SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
2012-2013 New Franklin-Simpson Teachers
We Filled That BUS!
Katie & Avery
Saturday, August 4th from 10am till 5pm, members of the
Franklin Simpson BPW and Kiwanis Club jointly collected
items to fill the BUS with school supplies for the
Franklin Resource Center for the 2012-13 school year.
Special Thanks to the Volunteers that day:
From BPW: Brownie, Laurie, Nikki, Jennifer, Mary Thomas, Anna and Sharon
From Kiwanis: Kelly, Ardie, Catherine, Ronda, Pastor Locke, Charlie and Sharon
And Double Thanks to Robin for her support, to Jim and Robert for the use of the Bus and to
Wal-Mart for allowing us to be there and for the use of the outdoor cover.
And most of all “thank you”– Katie and Avery for their enthusiasm. I truly believe that their
smiling faces and their requests for supplies really helped. (next year we need more KIDS)
We also had cash donations, but I was truly touched when Katie and Avery were given $10.00
each for their hard work for the day and they both wanted to buy school supplies
and donate them. So at the end of the day they went shopping. Thank you girls.
Thanks to Janetta Shanklin and all
the committee members who
participated and everyone else who
donated their time and money for a
successful project.
Katie
We are still picking up
school supplies.
Special Thanks to
everyone for your support.
Kiwanis members: Ardie Baxter, Kelly Baxter and Catherine Webster
BPW members : Jennifer Crafton, Laurie Cline, Brownie Bennett, Mary Thomas
Vincent, Nikki Sartor and her daughter Avery holding the Bus sign
The rain did not stop
people from making
donations. Each seat on
that bus was filled.
There were even boxes
on the floor. Thank you.
Kelly Baxter, Ardie Baxter and Laurie Cline
Mary
Thomas
Vincent
Anna
Gregory
Women Misbehavin' Well behaved women never make history
BPW Foundation National News:
THE BPW STORY It was 1918, a morning in May, and in New York the temperature touched a summery 68°. A happy day, fashionable Lord & Taylor advertised 1,200 "dainty cotton dresses at comfortable prices - $5.50 to $6.50"! There was other news: a war was in progress. Casualty in all the newspapers over the country was sobering, but the American army was cheered in Paris, the French had just blocked a new German drive. Downtown in the Fulton Street Cafeteria of the YWCA 100 women gathered
to talk and make news. Meeting at the invitation of the YWCA's War Work Council, these
business and professional women were asked to suggest how working women in
American might be more effectively utilized in the war time economy. Perhaps it didn't
excite too many of the New Yorkers who read about it in the papers the next day, but the
US Government was tremendously interested. The Government had, in fact, allocated
$65,000 to the war work council for the organization of a national women's association.
The association was to prove itself capable of assisting in the informal mobilization and
training of women to fill jobs vacated by men who had been called into the armed
services. The Fulton Cafeteria meeting selected a 25-member National Business
Women's Committee to contact independent business women's clubs and to set up the
basic plan of a national association into which these separate women's clubs might be
united. Lena Madesin Phillips, later a National President, became executive secretary of
the National Business Women's Committee.
The war ended in November 1918. It might also have ended the National
Business Women's Committee, but fortunately, club women and government officials alike
felt that a united business women's association would be a national asset in the postwar
era. The War Department authorized the continued use of the $65,000 originally
appropriated to this work. A draft constitution was drawn up, publicity pushed, and in the
spring of 1919 the National Business Women's Committee recommended calling a
National Convention of state delegates to establish a permanent organization.
The Convention met in St. Louis in July 1919, and over 400 delegates and observers
established the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs.
Telegrams of congratulations and good wishes were sent from President Woodrow
Wilson, Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo, and Secretary of the Navy
Josephus Daniels.
From the beginning the National Federation sought not only to expand
economic opportunity for women and the promotion of their welfare, but the improve-
ment of women's preparation for business and professions. This was nicely
articulated in 1920 by the slogan: "A Better Business Woman for a Better
Business World." The Federation established an active scholarship program
and recommended: "at least a high school education for every business girl.
At the Chattanooga Convention in 1922, Lena Lake Forrest, National President,
said: "We must see to it here that the young woman coming into the business
world today shall be so well equipped that she will be regarded as a great
business asset…"
The BPW/USA Federation has continually fought economic
discrimination against women. It has encouraged the penetration by women
into new vocational fields. It initiated Business Women's Week to give every
local community an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of women workers
to the economy and to give working women an opportunity for self-evaluation.
It has worked for equal pay, equal legal rights, improved social security, and for
other progressive programs aimed at improved community welfare. It
recognized that, in the long run, the well-being of any one group depends
on the prosperity of the local and state communities, the nation, and the
international world at large.
202-293-1100 www.bpwfoundation.org
Do You Misbehave?
While there’s a bunch of us in charge of misbehavin’ on a daily basis,
we could always use your help. If you want to rant about your lack of
flexible work options, if you’re an employer that offers awesome well-
ness benefits or if you found a cool (or infuriating) news story about pay
equity – let us know! [email protected]
London 2012
is the first time
that the
majority of
Team U.S.A. is
female, and
there is no
doubt that
thanks is owed
to four decades
of Title IX
Washington, DC Foundation News—Twelve women,
including one veteran, are one step closer to fulfilling their
dream of finishing school and advancing their careers,
thanks to Career Advancement Scholarships from the
BPW Foundation.
Scholarships are for $1,000 or more.
Following is the list of scholarship recipients, their home
states and degree aspirations:
Career Advancement Scholarships Rachel Contizano, BBA Business, Denver, CO
Brooke Gianelloni Weiss, BS, Earth and Environmental Sciences,
New Orleans, LA
Erin R. Dunphy, BSN, Beverly, MA
Niekeiya N. Williams, BS, Electrical Engineering Technology,
Houghton, MI
Shawna Fisher, BSN, Smithton, MO
Rebecca L. Guerrero, BSN, Scottsbluff, NE
**Chanon Robinson, BS, Speech and Hearing Sciences,
Fayetteville, NC
Anastasia Mercier, BS, Psychology/Health Science, Franklin, NH
Angela Marie Hoeltje, BS, Electrical Engineering, Zelienople, PA
Susan R. Ledford, BS Accounting/BA Psychology, Spartanburg, SC
Heather Nicole Fuller Albert, BS, Communications Disorders,
Woodville, TX
Janet Graham, BS Human Services, St. Johnsbury, VT
**Chanon Robinson is a veteran
OWL-The Voice of Midlife and Older Women Report
Women and the Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities Facing Women as They Age , looks at how factors such
as unemployment and underemployment, pay inequality, caregiving, age and gender discrimination, education, training, and technology are impacting women age 40 and older. BPW Foundation was a contributor to this report and continues to work with OWL on its efforts
for older women
Never Stop Learning BPW Foundation’s
partnership with Ed2Go, allows BPW members
to take a wide range of highly interactive
courses over the Internet. All of the courses
include expert instructors, many of whom are
nationally known authors. Our online courses
are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared
just for you. Want to learn how to create mobile
apps, manage life as a single parent, or write a
screen play? It is all there; just explore their
catalog.
HERvotes Blog Carnival: Join us by
sharing posts on Facebook, Twitter
(using the hashtag #HERvotes), and
other social media
BPW Loses a Leader
We are sorry to report the death of BPW Past
National President Mable R. McClanahan on July
13 in Fountain Valley, CA. Mable, who was from
Appleton, WI, was BPW President 1967-68. She
stressed continuing education throughout her years
as a BPW leader and initiated the Individual
Development Program (IDP). Under her leadership
BPW worked to assure that President Johnson’s
Executive Order covering Federal employment and
contractors, included non-discrimination based on
“sex” and convened the 5th Congress of Career
Women Leaders in Washington, DC. We offer our
Joining Forces Mentoring Plus Gets Attention This article in the Huffington Post says mentoring
is important for veterans making the career
transition and calls out Joining Forces Mentoring
Plus™ as a good program for women veterans.
And the Illinois Technology Association is
promoting Mentoring Plus on its website. We are
excited to report that the Vietnam Veterans of
America and the National Association of Social
Workers are lending their support to Joining
Forces Mentoring Plus™ as Resource and
Community Partners. We look forward to working
with these important organizations as we support
women veterans and military/veteran spouses
with mentoring and career guidance.
Have you signed up to be a mentor yet?
When Women Vote, Leaders Listen So be sure you, your
friends and family are registered. Most people don't realize it
but, depending on the laws in your state, these are just a few
of the life-changes that might knock you off the voter roll and
force you to re-register:
Getting married or divorced/changing your name
Moving, even within the same city or town
Going to college
Going through a mortgage foreclosure
The National Women’s Law Center and Rock the Vote have a
handy online voter registration tool . If you're not registered,
the system will make sure you get the right form mailed to
you, already filled out! If it turns out that you are already
registered the system will verify that you're on the voter rolls.
21 KY Local
Organizations
l i s ted by Region
West Region
Central City BPW
Franklin BPW
Hopkins County BPW
Hopkinsville BPW
Paducah BPW
Paducah-River City BPW
Princeton BPW
North Central Region
Berea BPW
BPW/River City, Inc.
Danville BPW
Fort Harrod BPW
Licking Valley BPW
Springfield BPW
Woodford County BPW
South Central Region
Campbellsville BPW
Glasgow BPW
Middlesboro BPW
Russell County BPW
Somerset BPW
Somerset CC Samothrace BPW
WKU-Glasgow Samothrace
2012-2013 KFBPW Officers:
Senator David Givens
District 9 ( R )
(502) 564-8100 Ext. 624
Representative Wilson Stone
District 22 ( D )
(502) 564-8100 Ext. 672
BPWKY Foundation
Scholarship Information Who is Eligible:
Citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Minimum of 18 years of age
Planning a career in the Kentucky workforce
Attending school, college, institution/organization
What Programs are Eligible:
Academic programs for non-traditional students
Training to re-enter the workforce
Upgrading work skills or career changes
Job-related seminars, workshops or CED programs
Educational programs, to increase leadership positions
Literacy or GED programs
Research relating to labor market
Research on trends/issues facing business and industry
For additional information contact:
Dr. Tammy Owen BPW/KY Foundation Scholarship Chair
When You May apply:
Deadlines are April 30 & October 31 for postmark of the applica-
tion
One copy of the application, along with one copy of accompanying
information, should be sent to Scholarship Chair Tammy Owen.
How Grants are Approved:
Completed grant applications (with appropriate additional information)
can be mailed to Scholarship Chair Tammy Owen
(email her at [email protected] ).
Communication Workshop/Seminar Applications are to be mailed/
e-mailed to the Foundation Chair Debrah Pierce
(email her at [email protected] ).
Committee members meet twice yearly to review applications and
award scholarships. A 30-day processing timeline follows after the
application deadline.
Applicants will be notified after 30 days following the deadlines of
April 30 & October 31. Notice of amount awarded and notice of
denial of award will be sent to all applicants at the address on his/
her application
BPW/KY FOUNDATION’S AIM
IS TO HELP WOMEN AND MEN REACH THEIR GOAL
OF OBTAINING A HIGHER EDUCATION
THROUGH THE NON-TRADITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR-
Visit:
BPW-KY.org
President Jerilyn Hippler [email protected]
President-Elect Amanda Ishmael [email protected]
Vice President Tammy Cundiff [email protected]
Recording Secretary Sharon Taylor-Carrillo [email protected]
Treasurer Martha Sullivan [email protected]
Parliamentarian Patti Fallin [email protected]
Executive Assistant Cathy Hughes [email protected]
KFBPW
2012-13
President
Jerilyn
Hippler
End Tax Cuts for the Riches 2%,
NOT Working Families
Tell Your Representatives to
VOTE FOR
TAX FAIRNESS
Call 1-888-744-9958 today!!!!
KFBPW Interim Board of Directors Meeting
will be held in Frankfort, KY at the
Holiday Inn Capital Plaza , 405 Wilkinson Blvd.
Frankfort, KY 40601 502-227-5100
Capitalplazaky.com
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November 9th and 10th
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Mark your calendar and
make your reservations
now!
Hotel Facilities and Services:
• One hundred eighty-nine Guestrooms
• Business Services Available
• Executive Suites
• The Terrace Restaurant / Cascades Bar
• High Speed Wireless Internet
• Fitness Facility
• Indoor Poor/Sauna
• Free Covered Parking
• Banquet-Meeting space for up to 450
• In-room Coffee/Hair Dryers
• Cable TV w/HBO
• Gift Shop in Lobby
• ADA Compliant Rooms
• Irons/Ironing Boards
October is:
Breast Cancer
Awareness
Month
and
Domestic
Violence
Awareness
Month
Franklin BPW :
September 15 Festival on the Square
September16 BPW Fancy Farm/Family Picnic
September 17 NO Regular BPW meeting
September 22 Distinguished Young Woman
October Regular BPW meeting for October TBD
(If we meet it will be during NBWW)
October 21 NBWW
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25
26
27
Up Coming Community Events:
Sept. 4 Parent Teacher Conference Day NO students
Sept. 4 Chamber of Commerce Eye Opener at the Bowling
Green Technical College, Franklin Center off exit #6.
7:00am-9:00am
Sept. 4 Habitat Ribbon Cutting at 511 Brevard St.11:00am
Sept. 4 Carson and Barnes CIRCUS at Franklin Simpson
Park 4:30 & 7:30
Sept. 6 Grade and High School Ribbon Cutting 10:00am
Sept. 7 Summer Nights on the Square 7:00pm Skip Bond
and the Fugitives.
Sept. 8 F-S Band Invitational at the High School 5:00pm
Sept. 8 “Live Race Meet” Opening Day at Kentucky Downs
Sept. 9 Grandparents Day
Sept. 10 Tutoring begins at the AAHC-BWC
Sept. 10,12,15,17,19 Live Racing at KY Downs.
Sept. 13 A Day just for Women Conference in Bowling
Green Call for more info 270-745-1010
Sept. 14 F-S Football Homecoming
Sept. 14 Car Show Cruise in 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Sept. 15 Festival on the Square, 9:00am to 4:00pm
(Voter Registration Booth)
Sept. 22 Autumn begins
Sept. 22 Simpson County Distinguished Young Woman
Sept. 25 CSFP Senior Commodity Pick Up
Sept. 26 Inter-Agency Lunch @ 11:45 @ City Hall $5.00
KFBPW :
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
NBWW October 22-26
Interim Board Nov. 9,10
Calendar of Events:
The Franklin BPW meets the third Monday of each month at the Electric Plant Board, Blewett Bradley Building.
Dinner at 6:30, Program at 7:00 and the Business Meeting at 7:30. We welcome and invite guests to attend.
Please contact President Brownie Bennett for information about joining the Franklin Business and Professional Women’s Club.
[email protected] or 270-776-5783
We are in the process of making plans for
NBWW. If you would like to be added to
the committee please let Sharon know.
If you have suggestion for events, please
send them to Sharon
2012 NBWW Committee:
Debbie Deweese, Helen Pearson, Leah Wood
Sheryl Steele, Laurie Cline, Brownie Bennett
And Sharon Taylor-Carrillo
―All Decades Birthday Bash‖
40 60
50
The All Decades Party
was a Birthday party for
Brownie Bennett who was
turning 60,
Pam Womack who was
turning 50 and Brownies
niece Stephanie Wagner
who was turning 40 .
Pam Womack and Family
Brownie
the
Disco
Queen!!
Stephanie crowning Ms. Simpson County.
Brownies Family
BPW members: Jerilyn, Pam,
Brownie, Rachel and Amy
exploring the decades of the
50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
Marsha the Valley girl
with her British Rocker
husband Mitch.
Roaring 20’s The GoGo Dancer and the Hippie
Greasers
Cathy and Jason
Brownie
and
Amy ,
just
having
FUN!!
Girls just wanna have F U N !!!!