Governor’s Message

Greetings my BPW Sisters. I just want to share

with you some work I have been doing on behalf of

the North Central District (NCD).

New arbitration procedures have been adopt-

ed by the National body at the 79th Conven-

tion. The goal is to give members a formal

procedure to resolve Club disputes with the

assistance of the jurisprudence board at the

district and national levels.

I continue to work with the Pontiac, Battle

Creek, and Cleveland clubs working on their

501(c)3 nonprofit determination. I also pro-

vided phone assistance to clubs in other

districts when contacted about the IRS re-

quirements.

Host the 79th Convention in Pittsburgh,

Pennsylvania. Attendance was low and we

would like to make plans to make it cost

effective for members to attend the 80th

Anniversary in New York next year.

Began procedures on behalf of our organiza-

tion requesting the IRS to allow individual

clubs the ability to be added back under our

National’s group exemption. This will still

mean that we must each report our tax ex-

empt activities to the IRS on Form 990-N

based on our gross receipts for that year.

The majority of our clubs are only required to

report a form 990-EZ postcard. The postcard

report only confirms with the IRS that the

Club is still operating as a nonprofit following

the IRS guidelines.

I want to thank members for supporting the

district fundraisers. We were able to host the

national convention and still be financial at

the end of the year. A special thank you

goes to our Executive Committee for their

diligence in being good stewards of our

funds.

Youth Workshop—Preparing for College

Youth Advisor Linda Collins

Training and hands-on workshops for youth in

preparation for college. Learn how to seek

out non-traditional scholarships. Start early if

you are graduating June, 2015.

James Coleman Sr. Youth Scholarship

2015 graduates: After January, 2015 see your

Adult Club President or contact Linda Collins for

a copy of the Scholarship Application or check

our website at www.ncd-nanbpwc.orgwill be

available in January, 2015.

Deadline for applications is April 1, 2015

Phone: (419) 902-8541 or

E-mail: Collin_Linda226@email.com

Scholarship Award Criteria:

Completed scholarship application.

Students must live in the North Central Dis-

trict.

Shall be a graduating high school senior in the

current conference year with a 2.5 GPA or above

on a 4.0 scale.

Must enroll in an accredited college/university

or technical institute by the Fall of the year of

their high school graduation.

Must provide two references: School (only one),

community, work and/or church.

Save the dates…

to participate in BPW events at

the district and national .

The district will be celebrating 50

years of serving Michigan, Ohio,

Kentucky and Western Pennsyl-

vania. The conference is being

hosted by the New Metropolitan

Detroit Club and their President,

Barbara Davis.

Nat iona l Convent ion

2015—New York

The convention will be held in the

Northeast district next year, so I

hope you will try to make it to

New York City for this event. To

learn more about what attrac-

tions are planned for the 80th

anniversary of our National Asso-

ciation. Visit our national website

to learn more as plans unfold.

NCD Boutique

District T-shirts—$30

2XL -$32. Shipping $3.50

Souvenir Stylus $3.00

Souvenir Magnet clips $3.00

NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women ‘s Clubs, Inc.

August, 2014

Program Ideas, Implementation and Compliance—Dr. Frances Collins

This year we plan to provide guidance in documentation for nonprofit activities. We want to ensure all clubs meet

their state and federal requirements for operating a nonprofit corporation.

Sisters Investing in Sisters-Group Chat

a) Career Tips for those making life changes or seeking growth

b) Mentoring opportunities

Military –Sexual Trauma (MST)—Group Chat

During the district conference it was approved that we urge lawmakers to address establishing open civil courts for women

suffering from military sexual assault (MST) by a fellow soldier or personal associate. We will learn more about this subject

and what work is currently being done to address MST. This will allow us to address this issue as an organization.

Our membership drive that was

held between October and De-

cember of 2013 came off as a

huge success, 491 new mem-

bers were recruited. Congratula-

tions to all the clubs that partici-

pated and recruited new club

sisters .

Please visit our new website at

www.ncd-nanbpwc.org and leave

comments let us know what

services you would like to see

available on the site. Our district

technology chair is Sharol Moor-

man.

VOCAL ARTS

I have reviewed several club

planning programs for the new

year. Just a reminder each club

that does NOT host a vocal arts

competition must be sure to pay

$75 to the district in accordance

with our Bylaws.

A new Membership drive is planned for October 2014—

December, 2014. The joining fee will be reduced to $50. This

will not affect membership dues for district or local clubs.

President Marie Castillo asked our membership to support the

National headquarters’ housing fund. Each member is encour-

age to contribute $25. Submission forms are available on the

national website.

GIRL RISING MOVEMENT

“Girl Rising” a film by Academy Award-nominated director Rich-

ard E. Robbins. Girl Rising uses storytelling to inspire action

that gets girls into classrooms worldwide. Girl Rising journeys

around the globe to witness the strength of the human spirit and

the power of education to change the world. Viewers get to

know nine unforgettable girls living in the developing world:

ordinary girls who confront tremendous challenges and over-

come nearly impossible odds to pursue their dreams. 2nd VP

Sherelle Carper Youth project.

NANNIE JENKINS CENTER TRANSFER

National will transfer ownership of the Nannie Jenkins Center to

the Youth Empowerment Group, Inc. of Cuthbert Georgia.

They will use the facility to address the needs of at-risk youth.

* The Pittsburgh Educational Tour included a visit to The African Heritage Classroom. It is one of 29 Nationality Classrooms at the

University of Pittsburgh and the N.A.N.B.P.W.C. Pittsburgh Club donated $10,000 to have the room built. This was done under the

leadership of club President Mary Jane Mitchell Page. The African Heritage Classroom Committee presented National President

Castillo, Club President Rhonda Carson Leach, and myself each a framed picture of the Cathedral of Learning.

North Central Past and Present District Governors— Can you name the years they served?

Make Checks Payable To: North Central District NANBPWC, Inc. Return Check Fee: $39.00

Mail To: Sandra A. Coleman, NCD Financial Secretary 1411 S. Liebold St. Detroit, MI 48217-1225

The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc.

NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT AREA MEETING REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION FOR:

Registration: 8:30 am – 9 am

Meeting: 9 am – 4 pm

[] Northern – MI Meeting

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Maranatha Family Life Center 400 Waubascon Road

Battle Creek, MI 49037

269-968-3878

Registration and Refund Requests

Must be RECEIVED by: Saturday, September 20, 2014

[ Vendors will be available]

[] Eastern – OH/PA/KY Meeting

Saturday, October 4, 2014

First Church of God Conference and Technology Center 3480 Refugee Road

Columbus, OH 43232

614-338-8338

Registration and Refund Requests

Must be RECEIVED by: Saturday, September 27, 2014

Club

Name

Address

Street City State Zip

Email Address

Telephone

Check all that Apply:

Adult Club President Life Member District Officer

Youth Mr. & P Beta Psi

Special Needs: Physical: Dietary:

REGISTRATION FEES

Adults $50 X $

Youth Division $17 X $

Late/On-site Adults $60 X $

Late/On-site Youth Division $22 X $

Total Amount Enclosed: $

The above Receipt of Registration date will be strictly enforced.

On-site registration payment by money order only – No cash or checks

Rev. 8/12/2014

Date Received $ Ck.# Notes

Columbus, Ohio Driving Directions/Hotel Accommodations:

From MI: I-75 South keep right to take US 23 S Merge onto I-75 S toward Dayton merge onto OH-15 Exit 156 toward US-23/Kenton/Columbus OH-15 becomes US-23S merge onto to I-270 E/Outerbelt exit 23A toward I-71/Columbus Merge onto I-71 S Exit 26 toward Columbus Merge onto I-70E/East Fwy E via Exit 107 on the left toward Wheeling Merge onto US-33 via Exit 105A toward Lancaster Merge onto Winchester Pike via the Exist on the left Turn slight left onto Refugee Rd 3480 Refugee Rd is on the left.

From Toledo, OH: OH-25 Merge onto I-75 S toward Dayton Keep left to take I-75S toward Dayton merge onto OH-15 via Exit 156 toward US 23/Kenton/Columbus OH-15 becomes US 23 S Merge onto I 270 E/Outerbelt E via Exist 23A toward I-71/Columbus Merge onto I-71 S Exit 26 toward Columbus Merge onto I-70 E/East Fwy E via Exit 107 on the left toward Wheeling Merge onto US 33 E via Exit 105A toward Lancaster Merge onto Winchester Pike via the exit on the left Turn slight left onto Refugee Rd 3480 Refugee Rd is on the left.

From Cleveland, OH: Merge onto I-90W toward I-71 Keep left to take I-71 S toward Columbus Keep right to take I-71S toward Columbus Merge onto I-70 E/East Fwy E via Exit 107 on the left toward Wheeling Merge onto US-33 via Exit 105A toward Lancaster Merge onto Winchester Pike via the exist on the left Turn slight left onto Refugee Rd 3480 Refugee Rd is on the left.

From Pittsburgh, PA: Merge onto I-79 South via Exit 64A toward Washington. Merge onto I-70 W. via Exit 38 to-ward Wheeling (crossing into West Virginia). Merge onto I-470 W. via Exit 5A on the left toward Columbus (Crossing into Ohio). I-470 W. becomes I-70 W. Take the OH-317/Hamilton Rd. exit toward Whitehall. Turn left onto S. Hamil-ton Road. Turn right onto Refugee Road.

From Louisville. KY: Merge onto I-71 N via Exit 6 toward Cincinnati (Crossing into Ohio. Keep right to take I-71 N via Exit 1B toward US-50 E/Columbus. Take the OH-104 E ramp. Take the 1st right onto OH-104 E becomes Refugee Rd. 3480 Refugee Road is on the left.

Hotel Accommodations: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 4041 Hamilton Square Blvd 614-920-2400, Hampton Inn Columbus I70E/Hamilton 2093 S. Hamilton Rd. 614-552-2400, Hawthorne Suites by Wyndhan 2084 S Hamilton Rd. 614-864-8844, Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark Resort 4560 Hilton Corporate Dr. 614-868-1360

Battle Creek, Michigan Driving Directions/ Hotel Accommodations: From Lansing Area: Take I-69 South to I-94 West toward Chicago. Take exit #98B/ Downtown Battle Creek onto I-194 North. Continue on N. Division St. (M-66). Turn left onto E. Van Buren St., Bear right onto Limit St. Continue on 4 1/2 Mile Rd. The des-tination is on the right. From Pontiac Area: Take Walter P. Reuther Fwy. (I-696 W ) toward Lansing. Merge onto I-275 S, I-96 East toward Toledo/Detroit. Take the M-14 W and continue to I-94 West. Take exit #98B (I-194 N/M-66 N) Downtown Battle Creek onto I-194 North. Continue on N. Division St. (M-66) Turn left onto E. Van Buren St., Bear right onto Limit St. Continue on 4 1/2 Mile Rd. The destination is on the right. From Grand Rapids: Take US-131 South toward Kalamazoo for 36 miles. Take exit #49A (M-89 East)/Plainwell onto Allegan St. (M-89 East). Turn right onto 32nd St. North (M-43, M-89). Continue on M-89 for 12 miles. Turn left onto North Bedford Rd. (M-37). Turn right onto Morgan Rd. East. Turn right onto 4 1/2 Mile Rd. The destination is on the left. From Livonia Area: Take Jeffr ies (I-96 West) Continue on M-14 West toward Ann Arbor for 15 miles. Take the I-94 West for 72.5 miles. Take exit #98B (I-194 N/M-66 N) Downtown Battle Creek onto I-194 North. Continue on N. Division St. (M-66) Turn left onto E. Van Buren St., Bear right onto Limit St. Continue on 4 1/2 Mile Rd. The destination is on the right. From Detroit Area: Take I-96 West for 19+ miles. Merge onto M-14 West toward Ann Arbor for 15 miles. Take I-94 West for 72 miles. Take exit #98B (I-194 N/M-66 N) Downtown Battle Creek onto I-194 North. Continue on N. Division St. (M-66) Turn left onto E. Van Buren St., Bear right onto Limit St. Continue on 4 1/2 Mile Rd. The destination is on the right. Hotel Accommodations: Fair field Inn Battle Creek, 4665 Beckley Road, (269) 979-8000; Courtyard Battle Creek, 12891 Har-per Village Drive, Holiday Inn Battle Creek, 12812 Harper Village Dr. (800) 315-2605; Baymont Inn & Suites Battle Creek, 4725 Beckley Road, (866) 430-2692.