UPDATES!

The Newsletter for the North Fulton Business & Professional Women

March 2006 - Vol. II, No. 11

President's Notes

   Well, we're coming to the close of our BPW year. Our nominating committee is formulating our officer nominations for 2006-2007. I hope you consider participating. There is so much we can do as a team, and I believe that NFBPW will be thrive under Cindy Overton's presidency. I also hope that all of you will step up to the plate and do what you can to grow our group.

   There are a few things coming up in the near future, including:

Click each of the links for more details.

   I hope you can join me at the State Conference. It's a great way to understand what BPW does here in Georgia, as well as meet some dynamic women who have made and are making an impact for businesswomen throughout the state.

   Looking forward to seeing you at our regular meeting this week on the 2nd!

Warm regards,

Editor's Notes

   We only have one more newsletter after this one for this year. Where has the year gone? I feel it is time for someone else to pick up this rewarding job as editor. We have a lot of talent in North Fulton and need to spread it around. Anyone interested please let our nominating committee and Cindy Overton, our President-Elect know. I am sorry that I was unable to make the last meeting so I don’t know who was selected on the nominating committee.

   I will need to get next month’s Newsletter to Peggy by the 14th of March to give her time to get it in on the web site early and to submit for this year to send to the State for judging before April 1. Please submit anything you'd like to be included on or before March 13.

   Please let Cindy and the nominating committee know if you'd like to work on the newsletter. I will be happy to work with you as a consultant if you desire.

Earlene Roden, Editor

Honored Guests for March 2 NFBPW Meeting

BPW/USA Policy and Action Conference

Washington, DC

On February 2-3, North Fulton BPW members Rita Gray, Skip Gray, and Rita Bauer joined BPW/GA National president Roslyn Ridgeway, BPW/GA President Sandra Wooden, BPW/GA President-Elect Glenda Hinton, BPW/GA Past Presidents Kathi Stockton and Toni Davis, who is also State Legislative Chair at the BPW/USA Policy and Action Conference in Washington, DC. (See photos)

The purpose of the first day of the conference was to train BPW members in the art of advocacy, provide them with talking points on the three legislative issues for which we were advocating (with a bonus issue added in at the last minute), and to provide BPW members with the time to meet with our members of Congress. Please take a moment to read more on the important legislative issues.

The entire event was a great success, and all North Fulton BPW members are encouraged to send letters to their Senators and Congressmen encouraging them to support the legislation summarized above. Please see Rita Bauer if you would like a copy of the sample letter provided by BPW/USA.

Rita Bauer, Legislative Chair

Click here for

additional legislative updates and action alerts!

History of our Emblem

   At the first birthday of the Federation, during the St. Paul Convention in 1920, the national President, Miss Gail Laughlin, appointed a committee of three to work towards the selection of a design for the Federation Emblem.

ORIENTATION - Our National BPW Emblem
   The Federation Emblem, which was adopted in 1921, was designed to symbolize the spirit of progress to which the Federation is dedicated. The symbols represent the:

   These symbols, over the inscription NFBPWC, are found within the golden circle. The circle represents the globe, signifying unbroken harmony and endless friendship. The components of the complete circle are illumination, vigor, tranquility, development and victory--emblem of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc.

Treasurer's Report

NFBPW February balance is $1215.91.

Rebecca Smith, Treasurer

Prayer Request

Mary and John Bennett
Debbie Belz and her daughter and newborn infant

UPDATES! Submissions

March Program on Home Ownership

Cathy Woods, NFBPW member and our March speaker, will tell us about "Home Ownership as a Financial Investment." As a realtor, the most frequently asked questions Cathy hears are:

These are important questions, especially since home ownership is the most significant financial investment for the majority of Americans. Cathy will offer information to answer questions that relate to home value, such as:

Birthdays and Anniversaries

February and March special days are included this month:

Happy February Birthday to:

Rebecca Smith 2/2

Cathy Woods 2/9

Happy March Birthday to:

Candace Azad 3/2

Karen Bershad 3/29

Happy February Anniversary to:

Earlene Roden 2/11

Carolyn Gathercole 2/12

Happy March Anniversary to:

Rita Bauer 3/20

Important and Notable Dates

Member Spotlight - Cindy Overton of Business Partner

   Cindy has lived in Alpharetta for 11 years. It was here that she met her husband, Jake and had their son Charlie, who is now 6. She also has a stepson, Cole who is 21 and a Junior in college.

   Jake and Cindy started Business Partner 3-1/2 years ago. They were the first store of the franchise to open. The growth of their store and the growth of the franchise system have been exciting to watch.

BPW Foundation

   Just a reminder to everyone, the deadline for National Foundation awards to be give at State Conference April 28-30 to be received at National is March 31. All money donated to the Foundation by BPW/GA Members will earn chances for the “Miss Roz Ruby” Teddi Bear to be given away at State Conference. Also for 2006 donations of $100 or more, donors will receive a commemorative 50th Anniversary Pin from BPW/USA Foundation. North Fulton BPW has had $250 donated so far, which is enough for one award. If three more members to donate $25 or more, each will receive the Friend of Foundation award.

   So where is your money going? Since 1956, BPW Foundation has influenced, informed and educated Presidents, Members of Congress, government officials, policy makers, employers and workingwomen by conducting research and offering educational resources that accurately portray the challenges facing workingwomen and the important roles they play in the workplace, polities, and their communities.

   Donations of $25 or more can also be make in honor or in memory of someone. Contribute online from the BPW/USA web site or print the form from BPW/USA Web site. It can also be downloaded from the BPW/USA web site. Earlene Roden will have copies of the form at the March meeting. If you need one prior to the meeting, please contact Earlene at earlenearoden@bellsouth.net.

Earlene Roden

2006-07 NFBPW Officers Elected!