Ten Reasons to join BPW
1. IMPACT
Join other working women in Pennsylvania to aide in the fight to create equitable workplaces and communities. Be part of a national movement and make a difference in the lives of working women as we work. Belong to a nationally recognized organization whose legacy of success opens doors to other successful working women.
2. NETWORK
Exchange ideas, explore business opportunities, andshare common goals with professional women at the local,state, or national level. Connect with mentors, colleagues and peers who can help you advance your career and make the right connections in our community.
3. ADVOCACY
Since 1919, BPW has been instrumental in impacting public policy. These issues include:
• equal pay,
• work-life effectiveness,
• better child and elder care,
• strong social security pension programs,
• and workplace equity.
Through BPW, you have a powerful voice in helping the equality of women.
4. CAREER ADVANCEMENT
BPW programs are specifically designed to provide you both personal and professional development, growth and
opportunities. Through seminars & workshops, BPW provides women with the leadership, information, negotiation and professional skills necessary to reach their full potential.
5. RESOURCES
Access services offered by fellow BPW members through the BPW/PA web site. Have up to date information about topics essential for working women at your fingertips via our club website: http://www.chambersburgbpw.com or http://www.facebook.com/chambersburgbpw . Members are also kept on top of developing issues and organization activities through the monthly newsletter HI~Lites.
6. LEADERSHIP
Expand your leadership skills through BPW/PA committees or a local, state or district level with knowledgeable mentors to help you along the way. You can develop management skills and become a recognized leader in the fight for women's rights.
7. VISIBILITY
Gain visibility and prominence through involvement in BPW events – locally, regionally, statewide and nationally. Meetings, newsletters and web sites provide opportunities to showcase and promote you and your business.
8. HELPING OTHERS
Learn about BPW/PA history and the issues impacting working women within today's society. BPW Foundation has a proud tradition of “women helping women.” In 1956, the members of BPW Foundation created the BPW Foundation to provide scholarships, research, information, and career development programs for working women. Supporting the BPW Foundation allows you to help other women upgrade their skills or return to the workplace while furthering workplace equity and work-life balance. Since 1969, the BPW Foundation has awarded almost $6 million in scholarships, research grants and loans. Involvement in the Individual Development, Young Careerist, and Mentoring programs allows you to aid in the
personal and professional development of women while raising awareness of issue affecting working women.
9. ACTIVITIES
Gain access to special programs like the BPW Foundation Career Center to find a new job or the Home Buyer’s assistance program to obtain a mortgage or home equity loan. There are also discounts on telecommunications, car rentals, hotel
rooms, gourmet foods and cruises! With BPW Foundation benefits and discounts you can enjoy great products and save money too. Chambersburg BPW hosts a tour once a year to a local business interest. Meetings every month to help to keep the members informed.
10. PERSONAL CONNECTIONS
BPW membership brings many rewards. Many women state that the most lasting and meaningful rewards are the lifelong connections. Through our activities and programs, you will form supportive friendships as well as important business
relationships. There is nothing quite like the feeling you get in a roomful of powerful women all focused and energized on current issues and a common cause. Whether it is laughing together, working together, or lobbying together, we know how to work together and how to have fun!
1. IMPACT
Join other working women in Pennsylvania to aide in the fight to create equitable workplaces and communities. Be part of a national movement and make a difference in the lives of working women as we work. Belong to a nationally recognized organization whose legacy of success opens doors to other successful working women.
2. NETWORK
Exchange ideas, explore business opportunities, andshare common goals with professional women at the local,state, or national level. Connect with mentors, colleagues and peers who can help you advance your career and make the right connections in our community.
3. ADVOCACY
Since 1919, BPW has been instrumental in impacting public policy. These issues include:
• equal pay,
• work-life effectiveness,
• better child and elder care,
• strong social security pension programs,
• and workplace equity.
Through BPW, you have a powerful voice in helping the equality of women.
4. CAREER ADVANCEMENT
BPW programs are specifically designed to provide you both personal and professional development, growth and
opportunities. Through seminars & workshops, BPW provides women with the leadership, information, negotiation and professional skills necessary to reach their full potential.
5. RESOURCES
Access services offered by fellow BPW members through the BPW/PA web site. Have up to date information about topics essential for working women at your fingertips via our club website: http://www.chambersburgbpw.com or http://www.facebook.com/chambersburgbpw . Members are also kept on top of developing issues and organization activities through the monthly newsletter HI~Lites.
6. LEADERSHIP
Expand your leadership skills through BPW/PA committees or a local, state or district level with knowledgeable mentors to help you along the way. You can develop management skills and become a recognized leader in the fight for women's rights.
7. VISIBILITY
Gain visibility and prominence through involvement in BPW events – locally, regionally, statewide and nationally. Meetings, newsletters and web sites provide opportunities to showcase and promote you and your business.
8. HELPING OTHERS
Learn about BPW/PA history and the issues impacting working women within today's society. BPW Foundation has a proud tradition of “women helping women.” In 1956, the members of BPW Foundation created the BPW Foundation to provide scholarships, research, information, and career development programs for working women. Supporting the BPW Foundation allows you to help other women upgrade their skills or return to the workplace while furthering workplace equity and work-life balance. Since 1969, the BPW Foundation has awarded almost $6 million in scholarships, research grants and loans. Involvement in the Individual Development, Young Careerist, and Mentoring programs allows you to aid in the
personal and professional development of women while raising awareness of issue affecting working women.
9. ACTIVITIES
Gain access to special programs like the BPW Foundation Career Center to find a new job or the Home Buyer’s assistance program to obtain a mortgage or home equity loan. There are also discounts on telecommunications, car rentals, hotel
rooms, gourmet foods and cruises! With BPW Foundation benefits and discounts you can enjoy great products and save money too. Chambersburg BPW hosts a tour once a year to a local business interest. Meetings every month to help to keep the members informed.
10. PERSONAL CONNECTIONS
BPW membership brings many rewards. Many women state that the most lasting and meaningful rewards are the lifelong connections. Through our activities and programs, you will form supportive friendships as well as important business
relationships. There is nothing quite like the feeling you get in a roomful of powerful women all focused and energized on current issues and a common cause. Whether it is laughing together, working together, or lobbying together, we know how to work together and how to have fun!
Donations & Contributions.
Interested individuals may choose to support Pennsylvania working women and the Pennsylvania Business and Professional Women’s Foundation, Inc. by pledging tax deductible financial contributions on a one-time basis, on an ongoing basis, by a charitable gift during their lifetime or through a charitable bequest included in the donor’s will or trust. Regardless of the method chosen for financial support, donors have the flexibility for designating to which specific purpose/scholarship fund(s) financial support is directed. And remember that gifts and bequests of every size help build the Business and Professional Women’s Foundation, Inc. future financial strength. Checks payable to BPW Foundation can be mailed to our State Treasurer. Any donations made online at the BPW Foundation website, please send a copy of your receipt to our State Treasurer. For every gift given, 95% directly funds programs supporting working women, their families and sucessful workplaces. Please help our mission.
Membership Information
Dues: Dues are $50.00, Student Members are $15.00. This yearly fee covers the dues for the local, district, state, and national organizations of BPW. Members in good standing may attend and vote at meetings at all four levels.
Support those young and old for the fight is the same throughout.
