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We want to make a difference in women's lives. BPW is the oldest national women's organization, supporting workingwomen, both personally and professionally. Legislative Mission:Passage of the Equal Rights Ammendment; Economic: Ensure pay equity, equal educational and economic opportunities at all stages of life; and promote affordable, quality dependent care to help ensure economic self-sufficiency for women. Health:Ensure reproductive choice and full access to all reproductive health services and education; ensure funds for research into and protections for women’s health care needs; and encourage the development of a national health care plan recognizing the special health care needs of women. Civil Rights: Ensure equal rights and remedies for women in all phases of their lives; support affirmative action; eliminate sexual harassment and violence against women. Everyone is welcome to attend meetings. Contact China Willoughby for more information. Pictures from our State Convention (June 2007) Upcoming Events: Sunday October 14: BPW week!! 8 am breakfast at Shoney's, followed by 10:45 am church service at Fincastle United Methodist. November 18 Our one and only fundraiser of the year - the Turkey Dinner. West LaFollette Elementary School, Sunday from 11 am - 2:00 pm. More details coming!! Friday and Saturday November 9-10 Interim Board Meeting in Nashville. Click here for a registration form. Tuesday November 27: Our annual Christmas party. Bring a $10 gift to exchange. Regas Restaurant in downtown Knoxville. Tuesday January 22: Monthly meeting at 6:30 pm at the Hillcrest Baptist Church, near LaFollette High School. Phyllis Clingner will do an Individual Development module. Tuesday February 26: Monthly meeting at 6:30 pm at the Hillcrest Baptist Church, near LaFollette High School. Foundation Month!! Tuesday March 25: Monthly meeting at 6:30 pm at the Hillcrest Baptist Church, near LaFollette High School. Phyllis Clingner will do an Individual Development module. April 21, 2008 Equal Pay Day!! Tuesday April 22: Monthly meeting at 6:30 pm at the Hillcrest Baptist Church, near LaFollette High School. The scholarship will be discussed. Tuesday May 27: Monthly meeting at 6:30 pm at the Hillcrest Baptist Church, near LaFollette High School. Election of officers! |
