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Are you interested in joining an INNOVATIVE organization of working women that will provide you with LEADERSHIP opportunities to create CHANGE in your workplace, your community, and our society? Jackson Business and Professional Women is your SOLUTION.
Jackson BPW is a local organization in one of the largest working women's organizations. BPW is firmly committed to raising public awareness of health and family concerns and legislative issues for women.
Jackson BPW meets every Tuesday noon to 1:15 PM at Steve's Ranch. The regular luncheon meetings feature various speakers on topics of interest to our members. A business meeting is held the second Tuesday of each month and provides an overview of the workings of our organization. No reservation is necessary and there is no attendance requirement.
Our membership is open to anyone who supports our ideals, beliefs and mission statement. Visitors are welcome at any of our meetings where we will be pleased to answer questions and provide information about Jackson BPW and our region, state and national affiliations.
For more information,
please contact:
Linda Schaub
(517) 750-6394
or
click here to e-mail Linda
Susan Murphy
(517) 788-4050
or
click here to e-mail Susan |
Upcoming Local Programs
May 20
Installation Ceremony
Linda Schaub begins her second year as president – join us as we complete the line up for the next year
May 27
Networking and Sharing
Having enjoyed the memorial day weekend, join us for networking and sharing – ideas, tips, strategies, even fun stories!
June 3
President's Day
Join us to hear President Linda Schaub's plans for the new BPW year and how you can help make the new year successful.
June 10
Business Meeting
Attending BPW is an educational and yet interesting experience, while getting to network, enjoy friends and have lunch, too.
Statewide Events
National Events
National Conference
July 22-26, 2008
Hilton Atlanta Hotel
Atlanta, Georgia
(more...)
July 21-25, 2009
90th Anniversary
The Millennium
St. Louis, Missouri
July 6-10, 2010
Hilton Hawaiian Village
Hononlulu, Hawaii |
BPW Vision: To be the leading advocate for working women
BPW Mission: To achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information
Legislative Platform:
Preamble
The Equal Rights Amendment, as authored by Alice Paul, shall stand first, foremost and above all other items which may appear on the national platform of this Federation until equal legal rights for women and men become guaranteed in the United States Constitution, because all statutory law derives therefrom.
The Equal Rights Amendment: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.”
Platform
Economic Equity
Ensure pay equity and 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 policy 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; and eliminate sexual harassment and violence against women. |
