Venue Change for 2010-2011 Business Meetings

RALEIGH, NC, April 30, 2010 – We are pleased to announce that the Raleigh and Triangle Business and Professional Women’s organizations have voted to approve a merger effective July 1, 2010. This historic move will assure that the mission of the BPW organization will continue on into its 92^nd year; serving the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Cary area.

The Triangle Business and Professional Women’s organization was chartered in 1987; building a proud 23 year legacy of supporting working women and families.  Chartered in 1919, the Raleigh Business and Professional Women’s organization will join forces with the Triangle club to obtain political, professional and personal growth for working women on all levels. Together the goal will be to make a significant contribution to the community while benefiting BPW members with educational programs and a variety of networking opportunities.

 “In the current economic climate it was critical that we unite and consolidate our assets to continue our work and shared vision in a fiscally sound manner,” said BPW/Triangle President Mary Kim. “Together we also have the power in numbers to make a significant contribution to our community,” shared BPW/Raleigh President Anita Baxter.

 The BPW journey began when the U.S. Government, while mobilizing for World War I, recognized the need for a cohesive group to coordinate identification of women’s available skills and experience. A Women’s War Council, financed through a federal grant, was established by the War Department to organize the resources of professional women. As a result, the National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs was founded on July 15, 1919 – and soon after in the same year the North Carolina and then Raleigh local organization were formed.

 Through the years, BPW has been a driving force behind significant national legislation, such as the War Classification Act (1923), the Equal Pay Act (1963), the Civil Rights Act (1964), the Federal Jury Selection and Service Act (1968), the Educational Equity Act (1974), and the Retirement Equity Act (1983). As a 501 (c) (3) research and educational organization, BPW counts among its members working women in all positions including business owners, corporate executives, professionals, and elected officials. Membership in this organization is open to all.

 Please join BPW/Raleigh on May 25 for the May Member Mingle, a celebration of the BPW/Raleigh and BPW/Triangle merger! Business networking games and BPW-101 are only part of the agenda. A formal installation of BPW officers for the 2010-2011 program year is also planned. Please visit the website at www.bpwraleigh.org to find out more and to register for the event. 

Christy New named to the Triangle Realtors

Congratulations to Christy New who was named to the Triangle Realtors® Leadership Academy Class of 2010.

Theresa Carter changes career focus

Theresa Carter retired on January 30th after 34 years of Federal Service with the Department of Defense.  She's looking forward to the second half of her life in which she will be working with her husband at PCMedevac in downtown Cary as well as building her own business in relationship marketing, StayNTouch.biz.  She recently received a certification in Social Media and will be using this new knowledge to grow the two businesses and help others through one-on-one or workshop training on how to grow their business through social media. 
 

Cyn Mallard Paintings on display in Durham

" Kudos " to our member Cyn Mallard whose art work is on display at "The Scrap Exchange" in Durham, 548 Foster St, Tel. 688-6960, www.scrapexchange.org . Cyn's exhibits are showing in conjunction with a quilt show by Willa Brigham. Check out Cyn at cynergiestudio.com for more details and visit  her blog with photos of the paintings. Cyn we are proud of you!