Founded in 1919, the National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (BPW/USA) was the first national organization formed to promote equality for women in the workplace. In 2009, BPW/USA merged with the BPW Foundation (founded in 1956), and includes a network of over 12,000 workingwomen in hundreds of cities and towns across the country.
BPW/MD encompasses members from every profession and walk of life. Throughout the years, three major issues have shaped BPW/USA’s legislative agenda: elimination of gender discrimination in employment, the principle of equal pay, and the need for a comprehensive equal rights amendment.
BPW/MD 2013 Annual State Conference
May 16-18, 2013
“The Power of YOU ~ Equality, Advocacy, Development!”
Conference Registration Extended ~ Public Invited!
Click here for full agenda: The Newscaster
Holiday Inn Laurel West
15101 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD 20707
301-776-5300
www.hilaurel.com
All Members And Friends Invited And Encouraged To Attend – Bring Your Family For A Fun And Relaxing Weekend! Indoor Pool, Exercise Room, Outback Steakhouse
Conference Registration~ Register for full package or individual events
(registration form attached)
Hotel Reservations– Call Holiday Inn Reservations: 1-800-Holiday (1-800-465-4329). Or Reserve online- www.hilaurel.comand click on “Reservations.” Use group code “BPW”
Conference Highlights
Friday, May 17
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12:00 Noon - Luncheon Speaker – Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught, – President, Board of Directors of the Women in Military Service For America Memorial Foundation, Inc.
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Individual Development Program Workshops– Public Speaking (afternoon), Goal Setting (evening) – facilitated by Nancy Werner. Free and open to public
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Opening Business Session
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Buffet Dinner
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President’s Reception
Saturday, May 18
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Exhibitors
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Charity for victims of human trafficking- Turn Around, Inc.
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Luncheon Panel – Human Traffickingwith Jennifer Jones, Prince George’s Commission for Women and others - open to public
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Business Session, Election of Officers, Local Organization and Committee Reports
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Guest Speaker – Compassionate Care Options For The Elderly And Those Living With Alzheimer’s Disease
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Awards and Installation Banquet– Nancy Werner, Installing Officer, Reception and Entertainment
For additional information, please contact the 2013 Annual Conference Chairman
Theresa Foster@ 410-591-8970 or teddybear81@verizon.net.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Mayor Of Rockville, Phyllis Marcuccio and Membership Chair, Rita Crowe