Downtown BPW of Little Rock
Welcome to our Website!
Let's Grow & Shine in '08-'09!
Downtown Business and Professional Women of Little Rock is a local organization
dedicated to providing networking and leadership development opportunities for
working women, as well as legislative advocacy on the state and national levels.
Each year, Downtown BPW grants $1000 in scholarships to promising young women
and recognizes a Young Careerist, Individual Development Representative, Woman
of the Year, and Employer of the Year. Membership is open to all who support the
mission of BPW.
BPW/USA Mission
To achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy,
education and information.
Collect
Keep us, Oh God, from pettiness; let us be large in thought,
in word, in deed.
Let us be done with faultfinding and leave off self-seeking.
May we put away all pretenses and meet each other face to
face without self-pity and without prejudice.
May we never be hasty in judgment and always generous.
Let us take time for all things; make us to grow calm, serene,
gentle.
Teach us to put into action our better impulses, straightforward
and unafraid.
Grant that we may realize it is the little things that create
differences, that in the big things of life we are at one.
And may we strive to touch and to know the great, common
human heart of us all, and Oh Lord God, let us forget not to
be kind.
Mary Stewart
Emblem Benediction
This Emblem binds us all in one great sisterhood.
It bids us heed our conscience call for nobler womanhood.
God guide us as we wear this Emblem over our heart, and keep us
true and always fair, God bless us as we part.
NEXT MEMBERSHIP/BUSINESS MEETING:
Downtown BPW of Little Rock luncheon meeting is to be held on Thursday,
December 18th, at FoxRidge Luxury Senior Living, #17 ParkStone Circle, in
North Little Rock.
Click here for Mapquest location map.
Program: Christmas ... camaradarie, networking and enjoying Christmas music
with the prime rib luncheon. Last month's speaker, the Director of the Dorcas
House, outlined items needed by the women there ... alarm clocks, umbrellas
and paper goods, so we may better provide in our Christmas donations.
Luncheon/meeting fee:
$13.00 with RSVP by Tuesday midnight prior to each 4th Thursday monthly
luncheon meeting.
(Note: November and December meetings are the 3rd Thursday due to the holidays.
On those months, please RSVP no later than Tuesday prior to the meeting.)
$15.00 at the door without RSVP.
(Limited luncheon plates available without RSVP.)
Please RSVP with your intent to attend to downtownbpw@yahoo.com.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES: $100.00
Annual membership dues are $100.00. Dues will increase by $5.00 each
odd year ending with the increase in 2009.
Student membership dues are $35.00.
2008-2009 Officers
Downtown BPW of Little Rock
(see photos of New Officer Installation on Administration page!)
President - DJ Lynch
1st Vice President - Robin Powell
2nd Vice President - Alice Harkey
Recording Secretary - Robin Powell, Interim
Treasurer - Karen Zap
Mid-Year Board Meeting
The 2008 Mid Year Board meeting was held Saturday, November 8th at
the Hilton Garden Inn in Conway, AR.
Iron Jawed Angels
Special Viewing:_was held Tuesday, October 28th
In honor of National Business Womens Week, Conway BPW hosted a
showing of the movie "Iron Jawed Angels" on Tuesday, October 28th, 2008.
This movie depicts the true account of the suffragists movement to gain the
right to vote for women.
Many area working women showed support as we rallied "Get Out and Vote" on
November 4th, 2008. The right to vote is a cherished right not to be taken
for granted by anyone, and most importantly, women!
ABW Magazine is alive and kicking!
Jannette Mosley, member of the Camden BPW has taken the awesome
task of ABW Magazine editor. She needs ads and articles for each issue.
Below are the prices and details:
Pricing:
Back Cover: $240.00
Inside Front/Back Cover: 215.00
Full Page: 195.00
Half Page: 130.00
Quarter Page: 75.00
Business Card: 25.00
Photos: 2.00 each
Send your info, pics and ads to:
Arkansas Business Women Magazine
PO Box 159
Chidester, AR 71726
ABW Magazine email: abw-arbpw@hotmail.com
National Conference
Atlanta - July 22-26, 2008
DT BPW LR was represented by members DJ Lynch and Billie Haymes. Little
Rock BPW and Conway BPW members also attended, with all representing
AR BPW. Below you will find pictures taken at the National Convention.
Members of the AR delegation, all in red and sporting the beautiful red sashes,
embroidered "ARKANSAS".
The fabulous Hilton hotel in downtown Atlanta, where the convention was
was held and where we stayed.
The Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, the honorable Shirley Franklin. She opened
the first session of the convention with her welcome speech.
Senator McCain's Campaign representative, Carly Fiorina.
Senator Obama's Campaign Representative, Lt. Gen. Claudia Kennedy.
Note: I am hoping these are the right faces with the right names ... if not,
please send us a note so we can correct this faux pas!
Outgoing President, Barb Hinton on the far left. 08-09 BPW USA President
installed at the National Convention in the center, Dianne Polangin. 2nd from
left is Tina Garner, Treasurer, 4th from left is Susan Parsons Reed, Vice
President, and far right is Sandi Haase, Secretary. Better pictures of each
individual officer and short bio available at:
http://www.bpwusa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3676
DT BPW LR President, DJ Lynch, won the AR BPW state ID (Individual
Development) Speak-Off Competition and competed at the national level
in Atlanta, Georgia July 23-26. The following pictures just arrived from
Atlanta Events Photography.
With no idea of why this picture downloaded so small, these are the ID
participants at the Legends Awards. Debbie Cope (2nd from rt.) from
the Texas BPW won the competition for this year. DJ Lynch, far left,
won at the state level and competed as the Individual Development winner
representing Arkansas.
The Arkansas BPW delegation at BPW USA National Conference.
The Arkansas Delegation with the newly installed BPW USA President, Dianne
Polangin (red boa and tiara!).
2008 State Activities
AR BPW State Convention - June 6, 7, and 8, 2008
Little Rock Metro Hilton Hotel
Some digital highlights of the Convention for those who missed the fun
and learning. It is our hope that all BPW members will attend the local,
regional, state and national BPW events!
Individual Development Speak Off DT BPW LR 1st Vice President,
competitors (standing) and honorable Robin Powell, presenting her ID speech
judges (seated). to the convention body.
DT BPW LR President, DJ Lynch,
presenting her ID speech to the
convention body.
Women Mean Business Gala -June 6, 2008
Arkansas Governor, Mike Beebe, provided sage words to the group on
Hillary's campaign suspension and more, happening simultaneously to
our AR BPW Women Mean Business Gala.
Jimmie Lou Fisher, Keynote Speaker for the Women Mean Business Gala.
Women of Arkansas were honored and given awards for outstanding
achievements in may categories.
AR BPW Installation Banquet - June 7, 2008
AR BPW President for 2008-2009, Kristina Croslin, at her installation.
AR BPW Officer Installation Banquet 2008-2009. Officers are: Denise
Tarter, President-Elect; Beth Greer, 1st Vice President; Ann
Breckenridge, Secretary; and Winifred Stamps, Treasurer.
Pay Equity Day - April 22, 2008
Also called Equal Pay Day, April 22, is symbolic of that point into the
New Year that a woman must work in order to earn the same wages
paid to a man in the previous year. Because women, on average, earn
less, they must work longer for the same pay. Over a working lifetime,
the wage disparity costs the average American woman and her family
an estimated $500,000 in lost wages.
Arkansas BPW joined the Equal Pay Day events with a luncheon and style
show beginning at 11:30 am at the Arkansas Governor's Mansion located at
1800 Center Street in Little Rock, AR. The Women's Caucus of the Arkansas
State Legislature was honored. Downtown BPW of Little Rock was well
represented.
Kristina Crosslin, AR BPW President-Elect, DJ Lynch, President DT BPW,
Karen Zap, Treasurer-Elect DT BPW LR, Jane Krutz, member DT BPW LR,
Judy Ramer, Past President DT BPW LR, and Billie Haymes, Parlimentarian
DTBPW LR, enjoying the luncheon and style show at the Governor's
Mansion on Pay Equity Day.
At the lecturn, Martha Shoffner, AR State Treasurer, Karen Garcia to
her left, and Donna Hopkins, AR BPW State President to her right.
The Pay Equity Day event was a definite success!
2007 & 2008 State and Local Activities (Photo Accounts)
Please note that these pictures are just a taste of what you can see on www.photobucket.com.
Members took pictures at most events that are now being uploaded onto this pictorial storage site,
and AR BPW set it up for all to enjoy. Please visit www.photobucket.com for more pictures!
DT BPW LR's 1st "Let's Grow" Party!
On April 17th, we gathered at the home of member, Karen Zap, to talk BPW,
get to know each other on a more personal basis, invite guests to become
new members and share in some live music to sing along with. If you weren't
there, we hope you will join us for the next Let's Grow Party!
Our next "Let's Grow" Party is slated for Monday evening, September 15th!
AR BPW Issues Manangement Conference 2008 - March 29-30, 2008
Dr. Joycelyn Elder, Purse Talent
Keynote Speaker Competition
What happens Casino Night stays at Casino Night!
Legislative Mission
Ensure pay equity, equal educational and economic opportunities at all
stages of life, support pension and social security reform; and promote
affordable quality dependent care to help ensure economic
self-sufficiency for women.
We are excited about the opportunities we offer the working women of Little
Rock and hope this site is helpful to you in providing additional information
about our organization, its many benefits and opportunities.
Visit the BPW/USA Website
BPW/USA July 2007 Updated By Laws
Visit the AR/BPW Website
