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and Professional Women/USA, founded in
1919, promotes equity for all women in the workplace through
advocacy, education and information.
With 23,300 members in more than 1,600
Local Organizations represented in every congressional
district in the country, plus Puerto Rico, the Virgin
Islands and the American Samoa, BPW/USA includes among
its members women and men of every age, race, religion,
political party and socio-economic background.
There are 5 local BPW organizations
in the state of Delaware; together, we are the Delaware
Federation of Business & Professional Women.
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The
BPW Mission Statement:
"To achieve equity for all women in the workplace
through advocacy, education and information."
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What's Happening in BPW?
BPW will grow stronger and have more far reaching impact on our core causes if each of us makes the effort this year to bring ONE new member into the local chapter to which we belong. Please click here to read more about all the exciting news out of BPW national and the critical need our organization has to focus on membership- both new members and giving current and lapsed members a reason to revive their committment to the organization.
Together, we can move our group ahead. Toward that goal, we encourage everyone to attend the Delaware State Convention on May 17, 2008 at the Delaware Tech campus in Georgetown, DE. |
Note from the State President:
Several new policies and processes came out of the February 2008 BPW legislative convention. One of the most significant outcomes of the February convention was the adoption of amendments allowing every member to vote for national officers, area representatives, and bylaw changes. Now every member has a voice, not just those able to travel to national conference. This is a tremendous opportunity to participate and have your voice heard...even from a distance. Please register today. Click here to learn more.
Maribeth Dockety, DE BPW President
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Policies and Membership
Our membership is open to all individuals who support
our objectives. We offer a reduced membership fee for
students above the high school level and for women in
the military.
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About BPW/USA
Business and Professional Women/USA, founded in 1919,
promotes equity for all women in the workplace through
advocacy, education and information. With 30,000 members
in more than 1,600 Local Organizations represented in
every congressional district in the country, BPW/USA
includes among its members women and men of every age,
race, religion, political party and socio-economic background.
BPW/USA sponsors Signature Conferences, Events, and
Programs that benefit local communities, aid in the
personal and professional development of young women,
and raise awareness of issues affecting workingwomen,
including:
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Academic
Conference Series on Work and Family
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Policy
& Action Conference
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National
Conference
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Women
Mean Business Awards
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Equal
Pay Day
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National
Business Women’s Week
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Career
Advancement Scholarships
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Virginia
Allan National Young Careerist Program
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Individual
Development Program
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Career
and Personal Development Programs
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Working
Family Values
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WOMENomics
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Among
the first of women’s organizations to endorse the
Equal Rights Amendment in 1937, BPW/USA has been a leader
in promoting and passing legislation affecting workingwomen
ever since. In addition, BPW educates
its members on policy issues and encourages them to become
involved in policy development in their own workplaces,
and in grassroots efforts at the local, state and federal
government levels. BPW’s Political Action Committee
(BPW/PAC) provides contributions and endorsements to women
and pro-women candidates who support BPW’s legislative
priorities.
In 1956, BPW members established the BPW Foundation to
promote equity for workingwomen nationwide through education,
information and research, while providing financial assistance
for women seeking to further their education to advance
in their careers or to reenter the workforce. BPW/USA
is the leading advocate on work-life balance and workplace
equity issues. |
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