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WASHINGTON BUSINESS WOMAN (WBW) Winter 2021

President’s Message

Peggy Harris, State President

Theme: Living a Legacy As we look forward to 2021, whatever our new normal will be, it is ours to create. I hope ours will be a legacy of kindness, compassion, and a willingness to help each other wherever and whenever needed given our individual circumstances. But missing from many of our lives is FUN! The 2020 holiday season includes festivities via ZOOM, virtual parties that are new to some of us, but hopefully will be attended by those who can with open minds, a sense of adventure, and a willingness to look silly on camera. Lobby Day on February 1st is still to be determined, but no doubt will be conducted virtually. What we hope will

not be virtual is our Annual Meeting May 22-23, 2021. Milly Lewendon has graciously agreed to host the meeting in the clubhouse of her residence in Everett, and it is free. Any suggestions about how to make this our best conference ever are welcome. I think a gangbuster Market Place Expo would be in order, perhaps open to the public but certainly to the residents of her community. On another note, I want to sincerely thank the Chair of our Finance Committee, Sue Suwiwattanakul, Diane Lam our Treasurer, and Jacqueline Petrick-Lee our Recording Secretary, for their help and support in getting our business relationship with Chase Bank and the State of Washington pandemically aligned. BPW/WA is now positioned for a new beginning on a solid foundation. Even though I will probably have the dubious distinction of being the first BPW President whose whole term will be conducted during a pandemic, I will continue to say CHEERS to our NEXT 100 years!

Best Personal Wishes, Peggy Harris

Table of Contents President’s Message ............... 1 What’s New in Membership..... 2 Finance Chair Report .............. 2 Immediate Past President & Current President Honored ..... 2 BPW/WA PAC Update ............ 3 Scholarships Available! ........... 4 BPW/WA Presidents ............... 4 Local Organization News ........ 5 Women’s Right to Vote & the Equal Rights Amendment........ 6 Women Rising Boldly - 2020 YWCA Inspire Luncheon ......... 7 Lena Madesen Phillips an American Lawyer .................. 7-8 National Suffrage Centennial Celebrated ............................... 8 A Historical Journey of BPW/USA and BPW/WA ......... 9 Leadership Team 2020/21 .... 10 Thoughts on the Passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg ............. 10 Events Calendar ............... 11-12

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What’s New in Membership

Ideas for Increasing Members:

x Send Out or Post Notices of your meetings in your Community.

x Handle Your Local Like a Business – set goals and follow through.

x Have membership events that reflect BPW as “The Leading Advocate for Working Women.”

x Sign up to Speak About BPW at Service Clubs, Networking Organizations and Professional Associations.

x Follow up with Guests. x Provide Networking Opportunities for

members within the community. x Keep Retirees involved – they will spread the

word with retired friends and/or invite them to a meeting.

x Invite Another Local to your meetings to share ideas on membership.

x Have a plan for Retention, Communication, Involvement and Education.

HAVE FUN, Georgia Riggleman, 2020/21Membership Chair

Finance Chair Report

During this unusual year, I will focus on approving all the appropriate expenditures that follow guidelines set by the Finance Rules. The budget for the 2020-2021 year, was passed at the July 18th, 2020 Special Meeting. The audit for the 2019-2020 year was completed October 1, 2020. Courtney McNeff, chair of the Audit Committee, recommended the Special Funds have a separate backup register for each Fund. All expenditures for the 20-21 year are on track and are up-to-date. The Finance Rules hopefully can be addressed sometime in the Spring of 2021.

Submitted by Sue Suwiwattanakul, 2020/21 Finance Chair

Immediate Past President and Current President Honored

Peggy Harris. 2020/21 President

Sunday, November 8, 2020, was a fantastic day honoring Judy Johnson-Keyt, our BPW/WA Immediate Past President. We had Peggy Harris, current BPW/WA President, on the phone, along with Jacqueline Petrick-Lee, Recording Secretary, and Bonnie O’Leary, in person for the presentation. Jacqueline Petrick-Lee gave Judy an engraved ebony gavel with her name on it. Special thanks to Judi Brown from Tacoma Trophy for creating her gift. She also received a glass ornament honoring the Suffragettes and a gift card from members and the locals that participated. Judy also pinned Peggy Harris via the phone. Jacqueline presented Peggy later with her pin in person. (She is wearing the pin in the photo above.)

Judy’s dedication and service to BPW/WA are appreciated.

Submitted by Jacqueline Petrick-Lee 2020-2021 Recording Secretary

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Message from the WBW Editor (Barbara Luddon):

The DEADLINE for input for the Spring 2021 issue of the Washington Business Woman is April 5, 2021

Submit copy to [email protected]



Update

The BPW/WA Legislation Chair, Judy Johnson-Keyt, and PAC are combining their efforts along with AAUW to host a virtual Zoom meeting for Lobby Day on February 1, 2021. The next legislative session will limit bills to COVID related issues and there will be a much smaller number of bills. The AAUW Lobby Director and other key speakers concerning upcoming bills will be presented. Please join us from the comfort of your home and become knowledgeable on important legislative issues for this year. Zoom information for Lobby Day will be emailed to all members mid January. Your BPW/WA PAC made two contributions for funds from Washington State: Lori Feagan, Representative for the 4th Legislative District, and Bill Ramos, Representative for the 5th Legislative District. Both received $500 towards their campaign. Lori Feagan lost her election. However, Bill Ramos won his election. As a BPW member, you can be a PAC member, attend Lobby Day, and help make a difference on the State and Federal level. Your donation helps legislators who support our Legislative Platform to get elected to represent us. I have included the donation form if you wish to join us. Thank you for your continued support of PAC and what BPW works to achieve for women and families. Sylvia Valine, BPW/WA PAC Chair



Scholarships Available!

Are you looking for funding for that newly required class or workshop to maintain your certification or license? Would you like a promotion that requires an advanced certification or degree? Do you know a young woman graduating from high school who needs scholarship funds? We are aware worker education, training, and retraining are crucial to meeting the challenge of a rapidly changing, technologically advanced economy.

Foundation Mission Statement The primary objective of the Washington State Business & Professional Women's Foundation

is to provide scholarships for women's education and training.

Currently, scholarships are available for women entering advanced education directly after high school, working women entering and reentering higher education, stay-at-home moms entering the work force for the first time or after a work hiatus. The Washington State Business and Professional Women’s Foundation, Inc. was established to assist donors in realizing the advantages of contributing to organizations that would enable them to take advantage of tax deductions. Incorporated in 1992 as a non-profit charitable corporation with a tax status under code 501(c)(3) and with startup funds provided by the Washington State Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., the foundation has honored it’s mission for 28 years. Whether it is Gifts of Cash, Planned Giving in your will, or Matching Funds through your employer, your gift continues to build funds to provide a leg up rather than a hand-out to women seeking to improve themselves. Watch our website - BPW Washington Foundation (bpwwafoundation.org) - for the February 1, 2021 scholarship details and documents.

BPW/WA Presidents (* Deceased) President’s Name Local Yr. (s) Peggy Harris BPW Eastside 2020-21 Jacqueline Petrick-Lee SW Seattle 2018-19 Judy Johnson Keyt South Puget Sound 2017-18 & 2019-20 Susan Lipston Renton BPW 2015-17 Kay Bradley Kampsen SW Seattle 2014-15 Terry Ray Greater Everett 2012-14 Eldean Montgomery SW Seattle 2011-12 Margaret Way SW Seattle 2009-11 Robyn Whitaker Woodinville 2008-09 Janyne Moynihan Greater Everett 2007-08 Carolyn Leeper North 5 2006-07 Lynne Mills Sturman SW Seattle 2005-06 Julie Davies North 5 2004-05 Goldie Urquhart Port Orchard 2003-04 Irene Roberts Bellevue 2002-03 Aggie Clark* Totem 2001-02 Susan Tellock Vancouver 2000-01 Evelyn Hinken Tacoma 1999-00 Carolyn Viebrock Woodinville 1998-99 Conni Richter* Longview 1997-98 Sylvia Valine Kirkland 1996-97 Virginia Murphy Wenatchee 1995-96 Luanne Green FifeMiltonEdgewood 1994-95 Milly Lewendon Totem Luncheon 1993-94 Rodie Renn Lasher Vancouver 1992-93 Frankie Anderson Highline 1991-92 Helen Beeston* Port Gardner 1990-91 Garna Flowers* Quincy 1989-90 Mary F. Jones SeaTac 1988-89 Patricia Hyatt Mount Vernon 1987-88 Barbara Mattoon Southcenter/Tukwila 1986-87 Patricia Chvatal Richland Luncheon 1985-86 Cornelia Margeson* Tacoma 1984-85 Emma Macklin* Greater Renton 1983-84 Madeleine Cooper* Chinook of Yakima 1982-83 Beverlie Williamsen* Mount Vernon 1981-82 Nona Lansberry* Bremerton 1980-81 Jeanne M. Hansen* Mt Si 1979-80 Ella M. Reese* Tacoma 1978-79 Betty Killman* Pasco Luncheon 1977-78 Eileen Gray* Ballard 1976-77 Virginia Foust* Olympia 1975-76 DeLona Kent* LuLu Fairbanks 1974-75 Elsene Gammon* North Spokane 1973-74 Helen Raymond* Vancouver 1972-73 Margarite Bond* Enumclaw 1971-72 Dorothy Miller* Connell 1970-71 Phyllis Baily* North Spokane 1969-70 Ramona Sylvester* Longview 1968-69 Winifred B. Young* Seattle First 1967-68 Mary Aldrich* Richland 1966-67 Bea McElroy* Spokane 1965-66 Veronica Booker* Seattle (NW) 1964-65 Helen Nelson* Aberdeen 1963-64 Isabelle Fordham* Ephrata 1962-63 Theo Mays Sowter* Yakima 1961-62 Harrie Johnson* Bainbridge Island 1960-61 Kay Walton* Richland 1959-60 Frances Michie* S. University (Oly.) 1958-59 Mary O. Campbell* Chinook of Yakima 1957-58 Selma Therriault* Ephrata 1956-57 Luella M. Condon* Walla Walla 1955-56 Ruby C. Grant* Puyallup 1954-55 Helen Heimbaugh* Port Angeles 1953-54 Margaret Pearson* Aberdeen 1952-53 Margueritte Boye* Grand Coulee 1951-52 Ruth Cullin* Bremerton 1950-51 Jeanette Fraser* Sumner 1949-50 Kathleen M. Tate* Spokane 1948-49 Marion Argo* Olympia 1947-48 Neil Laws* Seattle First 1946-47 Gertrude B. Ellis* Mount Vernon 1944-46 Wilma Z. Lind* Tacoma 1942-44 Marie Y. Woolcott* Wenatchee 1940-42 Nadia J. Case* Puyallup 1938-40 Gabriella Quoidbach* Longview 1936-38 Judge E. Starr* Seattle First 1934-36 Lulu Moulron* Seattle First 1932-34 Amy Lewellen* Pullman 1930-31 May S. O’Dell* Kelso 1929-30 Jane V. Knute* Walla Walla 1928-29 Jane M. Martin* Everett 1927-28 Stella B. Lerox* Hoquiam 1926-27 Bessie L. Spencer* Wenatchee 1925-26 Edna G. Gilbert* Olympia 1924-25 Florence Correen* Spokane 1923-24 Cora A. Matthews* Tacoma 1922-23 Lulu M. Fairbanks* Seattle First 1921-22



Local Organization News

Republic BPW Republic local has for the past several years adopted resident families in need during the holiday season. This year each of seven families with a combined 17 children will receive heaps of gifts, a full Christmas dinner basket, sweets, and gift cards for utilities, gas and groceries. This is our way of sharing the love in our community, eager to lift our neighbors’ spirits. Although our local organization is not meeting in person at this time, we are planning a virtual holiday soirée. An opportunity to express to one another that we care about our members and we miss each other’s beautiful spirit. Wishing BPW members across Washington a happy and meaningful holiday season as we look forward to a bright 2021!

By Patrice Beckwith, Republic President

Campus BPW Programming for 2020-2021 We began our Virtual Year, with our September 18, 2020 speaker, Gary Rose, a former volunteer with Seattle Mountain Rescue, who presented “A Mountain Climbing Rescue Effort on Denali.” The slides that he showed us were really breathtaking. October 23, 2020 – Julie Anne Kempf, an election administration and voting rights subject matter expert, reviewed the many State, County, and City measures on the King County ballot with the League of Women Voters ballot measure issue papers that guided the presentation. November 20, 2020 – Patti Falsetto, a dual member with SouthWest Seattle BPW and licensed mental health counselor, presented “Surviving Anxiety and Depression During Times of COVID.” Patti talked with us about the upsurge of anxiety and depression, symptoms to recognize and ways to handle our own feelings and help others. December 18, 2020 – Ruth Herold, Executive Director of the Elizabeth Gregory Home (EGH), presented “Elizabeth Gregory Home: Challenges & Hope.” She informed us how EGH responded to the challenges of the pandemic, as well as how they sustain their hope for the future. She was joined by a client, Charlotte, who told “her” story, culminating into moving into the EGH Transitional House on December 1st. Passages Carol Ovens, member of Campus BPW since the late ‘60’s, died December 2, 2020 as a result of complications from COVID. I personally was always so touched by Carol’s support of me and all women. We will miss her. We hope to bring the same level of programming that we have done in the past, only virtually probably through May of 2021. Submitted by Sue Suwiwattanakul 2020-2021 Campus BPW President



Women’s Right to Vote and the Equal Rights Amendment

ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, I WATCHED A VIRTUAL LIVING VOICES PRESENTATION WITH RACHEL MCCLINTON. SHE FOCUSED ON THE WOMEN’S RIGHT TO VOTE, BUT DURING THE POST-PRESENTATION DISCUSSION, SHE WAS ASKED ABOUT THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT. RACHEL QUICKLY SAID – THE ERA IS NOT DEAD! THE UNITED STATES IS NOW IN UNCHARTERD TERRITORY. THE ERA IS ACTIVELY PLAYING OUT RIGHT NOW IN WASHINGTON DC. HERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT AND SOME RECENT UPDATES.

EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT The Equal Rights Amendment is a proposed amendment to the United

States Constitution designed to guarantee equal legal rights for all

American citizens regardless of sex. It seeks to end the legal distinctions

between men and women in terms of divorce, property, employment, and other

matters.

“Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States

or by any state on account of sex.”

VIRGINIA IS 38TH STATE!

On Monday, January 27, 2020 the state of Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.

H.J. RES 79 PASSES HOUSE

On February 13, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 232-182 to pass HJ Res 79, the joint resolution to remove the original time limit assigned to the Equal Rights Amendment.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? We give you the tools you need to be an effective advocate for the ERA. Check out our ERA Toolkit for ready-to-post social media items, white papers, presentations, and much more to help you ratify the ERA to the U.S. Constitution. All items are FREE for you to download!

https://www.equalrightsamendment.org

SHARE YOUR ERA STORY The Advocacy Committee of the Alice Paul Institute is launching the ERA Storytellers Project to collect the stories of the activists who have been on the front lines fighting for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. We are especially interested in the stories from activists who advocated or worked with their state legislatures to ratify the ERA, and those who marched during the 1970s and 1980s. Additionally, in our continued work to expand historical narratives and include all voices, we are deeply interested in hearing from people of color, and members of the GLBTQ+ communities.

https://www.equalrightsamendment.org Submitted by Margaret Way, Archivist/Historian

Individual Development 2020 Presentation Bonnie O’Leary sent this Editor a Word file labeled “Individual development 2020 presentation.docx” for inclusion in this issue of the WBW. It is the 1st chapter in an IDP Training Guide that she is working on. She stated “This is the large chapter with many worksheets, but it is a great way to either start a business or re-look at your current business. I did the presentation at South Puget Sound Local general meeting and got a great review.”

We are unable to include the document in the WBW at this time due to its size, but feel some of you might be interested in obtaining a copy of her document. You can contact Bonnie via email at [email protected].

--Barbara Luddon, WBW Editor



Women Rising Boldly – 2020 YWCA Inspire Luncheon

Thanks to the BPW supporters who filled our BPW Table! Eldean Montgomery, Patti Falsetto, Diane Lam, Sue Suwiwattanakul, Nancy Sorensen, Mike Healy and Elise DeGooyer. Building 1, Floor 5, Table 12. Co-Hosts Elisa Jaffe and Hollis Wong Wear began by recognizing the native (indigenous) soil they were standing on. Hollis performed “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper Maria Chavez – Wilcox CEO of the YWCA gave an impassioned summary of the work that the YWCA has accomplished, even during COVID 19. She mentioned many of the groups that the YWCA has formed and supports: Works Ready (helps job seekers), Gen Rising (group of < 40 yr. olds) , BABES Network provides peer support for women living with HIV. YWCA – Eliminate racism/ work for justice: Equal, Powerful, and Unstoppable. Rising Boldly. Melissa Strawn – Found the YWCA who helped her find shelter and a new beginning that restored her power, gave her back her life after a bad marriage/abuse in California. Valerie Jarrett – “Finding My Voice” – her new book. I can hardly wait to read it! Inspired, connected with “When We All Vote” and “United States of Women.” She feels her most important position is the one she currently holds, Office of Citizen. Shared her life story, challenges she faced, how she always felt different. How she learned to use her voice to advocate for herself and others. She shared that her 91 year old Mom continues to teach, virtually now, at a school in Chicago, Erickson Institute, which focuses on early childhood education. The school was founded by her Mom. “When the perfect plan crumbles, the adventure begins.”

For some of us who stayed…. There was a post event Q & A with Valerie where she continued to share her thoughts and insights. “Never Forget who you are.” Her focus now is to get the US Population to vote in record numbers this November. 100 Million people who were eligible to vote didn’t vote 4 years ago. In regard to a question about work / life balance... She doesn’t like that term. She asks herself... “Did the Chapters Add up to the Whole?” Approximate amount raised … almost $600K! AMAZING! Submitted by Margaret Way, YWCA Liaison

Lena Madesin Phillips an American Lawyer

(Eldean Montgomery extracted the following information from the Encyclopaedia Britannica’s site https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lena-Madesin-Phillips and wanted to share it with our BPW members.)

Lena Madesin Phillips, original name Anna Lena Phillips, (born Oct. 15, 1881, Nicholasville, Ky., U.S.—died May 22, 1955, Marseille, France), American lawyer and clubwoman, a moving force in establishing national and international organizations to address the interests and concerns of business and professional women. Phillips, who adopted the given name Lena Madesin at age 11, was educated at Jessamine Female Institute and at the Woman’s College of Baltimore, Maryland (1899–1901; now Goucher College). Although she attended the Peabody Institute of Music in Baltimore for a time, an injury to her arm ended her dreams of a career as a concert pianist. Over the next decade she held various jobs, and in 1915, after suffering a nervous breakdown, she resolved to become a lawyer. Two years later she graduated from the University of Kentucky Law School. She soon became an attorney for the Young Women’s Christian Association and secretary of its



National War Work Council. In 1918 she was sent to New York City to organize the National Business Women’s Committee for war work. Although the war ended before the committee was able to begin its work, the members decided to form a permanent peacetime organization for women in business and the professions. Phillips organized a convention in St. Louis, Missouri, in July 1919 at which was formed the National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, and from then until 1923 she was executive secretary of the federation. While traveling widely to foster the establishment of local clubs, she helped found the federation’s journal, Independent Woman, in 1920. In 1923, after receiving a master’s degree in law from New York University, Phillips entered private practice in New York City. From 1926 to 1929 she served as president of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, and during that period she initiated the movement that culminated in the founding of the International Federation of Business and Professional Women (1930). She served as president of the International Federation from then until 1947. She was also president of the National Council of Women (1931–35), and in 1933 she was president of the International Conference of Women held in conjunction with the Chicago World’s Fair. Phillips abandoned her legal practice in 1935 and for four years thereafter was associate editor of and a columnist for the Pictorial Review. Her work as president of the International Federation required her to travel frequently to Europe, and during and after World War II she worked to sustain and rebuild clubs and national federations there. She was also active in war-relief work and the United Nations and later was chairman of the First International Conference on Public Information.

National Suffrage Centennial Celebrated

Despite COVID, Bonnie O’Leary (left) and Judy Johnson-Keyt (right) joined the Zoom celebration with the Washington State Historical Society to celebrate the 2020 Suffrage Centennial.



A Historical Journey of BPW/USA and BPW/WA (continued)

In the Fall 2020 issue we included a copy of page 11 from the book A Historical Journey of BPW/USA and BPW/WA 1916 – 2018 (Author – Margaret Way, 2009-2011 BPW/WA President; Editor & Publisher – Sylvia Valine, 1996-1997 BPW/WA President). Our current President Peggy Harris requested that page 12 and the first paragraph of page 13 (shown above) be shared in this issue



Leadership Team 2020/2021 EXECUTIVE TEAM

President Peggy Harris Vice President Patty Slagle Recording Secretary Jacqueline Petrick-Lee Treasurer Diane Lam Immediate Past President Judy Johnson-Keyt Parliamentarian Milly Lewendon Corresponding Secretary Sylvia Valine

STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Bylaws OPEN Finance Sue Suwiwattanakul Individual Development OPEN Information Technology Sylvia Valine Legislation Judy Johnson-Keyt Membership Georgia Riggleman Speakers OPEN Young Careerist Carol Stanley

SPECIAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Archivist/Historian Margaret Way Audit Courtney McNeff Foundation Jacqueline Petrick-Lee Memorials Nancy Sorensen Nominations OPEN Political Action Committee Sylvia Valine WBW Publication Barbara Luddon YWCA Margaret Way

LOCAL PRESIDENTS

BPW Eastside Heather Stark Campus Sue Suwiwattanakul Republic Patrice Beckwith South Puget Sound Gracemarie Peters SouthWest Seattle Nancy Sorensen Wenatchee Debbie Feist

Contact information for team members is available on the Members Only page of the federation website, www.bpwwa.org, or from your LO President.

Thoughts on the Passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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It is hard to put into words the feelings many of us are experiencing right now at the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Sadness, fear, an overwhelming sense of awe as we reflect on her legacy. Ruth Bader Ginsburg made history as only the second woman and first Jewish woman to serve on the US Supreme Court. Yet her legacy extends far beyond this historic role. Ginsburg had a brilliant legal mind; a fierce advocate for pay equity, gender equity and women's rights; a champion of representational justice and democracy. Most importantly she inspired girls and women all over the world to chase their dreams, fight for their seats at the table, hold positions of power and to use their voices to make the world a better place. We all need to honor her incredible accomplishments by not just telling her story, but by working to ensure that all women have their voices heard and their stories shared. A quote from RBG "Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn't be that women are the exception." Another quote that expresses RBG's belief and ability to work together to accomplish her goals. "Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you". Let us take a minute of silence to reflect on all that RBG accomplished and to honor her life.

Presented by Margaret Way at BPW/WA Board Meeting (9-26-2020)



2020/2021 BPW/WA Calendar of Events BPW State Activity, Local Activity

2020 June 15 LOCAL DEADLINE: All Local Officer names, telephone #s, and email addresses sent to State

President, Peggy Harris, [email protected]. June/July LOCALS: Host a planning meeting/retreat to strategize the new BPW year for events and

programs. August 12 CALL TO STATE QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING via Zoom. Invitation to members 45 days

before a quarterly meeting. August 24 LOCAL and STATE DEADLINE: For articles, ads, and reports to the WBW Editor, Barbara

Luddon at [email protected], for the Fall Issue. September LOCALS: Pay bond insurance for the new BPW year for your officers.

LOCALS: Contact City/County officials for Proclamations for National Business Women's Week which is the last full business week in October.

September 23 CALL TO MID YEAR MEETING - Invitation to Members for November 7th. September 26 STATE QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING via Zoom. October LOCALS: This is the month that some Locals honor one or more Women of

Achievement/Woman of the Year in their communities to coincide with National Business Woman’s Week. Send articles/pictures of these events to the WBW, Webmaster, and your local newspapers.

October 25-31 National Business Women's Week 2020. This is always the last full week in October. November 7 STATE MID YEAR MEETING via Zoom November 15 LOCAL DEADLINE: Send Designated Fund Intent (get form on bpwwa.org on Members Only

page) to the State Foundation Treasurer and Scholarship Chair if you plan on having Foundation administer your Local scholarship.

December 1 LOCAL and STATE DEADLINE: For articles, ads, and reports to the WBW Editor, Barbara Luddon at [email protected], for the Winter Issue.

CALL TO LOBBY DAY – Lobby Day Invitation to members via WBW and email. December 30 CALL TO STATE QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING. Invitation to members 45 days before a

quarterly meeting. 2021 January LOCALS: Identify Young Careerist (YC) Candidates in your area.

LOCAL Treasurers – Send $75 to the BPW/WA Treasurer for Annual State Meeting Dues coming in May so Local Presidents and their members can vote at the State Meeting. LOCALS: Review and report MEMBERSHIP goals and results to the State Membership Chair, Georgia Riggleman, at [email protected] or call 509-884-4494.

January 15 LOCAL and STATE DEADLINE: Proposed State Bylaws changes deadline to the State President, Peggy Harris at [email protected], and the Bylaws Chair.

February 1 LOBBY DAY in Olympia. Zoom meeting with AAUW. February LOCAL Treasurers: Send State Foundation donations to the WSBPW Treasurer: Barbara

Luddon, 165 NW Alta Drive, Bremerton WA 98310. Suggested is $5/member. LOCAL Treasurers: Send BPW National Foundation donations (suggested is $3/member) to: BPW Foundation, c/o Wells Fargo, P.O. Box 759189, Baltimore MD 21275 -9189.

LOCALS: Prep your YC candidates for their speak-off next month. LOCAL and STATE DEADLINE: Nominations for State Officers and Nominations Chair which

must be sent to the Nominations Chair 90 days prior to the Annual State Meeting. LOCAL DEADLINE: Turn in Local Bylaws changes for review/approval by the Bylaws Chair.

Updated December 15, 2020



February 13 STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING via Zoom. STATE QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING via Zoom.

March LOCAL: Nominations Chair starts looking for candidates for next year’s Local officers. LOCALS: WSBPW Foundation requests a total of all Local Organization scholarships funds; those administered by WSBPWF, the local, or another scholarship-awarding organization. LOCAL: YC Speak-off during Local monthly meeting. Contact the State YC Chair, Carol Stanley [email protected], with winner’s info, picture, and bio no later than April 1st. Also send the information to the WBW Editor, Barbara Luddon at [email protected] and [email protected].

March 23 CALL TO ANNUAL STATE MEETING – Invitation to members 60 Days before the Annual State Meeting.

April LOCALS: Elect your new Local Officers for the next BPW year. STATE and LOCALS: State Leadership Team and Locals donate to the State President’s gift. Send your donations to the Immediate Past President Judy Johnson-Keyt: [email protected].

April 1 LOCAL DEADLINE: Send bios of deceased members to State Memorials Chair, Nancy Sorensen [email protected]. LOCAL DEADLINE: Young Careerist Applications are due to State YC Chair, Carol Stanley [email protected].

April 5 LOCAL and STATE DEADLINE: Send articles, ads, and reports to the WBW Editor, Barbara Luddon at [email protected], for the Spring Issue. Equal Pay Day occurs in April. Last year women were making 82 cents on the dollar compared to men. This year is uncertain due to the pandemic.

May LOCALS: Have your Local officers, this year’s and next year’s, attend the State Conference and any important committee chairs for retrospection, introduction, and planning for the new BPW year.

LOCALS: Installation of New Officers by a Past Local or State President. May 22 - 23 ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE MEETING Location/Venue to be determined.

HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES 2020 August 26 Women’s Equality Day Sept 19-20 Rosh Hashanah September 28 Yom Kippur October Breast Cancer Awareness and Domestic Awareness Month October 11 International Day of the Girl November 26 Thanksgiving Dec 11-18 Chanukah December 25 Christmas 2021 January 1 Happy New Year! February Foundation and Black History Month February 12 Chinese New Year March Women’s History Month Mar 27-Apr 4 Passover April 4 Easter Apr 12-May 11 Ramadan May Military Appreciation Month May 12-13 Eid al-Fitr July 19-20 Eid al-Adha

Updated December 15, 2020

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