Spring is here! The grass is green, spring fever is in the air. Summer
will soon be here. In BPW we are coming to the end of one year and
starting the beginning of the next. We will all be electing new officers
in our locals, and they will begin to plan for the next year. Please
consider running for an office or sign up to be involved on a committee in your local. Committees at the state level are always open for more
members. If you don't want to serve on a committee, consider helping with an event sponsored by your local.
Membership has stabilized. We need to retain our current members and recruit new members. Listen to the members of your local and ask them what programs they would like to have. When talking to a prospective member-what is she looking for in joining a group. Consider having a member recruitment night soon.
The state conference at Sault Ste. Marie is coming up fast. Deadlines for many of the awards to be given out then are due this Saturday April 15, 2006. Officer and Board of Director reports are also due on or before April 15. If you haven't made your room reservation yet- do it ASAP! Make sure you book your room under the BPW/MI room block. The hotel is completely booked, except for our room block. Please tell anyone who may not get the Monday minute this information. The Kewadin numbers to use are:1-800-KEWADIN   Group number 398341

I attended my district meeting last week and we talked about how BPW has impacted our lives. As a member of the Mid Michigan and District 4 I learned alot. The last meeting was a little sad to say goodbye to the district structure, but joyful in the promise of the future. BPW has been a powerful influence in many of our lives. We can all think of one or more ladies who mentored us directly or indirectly thru BPW. I believe this will continue no matter how old we are. We have a great history and will continue to make history.
Dawnetta Montague
VP Member Services