Today will be a day of remembrance, honoring of those who perished. Those who where going about what they thought was a regular work day, and those who’s work is to go into disaster situations despite what may happen to themselves. No, I did not personally know anyone who lost their life in the NYC Trade Centers, but I know those who helped originally in the construction of the towers. I had visited these structures & saw the how they dominated the city the skyline. I can only imagine scene of five years ago because of the news coverage. But I know that the camera lens can have tunnel vision so the full scope of the disaster cannot have the full impact on me as it would on those at the site.  

This summer I traveled to Oklahoma City & visited the site where the bomb went off in the downtown area. Again, I did not know anyone personally who perished in that disaster so I did not expect an overly emotional reaction when visiting the memorial site. But both Gary & I had the similar reactions once we were walking through the memorial. We heard the survivor stories, the rescuers account, actual structure damage & much more.  

As large as this damage was, it did come close in size as the Twin Towers. So at this time, I encourage each one to take a moment to say a prayer for families who lost someone, that God will hold them to his heart to comfort them. And also say a prayer of thanks for all your blessings in life. 

Today, fly your flag colors proud & true. For today, we are united as a people in our remembrance of those who have pasted.   

Fall Board Meeting Update 

It’s time to get your sleeping room registration made with the Clarion Hotel in Lansing. The deadline for room registration has been extended to September 22, 2006, for special discounted rate of $79.00. The toll free phone number is 877-533-1200 or 517-351-7600. For the discounted rate, tell them you are with Michigan Federation BPW.  

Event registration is $115.00 until October 9, 2006. Send all registrations to Mary Macqueen, Site Coordinator at 1120 S. Church, Hastings, MI. 49058. 249-945-8832. 

Remember, we will only have one stand-alone state board meeting this year. We will have a mini-board meeting the morning of the opening day ceremonies at state convention. So plan to attend this Fall Board meeting in Lansing. I am making plans for YOU to be there. 

Regional Meetings

Region 1 – September 30 (site to be selected)

Region 2 – October 7 in Mt. Pleasant, 10:00 – 2:00, Cheers Bar & Grill.

Region 3 – September 30 in Marshall, 10:00 –2:00, Schuler’s Restaurant.

Region 4 – October 7 in Plymouth. 

As you can see, it’s a work in progress & additional information will be made available in a follow-up mailing within each region to LO presidents & additional web-site postings.

 Local Celebration!

 Congratulations to Dowagiac BPW on their 60^th Anniversary. They will be holding a luncheon to honor this longevity achievement at 12:00 Noon at Zeke’s Restaurant, 109 S. Front St., Dowagiac, MI. The deadline to respond was September 1, but contact Cathy Hart at 111 James St. Dowagiac, MI. 49047 if you find you could join the party. 

Congratulations to Dowagiac BPW. 

 Submitted by,

Penny Modlin

BPW/MI President