Allies in Action

As a 20-year member of the Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., I have had the pleasure of working with many women I consider Allies toward a common goal. I consider every member of this organization as an ally toward a common goal: to empower and educate women and improve their lives.

Knowing that I have allies with different backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge empowers me to continue to serve this organization. I know that I personally have allies in the states of Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Colorado, Louisiana, New York, Texas, Washington, and California that I can contact for any reason. I know that there are women I can contact when I have questions who will provide answers without judgment and pettiness.

I also know that if there is a difference in opinion, I can professionally handle this difference and move on toward a common goal. In some cases, the difference has provided me with insight that I may not have considered and provided me with an opportunity to learn and gain deeper understanding of the issue.

I am thankful to all of the past and present BPW members that have met! I am grateful for your trust in me and friendship.

I challenge every member to take a moment to remember the NFBPWC members who have been allies in action and thank them!

Dr. Joanne Carfoli Naylor
Treasurer

Collect for Club Women

Keep us, O' God, from pettiness;
Let us be large in thought, in word, in deed.
Let us be done with fault-finding and leave off self-seeking.
May we put away all pretense and meet each other face to face, Without self-pity and without prejudice.
May we never be hasty in judgment, And always be generous.
Let us take time for all things;
Make us to grow calm, serene, and 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 O' Lord God, let us not forget to be kind.