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Dear Friends and Members,

We’ve come a long way in NFBPWC in how we educate and get the word out to our members on the goings on politically locally, globally and internationally.

The PAST: Before coming on board as the Newsletter Chair for NFBPWC, I was the Communications Chair for BPW Colorado from June 2014 to July 2017. One of my responsibilities was to create newsletters for Colorado. I officially started as an NFBPWC Newsletter Chair in August of 2017 with the first edition being sent to our members in September of 2017. Elizabeth Benham was NFBPWC President at the time. Before that time, we did not have a national newsletter.

The PRESENT: Now, we have a jam-packed Magazine (not a newsletter) that is distributed to over 440 active members monthly.  We have collaborated with the local State Affiliate President to update us on what is going on locally. And, we have news coming in from all of the world in our International Relations section.

The FUTURE: As I step down from my role as Magazine Editor (my last edition will be September), I hope that someone will be able to take up the mantle in sharing the valuable information to our membership. Is that someone you?

I thought I would share some images with you as to the progression of the NFBPWC Newsletter starting out as an 8-page newsletter (September 2017), to becoming a full-blown 50+ page Magazine. There have been many additional format changes and additions to the Magazine, including adding national, regional and international event links. And, offering advertising.

September 2017 – NFBPWC’s First Newsletter

November 2020 – Started adding a Cover Image

September 2021 – No Longer a Newsletter; Officially titled a Magazine

Michele Guarino
Magazine  Editor 
(2017-2025)

L3 Program – Reimagining Leadership

In a world marked by constant change and growing complexity, leadership can no longer be viewed as a fixed destination—it must be nurtured as a lifelong journey. It is with this vision in mind that we proudly announce the relaunch of our L3 Program: Lifelong Leadership & Learning.
The L3 was initially designed to equip women with the leadership tools, mindset, and community support necessary to thrive in every phase of life—personally, professionally, and civically. Now, as we relaunch and reimagine this transformative program, we are answering a new call: to build an intergenerational pipeline of resilient, purpose-driven, women leaders prepared to lead with clarity, courage, and authenticity.
What’s New in the Reimagined L3?

• Updated Curriculum: We've refreshed the content with modern leadership themes such as emotional intelligence, digital transformation, inclusive leadership, Project Management Framework, Social Styles.

• Modular Learning Format: Participants can engage with individual modules based on their interests and availability—building a personalized path toward leadership mastery.

• Mentorship Across Generations: The new L3 fosters intentional intergenerational dialogue, connecting emerging leaders with seasoned professionals to foster growth.

Our Vision: Connect. Cultivate. Catalyze.

As Chair of the L3 Committee, I am both honored and excited to steward this program’s next chapter. Our goal is to connect women across backgrounds and borders, cultivate their leadership potential, and catalyze collective action for a more equitable And empowered future. 

Whether you're a student finding your voice, a mid-career woman seeking renewal, or a seasoned changemaker ready to give back, L3 is for you.

Together, let us reignite the spark of leadership in every woman and ensure that lifelong leadership becomes not just an idea, but a lived reality.

For more information about the program, or how to get involved as a participant or facilitator, email l3chair@nfbpwc.org

Nicole Mpouli
Lifelong Leadership & Learning Committee Chair
(2025-2026)

An AI Overview

A century-old organization looking to remain relevant and successful in the modern world needs to make crucial changes to adapt to the evolving landscape. In essence, surviving for 100 years and beyond requires a delicate balance between preserving core values and strengths while continuously adapting to new challenges and opportunities. Organizations need to remain agile, customer-focused, and invest in their people and the technology that drives their business.

This is our challenge. So, with that in mind ~
Is your committee or affiliate in need of funding for a special   event?   Email     me          at legacyfundchair@nfbpwc.org and tell me what your needs are. The committee looks forward to supporting BPW activities.

The Legacy Fund Committee is a standing committee available to handle all incoming funds from heritage clubs. Members are Deb Fischer (chair), Barbara Bozeman, Ashley Maria, Jo Naylor, and Sandy Thompson.

Current Value of Investment Portfolio is $295,119.96 as of June 23, 2025.
The most recent meeting was held June 19th and there were two votes taken and unanimously approved.

• 1)     $2,000 will be transferred to checking to cover expenses for the BPW European Regional Conference in May 2025

• 2)     $10,000 will be transferred to checking to cover deposit requirements for the Biennial Convention scheduled for July 2026

Interested members who would like to serve on the committee, please send an email to Deb Fischer, legacyfundchair@nfbpwc.org     indicating contributions you can make to this committee.

May love and friendship keep your days bright!

Deb Fischer
NFBPWC Legacy Fund Chair 2024-2026
(720) 280-3513

Our health committee meetings are held on the 4th Mondays of the month unless there is a conflict or a holiday. Our next meeting with be July 28, 2025 at 8pm ET.

If you are a former member of the health committee or would like to find an area where you could be involved, please contact me at health@nfbpwc.org and I will put you on my list. The more you can contribute, the easier it makes it for me. I’d love to have you.

Notes from the Chair:
With the summer season upon us, it is best to remember to pace ourselves, especially in the oppressive weather. Please also make sure that your loved ones are ok, especially if they are your elders and even your pets this season. Please also be mindful of the sun and wear your sunscreen.

Health Awareness Dates:
July is –
Alopecia Month for Women; Bereaved Parents Awareness Month; Dry Eye Awareness Month; Fireworks Safety Month; Herbal/Prescription
Interaction Awareness Month; International Women with Alopecia Month; National Anti-Boredom Month; National HIV Awareness Month (Note: October is
AIDS Awareness Month also; National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month; National Parks & Recreation Month; National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month; National Wheelchair
Beautification Month; Sandwich Generation Month; Sarcoma Awareness Month; Social Wellness Month; Worldwide Bereaved Parents Month

Eye Injury Prevention Month -
https://www.ishn.com/articles/93586-july-is-eye- injury-prevention-month

Fragile X Awareness Month - https://fragilex.org/get- involved/national-fragilex-awareness-month/

Hemochromatosis Screening Awareness Month - https://hemochromatosis.org/

International Group B Strep Awareness Month - https://www.thejessecause.org/pages/home.html

Juvenille Arthritis Awareness Month - https://www.personalizedcause.com/blog/juvenile- arthritis-awareness-month/

National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month - http://www.nccapm.org/
National Cord Blood Awareness Month - https://www.cordbloodbank.com/july-cord-blood- awareness-month/

Self Care Month -
https://fraserworks.ca/2016/07/self-care-july-is-self- care-month-and-july-24-2016-is-international-self- care-day/ (Note: It's also Sept. Different Sponsor)

Healthy Thinking of the Month:
This is stormy season, so to keep the stress down (which also relates to our health), the following information should be of help, and maybe give you ideas you have not thought about:

How the Health Committee uses the SDGs:
SDG stands for Sustainable Development Goals.
Here is a little history from the official SDG UN webpage:
“The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.

The SDGs build on decades of work by countries and the UN, including the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs” Many organizations use these goals to help them focus on the goals of their respective organizations. In NFBPWC, each committee also has a focus as well. The SDG goals that the Health Committee follow are #3, #4, and #17.

In this section, we are going to focus on SDG #3 – Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

See the information graphic to the right. If you would like to know more about the SDGs.

Please see this link for more information: https://sdgs.un.org/goals
Other articles related to the theme of past, present, and future:
Alzheimer’s blood test can spot people with early symptoms,  study  suggests  - https://tinyurl.com/2kddtyep
Mental Health at College: What to Know - https://tinyurl.com/55neaf7r
Younger generations less likely to have dementia, study suggests - https://tinyurl.com/rypuvrks
Important Women's Health Screenings: A Guide by Age Group - https://tinyurl.com/6fd9x6ae
Senior Mental Health Survey: Anxiety and Depression in Americans Over 65 - https://tinyurl.com/yffc3tvt

If you are a former member of the health committee or would like to find an area where you could be involved, please contact me at health@nfbpwc.org and I will put you on my list. The more you can contribute, the easier it makes it for me. I’d love to have you. We will meet on the 3rd or 4th Monday of the month unless there are any conflicts or holiday forthcoming. Next meeting is July 28, 2025.

BPW was founded 106 years ago in St. Louis, Missouri. But did you know that the government was instrumental in helping to establish our organization? The War Department contributed $65,000 toward its founding. That is equivalent to about $1,207,816.47 today. Wouldn’t it be nice if we had that money today.

As you know we have the Legacy Fund. This is a fund to help support our organization beyond the dues that we collect. The fund is invested so that our money grows to be there for another 106 years. Have you ever wondered how you could honor or remember a member? One way would be to give a gift to the Legacy fund. When a member passes away or a member has an accomplishment that you would like to recognize, you could make a tax-deductible donation to the Legacy Fund.

This will help ensure that our organization continues to grow and lives on for another 100 plus years. We will then recognize that contribution to the person or family as well as in the magazine.

To donate go to our website and click on Who We Are. Then click on Donate to Empower Our Work. Then click on the Donation Form. Complete the form and you can pay by check or with credit card.

Sandy Thompson
NFBPWC Finance Chair

Honoring Our Foundation, Shaping Our Future

As we reflect on the past, present, and future of BPW, we are reminded that progress is not an accident—it is drafted, debated, voted on, and built into the framework of action. From the bold words of the Declaration of Sentiments in 1848, to the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, to the establishment of National Business Women’s Week in 1938, women have long known that voice and vote are only powerful when supported by vision and structure. And that is exactly what Bylaws and Resolutions provide—a mechanism to transform ideas into action.

Our Past: Grounded in Courage and Clarity - The Declaration of Sentiments, drafted at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, was the first formal demand for women’s equality in the United States. Modeled after the Declaration of Independence, it boldly declared that “all men and women are created equal.” That document—radical at the time—outlined resolutions calling for women’s right to vote, to receive education, and to participate fully in society.

It would take 72 years of organizing before one of those resolutions—the 19th Amendment—was ratified, finally granting American women the right to vote in 1920. The years between were filled with conventions, declarations, and statements of purpose. We know from this that well-crafted words, backed by action, can change the world.

BPW itself was founded in the wake of that amendment, recognizing that political equality must be matched by economic opportunity. In 1938, thanks to the efforts of BPW’s early leaders, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Presidential Proclamation recognizing National Business Women’s Week. That milestone didn’t just celebrate women’s contributions to the workforce—it recognized the growing influence of organized, professional women.

Our Present: Keeping the Flame Alive - Today, our Bylaws and Resolutions Committee carries forward that legacy. Our current governing documents are more than internal tools they are the map that keeps us mission-focused, member-centered,  and movement-driven. Each amendment,  each  clause, each resolution we consider is an opportunity to align our work with the evolving needs of our members and our world.

This year, we’ve focused on making our bylaws more accessible and responsive, while encouraging members to re-engage with the resolutions process. Whether you’re proposing a policy statement, updating language, or helping your local club stay compliant, you are part of a tradition of women who refused to stay silent.

Our Future: Built with Intention - As BPW evolves to meet the future, so must our  framework.  Our structure must support digital collaboration, intergenerational leadership, and international advocacy. Resolutions can be tools of both inspiration and influence—within our own communities and in global spaces like the United Nations and the Organization of American States.

We must ask: What issues define our time? What statements do we need to make? What systems will support our continued rise?

An Invitation to Engage - You don’t need to be a parliamentarian or policy expert to get involved—just bring your voice. If you’ve ever been inspired by a historical declaration or energized by a call to action, then you already understand the power of resolutions.
Let’s honor our foremothers—not just with ceremony, but with structure. Let’s ensure our bylaws reflect our bold future, and our resolutions capture the challenges and possibilities of today.

From Seneca Falls to your local club meeting, every motion matters.
Let’s write the future together.

Angie Jackson-Wilson
NFBPWC Bylaws and Resolution Chair
2024-2026

Our health committee meetings are held on the 3rd Mondays of the month unless there is a conflict or a holiday. Our next meeting with be June 23, 2025 at 8pm ET. We are going to start thinking about a special Health Fair/Panel for this year. Please stay tuned for more information.

If you are a former member of the health committee or would like to find an area where you could be involved, please contact me at health@nfbpwc.org and I will put you on my list. The more you can contribute, the easier it makes it for me. I’d love to have you.

Notes from the Chair:

Thank you to those committee members who have been participating in our meetings. We will be changing our meeting week due to a conflict in schedule, which can sometimes happen. Thank you for your understanding and please check the events calendar for more information.

Healthy Thinking for the Month:

See the chart: 75 Things to Throw Away for Quick Decluttering.

Health Awareness Dates:

June is –

Cancer From the Sun Month; Cataract Awareness Month; Child Vision Awareness Month; Children's Awareness Month; Dairy Alternatives Month; Dementia Care Professionals Month; International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; Men’s Health Education and Awareness Month; Migraine & Headache Awareness Month; National Aphasia Awareness Month; National Bathroom Reading Month; National Fruit and Veggies Month (Also September); National Safety Month; Pharmacists Declare War on Alcoholism Month; Professional Wellness Month; Rebuild Your Life Month; Sports America Kids Month; Student Safety Month; World Infertility Month

Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month - https://www.alz.org/abam/

Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome Awareness Month (APS) - https://apsfa.org/

Beautiful in Your Skin Month -

https://www.dermascope.com/june-is-beautiful-in- your-skin-month/#.WSScdIWcHyQ

Hydranencephaly Awareness Month - https://pediatricbrainfoundation.org/archive/hydrane ncephaly-awareness-month/

National Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month - https://www.nationalcmv.org/

National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month - https://www.migraineheadacheawarenessmonth.org/mham-calendar/

National Scoliosis Awareness Month - https://www.scoliosis.org/scoliosis-awareness- month/

Oral Health Month (It's in April for Canada) - https://dentistry.uic.edu/news-stories/june-is-oral- health-month-prioritize-your-oral-health-today/

Potty Training Awareness Month - https://www.pull- ups.com/en-us/

PTSD Awareness Month - https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/awareness/inde x.asp

Scleroderma Awareness Month - https://scleroderma.org/

Vision Research Month - https://everharteyes.com/june.html

Article courtesy of Health Committee Member Marsha Riibner-Cady, North Carolina

June is national CPR and AED awareness month. Now is the perfect time to act and become trained to save a life.

What is CPR?

CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It can help save a life during cardiac arrest, when the heart stops beating or beating too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs.

What is an AED?

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable medical device used to analyze a person's heart rhythm and deliver an electrical shock to restore a normal heart rhythm, particularly in cases of sudden cardiac arrest. It's designed for use by laypeople and is often found in public places. While CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is used to keep blood circulating, an AED is specifically designed to restart the heart.

Where can you find someone to train you in CPR and AED?

I’m happy to teach you CPR if you live in VA, WV, PA, NJ or KY! Contact me at info@cadycprsolutions.com

Or here is information on someone who might be closer to you!

The top 3 agencies that train folks in CPR and AED certification are:

• the American Red Cross (ARC) https://www.redcross.org/
• the American Heart association (AHA) https://www.heart.org/
• and the Health and Safety Institute (HSI) https://hsi.com/

Each agency has a place on their website where you can find trainers in your area, or you may go to their website for virtual training. Again, shameless plug alert, I do CPR and First Aid training, check out my website at https://cadycprsolutions.com

To be certified in other words, be a card-carrying person who is trained, you will need to take a classroom part and hands-on skills session. The classroom part can be done online. In certain situations, the skills session can be done virtually, but the correct equipment must be available. Once completed the training “card” is valid for 2 years.

Training specifically for lay responders that are virtual from ARC and AHA are:

The American Red Cross program, “Until Help Arrives,” will educate and empower you to act and provide life-saving care when you are the first on the scene during an emergency. https://tinyurl.com/y4h56xuu

The American Heart Association program, “Friends and Family,” is for people who want to learn CPR but do not need a CPR course completion card to meet a job requirement. This course is ideal for community groups, new parents, grandparents, babysitters, and others interested in learning how to save a life.

https://tinyurl.com/2u9nzttb

Which training is best for you?

At a minimum, please go to the ARC or AHA online lay responder program so that you have a basic idea of how things work.

If you want to be certified and have hands on training, my recommendation is to go with the blended format for any of the agencies. The online classroom training is at your home on your computer or tablet at your pace. Then attend an in-person skills session with someone who provides hands on training and feedback with manikins and AED trainers.

How much will this cost?

That depends on the level of training you require, the agency you choose, and where you live. The going price in my area of WV is $55/person. I understand that some people charge up to $150/person or more. A fun club activity would be to get a group together with a trainer who is willing to give you a group rate.

If you have more questions, please reach out to me.

Marsha Riibner-Cady Cady CPR solutions

info@cadycprsolutions.com

252-423-0819

The photo below is from an event at the Girl Scout Council of the Colonial Coast. Marsha and the manikins.

Book FYI

(Thank you to Kathy Clevenger-Burdell for this idea)

Shortlisted for the Plutarch Award for Best Biography

A riveting history about the little-known rivalry between Margaret Sanger and Mary Ware Dennett that profoundly shaped reproductive rights in America

In the 1910s, as the birth control movement was born, two leaders emerged: Margaret Sanger and Mary Ware Dennett. While Sanger would go on to found Planned Parenthood, Dennett’s name has largely faded from public knowledge. Each held a radically different vision for what reproductive autonomy and birth control access should look like in America.

Few are aware of the fierce personal and political rivalry that played out between Sanger and Dennett over decades—a battle that had a profound impact on the lives of American women. Meticulously researched and vividly drawn, The Icon and the Idealist reveals how and why these two women came to activism, the origins of the clash between them, and the ways in which their missteps and breakthroughs have reverberated across American society for generations.

With deep archival scope and rigorous execution, Stephanie Gorton weaves together a personal narrative of two fascinating women and the political history of a country rocked by changing social norms, the Depression, and a fervor for eugenics. Refusing to shy away from

the enmeshed struggles of race, class, and gender, Gorton has made a sweeping examination of every force that has come in the way of women’s reproductive freedom.

Brimming with insight and compelling portraits of women’s struggles throughout the twentieth century, The Icon and the Idealist is a comprehensive history of a radical cultural movement.

If you are a former member of the health committee or would like to find an area where you could be involved, please contact me at health@nfbpwc.org and I will put you on my list. The more you can contribute, the easier it makes it for me. I’d love to have you. We will meet on the 3rd or 4th Monday of the month unless there are any conflicts or holiday forthcoming. Next meeting is May 19, 2025.

Did you know that we have pins and scarves that can be purchased for a donation?

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$20

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$10.00

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$25.00

The donations include shipping, but we do ask for a minimum order of 5 items.

These items can be found on our website. Just go to Who We Are and scroll down to Donate to Empower our Work then go to Donation Gifts. You can find them all there. These are a great gift for a new member or to thank a member for their hard work.

The theme for this issue is recognizing the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. How does this relate to Finance? Women help to pass laws and policies. One of the crucial ways that is effects women is equal pay.

According to a February 2025 article from the National Women’s Law Center:

Based on today’s gender wage gap for full-time, year- round workers, women stand to lose $462,000 over the course of a 40-year career. For Black women, Latinas, Indigenous women, and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander women, the losses are over $1 million over a lifetime. If we don’t act to close the wage gap, a woman just starting out today stands to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of her career, undercutting her ability to provide for herself and her family, as well as her retirement security.

This “lifetime wage gap” exists across the country: in every single state, career losses for women of all races working full time, year round compared to men of all races working full time, year round based on today’s wage gap would amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars — and in 14 states women’s career losses would amount to more than half a million dollars.

And many women of color living in certain states would lose the most. Compared to what white, non- Hispanic men working full time, year-round make, the lifetime wage gap would amount to more than $1 million for Asian women in two states, for Black women in 24 states, for Latinas in 40 states, for Indigenous women in 29 states, and for Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander women in 5 states.

If you would like to see a state by state comparison and based on race please visit their website at www.nwlc.org/resource/the-lifetime-wage-gap-state-by- state/.

Sandy Thompson
NFBPWC Finance Chair