years or older, who are pursing higher education as a way to improve their lives. For more information about WE, its membership and programs, go to
www.wecharlotte.org or contact Penni Stritter at 704.442.5322.
Charlotte, North Carolina – Mimi Zelman, president/ pub- lisher of Women With Know How Magazine has been elect- ed president of BPW/NC at the annual state convention held in Greensboro, NC the week-
end of June 21 & 22 2013. BPW/NC is a network of North Caro- lina women who are committed to achieving full equity for all women in education, government, business and the community. Top of Form BPW-NC’s Mission To provide personal and professional growth opportunities and to promote equity for North Carolina women in the workplace. BPW-NC Federation Objectives To elevate the standards of women in business and in the professions. To promote the interest of business and professional women. To bring about a spirit of cooperation among women of the United States. To extend opportunities to business and professional women through education along the lines of industri- al, scientific, and vocational activities. BPW/NC advocates for: Pay Equity
Equal Education Economic Opportunities Some of the advocacy tools we use include: Political Awareness & Com- munity Involvement ~ Participate in a wide range of activities and grass- roots efforts to raise awareness of issues affecting working women at local and state levels.
Personal & Professional Development ~ Attend workshops and programs designed to enhance professional skills and leadership abilities, such as Individual Development, WEE Wom- en Empowered and Enlightened Events, Young Careerist and BPW/NC Career Woman of the Year.
Scholarships ~ Assist women through scholarships to further for- mal education.
Network with other Motivated Wom- en ~ Connect with other moti- vated working women, network profession- ally, share contacts and exchange information to enhance your business thor- ough local pro- grams, as well as within the state of North Carolina. ●
would like to make or if you are an organization that focuses on business women send info to:
mimi@womenwithknowhow.com
(Deadline is the 15th of every month for upcoming issue)
Send us your announcements that you
www.womanwithknowhow.com SEPTEMBER 2013 53
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54