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Attend Bozeman BPW's twice-monthly luncheon meetings on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Comfort Inn. Reservations Required by Monday at Noon: bozemanbpw@yahoo.com. Buffet Lunch is provided for $9 cost. 

Important dates for your calendar:

September, 2008

September 1 - Executive Committee Meeting -  5:30 pm
September 10 -  Trisha Binford, MSU Women's Basketball Coach and her Team, Noon, Comfort Inn
September 16 - BPW Social, 1st Security Bank, So 19th, 5-7 PM
 September 20 -  District I Conference-Kalispell Hampton Inn
September 24 -  Anna Winkler-Berlin Blockade and Airlift 1949-49 (60 year anniversary), Noon, Comfort Inn
September 24 - Montana Women's Lobby Board of Directors - 5:30 pm at Stacey Scott's house

October, 2008

October 6 - Executive Committee Meeting - 6:00 pm, Lindsey's house, 85 Drouillard Street.
October 8 -  Legislative Program-JP Pomnichowski, Noon, Comfort Inn
October 21 - BPW Social/Networking, Ale Works, 5:00-6:30 pm
October 20-24 - National Business Women's Week
 October 22 -  Candidate Meet and Greet, Noon, Comfort Inn

November, 2008


November 4 - Election Day
 November 10 - Executive Committee Meeting - 5:30 pm
November 12 -  Ron Gompertz, owner of Eco Auto, and Connie Campbell, proud owner of an electric car, on “The Benefits of the Electric Car.” Noon, Comfort Inn
November 18 -  BPW Social/Networking, 5:00-6:30 pm, Montana Ale Works
November 26 -  Hopa Mountain, Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer, Noon, Comfort Inn

December, 2008

December 8 - Executive Committee Meeting - 5:30 pm, Plonk
December 10 -  Katie Goodman and Holiday Fun, Bring Food Bank contributions, Noon, Comfort Inn
December 10 - Montana Women's Lobby Board of Directors - 5:30 pm

January, 2009

January 5 - Executive Committee Meeting, 5:30 pm
January 14 -  Stacey Haugland, midwife and Cynthia DeLaney, doula, Noon, Comfort Inn
January 28 - Community Mediation Center, Restorative Justice and Montana Women's Lobby Report from Pat Simmons and Corky Bush of American Association of University Women - Noon, Comfort Inn
 

February, 2009

February 2 - Executive Committee Meeting - 5:30 pm
February 11 -  Business Meeting, Member Profiles, Leadership Activity, Noon, Comfort Inn
February 13 -  Montana Women's Lobby Legislative Day in Helena
February 25 - Donna Kelly, News Anchor, KBZK-Z7, News has Become Entertainment; Young Careerist and Woman of Achievement Programs, Noon, Comfort Inn
 

March, 2009

March 5 - Executive Committee Meeting - 5:30 pm
March 11 -  Thrive - Girls for a Change - Sydney Rick, Noon, Comfort Inn
March 25 - Womens History Month - Connie Staudohar on Dr. Caroline McGill, Noon, Comfort Inn
 
 
Historical Information
June, 2007
June 4 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm

June 13 - Business & Program Meeting - "Feng Shui in the Workplace" by Linda Ford; Noon, Comfort Inn

July, 2007
July 10- Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm

July 11 - Business & Program Meeting-The History of Sweet Pea Festival and a Bit of the New.  The speaker is JoAnn Brehhus, the Sweet Pea Festival Executive Director; Noon, Comfort Inn

July 18-21 - BPW/USA National Convention, Reno, Nevada

August, 2007
August 6 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm

August 8 - Business & Program Meeting-The Big Picture of What is Going on in Bozeman. The speaker is Debbie Arkell, Director of Public Works, City of Bozeman: Noon, Comfort Inn

August 25 - Women's Equality Day (anniversary 19th Amendment to the US Constitution - right to vote)

September, 2007
September 5- Individual Development Program - Alicia Smith - DISC Inventory; Noon, Bozeman Public Library. DISC is an inventory that determines how one behaves and is usually a self-scored behavioral assessment. DISC provides feedback for building on strengths and increasing personal effectiveness. Click here for more details and registration form.
 
September 10 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm

September 12 - Business Meeting, Pat Simmons MT BPW President report on national convention in Reno in July; Noon, Comfort Inn

September 26 - Program Meeting-Nikki Kimball, Ultra Marathon professional from Bozeman; Noon, Comfort Inn

October, 2007-Domestic Abuse & Breast Cancer Month
October 1 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm

October 10 - Fire Chief Chuck Winn & Police Chief Mark Tymrak speaking about the Fire and Police levies going before the voters on November 6; Noon, Comfort Inn

October 15-21 - National Business Women's Week

October 17 - Gallatin Valley Sick Child Day Care - We Know We Need It, Now How Do We Get It?" Panel Discussion for National Business Women's Week, Noon, Comfort Inn. Click here for a flyer detailing the speakers.

October 24 - Mayoral and City Commission Forum; Noon, Comfort Inn

October 27 - Women's Expo - MSU Fieldhouse; Bozeman BPW will have a booth.

November, 2007

November 5 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm

November 14 - Business Meeting; Website Education: Noon, Comfort Inn

November 28 - Gloria Edwards, Executive Director, Family Promise; Noon, Comfort Inn

December, 2007
December 3 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm

December 12 -

This meeting will be the only one for the group in December—a joyful, fun holiday celebration!  There will be an optional white elephant gift exchange.  (If you choose to purchase something for the exchange, the expenditure limit is $5.00.)  Please wear your favorite, most colorful, or outlandish holiday sweater or outfit (hats included). 
 
Committee chairs will make short presentations on the goals and activities involved in their specific committees.  Also, there will be new member appreciation and education.  This is a great chance to meet new members and get to know them better.  Lots of networking opportunities!
January, 2008
January 8 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm

January 9, 2008 - Business Meeting and Presentation on the Streamline Bus System by Chris Budeski, Chairman of the Transportation Committee for the Bozeman area, and Lisa Ballard, Bozeman Area Transportation Coordinator. Noon, Comfort Inn.

January 23, 2008 - Program on Primary Women's Health Issues: Dr. Breana McElgunn of Gallatin Valley Natural Medicine will address heart disease and osteoporosis.  Pat Orient, RN-CWHNP with Bozeman OB/GYN Billings Clinic, will discuss breast cancer and gynecological issues. Sherri Nassar, Family Nurse Practitioner with Rogers Dermatology Clinic-General Skin Care and Aging Gracefully. Noon, Comfort Inn.

February, 2008
February 4 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm;
Deadline Employer of the Year and Woman of Achievement applications

February 13, 2008 -  Comfort Inn from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.  (Note:  Doors open at 11:45 a.m.)  The planned program will have a Valentine’s Day theme.  In addition to the regular business meeting, presentations will be made by:   

  • Robin Béquet, Béquet Confections – Robin launched Béquet Confections, an artisan caramel business, in December 2001.  Since then, her Company’s uncompromising commitment to providing quality, gourmet caramel has resulted in wide recognition and numerous awards.  She will be talking about her company and her gourmet caramels.
  • Doug Badenoch, The Wine Gallery – As owner of the Wine Gallery, Doug is always ready to impart wine knowledge.  He will discuss various wines of the world that might be incorporated into a Valentine’s Day celebration.
  • Toni Moilanen, Tudo Joia Jewelry - Toni will be talking about her line of jewelry, some of which will be on display.
     

February 27, 2008 - BBPW Legislative Committee will be presenting a potluck of legislative information, including what is currently going on and what is to come in this busy election year. Noon, Comfort Inn.

March, 2008
March 3 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm.

March 4 - Woman of Achievement and Young Career Woman Programs - 6:00 pm - Bozeman Public Library Conference Room.

March 12, 2008 - Recognize Corporate Sponsors; Employer of the Year; Business Meeting. Noon, Comfort Inn.

March 20 - Deadline Registration Networking Teleconference.

March 26, 2008 - Dr. Mary Murphy, MSU History Department, "Women, Work & Creativity in Montana": Noon, Comfort Inn.

March 29 - Montana BPW Board of Directors and Leadership Team Meeting, 10 am - 12:30 pm, Bozeman Comfort Inn.

April, 2008
April 1 - Membership Social - Emerson Cultural Center-Weaver Room, 5:30-7:30 pm.
 
April 7 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm.

April 9  - Equal Pay Day is April 22nd, and this program will have presentations from both local business owner and supporter Jim Brown of Old Main Gallery and member Sally Babcock who joined BBPW because of the benefits of this special day.  Additionally, there will be a regular business meeting, including the announcement of next year’s Slate of Officers.  Noon, Comfort Inn.

April 22 - Equal Pay Day

April 23 - Program:  Sydney Rick, Financial Services Associate with Prudential Financial, will present “Financial Choices that Matter Most to Women.”  This seminar is designed specifically for women and will help you assess your current financial situation.  Every person has different financial goals.  This very straight-forward educational presentation will address the different financial choices available and help you find the ones that matter most to you.  Noon, Comfort Inn.

May, 2008
May 3 - Hosting the Montana BPW State Convention at the Comfort Inn, 10 am to 7:30 pm. For more information, go to www.montanabpw.org and click on State Convention button.
 
May 5 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm.

May 14 - Vote Slate of Officers; Business Meeting. Noon, Comfort Inn.

May 28 - Installation of 2008/09 Officers. Noon, Comfort Inn.

June, 2008

June 2 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm
June 11 - Bring your elevator pitches and business cards because we will be speed networking.  Also, we want to hear from you about what issues, programs and committees are most important to you; Noon, Comfort Inn
June 18 - Social - 5 pm at Plonk (29 E. Main)
June 25 -  MSU Associate Professor and Library Instruction Coordinator, Jan Zauha "Summer Reading Past and Present", Noon, Comfort Inn

July, 2008

July 7 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm
July 9 -  Mary Keck, Landscape Designer and Certified Plant Professional, "Gardening Tips and Growing Integrity", Noon, Comfort Inn
July 15 - Social - 5 pm at Plonk (29 E. Main)
July 22-26 -  BPW/USA National Conference - Atlanta
July 23 -  Sally Broughton-Civic Education for Students, Noon, Comfort Inn

August, 2008

August 4 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm
August 13 -  Sarah Glover "One Book, One Bozeman" about Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder, Noon, Comfort Inn
 August 19 -  BPW Social, the Plonk, 29 E. Main, 5:00 pm
August 26 - Women's Equality Day (anniversary of Women's Right to Vote)
August 27 -  Kris Zimmerman-Diamond Feng Shui: Using the 24 Colors for Leadership and Success, Noon, Comfort Inn.

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P.O. Box 644
Bozeman, MT 59771