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to build new professional skills, highlight national events and honor outstanding
professional women.
Kathleen Chafey originated from Arizona and
has dedicated the past 30 yeas to improving public health and education in
Montana. Kay earned a B.S. in Nursing, an M.S. in Public Health Nursing, and
a PHD in Developmental Psychology, with an emphasis in moral development.
Throughout this time she served two years in South America with the Peace
Corps, advanced her skills as a staff member with the University of
California San Francisco Medical Center, and engaged in multiple public
service programs. Kay has earned numerous accolades including the Betty
Coffey Award for the development of a woman-centric academic program,
the Jo Eleanor Elliott Leadership Award, and has received over 12 million
dollars in grants to support initiatives for women. Currently serving as
President of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Kay continues to dedicate
her knowledge, experience and skills to helping women advance in education,
business, athletics and public service.
Lindsey VanHemelryck, MT BPW Young Careerist, 2006 and Alice Meister, MT BPW Woman of Achievement, 2006, at Great Falls State Convention, 4/29/06
Individual DevelopmentBPW's Individual Development program (IDP) is a great way to learn negotiation, communication and leadership skills. The program is also designed to help conquer the fear of public speaking. Members critique one another's skills and offer supportive, constructive advice to help participants improve in these areas.Employer of the Year To recognize employers who have demonstrated through their policies and actions a commitment to the development and advancement of women in the workplace. See the attached form in Word for nominations. Click here for PDF format. Equal Pay DayEach spring BPW sponsors a program to bring attention to BPW's number one issue: Fair Pay. Due to the gender wage gap, working women currently earn 73 cents compared to the dollar earned by their male counterparts and BPW is working to eliminate this inequity. April 22, 2010 is the next Equal Pay Day. Click the attached List of Sponsors.Young CareeristFor the young professional just starting her career, this program helps "rising stars" build the skills needed to advance their careers. From leadership skills to management techniques, BPW's Young Careerist program empowers young women between the ages of 21 and 35 to succeed in today's workplace. Click here for more information about Young Careerist. Click here for application form in Word. Click here for PDF format.Woman of AchievementAt the local and state levels, BPW selects a distinguished professional woman to receive the Woman of Achievement Award, recognizing the accomplishments of exceptional women for setting new standards of excellence and new levels of success. Click here for Instructions and click here for Nominations form or click here for PDF format.National Business Women's WeekHeld during the third week in October, this national event celebrates the achievements of business and professional women around the country. Bozeman BPW holds a special program meeting featuring a notable speaker. They also recognize businesses who promote women, in a full page advertisement in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle last done in October 2008; click here to see it. See the business names who support us listed on the website under sponsors.Member ProfilesMembers get opportunities to tell the members about their professions or businesses, and how they got there. Heather Jernberg, Partner/Consultant, with Boreas Group LLC, is sharing her experiences below. Educational ScholarshipsOne of the best kept secrets is the opportunity for educational scholarships from BPW. The national BPW Foundation offers scholarships to women 25 and over with critical financial need who are seeking the education necessary for entry or re-entry into, or advancement within the work force. Check out the BPW web site at www.bpwfoundation.org. Career Advancement Scholarships applications are due in mid April each year. Bozeman BPW offered a $1,000 scholarship in 2009, click here.Montana BPW State ConventionState Convention 2009, was April 25 at the Comfort Inn in Bozeman, Montana. Bozeman members were elected officers of the state organization: Lindsey VanHemelryck, President and Carol Scott, Secretary. Click here and select State Convention to see more about the convention.
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