BPW NYS Events

Through regular meetings, BPW has continuing programs addressing the needs of working women, health issues, planning retirement, financial planning, technology, etc. In addition, the following programs and events are offered:

For forms related to each event please log into the members site

Girl Scouts & Business and Professional Women — How do you meet professionals? How do you find out what careers are available for women? How do you establish a link between yourself and professional women in your community? In this project, you seek out professional women who are willing to work with Girl Scouts in a formal mentoring program. You learn about leadership, self-esteem, negotiation skills, parliamentary procedure, and legislation which affects women. You gain an insight into yourself and your future while establishing lasting friendships. The Girl Scout & BPW Leadership goal is to work with Girl Scouts in a formal mentorship program. The Girl Scout Patch Project began in Rome NY in 1996. The patch was developed by the NYS Council and has received approval from GSUSA. To earn the Girl Scout Patch, a Girl Scout must complete 8 specified activities. To start a Girl Scout Program in your Local Organization or District. Girl Scout Patch Project

Public Policy — As the voice of working women, BPW members bring the issues that effect working women to the attention of local, state and national legislators. During the year, BPW NYS Local Organizations hold many events to heighten awareness of the need for an ERA, the Fair Pay Act (Equal Pay Day is April 28, 2009), Paid Family Leave, the HEART for Women Act and Retirement security. BPW NYS Lobby day will be held on April 21, 2009.

Women’s Day at the Fair — Women’s Day at the NY State Fair is an annual event in recognition of women. It began when Franklin Roosevelt was governor and Women were given the former dog show building for their use. The current building is named for Harriet May Mills, a Syracuse political woman who had sought suffrage. She was the first woman to run for state-wide office; Secretary of State in 1920. She lost and died in 1935 at which time they named the current Women’s Building, a.k.a. the Art and Home Center, for her - The Harriet May Mills Art and Home Center. The NYS Fair is the 10 days before Labor Day inclusive. Women’s Day is the Wednesday of the Fair.

Women’s Equality Day — Women’s Equality Day is observed each year on August 26th by the BPW Local Organizations and at the annual event in Seneca Falls, NY. It not only commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment, but also calls attention to women’s continuing efforts toward full equality.

Woman’s History Month — March is observed as Women’s History Month. BPW Local Organizations organize events to recognize the efforts and struggles of countless women who made a difference.

Women Joining Forces — The Women Joining Forces Program provides an opportunity to extend an invitation of membership in BPW to women who serve our country in the Armed Forces (now or in the past). BPW gains the benefits of the rich experience of a veteran member. The veteran gains opportunities for leadership, peer mentoring, networking, professional development training and continuing education scholarships. BPW USA dues are either waived or discounted depending on the veteran’s current or past military service.