By: Megan Shellman-Rickard 
Immediate Past-President

Envisioning a New Year 

At the beginning of the New Year, we have a moment to be introspective and think about  what we want to accomplish in the coming months. Ten years ago, a member of BPW  would hold an annual vision board party and many members of our local club  participated. This incredible event had a table filled with beautiful magazines, calendars,  and photos. We each brought a few images of our own. We spent a brunch hanging out  and envisioning our coming year. Those times at my dear friend Michele Guarino’s home  in Boulder helped provide me with a vision for the coming year. I’ve done my best to  continue the vision board experience with friends and family wherever I’ve been for the  New Year. I have found that what I put down on that board comes to fruition more often than I would expect. 

Take a moment at the beginning of this New Year and envision what “Connecting Locally. Uniting Nationally.  Igniting Globally.” means to you as a member of NFBPWC. Look at our mission statement and our  opportunities to network with other BPW members. How can your membership help you accomplish some of  your New Year’s resolutions? How can you contribute to a better world for working women? 

I’m inspired this year to use Pinterest, Canva, and the good old paper and glue versions of the vision board to  create a piece of art about my aspirations for 2025. I would love to see what our members create. Please send  me a photo to my email. Best wishes for the coming year, we have work to do! 

Please continue to reach out to me personally or professionally as we continue our work to make NFBPWC a  better organization, because together we are stronger. 

Kind Regards, 

Megan Shellman-Rickard 

Immediate Past-President 

immpastpresident@nfbpwc.org