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Facebook

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Instagram

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LinkedIn

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YouTube

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Nancy Werner
Chair Public Relations
prchair@nfbpwc.org

Nominations for 2026-2028 NFBPWC Officers

Nominations for 2026-2028 NFBPWC Officers will be accepted via email.

In order to nominate someone, please follow these steps:

• Review the Bylaws and Policies and Procedures for more specific information about the positions. (Available in the Resource Library on the NFBPWC website.)
• Download the Candidate Nominations form (NFBPWC CANDIDATE NOMINATIONS 2026).
• Completed documents must be received by Nominations Chair no later than June 16th.

Questions? Contact the Nominations Chair: nominations@nfbpwc.org.

Angie Jackson-Wilson
Chair Nominations
nominations@nfbpwc.org

The Membership Committee met on May 18th at 8pm EDT and finalized the committee-proposed amendments to the NFBPWC Bylaws and NFBPWC Policies and Procedures.

Proposed amendments from the Membership Committee were forwarded to the Bylaws Chair just after the meeting ended.

The next committee meeting will be on June 15th via Zoom at 8:00pm EDT. Register via the website under events or the events page of the magazine.

The Membership Committee is eager to have representation from each of the 10 affiliates/federations.

If you are considering running for VP Membership, we encourage you to attend our meetings, so you understand how we function as a committee.

Membership
vpmembership@nfbpwc.org

IFBPW’s Virtual Art Exhibition is Taking Shape

The Arts and Culture Standing Committee is part of BPW International and is dedicated to exploring the expression of artists around the world; to share the differences culture and environment have on the work of individual artists.

To do this, the 17 sisters from 14 countries on five continents who make up the committee created a system to invite submissions to our Virtual Art Exhibition: Echoes of the Earth—scheduled for the end of the year.

This event showcases artistic talent both new and established in a global forum, exposing the artists and the visitors to different cultures and bringing international attention to the artists.

We are inviting artists far and wide—BPW members or friends—to join us in showcasing their work. They can be established artists or someone working on establishing their work. We are interested in artists working in different genres, styles, and forms: visual art including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, textiles, and digital art, literature, theater, film, music, and dance. In any style, from Realism to Surrealism, from traditional to avant-garde.

The show will be promoted by International Federation of Business and Professional Women (IFBPW), the larger group with which our National Federation of Professional Business Women’s Clubs (NFBPWC) is affiliated, and which includes affiliates in over 110 countries on five continents.

Curated by Arts and Culture Committee, this year’s theme is: Inspire, Innovate, Empower, Transform: Together We Shape a Sustainable Future, Echoes of the Earth.

The artists selected to exhibit benefit from another place to send clients, friends, and family to see their work as part of an exhibition, and IFBPW benefits by expanding our commitment to supporting artists wherever they are.

Holding the exhibition in a virtual space, which can be visited any time from anywhere simply by accessing the BPW websites, gives these artists even more exposure. It can run much longer than a standard show and be seen by far more people.

This is the kind of experience and exposure many artists dream of!

IFBPW continues to showcase the multi-faceted, creative ways humans express themselves and share their visions!

Sher Singh
IFBPW Chair 2024-2027
Arts & Culture Standing
Committee
artsculturebpw@gmail.com

• Sher Singh, USA: artsculturebpw@gmail.com
• Valentina Palmi, Italy: valepalmi94@yahoo.it
• Chularat “Toyting” Israngkool Na Ayutthaya, Thailand: toyting1@yahoo.com

IFBPW Official Website: https://www.bpw-international.org/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpw_international/
• IFBPW Arts and Culture Official Website: artslink.online
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artsculture.bpwinternational/

Are you interested in showing your work?

Do you know someone who should be submitting their work?

Use the Echoes of the Earth Submission Page to access the application.

Where Do Your Dues Go?

This month we are talking about the Sustainable Development Goals. The one most related to finance is Goal 1: No Poverty.

We are going to look at No Poverty for NFBPWC by showing you where your dues go.

Each member pays $50 per year.

Approximately $29 of it goes to International BPW for our dues, which are £25 Euros per member. Depending on the conversion rate at the time we pay them, the dollar amount varies slightly. This year it was $29 per member.

That leaves $21 per member to cover all our national expenses.

Our total (national-only) budget for this year is $21,307.

This chart below illustrates how we spend it.

Sandy Thompson
Chair Finance
finance@nfbpwc.org

With Gratitude for Your Participation

The Bylaws and Policies and Procedures Committee extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who submitted proposed amendments to the Bylaws and the Policies and Procedures, as well as those who contributed resolutions for consideration. Your engagement demonstrates a shared commitment to keeping our governing documents clear, current, and aligned with the needs of our membership.

Each submission will be carefully evaluated for clarity, consistency, and compliance with established formatting requirements. This step ensures that every proposal is presented in a manner that allows members to fully understand the intent and impact of the suggested changes.

Once the committee completes its review, all amendments and resolutions will be forwarded to the full membership for input. This open review period is an essential part of our democratic process, giving every member the opportunity to examine the proposals and participate in shaping the future direction of our organization.

We thank all contributors for their thoughtful work and for helping to uphold the integrity of our governing framework.

Angie Jackson-Wilson
Chair Bylaws & Resolutions
bylaws@nfbpwc.org

Part of what the LGBTQ+ liaison does is provide education and awareness about the community. The more you know about the community, the better allies you can be.

June is Pride Month. It will be louder and prouder than ever. Please attend a local event and learn about all the organizations that support the community and perhaps collaborate with them for presentations, events, etc.

Click this link to learn about the history of Pride Month: https://www.loc.gov/lgbt-pride-month/about/

Good LGBTQ+ News

He launched a Two-Spirit advocacy org from the back of a truck. It grew into something much bigger https://tinyurl.com/mrz9m5c9 Gretchen Whitmer Reflects on Her LGBTQ+ Legacy (So Far) and the Gay Daughter Who Shaped It https://tinyurl.com/mrxuawx5

IMPORTANT LGBTQ+ HOTLINES & RESOURCES FOR ALLIES TOO

• 100 Organizations Supporting Trans People in All 50 States—donations welcome: https://tinyurl.com/3vdz89e5
• Ali Forney Day Center: 212.206.0574
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): 800.342.AIDS (2437), Spanish 800.344432
• TDD service for the deaf: 800.243.7889. All lines available 10:00am to 10:00pm EST, Monday through Friday.
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender National Hotline: 888.843.4564
• GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800.246.7743
• Guide to Being an Ally to LGBTQ+ People: https://tinyurl.com/ycy8eezz
• Journalist Resource Series: Guide for Reporting on Anti-Trans Violence: https://tinyurl.com/53cbmkj8
• National Runaway Switchboard: 800.RUNAWAY (786.2929)
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800.273.8255
• Transgender Michigan: 855-345-TGMI (8464)
• Trevor Project: 866.488.7386

Susan Oser
Advocacy LGBTQ+

Be Visible. Be Vocal.
Be Visionary.

IGNITE 2026 welcomes members and partners from around the United States and around the world for focused learning, leadership development

and connection.

This dynamic gathering blends professional programming, strategic dialogue, and organizational governance

with opportunities to strengthen

our relationships and collective impact.

This is where informed, engaged leaders come together to learn and lead.

Light your torch and join us.

Engage with NFBPWC on Social Media

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/NatlFedBPWC/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/nfbpwc_usa/

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/nfbpwc

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2l_ciIxLyvbu1dbBOsV9Tg

Nancy Werner
Chair Public Relations
prchair@nfbpwc.org