By: Nancy Werner
NFBPWC Public Relations Chair (2024-2026) 

Engage with NFBPWC on Social Media

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

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

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

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

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

By: Angie Jackson-Wilson
NFBPWC Nominations Chair 2024-2026 

By: Sandy Thompson
NFBPWC Finance Chair, finance@nfbpwc.org

Do you own a business? Do you have a friend who owns a business? If so, this is the place to advertise.

Why should you advertise -

it can increase sales

it is a way to inform customers of a new product or service

remind customers about your products and encourage them to buy again

you can distinguish yourself from your competitors

explain your company values

we are an organization of women helping women, so we want to support one another

According to entrepreneur.com prices for advertising can range from $250 for a small ad in a local magazine up to around $500,000 for placement in a national magazine.

We are a National magazine and our prices are much better. If you are a member, you can place a quarter page ad for only $25.00. Even a full-page ad is only $85.00, a much better deal than the average for a magazine.

Our magazine is sent to approximately 518 people.

By: Teressa Gehrke
NFBPWC Digital Training Special Committee Chair

Looking for a few good women!

Are you tech savvy? Join the Digital Training Committee. Email DigitalTraining@nfbpwc.org, if you’re interested. The committee will support the chair with ongoing tech news through blogs, articles, and quarterly events.

Upcoming Digital Training

The next Digital Training event is Sunday, December 15, 2024, 5:00 pm MDT. This virtual  event will cover Zoom features and putting your best face forward personally and professionally. Visit https://nfbpwc.org/event 5924848 to register.

Here are some resources to review before our event:

• Zoom Learning Center

• Zoom on YouTube

For additional technology assistance or questions, please email: DigitalTraining@nfbpwc.org.

By: Angie Jackson-Wilson & Varnell Kinnen 
NFBPWC Bylaws and Resolution Chair & Co-Chair 2024-2026

By: Susan Oser
NFBPWC Advocacy Team LGBTQ+ Lead

LGBTQ+ Advocacy Team: Amanda L Collier, DC, PA Affiliate Chapter Member

How are you doing now that the election is finished, it’s time to really wake up to the reality of what is at stake for the LGBTQ+ community. However, there is a silver lining to consider:

20 trans & nonbinary Election Night winners you need to know - https://tinyurl.com/2ju9z3zc

So, while there is representation, the community needs allies more than ever.

With the holidays upon us, remember to extend your love and maybe your home. There are some in the community, especially the transgender sect who have walked away from family members who do not accept them for who they are now but hang on to who they were. Thus, there is no contact on both sides. Maybe you can be that newly chosen family member. Reach out to local community organizations for more information.

LGBTQ+ Dates for December -

• December 1: World AIDS Day
• December 8: Pansexual/Panromantic Pride Day
• December 14: HIV Cure Research Day

Good LGBTQ+ News–

✓ Dems stand up for trans people amid election loss blame game – https://tinyurl.com/2y8k3fcc ✓ Judge rules in favor of two trans women who claimed military health plan was discriminatory - https://tinyurl.com/4993729z

✓ A message from organizations committed to advancing LGBTQ freedom beyond the 2024 elections – https://tinyurl.com/3nx6bjvu

Helplines

✓ The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386

✓ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

✓ Ali Forney Day Center: (212) 206-0574

✓ Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Info: (800) 342-AIDS (2437), Spanish service: (800) 344-7432, TDD service for the deaf: (800) 243-7889, [10:00am till 10:00pm EST, Monday through Friday]

✓ The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline: (888) 843-4564

✓ The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): (800) 246-7743

✓ The National Runaway Switchboard: (800) RUNAWAY (786-2929)

If you have any news or leads on anything related to LGBTQ+ news, issues, and organizations, please contact Sue Oser at soser@nfbpwc.org. If you would like to help Susan educate on these issues, please let her know as well. She is also available for presentations and any questions you may have.

By: Barbara Jean Maresca
PA Affiliate Member 

November 2, 2024—a day to remember, as women marched across the nation to celebrate our strengths,  compassion, and commitment to equality. Me? I journeyed to Washington, D.C., to join the thousands of Women who marched to the White House. It became all the more meaningful thanks to the incredible women  who shared this experience with me, each contributing to this unforgettable moment in their own unique way. 

• Molly McGregor. Santa Rosa, CA, co-founder and former Executive Director of the National Women’s  History Project. Now known as the National Women’s History Alliance.  

• Ruthie Danielsen. Washington State. Beekeeper 

• Carol Comito. WA D.C. Women’s Advocate 

• Rosita Stevens-Holsey. Author, activist & historian. Maryland 

• Rev. Dr. Terri Ofori. Dean at Brooks School, Massachusetts 

• Anna Pauline "Pauli" Murray (November 20, 1910 – July 1, 1985) was an American author, civil rights  lawyer, legal scholar and theorist, and – later in life – an Episcopal priest. 

Once I decided to join the Women’s March in Washington, D.C., on November 2, 2024, the next step was  planning the trip. My treasured friend Ruthie Danielsen, flying in from Washington State, and I began  searching for a place to stay. I also reconnected with my valued friend Carol Comito—a former BPW colleague  from 25 years ago—who now lives in D.C. As it turned out, Carol graciously became our chauffeur for four  days, adding her own charm and vigor to the adventure. 

As plans unfolded, my friend Molly McGregor, introduced me to Rosita Stevens-Holsey, Executive Vice  President of the new Board of Directors for the National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA). 

Living near the D.C. area, Rosita was thrilled to join us for a tour of the Library of Congress. She also brought  along her great-niece, Rev. Dr. Terri Ofori, who was visiting her aunt Rosita from Massachusetts and is also a  resolute member of the National Women’s History Alliance Board.  

Let me tell you—I was surrounded by four simply inspirational and motivating women for days! 

Ruthie Danielsen, a beekeeper from Washington State, was a whirlwind of inspiration and energy. The  last time I saw her was in Washington, D.C., when she was invited to speak at the Smithsonian. She had  bought the first Giant Hornet nest eradicated in the U.S. in October 2020 and donated it to the  Smithsonian, cementing her legacy as an enthusiastic advocate for environmental awareness. You should  know that Ruthie carried a vial of water containing a 2-inch specimen of the Giant Hornet. She captivated  everyone she met, sharing fascinating insights into this remarkable creature. 

Ruthie Danielsen. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/giant-murder-hornet has-landed-at-the-natural-history-museum-180980431/ 

https://backyardbeekeeping.iamcountryside.com/health-pests/eradication-through-education/ 

Carol Comito, originally from Philadelphia, retired as Arizona State University Professor, in advance of  her move to WA DC., where she immersed herself in the action surrounding women’s history and  advocacy. True to her passion, she took us to the celebrated Woman’s National Democratic Club  (WNDC/The Whittmore House) ensuring our time in D.C. was nothing short of extraordinary.  https://democraticwoman.org/museum-gallery 

Since 1920, The WNDC/ The Whittmore House was a museum of decorative furniture, paintings,  sculptures, and of course photographs of remarkable women—most notably Eleanor Roosevelt. I was  awestruck as I stood in the very room where Mrs. Roosevelt broadcast her weekly messages to the nation.  https://thenewpress.com/books/first-lady-of-radio 

• Carol, VP of Diversity and Outreach for the National Women’s Political Caucus, is dedicated to  finding, recruiting, training and supporting women candidates for elected and appointed office. 
• While Carol’s current work is strictly volunteer, she is seeking – She is seeking a new career  opportunity.
• https://nwpc.org/carol-comito/ 
• https://www.fhtimes.com/stories/original-liberal-ladies-leadership-moving-on,427410I conclude with 3 more inspiring women:  

• Rosita Stevens-Holsey 

• Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray 

• Reverend Dr. Terri Ofori 

Rosita Stevens-Holsey is a distinguished author, activist and educator. She is an invaluable,  steadfast contributor, and board member of the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice  in Durham, North Carolina. As a historian and mentor, exemplifies the continuation of social reform.  

Rosita Stevens-Holsey. http://www.preservingpaulimurray.com 

https://www.womenshistory.org/about-us/our-people/rosita-stevens-holsey 

Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray's (Nov. 20^th, 1910-Jully 1, 1985) groundbreaking work and enduring  influence in the civil rights movement and legal protection for gender equality 

Dr. Pauli was a poet, lawyer, activist, and the first Black woman ordained as an Episcopal priest.  Her work continues to resonate deeply, especially with the release of the documentary My Name  is Pauli Murray. This film offers a profound look into her contributions and struggles, illuminating  the breadth of her impact. 

Reverend Dr. Terri Ofori, niece to Rosita, & Dr. Pauli, carries on the role of historic change, as the  Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, as well as the Chaplain at the Brooks School, MA.  

While this journey was phenomenal and created wonderful life-long memories, “We won’t go back.”  President Biden must publish the Equal Rights Amendment before Donald Trump takes the White House in  January 2025.  

We must continue to demand ERANow, and resume mobilizing around the nation. We at NFBPWC are a  coalition of empowered individuals, and we must ensure that all Americans have constitutional protections  against gender-based discrimination. 

The time is now! Are you in?

By: Nancy Werner
NFBPWC Advocacy Team ERA Lead (2022-2026)

EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT

Advocacy –Equal Rights Amendment. “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied  or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex” needs to be placed into our Constitution. While most states have laws prohibiting discrimination of any kind based on sex, proponents of the E.R.A. say laws can be reversed or eliminated. Having a Constitutional Amendment would cement those rights.

SIGN4ERA – May I encourage you AGAIN to take the time RIGHT NOW to

sign onto this link: http://www.sign4ERA.org. When you visit this site, there is much information given to you. Take time to read all the interesting articles. Need a program? Just take time to read and prepare.

And never forget to keep in touch with your U.S. Representatives and U.S. Senators using the NFBPWC “One Click.”

By: 2024-2026 Executive Committee

The National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs (NFBPWC) acknowledges the re-election of President Donald Trump. As a nonpartisan organization dedicated to the advancement of working women, we will continue pushing for gender equity, economic opportunity, healthcare access, and workplace protections for women.

NFBPWC remains steadfast in our commitment to advancing the rights and opportunities of business and professional women. We encourage the Trump administration to prioritize issues that are essential to women’s economic security and career advancement. We will continue to advocate for initiatives and policies that strengthen economic security and equality for women.  

By: Angie Jackson-Wilson
NFBPWC Nominations Chair 2024-2026

The Nominations Committee's meeting on October 14, 2024, underscored a proactive approach to leadership recruitment within the organization. By engaging with affiliates to identify potential candidates, the committee is fostering a collaborative environment that is essential for organizational growth. This strategy not only diversifies the pool of

expertise but also ensures that leadership roles are filled with individuals who have a deep understanding of the organizations' unique perspectives and challenges. The committee's commitment to this process is commendable and will likely contribute to the robust governance and dynamic future of the organization. We are seeking volunteers to serve on the committee.