Greetings BPW Sisters.

I am very excited that we have our 1st Newsletter of this triennium going out to all of you. It’s been a busy few months in North America and the Caribbean Region and it has been great to speak with you during that time. You are all an inspiration with the work you are doing in your clubs and countries.

The engagement we have had in our region is fantastic – we had 27 people step up to be part of the BPW International Standing Committees. I look forward to hearing of the work they are doing during this triennium.

We had a good number of people travelling to New York City for the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and the BPW International Leader’s Summit. Some are Delegates for BPW International, others are Delegates for BPW Canada, and some are Delegates of other NGO’s. It is a wonderful experience and I hope they will take back what they have learned to their clubs to encourage participation next year.

Our Strategic Plan was shared with the Presidents and the work on our goals of Membership, Advocacy and Leadership Development is in full swing. Our last NAC President’s Meeting included a discussion about Membership and there were a lot of wonderful ideas that were shared. BPW is the best kept secret, and it’s up to all of us to share the benefits of what BPW can bring to them.

I look forward to continued great work happening within our Region and I am committed to see the BPW International theme fulfilled – “Inspire, Innovate, Empower, Transform – Together We Shape a Sustainable Future.”

Karin Gorgerat
BPW International Regional Coordinator
North America and Caribbean

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