About SMd BPW
What Does SMd BPW Do?
Strategic Action Plan for 2002-2003
Membership Goals for 2002-2003
2002-2003 Officers & Committee Chairs

About Us

Suburban Maryland Business and Professional Women is one of 20 local organizations of BPW/Maryland (md) and one of 2,000 local organizations of BPW/USA. Nationwide, BPW represents more than 70,000 members, all of whom are dedicated to building a better future for working women and their families.

Whether it's lobbying for equal pay or networking with colleagues, building career skills or building a business, BPW is there to help you be successful.

Our goal, at all levels of BPW, is to promote full participation, equity and economic self-sufficiency for America's working women.

Our issues are those that matter most to working women: equal rights, pay equity, better child and dependent care, fair pension laws and equity in insurance, better health care and equal opportunity in education and training.

Founded in 1919, BPW was organized for the purpose of promoting the interest of business and professional women. It is the oldest and largest organization of working women.

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What does BPW do?

BPW offers special programs providing personal and professional growth, such as:

• Young Careerist - recognizes young women for their accomplishments in professions and community.
• Individual Development - improves your confidence about public speaking, business presentations, and ability to motivate others.
• Monthly Meetings - provides the opportunity to network with your peers and hear a presentation on relevant topics.
• Conferences - annual state and national conferences.
• Publications - monthly newsletter by and for the local members; quarterly newsletter reporting on state activities; and quarterly journal, National Business Woman, published by BPW/USA.
• Scholarship Programs - BPW Foundation of BPW/USA was established for the research and expansion of educational opportunities for working women. The Foundation's scholarship program helps women to complete their education so they can achieve career advancement and greater equity in today's workforce.

Suburban Maryland BPW also sponsors a scholarship program.

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Strategic Action Plan for 2002-2003

Mission

To achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information.

Goal 1

SMd BPW will be a visible leader and advocate for economic equity issues and a formidable force within government, business and women's communities.

Objectives:

• Participate in the Legislative Agenda for Maryland Women.
• Co-sponsor the Women's Legislative Briefing in Montgomery County.
• Participate in annual Equal Pay Day activities.
• Co-sponsor Montgomery County Women’s Fair.

Goal 2

SMd BPW will have a broad membership base that includes the socioeconomic, occupational, age, and cultural diversity of the workplace.

Objective:

• Revise membership marketing materials.
• Prepare new member packet materials.
• Recruit lapsed members.
• Retain current members.
• Involve current members in recruitment and retention activities.
• Increase membership by 5% by May 2003.

Goal 3

SMd BPW will be a catalyst for empowering its members to fulfill their professional and personal potential.

Objectives:

• Begin a professional development discussion series.
• Provide networking opportunities for members.
• Attend and actively participate in BPW/md Board Meetings and State Conference.

Goal 4

SMd BPW will be recognized as the premier resource for education and information on workplace equity issues.

Objectives:

• Continue to co-chair and support the WOMENomics program in Montgomery County.
• Participate in National Business Women's Week activities.
• Issue press releases on economic equity issues.
• Award annual scholarships.

Goal 5

SMd BPW will foster communications among its members and leaders to strengthen their partnership and commitment to achieving the organization's mission.

Objectives:

• Begin email delivery of newsletter.
• Use Web site to keep members and the community informed of K-B BPW's programs and activities.
• Use email and telephone trees to keep members informed and facilitate decision making between board meetings.

Goal 6

SMd BPW will engage in strategic alliances that further its mission to achieve equity for women in the workplace.

Objectives:

• Partner with other organizations in planning and implementing program activities.
• Hold 4th Annual Health Empowerment Forum for Women.
• Begin a dialogue via the Internet with the Kalush League of Business Women in the Ukraine.

Goal 7

SMd BPW will effectively and efficiently use its human and financial resources in achieving its goals and meeting member needs.

Objectives:

• Develop and implement a strategic plan.
• Survey members regarding programs and interests.
• Evaluate activities to identify successful strategies.

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Membership Goals for 2002-2003

The strategic action plan for SMd BPW for this year is to increase membership by retaining current members, reconnecting with past members and recruiting new ones. We need your help in meeting our objectives.

Please consider participating in a membership team that will:

• Address membership issues,
• Design marketing materials and new member packets,
• Identify ways to enhance members’ participation,
• Develop a mentoring program for new recruits, and
• Guide recruitment activities.

Anyone who is interested in participating on the membership team is welcome to attend the meeting. If you are interested in the membership team, but are unable to attend in person, please call or e-mail Nancy Layton. Alternatively, if you have membership ideas and simply want to pass them along, let Nancy know.

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2002-2003 Officers & Committee Chairs

For more information, please contact us by email.

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