November 5 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm

November 14 - Business Meeting; Website Education: Noon, Comfort Inn

November 28 - Gloria Edwards, Executive Director, Family Promise; Noon, Comfort Inn

December, 2007

December 3 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm

December 12 -

January, 2008

January 8 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm

January 9, 2008 - Business Meeting and Presentation on the Streamline Bus System by Chris Budeski, Chairman of the Transportation Committee for the Bozeman area, and Lisa Ballard, Bozeman Area Transportation Coordinator. Noon, Comfort Inn.

January 23, 2008 - Program on Primary Women's Health Issues: Dr. Breana McElgunn of Gallatin Valley Natural Medicine will address heart disease and osteoporosis.  Pat Orient, RN-CWHNP with Bozeman OB/GYN Billings Clinic, will discuss breast cancer and gynecological issues. Sherri Nassar, Family Nurse Practitioner with Rogers Dermatology Clinic-General Skin Care and Aging Gracefully. Noon, Comfort Inn.

February, 2008

February 4 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm;
Deadline Employer of the Year and Woman of Achievement applications

February 13, 2008 -  Comfort Inn from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.  (Note:  Doors open at 11:45 a.m.)  The planned program will have a Valentine’s Day theme.  In addition to the regular business meeting, presentations will be made by:   

• Robin Béquet, Béquet Confections – Robin launched Béquet Confections, an artisan caramel business, in December 2001.  Since then, her Company’s uncompromising commitment to providing quality, gourmet caramel has resulted in wide recognition and numerous awards.  She will be talking about her company and her gourmet caramels.
• Doug Badenoch, The Wine Gallery – As owner of the Wine Gallery, Doug is always ready to impart wine knowledge.  He will discuss various wines of the world that might be incorporated into a Valentine’s Day celebration.
• Toni Moilanen, Tudo Joia Jewelry - Toni will be talking about her line of jewelry, some of which will be on display.
   

February 27, 2008 - BBPW Legislative Committee will be presenting a potluck of legislative information, including what is currently going on and what is to come in this busy election year. Noon, Comfort Inn.

March, 2008

March 3 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm.

March 4 - Woman of Achievement and Young Career Woman Programs - 6:00 pm - Bozeman Public Library Conference Room.

March 12, 2008 - Recognize Corporate Sponsors; Employer of the Year; Business Meeting. Noon, Comfort Inn.

March 20 - Deadline Registration Networking Teleconference.

March 26, 2008 - Dr. Mary Murphy, MSU History Department, "Women, Work & Creativity in Montana": Noon, Comfort Inn.

March 29 - Montana BPW Board of Directors and Leadership Team Meeting, 10 am - 12:30 pm, Bozeman Comfort Inn.

April, 2008

April 1 - Membership Social - Emerson Cultural Center-Weaver Room, 5:30-7:30 pm.

 

April 7 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm.

April 9  - Equal Pay Day is April 22^nd, and this program will have presentations from both local business owner and supporter Jim Brown of Old Main Gallery and member Sally Babcock who joined BBPW because of the benefits of this special day.  Additionally, there will be a regular business meeting, including the announcement of next year’s Slate of Officers.  Noon, Comfort Inn.

April 22 - Equal Pay Day

April 23 - Program:  Sydney Rick, Financial Services Associate with Prudential Financial, will present “Financial Choices that Matter Most to Women.”  This seminar is designed specifically for women and will help you assess your current financial situation.  Every person has different financial goals.  This very straight-forward educational presentation will address the different financial choices available and help you find the ones that matter most to you.  Noon, Comfort Inn.

May, 2008

May 3 - Hosting the Montana BPW State Convention at the Comfort Inn, 10 am to 7:30 pm. For more information, go to www.montanabpw.org and click on State Convention button.

 

May 5 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm.

May 14 - Vote Slate of Officers; Business Meeting. Noon, Comfort Inn.

May 28 - Installation of 2008/09 Officers. Noon, Comfort Inn.

June, 2008

June 2 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm
June 11 - Bring your elevator pitches and business cards because we will be speed networking.  Also, we want to hear from you about what issues, programs and committees are most important to you; Noon, Comfort Inn
June 18 - Social - 5 pm at Plonk (29 E. Main)
June 25 -  MSU Associate Professor and Library Instruction Coordinator, Jan Zauha "Summer Reading Past and Present", Noon, Comfort Inn

July, 2008

July 7 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm
July 9 -  Mary Keck, Landscape Designer and Certified Plant Professional, "Gardening Tips and Growing Integrity", Noon, Comfort Inn
July 15 - Social - 5 pm at Plonk (29 E. Main)
July 22-26 -  BPW/USA National Conference - Atlanta
July 23 -  Sally Broughton-Civic Education for Students, Noon, Comfort Inn

August, 2008

August 4 - Executive Committee Meeting - American Land Title, 1800 W. Koch, 5:30 pm
August 13 -  Sarah Glover "One Book, One Bozeman" about Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder, Noon, Comfort Inn
August 19 -  BPW Social, the Plonk, 29 E. Main, 5:00 pm

August 26 - Women's Equality Day (anniversary of Women's Right to Vote)
August 27 -  Kris Zimmerman-Diamond Feng Shui: Using the 24 Colors for Leadership and Success, Noon, Comfort Inn.

September, 2008

September 1 - Executive Committee Meeting -  5:30 pm
September 10 -  Trisha Binford, MSU Women's Basketball Coach and her Team, Noon, Comfort Inn

September 16 - BPW Social, 1st Security Bank, So 19th, 5-7 PM
September 20 -  District I Conference-Kalispell Hampton Inn

September 24 -  Anna Winkler-Berlin Blockade and Airlift 1949-49 (60 year anniversary), Noon, Comfort Inn

September 24 - Montana Women's Lobby Board of Directors - 5:30 pm at Stacey Scott's house

October, 2008

October 6 - Executive Committee Meeting - 6:00 pm, Lindsey's house, 85 Drouillard Street.
October 8 -  Legislative Program-JP Pomnichowski, Noon, Comfort Inn

October 21 - BPW Social/Networking, Ale Works, 5:00-6:30 pm
October 20-24 - National Business Women's Week
October 22 -  Candidate Meet and Greet, Noon, Comfort Inn

November, 2008

November 4 - Election Day
November 10 - Executive Committee Meeting - 5:30 pm
November 12 -  Ron Gompertz, owner of Eco Auto, and Connie Campbell, proud owner of an electric car, on “The Benefits of the Electric Car.” Noon, Comfort Inn

November 18 -  BPW Social/Networking, 5:00-6:30 pm, Montana Ale Works
November 26 -  Hopa Mountain, Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer, Noon, Comfort Inn. Dr. Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer, Executive Director of Hopa Mountain, Inc., will share her story of the founding of this Bozeman non-profit organization.  Hopa Mountain invests in rural and tribal citizen leaders, adults and youth who are working to improve education, ecological health and economic development throughout the Northern Rockies and Great Plains.      

December, 2008

December 9 - Board of Directors' Meeting - 6:00 pm, Plonk
December 10 -  Katie Goodman of Equinox Theatre Company and Broad Comedy fame will give a rousing presentation on her book “Improvisation for the Spirit: Live a More Creative, Spontaneous and Courageous Life Using the Tools of Improv Comedy.”  In the spirit of the season, wear your favorite (or least favorite) holiday outfit and please bring a contribution(s) for the Gallatin Valley Food Bank.  Noon, Comfort Inn

Katie's book: Improvisation for the Spirit: Live a More Creative, Spontaneous, and Courageous Life Using the Tools of Improv Comedy. Goodman has performed to rave reviews and is now praised for her writing from luminaries such as Leslie Stahl of 60 Minutes, Lynn Sherr of ABC News, and others. A contributor to Oprah’s O Magazine, Goodman delights her audiences and readers alike.“ If Robin Williams and Dear Abby had a baby and hired Tony Robbins to raise it, you might get someone as bright, funny, insightful, and inspiring as Katie Goodman. But why bother, she’s already here – dispensing laugh-inducing and life-changing lessons,” said Arianna Huffington, Editor-in-Chief, The Huffington Post. For more information on Goodman or the book, visit www.katiegoodman.com

December 10 - Montana Women's Lobby Board of Directors - 5:30 pm, Stacey Scott's house, 615 West Koch, Bozeman

January, 2009

January 12 - Board of Directors Meeting, 6:00 pm, 85 Drouillard
January 14 -  Thrive: Girls for a Change, Noon, Comfort Inn
This week’s program will be on “Girls for a Change” (GFAC), a collaborative partner with the local non-profit group Thrive.  GFAC’s mission is to empower girls to embrace their future, become confident in their individuality, be supported by friends, parents and mentors, and secure their ability to lead and achieve self-sufficiency, fulfillment and success.  Katie Ridgeway, VISTA Community Volunteer for GFAC, and Vanessa Skelton, Program Coordinator for GFAC and Thrive Office Manager, Development and Marketing, will discuss annual Girls for a Change activities, including community service projects, international exposure, teambuilding and leadership programs, and an annual conference.  This year’s conference “Courage to Climb” will take place on February 28, 2009 at Montana State University in Bozeman. 
January 20 - Networking Social - The Pour House Bar & Grill, 5:00 pm - bring your business cards and a friend

January 28 - Program, Noon, Comfort Inn

• Robyn Pfahl, Coordinator of the Restorative Justice Program at the Community Mediation Center, will discuss that program’s efforts to put youth who have received first-time misdemeanors back on track with their lives. 
• Pat Simmons of BPW and Corky Bush of the American Association of University Women will report on Montana Women’s Lobby, including “Legislative Day” in Helena being held on February 20^th. 

 

February, 2009

February 2 - Board of Directors Meeting, 6:00 pm, 85 Drouillard

February 11 -  Business Meeting, Mandolin Society presentation by Dennis White, Member Profiles, Leadership Activity, Noon, Comfort Inn
Dennis White, Director of the Montana Mandolin Society, will talk about his organization’s goal of bringing communities together in a musical setting to educate audiences about their mandolin heritage.  The Montana Mandolin Society is known for its intimate Neo-Classical style, “The Montana Sound,” and has represented our State in a variety of musical venues, including The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. 

February 17 - Networking Social - The Pour House Bar & Grill, 5:00 pm - bring your business cards and a friend
February 20 -  Montana Women's Lobby Legislative Day in Helena
February 25 - Networking, Noon, Comfort Inn
In addition to the regular business meeting, there will be a networking activity and presentations by BPW officers and Committee leaders on their roles within the organization.  In view of the upcoming election of new officers and start-up of committees for 2009-2010, this will be a great opportunity for everyone to learn the numerous ways they can become more involved in BPW.    

March, 2009

March 5 - Board of Directors Meeting, 6:00 pm, 85 Drouillard
March 11 -  All About Having a Doula with Cynthia DeLaney and Sasha Lindberg, Noon, Comfort Inn
This week’s program “All About Having a Doula” will be presented by Cynthia Jordan Delaney and Sasha Lindberg.  Cynthia has been blessed to accompany birthing women and new families as a doula since 2001.  In September 2001, she pioneered a multicultural, bilingual doula internship at a public health clinic and hospital in Seattle’s Central District as a graduate school project.  Cynthia has a BA in English from Western Washington University and a Master of Arts in Transforming Spirituality from Seattle University.  She received her labor support and postpartum doula training at Seattle Midwifery School.  Sasha Lindberg is a member of the Montana Childbirth Collective, www.mtchildbirthcollective.org, and provides childbirth education and doula care. She can be reached for her business Bellabirthing at 388-0707 or 451-8381.
March 14 - Montana BPW Board Meeting, Comfort Inn
March 15 - Career Advancement Educational Scholarship application deadline, click here for application materials
March 17 - Networking Social at Mixers, 5:00 pm - bring your business cards and a friend
March 20 - Deadline Women of Achievement recommendations, 5 pm to Lindsey Vanhemelryck, lvanhemelryck@yahoo.com
March 25 - Women's History Month - Connie Staudohar on Dr. Caroline McGill, the founder of the Museum of the Rockies and the first woman doctor in Montana, Noon, Comfort Inn
Connie has requested that we read her chapter on Dr. McGill in the book, Motherlode, Legacies of Women's Lives and Labors in Butte, Montana, in preparation for her talk. Here is a pdf of this chapter.
 

April, 2009

April 6 - Board of Directors Meeting, 6:00 pm, 85 Drouillard
April 8 -  We will be discussing new business, the upcoming State Convention in Bozeman and honoring our new members.  We also plan on setting some time aside just for NETWORKING--so bring your business cards!  We look forward to seeing you there at Noon, Comfort Inn
April 21 - Networking Social - Montana Import Group on Frontage Road, appetizers and beverages provided; 5:00-7:00 pm - bring your business cards and a friend
April 22 - “Gender Pay Equity:  Does it Exist; And, If Not, Why?”  Virginia Bratton, Assistant Professor of Management at Montana State University’s College of Business, will explore possible explanations for any gender-based pay disparity and provide recommendations to businesses to ensure equity in their payroll.  This presentation helps kick off BPW’s “Equal Pay Day” on April 28^th Noon, Comfort Inn. Click Here to see Virginia's presentation.
April 28 - Equal Pay Day - Visit Downtown Bozeman businesses and women get 25% discount.

May, 2009

May 4 - Board of Directors Meeting, 6:00 pm, 85 Drouillard
May 13-Senator Gary Perry (SD 35 - Republican) and Representative J.P. Pomnichowski (HD 63 - Democrat) will provide an overview of, and their perspectives on, Montana’s 61^st Legislative Assembly.  Additionally, there will be nominations and election of new Bozeman BPW officers for 2009/2010.  Katie Claridge, recipient of this year’s Educational Scholarship for Career Advancement, will also be acknowledged.  Noon, Comfort Inn
May 19 - Social, 5:00 pm, Club Tavern in Gran Tree, North 7th
May 27 - Installation of Officers, Noon, Comfort Inn

June, 2009
June 1 - Executive Committee Meeting - Bozeman Public Library 6:00 pm

June 9 - HEALTH CARE FROM THE HEART:  A READER'S THEATER OF COMMUNITY VOICES  - 6:45 PM - 9:30 PM - Bozeman Library Community Room

June 10 - What's Happening This Summer in Bozeman
Ellie Staley, Downtown Business Partnership
Jamie Cornish and Tracey Clingingsmith, Museum of the Rockies

June 16 - Social - The Bozeman Grill & Tavern (old Bennigans, 1320 North 19th Avenue) 5:00 pm

July, 2009
July 1 - Executive Committee Meeting - First Security Bank, 670 South 19th,  6:00 pm

July 8 - Program Meeting  - Noon - Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 North 7th Avenue "Staging your Home for a Successful Sale, for Entertaining, or JUST FOR YOU" by Debbie Jamieson of Bear Canyon Real Estate, PPLLC, Broker/Owner, G.R.I. (Graduate of Realtor's Institute).  Debbie and her husband, Neil, have lived in Bozeman for eleven years.  Besides Bear Canyon Real Estate, they own a general construction company that specializes in building spec and custom homes, she trains her dogs for agility competitions and she performs in community theater and sings at shows and special events.  Debbie will present a power point on how to set up your home to make it eye catching and appealing with before and after photos!  She will provide tips on home presentation not only for the purpose of making a good sale, but on clearing out clutter and making your home livable and great for entertaining!

July 15 - Membership Committee meeting - First National Bank (Oak & North 19th) - 6:00 pm

July 20 - Board of Directors Retreat - 1st Security Bank 670 So. 19th -  6:00 - 9:00 pm

July 21 - Social - WeeBee's Cafe, 407 S.  Ferguson-  5:00 pm

August, 2009
August 5 - Board of Directors - First Security Bank, 670 South 19th,  6:00 pm

August 12 - Ted Lange, Gallatin Valley Land Trust  - Noon - Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 North 7th Avenue. "Trails & Conservation:  Connecting & Protecting Our Landscapes": Over the last 19 years Gallatin Valley Land Trust’s vision and leadership has helped Bozeman’s Main Street to the Mountains trail system grow to over 50 miles.  GVLT has also spent the last two decades working with private landowners to conserve over 50 square miles of important wildlife habitat and working farms and ranches.  GVLT Land Steward, Kate Wright and Community Trails Planner, Ted Lange will present a slideshow explaining how GVLT works to preserve the magnificent landscapes that sustain us, and build trails to connect us with nature and with each other.  The presentation will highlight GVLT’s recent successes and some exciting upcoming projects.

August 12 - Membership Committee Meeting - 5:30 pm - 1st National Bank at No. 19th and Oak. Call for Volunteers!!  The BPW Membership Committee is looking for volunteers to help with the Women's Expo at Gallatin Gateway Inn on Saturday, October 3rd.  If you are available to help out in any capacity, please contact Jen Healy at JHealy@fnbmontana.com, and plan to attend our next membership committee meeting on August 12th, 5:30, at First National Bank of MT (19th and Oak).

August 17 - Social - Spectator's (across from MSU Fieldhouse) -  5:00 pm

September, 2009
September 2 - Board of Directors Meeting - First Security Bank, 670 South 19th,  6:00 pm

September 9 - Program Meeting "Self Defense" - Noon - Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 North 7th Avenue

September 15 - Social - Santa Fe Reds -  5:00 pm

September 23 - Bozeman BPW Program “Economic Recovery: What Women Need to Know” Speakers/information provided will be from: Women's Bureau, Department of Labor, SBA’s Role in Recovery; Montana Department of Labor 21^st Century Workforce Bureau (ARRA Recovery Act and Green Jobs/Opportunities); and Prospera Women’s Network. The plan is for a light lunch at the Bozeman Public Library, 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. You must call sponsor Career Transitions at 388-6701 to register ASAP. Attendance is limited to 60 people.

September 26 - Haven, formerly The Network Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse "8th annual Drop and Trot 10k, 5k, and family fun run/ dog jog". Call Elizabeth Porth at 406-586-7689 for questions.

October, 2009
October 3 - Women's Expo - Gallatin Gateway Inn
Bozeman BPW will have a booth and we need members to help woman the booth during the day and contribute items that can be used for the drawing. This is a big recruitment day for new members. Contact Marlene Ostby, marleneostby@gmail.com or Jen Healy, jhealy@fnbmontana.com Membership Chairs who are organizing the event.

October 10-11 - Aikido Kokyu Seminar - $45 for pre-registration by October 2; $50 at the door.
Contact mountain.willow.ma@gmail.com or www.mountainwillow.org for more information and registration.

October 12 - Board of Directors Meeting - 85 Drouillard Street,  6:00 pm

October 14 - Program Meeting "Laura Young slideshow presentation on women's issues in India and Thailand " - Noon - Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 North 7th Avenue
Exploring India; Thai Massage, Slum Kids, Travel, Food and Fun!  Laura Young, a long time resident of Bozeman, has just returned from a 6 month trip to India and Thailand.  Laura worked for a non-profit organization, Vidya, providing education and training to slum women and children in Mumbai.  She also studied Thai massage which she now offers in her Bozeman business, The Holistic Hand, where she has been practicing massage for 8 years.  Laura also worked as an Environmental Educator in Pennsylvania, Education Specialist for the Montana Power Company, Program Director for The Emerson Cultural Center, and Recruitment Coordinator for the Red Cross.  She and her family have lived and worked in Botswana, Morocco, Egypt, and China, as well as India. Laura will share slides and stories from her recent work and travel.

October 18-23 - National Business Women's Week

October 21 - Social - Bank of Bozeman -  5:00-7:00 pm
PLEASE JOIN US in celebrating National Business Women’s Week on Wednesday, October 21^st, 2009.  We will be celebrating, networking and offering door prizes from 5-7 p.m. at the Bank of Bozeman, next to Rosaurer's.  Everyone is welcome. 

October 28 - Program Meeting "Legislative Meet and Greet, a Forum with the City and Mayoral Candidates" - Noon - Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 North 7th Avenue.  No charge for this event - light appetizers will be served.
 

November, 2009
November 9 - Board of Directors Meeting - First Security Bank, 670 South 19th,  6:00 pm

November 10 - Membership Committee Meeting -First National Bank (19th & Oak), 5:30 pm

November 11 - Program Meeting "A Service Wife's Perspective on Veterans Day" by Celia O'Connor - Noon - Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 North 7th Avenue

November 16 - Social - Bacchus Pub in Baxter Hotel -  5:30-7:00 pm

November 20 - Issues Management Committee Meeting-Bozeman Public Library Board Room - Noon

November 25 - Program Meeting "Triple R Recycling of Belgrade" - Noon - Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 North 7th Avenue

December, 2009
December 3 - Board of Directors Meeting - McKenzie Pizza in Belgrade,  6:00 pm

December 9 - Program Meeting - Noon - Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 North 7th Avenue

December 15 - Social - Chances Bar, 2711 West College (attached to the old Hatchery restaurant) -  5:30 pm

January, 2010
January 13 - Program Meeting - Noon - Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 North 7th Avenue
Taking Charge of Your Finances.  The presentation will be a Panel of BPW Members who are specialists in the fields of Banking, Finance or Insurance.  The panel members are:  Peggy Foster, a Certified Public Accountant, Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and currently a Senior Consultant with the Anderson Zurmuehlen Bozeman Office in the Tax and Accounting Services Department; Lauren Goeddel, a Financial Advisor and Investment Advisor Representative with S.G. Long & Company, Member FINRA/SIPC; Chrissy Frank, a Loan Officer with First Security Bank specializing in commercial, real estate and consumer lending; and Sydney Rick, an agent with Prudential Insurance Company of America, heading her own Bozeman office, and whose expertise is working with women and women-owned businesses by helping them to grow and protect their assets.

January 19 - Social - Montana Ale Works -  5:30 pm

January 20 - BPW Leadership Retreat - First Security Bank, 670 South 19th,  6:00 - 9:00 pm

January 21 - Honors Committee meeting - 5:30 pm Montana Travel offices, 1102 W. Babcock

January 27 - Program Meeting - Noon - Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 North 7th Avenue - Katherine Isaacson will be doing the presentation for the Gallatin Mental Health "Why Suicide and Mental Health Matter in the Workplace" For 30 years Montana has been ranked in the top five states for the highest rate of suicide in the nation.  Efforts at the state, local, and tribal level are an on-going process and there have already been significant changes to address this issue through increased collaboration and effective community programming, however, our state’s suicide rate continues to be high.  The workplace is an important component of a comprehensive strategy for addressing suicide.  Organizations that demonstrate care for their workplace community by developing wellness programs improve employee morale and retention while keeping costs down.  We have the capacity to promote the idea that suicide and mental illness are no longer taboo subjects and no longer mysterious tragedies. By encouraging and supporting workplaces that value mental health, we can help establish additional protective factors for both our community and our businesses.

February, 2010
February 3 - Board of Directors Meeting - American Land Title Company, 1800 W. Koch Street,  6:00 pm

February 8 - Membership Committee meeting - 5:30 pm, Montana Bank, 19th & Oak

February 10 - Program Meeting - Wine and Chocolate, a Valentine’s Day event with Tim Christianson of Vino per Tutti and Erica Dungen, chocolatier - Noon - Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 North 7th Avenue

February 15 - Social - Dry Fly Saloon, Holiday Inn on Baxter Lane -  5:30 pm

February 24 - Program Meeting - Mary Jo O’Donnell with the Bozeman Public Schools Foundation and its fundraisers, including team spelling bee! BPW could field a team - Noon Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 North 7th Avenue

February 26 - Issues Management Committee meeting - Noon at Bozeman Public Library

March, 2010
March 1 - Board of Directors Meeting - American Land Title, Koch Street,  6:00 pm

March 10 - Program Meeting - Clothes Made the Women…..Mad! This is our program for Women’s History Month and is by Ann Butterfield, Assistant Director of the Bozeman Pioneer Museum .  Ann will talk about how clothes and Bozeman pioneer women contributed to the suffragette movement. Noon - Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 North 7th Avenue

March 15 - Bozeman BPW Scholarship Application deadline

March 17 - St. Patrick's Day Social - Pub 317-  5:30 pm http://www.pub317.com/

March 24 - Program Meeting - "Honoring Yourself and Your Health", a BPW Member Health Panel by Marlene Ostby, Marian Steffes, Tanda Cook, Kimberly Maxwell and Kris Zimmerman - Noon - Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 North 7th Avenue
The presentation will be a Panel of BPW Members who are specialists in the field of Healthcare.  The panel members are:  Dr. Marlene Ostby, a board certified orthodontist who offers comprehensive and limited orthodontic treatment using braces and Invisalign;  Marian Steffes, M.N.R.N., who has worked over 25 years in the nursing profession in adult and family health care and who is the founder and manager of Bearcreek Respite Care Center since 1995; Kris Zimmermann, a healer whose focus is on guiding and inspiring people to experience balance, harmony and alignment within themselves and their surroundings; Dr. Kimberly Maxwell, a practicing Chiropractor and CEO of Abundant Health Family Chiropractic, who believes that chiropractic adjustments coupled with a healthy lifestyle are the best way to reach “true” wellness, happiness and life fulfillment; and Dr. Tanda Cook, N.D., a Naturopathic Physician at Clearwater Healthcare whose practice focuses on balance being a way of life, not an end result.

April, 2010
April 1  - Deadline for Young Career Woman, Woman of Achievement and Employer of the Year applications. Go here for more information.

April 7  - Board of Directors Meeting - First Security Bank, 670 South 19th,  6:00 pm

April 14 - Program Meeting - National Library Week presented by members Alice Meister and Paula Beswick - Noon - Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 North 7th Avenue
April 11-17 is National Library Week!  Our program will feature the Bozeman Public Library, its services and programs, and the fundraiser sponsored by the Bozeman Public Library Foundation.  Did you know that Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones has confessed a secret longing to be a librarian?  As a child growing up in the post-war-austerity of 1950s London , Richards found refuge in books before he discovered the blues.  He has declared:  “When you are growing up there are two institutional places that affect you most powerfully:  the church, which belongs to God, and the public library, which belongs to you.  The public library is a great equalizer.”  Come learn how and why this famous rock icon loves libraries!

April 20 - Equal Pay Day - the day women final earn the same amount as men the year before!

April 22 - Honors Program and Social - Story Mansion, 6-9 pm- Awarding Young Career Woman, Woman of Achievement, Employer of the Year awards

April 28 - Program Meeting - Girls For A Change! Vanessa Skelton with Thrive. Another successful conference was had, they will be sharing these details and opportunities they have for the community - Noon - Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 North 7th Avenue

May, 2010
May 4 - Bozeman School Election - Wilson School if you are in the elementary school district (May 3 for absentee voters at Wilson School or normal school polling place)

May 5 - Board of Directors Meeting - First Security Bank, 670 South 19th,  5:30 pm

May 12 - Introduction of First Scholarship Recipient
Program Meeting - Marketing Yourself/Business with Social Media - Cora Larson. Learn more about utilizing Facebook and Twitter to the greatest advantage.  We will also introduce the first of our two scholarship recipients; Noon - Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 North 7th Avenue

May 17 - Legislative Candidate Forum - 7:00 pm Gallatin County Courthouse Commissioner Room (Bozeman BPW co-sponsoring with the League of Women Voters) Primary election is June 8.

May 18 - Social - 18 Miles to the Border -  6:00 pm

May 24 - County Candidate Forum - 7:00 pm Gallatin County Courthouse Commissioner Room (Bozeman BPW co-sponsoring with the League of Women Voters) Primary election is June 8.

May 26 - Election and Installation of Officers; Program:  Andra and Dan Spurr about the formation of Zone 4 Magazine; and Cheryl Gough speaking on gardening tips for busy, working women - Noon - Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 North 7th Avenue

June, 2010
June 3 - Board of Directors Meeting - Stockman Bank, Oak & No. 19th,  6:00 pm

June 4 - Program Committee Meeting - Bozeman Public Library, upstairs conference room, Noon

June 8 - Primary Election Day

June 9 - Program Meeting - "Elephant Exhibit" at the Library, Donna Climera www.nomkoo.org - Noon - Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 North 7th Avenue  Who is Nomkhubulwane? (nom-koo-bull-wah’-nee) An elephant. A piece of art. A catalyst for communication and learning. She is ……… ”The Elephant in the Room”…… This 9 foot 1.3 ton Ambassador comes to us from South Africa to facilitate understanding and discussion of issues both local and global.  She exemplifies our global interconnectedness. Nomkhubulwane is the creation of of Andries Botha, an eminent South African sculptor, human rights activist and founder of the Human Elephant Foundation (HEF).   Botha has created a series of life-size elephants that have been exhibited and or placed around the world including a full herd of 9 in Belgium made from recycled wood from KwaZulu-Natal; a fallen elephant made from recycled cider casks in France; and an elephant in Holland made from recycled leadwood. Nomkhubulwane is the newest addition to this magnificent herd. She was created from recycled truck tires and named by Dr. Ian Player, an internationally renowned conservationist.

Donna Climera and Martha Jo Reeder are organizing this event in Bozeman

June 14 - Social - Bar IX, 311 E. Main Street -  5:30 pm

June 23 - Program Meeting - What's Happening in Bozeman Susan Tollefson, Bozeman Garden Tour and Ellie Staley, Downtown Bozeman - Noon - Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 North 7th Avenue

July, 2010
July 7 - Membership Committee meeting - Prudential Montana, 2001 Stadium Drive, Suite A, 5:30 pm

July 8 - Board of Directors Meeting - Stockman Bank, Oak & North 19th,  6:00 pm

July 14 - Program Meeting - Red Ants Pants with Sarah Calhoun.  Sarah Calhoun is the founder and owner of Red Ants Pants, a company that designs, manufactures and sells work pants by women, for women.  Sarah came to start this company with a degree in Environmental Science and five years experience of teaching outdoor education and working manual labor jobs.  She designs the products, manages production, financing, marketing and sales.  Check out their fun and entertaining website:  http://www.redantspants.com/ Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 North 7th Avenue

July 21 - Member Social - Ale Works, 232 E. Main Street - 5:30-7:00 pm

August, 2010
August 5 - Board of Directors Meeting - Teleconference, 6:00 pm

August 11 - Program Meeting - The Community Food Co-op and Farm to Schools Program with Kelly Wiseman (Food Co-op General Manager) and Chris Thomas (Farm to Schools Board) - Noon, Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 North 7th Avenue

August 11 - Membership Committee Meeting, Prudential Real Estate, 2001 Stadium Drive, upstairs, 5:30-6:30 pm.

August 16 - Member Social - Weebee's Cafe, 407 S. Ferguson, 5:30-7:00 pm

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