BPW Winnipeg Central - Recent Events
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2011 Tuesday June 7th, 2011 9 am-4 pm Women & Politics Conference Advanced Leadership Techniques: Get on the Fast Track & Learn
Sponsored by W.O.R.K.
June 5th Breaking Bread for Afghan June 15th WIND UP for the 2010-2011 year At Celebrations Dinner Theatre. The show is called THE LAST CONCERT:BUDDY HOLLY & FRIENDS
May Annual General Meeting A Potluck Dinner presceded a presentation by the Provincial Council of Women member, Gisele Roch, who presented on that organization's Federate structure and their processes for creating and approving Resolutions at the Provincial, National and Internation Levels. April Resolution Writing Presentation BPW Central Member, Patti McIntyre, presented on the procedure for developing Resolutions, with a hands-on exercise to outline two possible resolutions. The two draft resolutions were on Women and the Prison system and Human Trafficing in Manitoba. March Meeting: Business Etiquette Workshop The three hour workshop was held on March 16th, 2011, with BPW Members attending for Free and $25.00 per Person for Non Members. The Facilitator was Provincial President, Colleen Allen and Workbooks were included. A Pizza lunch was provided. February January 20th, 2010 Celebrate Women & Politics Panel of Speakers: MLA Jennifer Howard, City Councillor Jenni Gerbasi, Constance Popp, Winnipeg Businesswoman The three Panel speakers shared their stories on how they got involved in politics, why they sought public office and some of the reasons they stay involved. 2010 December November October September Meeting "The Marathon Moms" Guest Speakers from the Marathon Moms presented their experiences as they participated in the Manitoba Marathon. Entertainment was provided by Stand Up Commedians - Heather Witherdon and Aisha Alfa
June Meeting Wind up and Fundraising Garage Sale This event was held Saturday June 12th at the home of Susan Hancharyk. Members were asked to search their homes for items which were be sold at the yard (sale...toys, clothes, furniture, books, DVD's, CD's etc....) followed by a wonderful Bar-B-Que. Members had a good time working at the Yard Sale and then enjoyed the social time.
May April March Mentoring Workshop WEDNESDAY March 17th, 2010 A total of 12 participants attended the BPW Winnipeg Central Mentoring Workshop held at the Best Western Pembina Inn & Suites on Wednesday March 17th, 2010.Based on the evaluations received as well as e-mails and conversations following the event, the participants felt the material presented was interesting, insightful and mentally satisfying. Some participants felt that there would have been a benefit for more discussion but understood time was of the essence to complete all the material in the three hours. BPW Winnipeg Central secured two new members after the workshop and one more for the 2010-2011 year. There is definitely interest in holding more of the BPW Canada modules next year and BPW Winnipeg Central would like to make it a mandatory annual event to hold for its members.
February 17, 2010 - International Night - We chose to honour our BPW sisters in Ukraine. 'Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine' Presented by Sylvia Todaschuk, Elsie Liwiski and Marcella Fostey, who spent the month of December in Ukraine distributing medical and surgical supplies to 8 hospitals and a few orphanages in Ukraine. These supplies were operating tables, medical supply cabinets, surgical tables, wheelchairs, comode chairs, baby cribs and bassinetts, surgical tools and beds. These supplies were obtained from the hospitals here and across the province. All hallways in the hospitals in Ukraine were empty. No hallway medicine there at all, in fact hospitals had empty beds. Yes---empty beds! The reason for that being that people in Ukraine have to pay for their hospitalization and services and it is very costly. Doctors in Ukraine make $300.00 US a month, nurses $70.00 US a month and maintenance $25.00 US a month. Doctors also have to do the gardening and look after the orchards in their off hours. There is no activity outside on the grounds. No one is seen walking a patient or wheeling a patient or people just visiting. Hospital beds are 10-12 side by side in a room. Hospitals are very sanitary and clean. Their laundry facilities are very ancient. Washing machines work but laundry has to be hung outside. At one orphanage they happened to be there at their lunch hour and all the children got for lunch was a bowl of broth and dried cubes of bread. We should be very thankful for the free country we live in and for what we have. BPW Ukraine is doing a great job in helping their women. Please go to their website www.bpw.donetsk.ua/ and check out their activities. January
2009 November 18, 2009 Panel Presentation on Women's Health Issues Three speakers presented updated, relevant and varied information to BPW Members and Guests. Dr. Tim knew from the Corydon Chiropractic Centre which has focused on developing it into Winnipeg's Foremost Wellness Chiropractic Centre. Alerry Levitt is a Cerified Yoga Instructor and Advanced Remedial Massage Therapist who has loved and taught Yoga since 1998. Alerry teaches studio, private, corporation and community classes throughout the city of Winnipeg and in the summer co-leads Yoga Adventures and weekend retreats in the wilderness parks of Manitoba and Ontario. Barb Krahn, in May of 2006 grabbed hold of her dream of being a business owner and purchased a women's clothing store called 'Sofia's Boutique'. Sofia's Boutique has been part of the Winnipeg Community for more than 30 years and she's proud to be there. Sofia's is a great outlet for Barb--to help women in building their self esteem and she honors the women who shop at her establishment by giving them exceptional service. A few of the ways Barb has decided to give back to the community is donating to Siloam Mission as this goes to giving to the less fortunate in our city as well as hosting Breast Cancer Bra Fitting Events which go to Cancer Care Manitoba for programs and Breast Cancer Care.
October 21, 2009 Guest Speaker - Gail Morberg, former owner of Calm Air International Our Guest speaker for Small Business Month was Gail Morberg. Gail just recently sold a multi-million dollar Northern Manitoba Airline Business and has relocated to Winnipeg. Gail entertained Club Members and Guests with her antidotes on northern living, the challenges of building a small Northern Fishing Lodge Business, moving onto a small airline that grew over the 45 years to a major employer and transportation company for Northern Manitoba and Nunevut. Anyone who has lived or travelled in the North will be aware of Calm Air International and generous community suppprt over the years.
September 16, 2009 Guest Speaker - Tracy Booth, Executive Director, Elizabeth Fry Society The Elizabeth Fry Society’s Goal is to enhance public awareness of education regarding the circumstances of victimized and criminalized women involved in the criminal justice system. Ms. Booth message contained many disturbing facts about the prison system here in Manitoba. May 20th, 2009 AGM - Guest Speaker- City Councillor- Lillian Thomas April 15th, 2009 - Guest Speaker - Financial Advisor - Hannah Giesbrecht March 6th, 2009 - International Women’s Day Celebration- Guest Speaker - Naw Kay Seng January 21st, 2009 - Guest Speaker - Christine Senft - Healthy Chocolate “Xocai” October 15th, 2008 - Guest Speaker - Chocolatier - Constance Menzies September 17th, 2008 - Guest Speaker- MLA - Kerri Irvin-Ross May 15th, 2008 - Political Panel Breakfast with the following Panelists: Audra Bayer Liberal Party-Tuxedo
Tuesday June 7th, 2011 9 am-4 pm Women & Politics Conference Advanced Leadership Techniques: Get on the Fast Track & Learn · The current political landscape in Canada ·The basics of serving the public & the value of managing their expectations ·The difference between personal brand and political brand. · How to craft the right message, to reach the right people. · How to create a power base and value of networking. Sponsored by W.O.R.K.
June 5th Breaking Bread for Afghan June 15th WIND UP for the 2010-2011 year At Celebrations Dinner Theatre. The show is called THE LAST CONCERT:BUDDY HOLLY & FRIENDS |