MBW. summer edition. summer 2015 volume 93 number 1. The Quarterly Magazine of Business Women of Missouri. President s Goals

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1 summer 2015 volume 93 number 1 MBW Missouri Business Woman The Quarterly Magazine of Business Women of Missouri Executive Committee members were installed at the recent 94th Annual State Conference held at Harrah s Hotel & Casino in North Kansas City. Leading the Business Women of Missouri is President LuAnn Irby, center. Other officers are Motivate all members to Soar to Success. Live the belief that Success is all in the State of Mind. Encourage all members to embrace a poisitive attitude. Continue the enthusiasm that is present throughout the membership. Educate all members on all aspects of the new website, including the frequent updates addressing many of the programs and services offered by BWM. Invite all members to use social media options to improve communications in all areas of our organization Promote the Generations Taking Charge (GTC), Individual Growth (IG), and Issues Management (IM) programs so that all members know of these benefits of BWM membership. President s Goals (left to right): Vice President Sheila Miller, President Elect Sharron Sutton, President LuAnn, Recording Secretary Brenda Clema and Treasurer Debra Saffer. Increase membership by 15%. Visit with Local Clubs to learn about and discuss successful membership campaigns. Teach the significance of the ERA (Equal Rights Amendment), its history and the need for this constitutional issue. Provide information on statewide domestic violence programs and shelters in our communities. Create awareness of the issues facing women in the military. Highlight the mission of the Business Women of Missouri Foundation and the scholarship program. Keep members informed on women s health issues. Outline the rewards of running for a state office, encouraging members through Regional and Local Club programs. summer edition Meet your new Executive Committee Calendar of Events 2015 State Conference Awards 2015 Leeadership Conference Info & Registration 2015 State Conference Recap 1

2 The President s Message Amazing, talented, wise, generous and inspiring are just a few of the words that describe the members, past and present, of Business Women of Missouri. I am in awe of the ladies who have shared their enthusiasm and led this organization through the years, laying the groundwork for us today. It is an honor to follow in their footsteps. The soaring eagle seems a perfect image to continue the momentum that has been generating over the past several years. In addition to being our national symbol, the eagle s grace, beauty and determination symbolizes our vision for BWM. The eagle alone avoids a storm by flying above the clouds. What an ingenious approach to looking at any situation that may arise fly above it, analyze it, and decide your course of action. This year I want to encourage everyone to embrace a positive attitude, and to live the belief that success is all in the state of mind. By creating this momentum, we will inspire others to join us in our mission to empower women personally, politically and professionally. The enthusiasm and dedication I saw when seeking committee chairs and members told me that, like the eagle, we will definitely be Soaring to Success. As outlined in the Issue Highlights, the BWM goals include: encouraging growth, promoting and creating awareness, providing opportunities and information, and teaching/mentoring others. LuAnn Irby, President Marketing, and Women s Health will inspire women so that we can soar to new heights! The Leadership Conference this summer will be in a new location a chance for all of us to spread our wings and explore! Make plans now to visit St. Clair and its surrounding beauty. And check out the Calendar of Events in this newsletter, mark the dates, and empower yourself by meeting the challenge and being able to say I did it! Business Women of Missouri Advertising Rates Advertising for one year, which includes four (4) issues of the Missouri Business Woman (MBW), plus the Business Women of Missouri website (including business link): Combo Rates ( MBW + Website) Business Card size plus Level 1 website $40.00 One Eighth Page plus Level 2 website $55.00 One Quarter Page plus Level 3 website $75.00 The members of all BWM committees - Domestic Violence Task Force, Generations Taking Charge, Individual Growth, Issues Management, Legislative, Membership, Mentoring/Uniting with Military Women, Nominations, Public Relations/ This year I plan to visit Local Clubs, to learn what makes them successful, and to spread the word to others across the state. The Regional Conferences are always fun and inspiring. Please encourage everyone in your local to attend mark your calendar for these September meetings. This year will be a fantastic year! Like the majestic eagle, we will be Soaring to Success! President LuAnn Business Women of Missouri website only for one (1) year: Level 1: 3 ½ x 2 $8.00 Level 2: 3 ½ x 3 ½ $15.00 Level 3: 3 ½ x 5 $35.00 Note: For a full or half size advertisement, contact the State Office at jo.mofedbpw@gmail.com or Business Women of Missouri, PO Box Kansas City, MO You may also contact the State Office at The MISSOURI BUSINESS WOMAN is the Official Publication of the Business Women of Missouri. Published quarterly in June, September, December and March. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: MISSOURI BUSINESS WOMAN BUSINESS WOMEN OF MISSOURI STATE OFFICE PO Box 28243, Kansas City, MO Phone/Fax 2

3 2015 July Business Women of Missouri Calendar of Events Women s Professional Empowerment Alliance Conference August 7 Executive Board Meeting Budget Lodging, St. Clair August 7 Board of Directors Meeting Budget Lodging, St. Clair August 7-8 Leadership Conference Budget Lodging, St. Clair September Regional Conferences Sept 26 NE Regional Conference Macon Sept 12 NW Regional Conference Kansas City Sept 12 SE Regional Conference Ste. Genevieve Sept 19 SW Regional Conference Springfield October Business Women s Week November 15 DEADLINE Nominations for State Offices to Nominations Chair December 4 Executive Board Meeting Columbia December 4 Executive Committee Open House Columbia December 4 Board of Directors Meeting Columbia 2016 February 1 DEADLINE Foundation Scholarship Applications March 1 DEADLINE Local Club President s Annual Report to State Office DEADLINE Mentoring Report to State Chair DEADLINE Issues Management Report to IM Chair DEADLINE State Foundation Report to BWM Foundation Treasurer DEADLINE Legislative Application Form to Legislative Chair March 4-5 Legislative Conference Capitol Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City April 1 DEADLINE Individual Growth participants names to IG Chair DEADLINE Generations Taking Charge participants names to GTC Chair TBD Lobby Day with Missouri Women s Network Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson City TBD NW Regional Inspirational Breakfast Kansas City Metro Area April 21 Executive Board Meeting Camden on the Lake, Lake Ozark April 22 Pre-Conference Board of Directors Meeting Camden on the Lake, Lake Ozark April State Conference Camden on the Lake, Lake Ozark Protect your most important assets your loved ones with life insurance. Laurie Sutton, FIC 408 Stark Blvd. Hermann, MO

4 BWM Foundation News BWM was pleased to present scholarships to deserving applicants. Out of thirty-six applications, eleven $1,000 scholarships were awarded. Congratulations to the recipients of the 2015 BWM Foundation Scholarships: Heather Foster, Sullivan, MO, Hazel Kohring Lauren Gann, Hannibal, MO, General Meaghan Steuber, St. Louis, MO, General Destiny Poertner, New Haven, MO, Sue Panetti-Lee Kelsea Hartmann, Catawissa, MO, General Jill Ainsworth, Jefferson City, MO, Judge Hazel Palmer Caitlin Schaefer, Jefferson City, MO, General Kathryn Carr, Sullivan, MO, General Micah Weirich, Sullivan, MO, Elizabeth Halpin Jamie Folsom, Stover, MO, Phyliss Sanders Jordan Thorpe, Union, MO, General An educational grant of $500 was presented to the BWM State Conference Committee to be used toward speaker fees. The Foundation Board appreciates the financial support that allows us to fulfill our mission to provide scholarships to assist Missourians in acquiring training and/or education for their careers. Congratulations, and thank you, to the following award-winners: GOLD CLUB FOUNDATION CHALLENGE St Louis Metro SILVER CLUB FOUNDATION CHALLENGE Hannibal Joplin Maryville BRONZE CLUB FOUNDATION CHALLENGE St Joseph OTHER CLUB CONTRIBUTIONS Sedalia Three Rivers Harrisonville Lee s Summit Excelsior Springs RUBY FOUNDATION CHALLENGE Avis Parman, PSP GOLD FOUNDATION CHALLENGE Tami Benus Ann Eck Sandy Majchrzak, PSP Connie McGinness, PSP Sheila Miller, BWM Sec Carole Parson, PSP Debra Saffer Della Schnakenberg SILVER FOUNDATION CHALLENGE Linda Breckle Linda Fisher Pauline Gage, PSP Betty Kershaw Teresa Massa Angie Moran, PSP Vicki Silkwood, PSP Cleo Westbay BRONZE FOUNDATION CHALLENGE Betty Beason, BPW Foundation Pres, PSP LuAnn Irby, BWM Pres Elect Tami Brown Bonnie Fay Ellen Hill, PSP Jane Miller, PSP Dana Shipps INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS Pam Adams Sandra Clay Cathy Covington Cynthia Cyr Nancy Gass Elizabeth Knight Lasondra Marsch Sherry Rolen, BWM Pres Lorraine Whittington, PSP SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS BWM Executive Committee BWM Board of Directors Southeast Region Northeast Region Southwest Region Northwest Region Past State Presidents CONTRIBUTIONS IN MEMORY Sue Panetti-Lee, PSP David Hill Robert Moyers Millie Greer John Neal Thomas Newman Juanita Hood Vicki Silkwood s Nephew Hope Mundwiller s Brother CONTRIBUTIONS IN HONOR BWM Executive Committee BWM Foundation Board BWM Board of Directors Martha & Bud Panetti Vicki Silkwood, PSP Debora Biggs, PSP Sandy Majchrzak, PSP Ellen Hill, PSP Alberta J Meyer, PSP Sharon Sutton, BWM VP Sherry Rolen, BWM Pres Pauline Gage, PSP Angie Moran, PSP Lorraine Whittington, PSP Connie McGinness, PSP Sharon Tuttle, PSP Della Schnakenberg Paul Damm Blaine Selvidge Avis Parman, PSP Once again, our silent auction and split-the-pot raffle helped replenish Foundation funds. We couldn t do it without you! Your donations and willingness to bid, bid, bid are vital to the success of our fundraisers. The Foundation Board wishes to express sincere appreciation of out-going Board members, Betty Beason and Vicki Silkwood, for their leadership, dedication, and exemplary service. The Board welcomes new members, Sandy Majchrzak and Ann Moyers to the Foundation Board. Officers for the term are Linda Breckle, president; Linda Fisher, vice president; Carole Parson, secretary; and Connie Mc- Ginness, treasurer. 4

5 Issues Highlights for Generations Taking Charge Encourage all young women to participate in community non-profit organizations such as Business Women of Missouri, teaching them how these associations will help them both personally and professionally. Promote the Generations Taking Charge (GTC) program so that all members know of the tools and knowledge that are available for career enhancement. Encourage participation in the Challenge Experience, an event that provides the opportunity for young women to interact with business professionals. Provide opportunities to create, share or exchange information using networking and social media. Individual Growth An important key to success is communication. How can I utilize social media to better my networking skills? Leaders are a key to success. How can I better prepare myself to step into leaderships roles? Legislation is often a key factor to success. How can I help increase awareness of participation in the legislative process? Mentoring is a key to success. How can I share my experiences and knowledge to help others achieve success? Issues Management Encourage all local clubs to soar to success by increasing their membership. Educate all members on all aspects of the new website, including the frequent updates addressing many of the programs and services offered by BWM. Provide information on statewide Domestic Violence programs and shelters in our communities. Create awareness of the issues that are faced by women in the military. Outline to all members the rewards of running for state office. Legislative Teach the significance of the Equal Rights Amendment, its history and the need for this constitutional issue. Provide information on statewide legislation focusing on domestic violence. Create awareness of current legislation affecting women in the military. Encourage all members to contact their legislators when important issues arise The GTC program, was well received at the 2015 State Conference. Chairman Angie Moran was very pleased to have eight participants in the initial GTC event. Linda Fisher, Publisher PO Box 1746 Sedalia, MO (660) A Shaker of Margaritas Series Anthologies for Women publisher@mozarkpress.com 5

6 2015 State Conference Awards Presented at State Conference Membership Awards Inspiring Women Membership Award Presented to the Local Club with the greatest percentage of increase in membership Harrisonville Reaching Out and Inspiring Membership Award Presented to the Local Club with the highest number of new members Harrisonville Daring to Inspire Award Presented to the Region with the highest number of new members Northwest Inspiring Consistent Growth Award Presented to the Region with the highest percentage of increase in membership Northwest One Reach One Challenge Awards Presented to each member who was Inspired to continue the Legacy of Business Women of Missouri by recruiting one new member Mary Clark Lauren Hedenkamp Theresa Holland Phyllis Hunter Debra Holland Donna Hirner-Gardner Lori Haney Della Schnakenberg Merilyn Kramer Denise Jaeger Debra Andreson Paige Fowler Donna Stenzbach Charli Thompson Carolyn Taylor Kim Obermark Cindy Jobes One Reach One Challenge Members who recruited two new members Betty Beason Robyn Byrd Laura Ford Annette Johnson Sherry Rolen One Reach One Challenge Members who recruited three new members Dianne Simon Sandi Stegeman Dare to Inspire Top Recruiter Award Award given to the member who dared to inspire five or more new members to join BWM during Ruth Christain, Harrisonville 6 Issues Management Awards First Place: Three Rivers Second Place: Sedalia Certificate of Participation Carthage Columbia Hanibal Harrisonville Joplin Lee s Summit Maryville St. Joseph Legislative Award First Place: Sedalia Second Place: Maryville Third Place: Harrisonville Mentoring Award Women Inspiring Women Award First Place: Harrisonville Honorable Mention: Sedalia Top Recruiter Award Ruth Christain of Harrisonville was recognized for recruiting a record-breaking seven new members. Following the awards presentation, Ruth addressed the group about how she was so successful at recruiting. She served the Harrisonville local as president for the year. As part of her self-assigned presidential responsibilities, she Top recruiter Ruth Christain is pictured with membership chair, Genevieve Gibson Newman. attended all of the city s Chamber of Commerce meetings where she would tell everyone about the local club s involvement in the city and invited Chamber members to become members of BWM. Following recruitment, she stressed the importance of following through. Ruth said that she would assign the new member to an active committee and stay in touch with their progress. During her year as president, she also worked to maintain the current membership by sending notices and reminder notices of meetings followed by a phone call if the member missed the meeting. She said that all members knew that she genuinely cared about them. Due to Ruth s success at recruiting motivated members, several of her recruits also recruited new members. Congratulations and thanks for a job well done!

7 Leadership Conference Will Meet at New Location in Southeastern Missouri Submitted by Cathy Covington, Leadership Chair We look forward to seeing you August 7-8, 2015, at the BWM Leadership Conference. The meeting will be held at Budget Lodging in St. Clair. This will be our first time in historic St. Clair. Friday evening registration begins at 6:30 followed by a presentation by Mayor Sandy Lucy of Washington, MO. Mayor Lucy will talk about her campaign for the office of mayor and how she deals with her leadership role in the city of Washington. On Saturday, we will hear from Charlene Sailing, President of the St. Clair Chamber of Commerce and Ron Blum, St. Clair Mayor. Next on the agenda will be Stephanie Nissen who will talk about social media. John Edgar, a professional learning communities consultant, who enlightened us last year will be back for an encore performance. His topic is Professional Learning. After lunch, PSPs Sandy Majchrzak and Ellen Hill will share their expertise on the importance of holding an effective meeting. Cathy Covington, Leadership Conference Chair, angelgirlinblue86@hotmail.com Business Women of Missouri Leadership Conference Agenda Friday, August 7 6:30 pm Registration 7:00 pm Mayor Sandy Lucy, Washington, MO Saturday, August 8 7:00 am Breakfast 8:00 am Registration 8:45 am Welcome Charlene Sailing, President St. Clair Chamber of Commerce Ron Blum, St. Clair Mayor 9:00 am Stephanie Nissan, Social Media & You 10:00 am John Edgar, Professional Learning Communities Consultant 12:00 am Lunch 1:00 pm Sandy Majchrzak, PSP Ellen Hill, PSP Holding an Effective Meeting 2:00 pm Closing Make plans to attend! Registration form is on Page 8 Women Helping Women The letter reproduced at left is a copy of the thank you received from the 509 Security Forces Squadron located at Whiteman Air Force Base. Dianne Simon delivered $200 to them from the BWM state conference. State Conference attendees were asked to bring items to donate to Hope House, and they did! Pictured below is just one of several luggage carts LOADED with donations for Hope House. 7

8 RegistRation FoRm Leadership Conference august 7-8, 2015 st. Clair, mo Budget Lodging 866 N. Service Rd. W, St. Clair, MO Leadership Package is $50 Phone Package includes: Registration Fee, Room Rate is $ Dbl occupancy Meeting Materials, and Saturday Breakfast + $5 for ea. add l occupant and lunch. Please list each person who will be attending and the amounts paid for each. There are no refunds for cancellations after the registration deadline. BWM rate is guaranteed through July 7, 2015 Registration Deadline July 26, 2015 P S P ST BD M E M B E R V IS I T O R RegistRation FoRm PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY Use An X In The Appropriate Column To Indicate Registration Status name $50 Registration Fee includes materials, Sat. lunch TOTAL PAID $50 totals (Please add a $5 late fee for registration after July 26) Local Club Contact Name Phone Number Address Dietary restrictions, Please be specific: Register online and pay using PayPal at Or, mail completed registration form with payment enclosed (Make checks payable to BWM Business Women of Missouri, PO Box 28243, Kansas City Mo For any questions or concerns please contact: Cathy Covington: angelgirlinblue86@hotmail.com

9 News From Local Clubs Maryville Awards Three Scholarships Maryville BWM awarded three $500 scholarships at their May meeting. In the picture left to right Connie McGinness, Chair Scholarship Committee, Jessica Knowles, Megan Ebrech, Cody Schniedermeyer and Susie Nelson, President. Jessica received the Jane Smith $500 Memorial Scholarship, established by her family to assist women returning to or wanting to improve in their chosen field. There were no applicants that fit the criteria so her family let us award it to a graduating senior. Megan and Cody each received one of our BWM $500 General Scholarships. Jessica and Megan are both graduates of Maryville High and Cody graduated from neighboring Nodaway Holt. We received 15 applications from five high schools in the county. All are excellent students and are involved in school and community extra-curricular activities. We also welcomed three new members in May, and installed our officers for the year, Susie Nelson, President; Amanda McGinness, Secretary and Connie McGinness, Treasurer. We have lost several members, but are working to build back. Maryville BWM still does many projects and the Scholarship Program is one of our favorites. There are ladies out there who are waiting to be asked to join, Invite them!!! Attention: All Local Clubs, PSPs and Members who would like a printed copy of the State Manual. Manuals will only be printed on demand. If you want a printed copy, please notify the state office via to jo.mofedbpw@gmail.com and submit a payment of $15 to cover printing and mailing. The printed copy will be mailed to you in late June. The manual will be available on the website: You must activate your membership on the website to have access to the manual on the website. If you are unsure how to activate your membership online, ask your regional director, a member of the EC or the state office. Thank You Heartfelt thanks to all my BWM sisters and friends throughout the state who helped make my retirement party really special. Vicki Silkwood, PSP Congratulations Best Wishes for an enjoyable retirement and many years of happiness to my friends, Connie McGinness and Sandy Majchrzak Vicki Silkwood, PSP 9

10 It s All in the State of Mind News From Local Clubs If you think you re beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, and you don t. If you d like to win but think you can t, It s almost a cinch you won t. If you think you ll lose, you re lost. For out in the world you ll find Success begins with a fellow s will It s all in the state of mind. For many a race has been lost Before even a step has been run. And many a dreamer fails Before his work is begun. Think big and your deeds will grow, Think small and you ll fall behind, Think that you can and you will, It s all in the state of mind. If you think you are outclassed, you are. You ve got to think high to rise. You ve got to be sure of yourself Before you can ever win a prize. Life s battles don t always go To the stronger or faster man, For sooner or later the ones who win Are the ones who thinks they can. Walter D. Wintle (1st version published 1905) Hannibal held a New Member Orientation to welcome new members pictured above from left to right: Tamitha Overly, Lois Snider and Carolyn Taylor. Hannibal BWM President, Ann Moyers presented her goals for the club to stay active and strong internally and in the community. Hannibal BWM will accomplish this through cleaning a part of the highway (Adopt-a-Highway), participate in the annual Folk Life Festival, support the Avenues Center for Abused Women in the area and get the word out that the ERA Amendment needs to be passed by the Missouri Legislature. For the women in the area to Soar to Success, we will continue to support a high school senior and a non-traditional student with a scholarship each year. Hannibal s membership goal is to add at least 5 new members in 2015/2016. They will review this goal with goal setting strategies each month at monthly meetings. Editor s Note: This poem has been a favorite of President LuAnn for years. P. S. ENTERPRISES Sandra C. Stegeman, LLC For all your Advertising Promotional Items Wearable Needs Name Tags Banners Shirts Banners Novelties & more More than Vanilla, Pepper & Cinnamon KoKo Beach Road, Union, MO WBE (Woman-Owned Business) Certified by the State of Missouri Sandra C. Stegeman psent@fidnet.com (cell) Betty Beason PSP Sales Representative Watkins Products 1703 Richmond Drive Pleasant Hill, MO H C bjbeason@aol.com 10

11 State Conference Was an Inspiring Event First, I want to thank Sherry Rolen for taking a chance of a newer member to be the conference chair for It was quite an experience. The best part was allowing me to get to know so many of you fine ladies much better over the course of the year as we were putting the conference together. State Conference weekend commenced on Thursday night when about 25 of us met at the buffet to check out the BBQ, pasta, fresh fruit and salad, the killer cinnamon rolls and the dozens of desserts including very warm chocolate chip cookies. Friday started at the buffet again for individually handmade omelets and an array of other breakfast goodies. Next, was the pre-conference board of directors meeting that included a luncheon of soup and a tasty steak salad. During lunch, the group was educated about Harrah s and the story of how the female Assistant General Manager Julie Sola worked her way up the executive ladder. Following lunch we learned more about nutrition and reading food labels from a nutritionist at the North Kansas City Hospital. Next we had an afternoon snack of brownies and cookies (they were not labeled, thank goodness). We ended the afternoon hearing all about the ghosts haunting Missouri. I know next time I Genevieve Gibson Newman Independent Mary Kay Consultant 923 Woods Mill Rd, Chesterfield MO ggibson-newman@marykay.com phone hear something go bump in the night, I am going to wonder if I have a new friend in the house! President Sherry officially opened the conference after dinner, first on the agenda was a local young ladies Navy ROTC Color Guard; they looked so impressive with their military dress uniforms. We were welcomed by a representative from the North Kansas City Mayor s office, complete with a proclamation, by our NW Region Director Melissa Moore, and by Harrah s hotel. After all the greetings, Keynote Speaker Dr. Christopher Sirridge inspired us as he talked about women who have changed our world with their significant contributions. After a break, we handled some business of the conference body and heard from the candidates for the new year s executive committee. The assembly voted in Sharron Sutton, Sheila Miller, Deb Saffer and Brenda Clema as members of LuAnn s EC for next year. Later, we did a little partying in President Sherry s suite with some great munchies provided by the NW region. Saturday opened with another breakfast buffet and more business meetings as well as a group of younger ladies participating in our Generations Taking Charge program led by Angie Moran. At lunch I was so moved by all the donations for Hope House from our members as well as the House s speaker that told us about their mission. Since I was so moved, I forgot to give the speaker her gift, President Sherry and her mom, Betty Kershaw, took the gift and the $115 raised from the perfume set raffle and presented it to Nancy Duvall at Hope House after the conference. Saturday afternoon we learned how the women of Missouri went to war during the Civil War and fought side by side with their husbands, brothers and fathers. Next we learned more about taking care of ourselves and staying safe. The biggest take away for me was knowing I should trust that little voice in my head and the butterflies in my tummy. If either says it is not a good thing to go there or to talk to that person, I am going to follow that instinct. Submitted by Mary Clark, State Conference Chair Saturday night was the banquet and LuAnn s installation. The table decorations were beautiful, the appetizers and the entree were yummy! What a combination, filet and pork tenderloin. Too bad we cannot do that every night! Sherry gave an amazing farewell speech and even I had tears in my eyes. She had such a busy and productive year. We passed the military hat to collect donations and Dianne Simon presented $200 to the Whiteman Air Force Base, 509 Security Forces Squadron. We watched as LuAnn and her team were installed and learned we are going to soar with the eagles. LuAnn proceeded to tell us her plans for the upcoming year and we congratulated everyone and finally had some time to hit the casino! Sunday we had a country breakfast as our FUNdraiser and heard tales from radio days. After breakfast, incoming President LuAnn took over the meeting and told us what to look forward to in We heard another speaker and watched new PSP Sherry perform her last duty and close the conference. Onto 2016 to see what LuAnn and her Conference Chair Pam Adams have in store for us! I would like to make a special thank you to Sherry for her support, Jo Coleman for all the assistance, Brenda Clema for handling the vendors, and Vicki Silkwood, our first timers chair, who worked so tirelessly to help make the conference a success! And to our Sponsors, BWM Lees Summit, BWM Foundation, Nancy Hunter, AGP, a cooperative and our anonymous Sponsor. The sponsorships allowed us to get some outstanding speakers, give all the members a special registration gift of a tablet bag and to have some very yummy appetizers at the banquet. Although I went home sore and tired, I had a ball being your conference chair. Thank You all for making the 2015 Conference a success! Mary Clark Editor s Note: For all members who receive their MBW via , check out pages for photos of 2015 State Conference. 11

12 Missouri Business Woman Magazine PO Box Kansas City MO FIRST CLASS MAIL Hats Off to all these ladies who were recognized at State Conference for recruiting at least one new member. The best part of the story is that many of them recruited more than one! Pictured left to right are: Della Schnakenberg, Dianne Simon, Sandi Stegeman, Phyllis Hunter, Mary Clark, Betty Beason, Ruth Christain, Sherry Rolen, Lori Haney, LynnDa Roberts, Debra Hedenkamp and Lauren Hedenkamp. 12

13 MBW summer supplement 2015 State Conference officially opened with the Excelsior Springs Honor Guard and the call to order by President Sherry Rolen. Sandy Majchrzak was the first entry in the scooter races. PSPs posed for a photo. So did Heart of the Ozarks Tami Mills. Everyone enjoyed shopping at the Shopping Expo; more vendors than ever before! 13

14 BWM State Conference is a family affair with mothers and daughters, sisters and friends. Above: Carole Parson and daughter Dana Shipps, Betty Kershaw and daughter Sherry Rolen. Above right: Amber Ludeke with mother Tisha Nave-Atkinson, Dana Shipps and daughter Lanea Furst. At right: sisters Ruth Christain, Jo Coleman and Betty Beason. We even had a guest who traveled from Ohio. Debra Hobart, who is a member of Ohio BPW is pictured left with Sherry Rolen s sister Pamela Weyers. More sisters below right: Martha Kirtley and Sandra Clay enjoyed dinner with Gert Baldwin. Another pair of sisters Kaci Moran-Pose and Tammy Rinehart brought Tammy s daughter to meet LuAnn Irby, State President. Special thanks to Sedalia s Linda Fisher for sharing photos that she shot during 2015 State Conference. 14

15 The banquet room was beautifully decorated. Above right, President Sherry posed with First Gentleman Steve. At right the new EC shared a funny moment with PSP Sharon Tuttle during installation of officers. Bottom right the new President gets a hug and the new PSP gets Corona. Below, the NE Region showed their support for new President LuAnn Irby, Columbia BWM. 15

16 Premier GTC Experience is Held at 2015 State Conference The first Generations Taking Charge Experience was held at the 2015 BWM State Conference. Seven high school juniors, one high school senior and one college student participated in the event (pictured on page 5.) They alternated between five workshops. They received career tips and information about how to network with the nonprofit organizations in their area. Amy Cox and Tammy Rinehart took them through the financial steps to success. Tami Mills gave them tips to complete a scholarship application. Carla Tillman from the US Women Bureau shared what kind of jobs that are available for them and what the gender wage gap meant to them. Interviewing tips were shared with the participants by Darlene Watson, a human resource specialist. GTC Facilitors Darlene Watson, Carla Tillman, Amy Cox, Tammy Rinehart and GTC chair Angie Moran The participants completed concluded their day by sharing their experience with the BWM EC Board and members for lunch and recognition. The response was positive and all participants and facilitators expressed interest in participating next year. We are looking forward to the 2016 GTC Experience and encourage all locals to promote the program to the young women in their areas. Sedalia Business Women Install Officers Sedalia Business Women installed new officers at the May Meeting. Incoming President Michelle Sparks chose Embrace our past, Empower our future as her theme for her second term as SBW President. The installation ceremony was conducted by former club president, Arlene Wischmeier. Arlene instructed each officer in her duties. Each officer lit a candle from the unity candle to signify the board s efforts to work together to accomplish their goals. The Sedalia Club looks forward to a great year with our new board of directors, but in the spirit of embracing the past, we appreciate the foundation of past presidents and boards who have kept our club strong. Officers pictured above front row: Lori Haney, board member, Michelle Sparks, president and Debbie Ulmer, secretary. Back row: Amanda Davis, standing in for Donna Hirner-Gardner, president elect, Kayla Clutter, 1st vice president, Debra Andresen 2nd vice president and Della Schnakenberg, treasurer. 16