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May 16 - 18, 2008 Marysville, Best Western Tulalip Inn

Official Call to State Conference

To the following members: Elected State Officers, Immediate Past State President/Historian, Chairpersons of State Standing Committees (or duly authorized representatives); District Directors or Assistant District Directors, Local Organization Presidents (or duly authorized representatives); Corresponding Secretary and Nominations Chair. Only those listed may vote at the Pre-Conference Board of Directors Meeting, Friday, May 16, 2:00pm.

To All Members: Sat May 17, 2008. Every member may enter into discussion; those in good standing, who have paid full Conference registration, may vote at the General Meeting. All who registered are welcome at all meetings and meals.

Registration and Meals: Registration fee is $50.00 (paid by everyone) postmarked by May 1, 2008.Registrations postmarked after May 1, 2007, must include a $10.00 late fee. Make checks payable to: BPW/WA Annual Conference and mail with registration form to: Georgia Riggleman, 2500 Hwy 28 #66 East Wenatchee, WA 98802

Accommodations: Make room reservations directly with the Best Western Tulalip Inn 360-659-0100 Mail 3228 Marine Drive NE, Marysville, WA 98270

Room reservations must be secured by May 1, 2008, to receive BPW Conference rates. $99.00 plus tax (single/double queen). Availability is limited to the number of rooms held under the BPW agreement until sold out or until May 1, 2008. Hotel does not allow additional roll-away beds.

Cancellation or Refund Policy Refunds will be made if a cancellation request is received, in writing, by the registration chair, prior to May 1, 2008. A processing fee of $10 will be charged for refunds requested after that date. No refunds will be made for no-shows.

Guest/Member Participation Policy:

Those portions of the program/agenda marked in italics or with a star are open to members only. Your name badge is your entry authorization.

BPW FUTURE STRUCTURE IS UP FOR DISCUSSION.

PROPOSED BYLAWS CHANGE.

Trade Fair Expo

May 17-18, 2008

Rates: Standard table approximately 6’ with cloth included in fee for both days. $ 50.00 Members, $ 75.00 Non-Members, $ 25.00 State, District and Local Fundraising (1/2 table)

  • Space is limited !!! Please send in registrations early.
  • Vendor set up Friday May 16 at 12:00
  • Fri May 16 Trade Show opens 1:00pm Closing at 6:00pm
  • 4:00pm serving Chease and Fruit trays in the Vendor room
  • Sat May 17 8:00am Trade show open
  • 2:00 Soda, Water & Dessert served in Vendor room
  • 5:00 Raffel drawing in Vendor room
  • Vendor Teardown Sat May 17 at 5:00-6:00pm

BPW/WA 2008 Conference

TENTATIVE AGENDA

Friday, May 16, 2008

  • 1:00-6:00pm Trade Expo Open
  • 1:00-2:00 pm Evergreen’s Tea
  • 1:30-6:00pm IDP Training (Must be reserved through Registration)
  • 2:00-5:00pm Pre-Conference Board of Directors Meeting
  • Caribbean Theme: Come dressed and wear your beads!
  • 6:00 pm Reception, Awards and Recognitions 2007-2008
  • Membership Awards
  • Foundation Awards
  • 7:00 pm Buffet Dinner
  • 8:00pm Networking & Entertainment

Saturday, May 17, 2008

  • 7:00-9:00am Registration
  • 8:00-6:00pm Business Expo
  • 8:00 am First Timers Briefing
  • 8:30 am Memorial Service (doors will be secured during service)
  • 9:00 am Annual Conference Reconvenes
  • Add’l Executive Committee Recommendations Donna Morris
  • Committee Reports: Margaret Way
  • By-laws, Membership, Foundation
  • Legislative Report
  • Nominations Report Irene Roberts
  • Campaign Speeches
  • Elections
  • 11:15 am National Rep Presentation
  • 12:00 pm Luncheon
  • Young Careerist and IDP Presentation
  • YC & ID Winners Announced
  • Report of Elections
  • Sponsors Recognized 1:30 pm Second Elections if needed
  • 1:30-6:00pm IDP Training cont. (Must be reserved through Registration)
  • 2:00-4:00pm Conference Business Meeting cont & Speaker
  • 4:00-4:45pm Officer Training Workshop: Robyn Whitaker
  • All Local: Presidents, Officers & Committee Chairs attend
  • 5:00 pm Raffle Drawings in Vendor area
  • 6:00 pm Trade Expo Closes
  • 6:00 pm Drinks & Social
  • 7:00 pm Formal Dinner
  • Installation of 2007-2008 Officers
  • Celebration & Entertainment
  • 9:00pm President’s Reception Party

Sunday, May 18, 2008

  • 8:00-9:00am Executive Committee Meeting
  • 9:00-1:00pm IDP Training cont (Must be reserved through Registration)
  • 9:00am Raffles& Announcements
  • All incoming Officers, State, Local and Committee Chairs attend
  • Executive Committee Recommendations:
  • Approval of 2008-2009 Budget
  • 11:00 a.m. Announcements
  • Adjournment

Individual Development Program

May 16 - 18, 2008

Tulalip Best Western Inn, Marysville WA

National Facilitator

Lynie

Limited space available

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