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Conference & Agenda 2007

Seattle WA May 17-20 

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 18. 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, 2007. One-day fee is $35.00. 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: Carolyn Leeper BPW/WA Annual Conference 1181 Sudden Valley, Bellingham WA 98229

Accommodations: Make room reservations directly with the Best Western Executive Inn,200 Taylor Avenue North, Seattle. Call: 1-800-351-9444 or 206-448-9444 email: info@bwexec-inn.com. www.bestwestern.com/prop_48068

Room reservations must be secured by April 13, 2007, to receive BPW Conference rates. $103.00 plus tax (single/double). Availability is limited to the number of rooms held under the BPW agreement until sold out or until April 13, 2007.

Cancellation or Refund Policy Refunds will be made if a cancellation request is received, in writing, by the registration chair, prior to May 1, 2007. 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 – ELIMINATE DISTRICTS.

Networking Event Fri May 18th

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 18. 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, 2007. One-day fee is $35.00. 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: Carolyn Leeper BPW/WA Annual Conference 1181 Sudden Valley, Bellingham WA 98229

Accommodations: Make room reservations directly with the Best Western Executive Inn,200 Taylor Avenue North, Seattle. Call: 1-800-351-9444 or 206-448-9444 email: info@bwexec-inn.com. www.bestwestern.com/prop_48068

Room reservations must be secured by April 13, 2007, to receive BPW Conference rates. $103.00 plus tax (single/double). Availability is limited to the number of rooms held under the BPW agreement until sold out or until April 13, 2007.

Cancellation or Refund Policy Refunds will be made if a cancellation request is received, in writing, by the registration chair, prior to May 1, 2007. 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 – ELIMINATE DISTRICTS.

Proposed ByLaw Changes.doc

Conference Registration.doc

Trade Vendor Registration.doc

TENTATIVE AGENDA

Friday, May 18, 2007

  • 11:00 a.m. Introduction of Speaker
  • Speaker: Ciscoe Morris
  • 12:00 p.m. Lunch
  • Speaker: Debra Dean (followed by booksigning)
  • 2:00 p.m. Evergreen’s Tea
  • 4:00 p.m. Trade Expo
  • 5:30 p.m. Reception
  • 6:00 p.m. Awards and Recognitions for outgoing Officers & Chairs, etc.
  • Presentation of IDP Graduates
  • Membership Awards
  • Foundation Awards
  • 7:00 p.m. Dinner & Entertainment
  • Saturday, May 19, 2007
  • 7:00 a.m. Registration
  • 8:00 a.m. Business Expo Opens
  • 8:00 a.m. First Timers Briefing
  • 8:00-8:30 a.m. Memorial Service (doors will be secured during service)
  • 9:00 a.m. Annual Conference Reconvenes Carolyn Leeper
  • Add’l Executive Committee Recommendations Donna Morris
  • Nominations Report Robyn Whitaker
  • Campaign Speeches
  • Elections
  • Committee Reports: Margaret Way
  • By-laws, Membership, Foundation
  • Legislative Report 10:45 a.m. National Rep Presentation
  • 12:00 p.m. Luncheon
  • Report of Elections
  • Sponsors Recognized Young Careerist and IDP Presentation
  • 1:30 p.m. Second Elections if needed
  • 2:00 p.m. Officer Training Workshop: Speaker Mary Y. Moore
  • All Local, District andState Officers & Committee Chairs attend
  • Everybody welcome
  • 4:00 p.m. Trade Expo Closes
  • 4:00 p.m. District Meetings
  • 5:30 p.m. Reception
  • 6:00 p.m. Installation of 2007-2008 Officers Ballroom
  • 7:00 p.m. Dinner Celebration & Entertainment
  • Sunday, May 20, 2007
  • 8:00 –9:00 a.m. Breakfast
  • 8:30 a.m. Raffles& Announcements
  • All incoming Officers Local District and State, as well as
  • Committee Chairs attend
  • Executive Committee Recommendations:
  • Approval of 2007-2008 Budget
  • 11:00 a.m. Announcements
  • Adjournment

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