New Member Orientation 1919 2009 Present The National

New Member Orientation

1919 > 2009 > Present • The National Organization was founded in 1919 • To Achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information • Voted in 2009 to dissolve BPW/USA and merge with BPW Foundation • In 2009, BPW NYS voted to change its name to New York State Women, Inc. • To Build Powerful Women Personally, Professionally and Politically • Is a membership organization with over 600 members

Our History Women’s Equality Day August 26, 1920 Women Celebrate the Passage of the 19 th Amendment granting them the right to vote

In the 1970 s, Women march in Washington supporting ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which BPW/NYSW first formally endorsed on July 17, 1937.

Equal Pay Day: April 8, 2014 To underscore the economic inequity women face in their jobs, BPW launched its Red Purse Campaign with theme “Better Pay for Women” in 1987.

2003 marked the 75 th Anniversary of National Business Women's Week™. In recognition of the vital role of women in business, leaders of BPW/USA and the BPW Foundation rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Tuesday, October 21, 2003. This was the first time in the history of the NYSE that ONLY women were on the platform to ring the bell.

Programs offered by NYSW • Athena Society • Chair and Leadership opportunities • Career Recognition Program • Women’s Day at the Fair • Women’s History Month events • Women of the Year Building Powerful Women Personally

Programs offered by NYSW • New Careerist Program • NYS Women in Business Month Achievement Awards (October) • Scholarships – State affiliates (GLEF/CDO) – Local Chapter Programs Building Powerful Women Professionally

Programs offered by NYSW • Advocacy – Statewide efforts to effect change – National, State and Local Issues – Information on current issues – Training on how to contact your local, state or federal legislator • Political Development Program Building Powerful Women Politically

Structure Is a state-wide membership organization with Meetings are held throughout the year • 30 Local Chapters divided into 8 Regions • State 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Nassau & Western Suffolk Bay Ridge Brooklyn, Richmond County, Staten Island Capital Region Women’s Network, Professional Women of Sullivan County, Town & Country, Westchester Adirondack, Falls Region, Saratoga, Tech Valley Central NY, Mohawk Valley, PBW of Rome, St Lawrence Gr. Binghamton, Norwich/Tri-Town, Susquehanna, Walton Lake to Lake Women, Professional Women of Finger Lakes, Southern Finger Lakes, Steuben County, Yates County Buffalo Niagara, Chadwick Bay, Clarence, Grand Island, , Jamestown, Lake Shore, Niagara Frontier – Annual Conference in late May or June – Two Board meetings in the Fall and Spring • Region – Leadership meetings – Fall and Spring Region Meetings • Chapter – Most hold monthly meetings and special events throughout the year

Official Publications of NYS Women, Inc. q Communicator • A monthly newsletter featuring information from the Executive Committee, Standing and special Chairs q. NIKE • the NYS Women, Inc. official magazine that is produced quarterly and distributed to all its members • contains Local Chapter news, legislative and educational articles. • used to inform, update, and educate all members on the NYSW Mission and Vision. q Local Chapter newsletters

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ABC’s of NYSW (1 of 4) • ARD – Assistant Region Director • BPW – Business & Professional Women’s Club – the original name of NYSW • CR – Career Recognition Program. One of the mentoring programs of the Personal & Professional Development Programs. Members or potential members who have had a career or volunteer change or advancement and can document their personal growth • CDO – Career Development Opportunity This affiliated organization of NYSW is a tax exempt fund that promotes out-reach programs and further professional development of Women and high school girls

ABC’s of NYSW (2 of 4) • EC – The Executive committee is made up of the Officers. At the State level, they are the President, President-Elect, First and Second Vice Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer • GLG – The Grace Le. Gendre Endowment Fund, Inc. This affiliated organization of NYSW is a tax exempt fund that awards fellowships annually to graduate students. AKA GLEF • ID – The Individual Development Program. The name was changed in 2009 to the Personal & Professional Development Programs. • LC – Local Chapter

• NC ABC’s of NYSW (3 of 4) – New Careerist Program. A mentoring program for potential or current members between ages of 21 and 32 who have a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 3 years in their present position and can document their professional growth. • NYSW – New York State Women, Inc. Founded in 1919 as the Business & Professional Women’s Club • PD – Political Development Program. This program is designed to mentor a member or potential member through the legislative or advocacy process. • PPD – The Personal and Professional Development Programs: CR, NC & PD that culminate in a speech competition at the NYSW Annual conference. 1 st place winners are awarded $500, 2 nd place $300 and 3 rd place $200.

ABC’s of NYSW (4 of 4) • RD – Region Director • 2009 – The Year NYSW voted to change its name from BPW; also discontinued or changed the programs trademarked by BPW • WHM – Women’s History Month (March) • WJF – Women Joining Forces. A mentoring program for women in the military or transitioning to civilian life. In 2009 changed its name to the Athena Society. • YC – Young Careerist program. In 2009 the program was changed to New Careerist (NC) Program.

More Benefits of NYSW Membership • Membership in a professional, statewide organization • Access to Statewide database directory – Search by Industry or member • Networking at state, region and local chapter meetings/ events • Member benefit programs – Including: Discounted life insurance, marketing materials and web services • Development and growth in leadership positions – Learn Robert’s Rules and Parliamentary procedure – How to organize a presentation, a meeting, a committee • Full list available on nyswomeninc. org website

More Information • Website : nyswomeninc. org • Facebook • Local Chapter websites and Facebook Mission Statement To Build Powerful Women Personally, Professionally and Politically

More Information Questions? Please contact your – Local Chapter Membership Chair • Insert Name • Insert email – State Membership Chairs • Dana Rachlin, Vice Chair – drachlin@courts. state. ny. us • Mary Ellen Morgan, Chapter Liaison – Dmmea@aol. com • Neale Steiniger, Chair – nsteiniger@si. rr. com