Welcome to the Monroe-West Monroe Business & Professional Women's Local Organization
MISSION: To achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information.
NEXT MONTHLY MEETING
February 14, 2012
Guest Speaker
Kathy Roberts, RN, MSN, CCRN
Topic: Heart Health for Women at Any Age
February is American Heart Month. Do you know the warning signs of a heart attack? What are the top 10 myths about cardiovascular disease? Did you know that there are heart health issues specific to women?
Speaker: Kathy Roberts, RN, MSN, CCRN, has been a nurse for over 20 years. She is a Master’s prepared nurse educator with a clinical focus in Critical Care. Kathy has been a staff nurse, a nurse manger, nursing supervisor and director of education. She has worked in all levels of critical care including medical, surgical, coronary, and adult open heart. Kathy has also been a preceptor and clinical nursing instructor. Additionally she is a the owner Healthcare Education Resource, LLC, which is designed to present courses in Critical Care topics, ECG interpretation, ACLS, BLS, PALS, Critical Thinking and a variety of other nursing topics.
Please bring your new/gently used conservative business attire (suits, suit separates, blouses, belts, shoes, purses) for the Dress For Success Annual Suit Drive to this meeting. Clothing must be clean and on hangers, and casual clothing cannot be accepted. Send a Suit…..Change a Life!
The public is invited to attend. The luncheon is held at the Atrium, 2001 Louisville Avenue, Monroe, LA; buffet cost is $12.00. RSVP by noon on February 13 by calling Peggy Wells at 318-665-5516 or email mmwells@dow.com, or by calling Janis Guyton, President at 318-342-9800 (after 7pm) or email janisguyton@att.net.
Join us and discover how to be a part of BPW and share in the mission to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Guests are always welcome at our meetings and events. Anyone interested in working women's issues is encouraged to attend.
Business After Hours
January 31, 2012 from 6-7 p.m. @ Bayou Bistro
Join us for networking and dutch-treat dinner! Bayou Bistro in West Monroe will be featuring a French buffet for $17 in honor of Mardi Gras season! Bayou Bistro is located at 125 Constitution Drive.
Please RSVP to Peggy Wells at 318-665-5516 or mmwells@dow.com by 5 p.m. on January 27 so that we can arrange enough seating.
The Atrium 2001 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA
801 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA 71201
TONORE'S, where wine is spoken.
Business After Hours
January 31, 2012 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. @ Bayou Bistro
BPW collects items for Louisiana military women
Here are items needed: snack foods (crackers, cookies, cereal bars, granola bars, etc.), feminine hygiene products, lotions, non-perishable foods/meals, drink mixes (Crystal Light, Kool-Aid; Gator Aide), phone cards, baby wipes, magazines, books, microwave popcorn, gum, canned chicken, beef jerky, hard candy, sheets, pillowcases, pillows, cotton socks, flip-flops to wear in the shower, honey, lip balm, toothbrushes, dental floss, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, playing cards and shower gel. Also, puzzles and games, AA and AAA batteries, foot powder and small toys to give to the local children. A few things to remember: send items with easy-open lids, unscented, no pork products and no chocolate because it melts. If you send bottles of shampoo, lotion, cream, etc., put them in a zip-top plastic bag.
This may sound like small stuff to us, but these care packages have significant positive morale impact for women serving in defense of our country. Sorry, no homemade items are allowed.
Business & Professional Women Young Careerist Program
Louisiana Business and Professional Women Seek Young Careerist Candidates
Louisiana Business and Professional Women are seeking young working women between the ages of 21-35 years of age, with at least one year of work experience, who would like to have a unique learning opportunity for personal and professional growth and leadership experiences through the Young Careerist Program.
For more information, contact Peggy Wells, State Young Careerist Chair, at 318-651-8934 or YCChair@bpwlouisiana.org.
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