About Us
Welcome to Franklin BPW!
BPW welcomes women from all walks of life to explore their potential. We help connect women of all ages and skill levels to programs that enhance leadership and professional abilities. Our meetings include learning, networking, and opportunities to engage with your fellow business and professional women. Our club fosters an atmosphere of empowerment for women to find their voice in the professional world. We seek to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. BPW recognizes that true strength lies in our ability to empower another.

Our 2021-2022 Programs
September 15— Membership Meeting
Bring a guest! New recruits are always welcome. We will focus on net-working and community collaboration. Chair &Committee: Kate Nash, Kristine Boland, Mecie Greene
October 20— Woman of Achievement
Sponsored by Franklin Savings Bank & Marshall’s Florist. Co-Chairs & Committee: Christine Dzujna, Jo Brown, Lorrie Carey, Pam Hannan
November 17— Education
Discussing topics of interest in education. Chair & Committee:
Kandyce Tucker, Pat Timbury, Denise Steadman
December 15— Christmas Party
Always a great, fun, and purely social meeting. Chair & Committee: Marylee Gorham, Kate Nash, Valerie Blake
January— Issues Management
Instead of a business meeting, the Jackie O'Rourke scholarship fund-raising luncheon is held this month. Chair: Sara Tracy
Nominating Committee: Christine Dzujna
February 16— Young Careerist
Honoring a young professional who has accomplished much in her profession and for her community. Co-Chairs & Committee: Kate
Nash, Kristine Boland, Amy Rankins, Kayleanna Porch, Meg Miller
March 16— Finance & Calendar
Approve the Fiscal Year budget; start our Calendar fundraiser. Chair & Committee: Allison Cross, Pam Hannan, Kathy Zink. Calendar:
Kathy Zink, Jo Brown, Sara Tracy, Allison Cross, Kevin Akey
April 20— Legislative
Chair & Committee: Valerie Blake, Emily Burr, Scott Burns, Marylee Gorham
May 19— Annual Meeting & Officer Installation. Come to celebrate the installation of new Franklin BPW officers for the upcoming year. The committee is all past presidents: Chair & Commit-tee: Sara Tracy, Donna Gilbreth, Mecie Greene, Terri Lemire
June 17— Scholarship mystery trip to award our annual scholarships. Chair & Committee:
Kathy Zink , Emily Burr, Marcia Feener, Donna Gilbreth
July (no meeting)
August — Planning Meeting
Chair : President
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