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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 2024-2025 Programs

  • September 18  Membership Meeting: Bring a guest! New recruits are always welcome. We will focus on networking and community collaboration. Chair &Committee: Peggy Sue Scott, Sandy Boyce, Mecie Greene

  • October 16  Woman of Achievement: Sponsored by Franklin Savings Bank; Flowers sponsored by Lorrie Carey. Chair & Committee: Jo Brown, Valerie Blake, Lorrie Carey

  • November 20  Education: Discussing topics of interest in education. Chair & Committee: Denise Steadman

  • December 11  Christmas Party: Always a great, fun, and purely social meeting. Chair & Committee: Kayleanna Porch, Mecie Greene, Wendy Houston

  • January  Issues Management: Instead of a business meeting, the Jackie O'Rourke scholarship fundraising luncheon is held this month. Sara Tracy, Kevin Akey, Peggy Sue Scott

  • February 19  Young Careerist: Honoring a young professional who has accomplished much in her profession and for her community. Chairs & Committee: Kayleanna Porch, Kristine Boland, Vanessa Partington

  • March 19  Finance & Calendar: Approve the Fiscal Year budget; start our Calendar fundraiser. Chair & Committee: Sandy Boyce, Alison Cross, Leanne Hamilton, Sarah Stanley and Calendar: Kathy Zink, Alison Cross, Peggy Sue Scott, Sara Tracy, Kevin Akey 

  • April 16  Legislative: Chair & Committee: Scott Burns, Peggy Sue Scott, Melissa Williams

  • May 21  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 & Committee: Donna Gilbreth, & all past presidents: Kristine Boland, Lorrie Carey, Mecie Greene, Donna Cohen, Christine Dzujna, Terri Lemire, Sara Tracy, Kathy Zink.

  • June 18  Scholarship: Mystery trip to award our annual scholarships. Chair & Committee:  Denise Steadman, Christine Dzujna, Pat Tucker, Vanessa Partington

  • July (no meeting)

  • August 20  Planning Meeting: Chair: Incoming President

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