Member of New Mexico BPW/USA
 








 

Welcome to the BPW/New Mexico 
Website!

 

Upcoming Events: 

Wednesday, August 5:  Albuquerque BPW Program Meeting, 5:30 p.m.   Albuquerque BPW is meeting at a new location! Flying Star Cafe, 723 Silver SW.  Topic: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Lobbying -- with Carol Glen Kaye.  Contact: Patti Farley pattifarleynm@msn.com

Thursday, August 7:   Wage Club Meeting, 11:30 a.m., at the NM Commission on the Status of Women, 300 San Mateo Blvd NE, Suite 101.  Contact:  Patti Farley:  pattifarleynm@msn.com

 

Tuesday, August 26:  Capital City BPW's Program Meeting: Networking Different.  5:30 p.m. at Quail Run, 3101 Old Pecos Trail.  Cost: $25  RSVP: Kathy McGee:  kmcgee@1stnationalbanknm.com 

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Since 1923 BPW/NM has been dedicated to improving the status of working women.  Our membership is diverse, ranging from recent high school graduates to retirees who come from varied backgrounds, professions, education, race, and socio-economic levels.  We count as our members women in all positions:  judges, corporate executive officers, bankers, lawyers, teachers, accountants, insurance agents, financial planners, human resource managers, business owners, coaches and artists. 

 

Our local organization chapters are:

 

                    Albuquerque

                    Capital City (Santa Fe)

                    Raton

                    Silver City

 

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The executive committee of BPW/New Mexico has adopted a resolution protesting the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Inc.  This resolution urges Congress to redress the unjust interpretation placed on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  Click here to view the resolution.

 

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Summary of BPW/New Mexico State Conference:  April 25-26, 2008 -- Raton

 

The 2008 annual state conference featured the 2008-2009 Young Careerist program, coordinated by BPW/USA National Young Careerist, Trish McKeen (Albuquerque).  The BPW/NM 2008-2009 Young Careerist is:

 

Laura Banish from Capital City! 

 

Congratulations to all who participated in the program and thank you to the judges and supporters:  Kathleen Harvey, Holly Kinley, Janet Iacobelli and Vicki Pozzebon.

 

And, congratulations to Capital City BPW on being name Local Organization of the Year! 

 

Our state theme this year is "Together We Can" and our plan is to increase participation and membership.  If you'd like to help by becoming involved with BPW/NM or have suggestions, please contact BPW/NM President, Paula Cacciatore  pcjc69@yahoo.com.

 

 

RENO,  7/19/07  TRISH MCKEEN NAMED BPW/USA YOUNG CAREERIST 2007-2008!

 

Trish McKeen, BPW Albuquerque and BPW/NM Young Careerist 2007-2008, has been named BPW/USA Young Careerist for 2007-2008!  The announcement was made at the BPW/USA national conference in Reno at the awards ceremony. Congratulations, Trish!

 


 

Legislative Mission: Ensure pay equity, equal educational and economic opportunities at all stages of life, support pension and social security reform; and promote affordable quality dependent care to help ensure economic self-sufficiency for women.





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