April 2021 Newsletter

April 2021

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Welcome to BPW 2020-2021

"Growing Together"

March has come and gone and the marvelous spring bulbs and flowering trees usher us into April. I hope everyone enjoyed their Easter weekend. We could not ask for more amazing weather on Easter Sunday.

This April we will be busy preparing for Carrie Perkin-Schnicker to take the reigns and lead us through the rest of 2021 and into 2022. We will hold officer elections at the general meeting and are planning behind the scenes for Instillation in May.
Please remember to complete your survey for Carrie. It only takes a few minutes. Anyone not at the March meeting was mailed a copy of the survey. If you did not receive one, please contact me. We may not have a current address. Survey's can me returned at the April meeting or mailed/emailed directly to Carrie.

We have a date for Workshop #2--" Painting with Carrie Leigh"
Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 29th for a fun night of sociallizing and creativity. Instead of rushing to plan one more workshop by May, when so many other events are happening, we will plan for June. So stay tuned.

I hope to see everyone at the April meeting. Along with the birthday basket, we have a special surprise for everyone from some bunny special!

The menu choices are posted below and I ask that you RSVP by Noon on Monday, April 12th.

As always, wishing everyone the best,

Tammy L Resch, President

Menu RSVP
call or text 618-918-1375
email tammyresch521@gmail.com

Facebook Event Page

Centralia BPW Website

Public Page

BPW Private FB Group

March General Meeting
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
6:00pm
Centralia Elks

Host Committee: President Elect

Menu: Plated Meals
Choice 1--4 piece Fried Chicken
Choice 2--Roast Turkey
Both meals served with mashed potatoes/gravy and carrots
and dessert by Chef Steph
RSVP to Tammy by Noon, Monday April 12th.
Call or Text to 918-1375 or email tammyresch521@gmail
Cost: $10 (no longer includes tip, so please consider tipping your waitress)

Program: "Getting to Know You" Game

SIGN IN PLEASE!

The "sign-in" sheet will be available. Please sign it no matter what time you arrive - it still counts!

April Birthdays
04/01 Stephanie Aaron
04/09 Traci Macz

April Anniversaries
Rhonda Lurkins 2019

Membership Dues

Yearly dues are $50.
Checks are to be made payable to Centralia BPW and mailed to:

Cary Day
1104 Eagle Crest Road
Centralia, IL 62801

Upcoming Events
04/14 April General Meeting
04/24 State Convention--Zoom
04/29 Workshop #2--Painting with Carrie Leigh
05/03 May Board Meeting
05/12 May Recognition Night/instillation

Get Well, Thinking of You, & Congratulations!

Get Well/Thinking of You--
Pam McKay

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SAFE Donations

Thank you so much for everyone's donations. Along with the items collected at the General Meeting, over $200 was collected!
The ladies at SAFE were beyond excited, as their donation shelves were almost empty when I arrived.

Thank you to all for your generousity!
Tammy Resch

Legislation News

Hello Ladies! Just a reminder that there is an election this month on April 6th. This is a municipal election and is just as important, or maybe more important, since we will be electing those who will be making decisions for our community. So, grab a friend and vote. Remember, we didn't always have the right to vote. And, have a Happy Easter!

Carrie Perkins-Scnicker
President Elect
Legislation Chair
Education Chair

Education News

It's time again for surveys. I'm looking forward to getting the surveys and making sure our members are able to serve in the committees of their choice. And, to get your feedback. You can send yours in by mail, digitally, or bring it to the April meeting. For this month instead of our scheduled program, we will be doing a fun "getting to know you" game that we didn't get to do in February. Hope to see you there!

Carrie Perkins-Scnicker
President Elect
Legislation Chair
Education Chair

STATE WEBSITE

ifbwc.org

Visit it often to stay informed on happenings around the state.

The website has been updated with the new Leadership Guide, OWWI application, the LO Excellence Award information, and much more.
Visit www.ifbwc.org today.

STATE FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/Illinois-Federation-of-Business-Womens-Clubs-Inc-104577213031359/timeline/?ref=hl

Order of Events

5:30pm Food Service
5:45pm Brags
6:00pm Business Meeting

March Minutes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sbVdIPA8POodVtoAk6nUz0jLKHtOpcCmI3YRkNGpMzQ/edit?usp=sharing

AGENDA
April General Meeting
April 14, 2021

Call to Order

Updates to the Agenda

Quorum

Secretary’s Report

Treasurer’s Report

Presentation of Bills

Correspondence

Standing Committee Reports

Bylaws

Finance

Education

Legislation

Membership

Public Relations/Social Media

Special Assignments
Scholarships
Workshop #2
Reality Store
OWWI

Old Business
State Convention--Zoom
Nominating Committee
Survey

New Business
Officer Election
Recognition Night/Instillation

Upcoming Events
04/14 April General Meeting
04/24 State Convention via Zoom
04/29 Workshop #2 --Painting with Carrie Leigh
05/03 May Board Meeting
05/12 May Recognition Night/instillation

To have articles and/or information included in the newsletter please submit to either Tammy Resch or Carrie Perkins-Schnicker by the first Monday of the month!

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