Greetings from the National President

It is my privilege and honor to issue the Call to the 79th Convention of The

National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Incorporated. The theme for the 2014 convention is “Moving Forward with

a Purpose.”

Governor Elizabeth Chaney and the members of the “Mightiest of the Mighty”

North Central District are preparing to extend a warm sisterly greeting to us when we arrive at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is a beautiful hotel in the

heart of downtown surrounded by shopping, dining, cultural and sporting venues. On Monday our educational tour will take us to sites in Pittsburgh including playwright

August Wilson’s cultural center, a place to experience theater, dance, music, and visual arts. The Community Forum on Tuesday evening will focus on how to do business

differently in a recovering economy: I believe that you will experience a sense of camaraderie that will last throughout the convention. On Wednesday, we will officially begin the Convention with our Opening Breakfast followed by our 1st plenary session where

all members will pledge fidelity to our beloved organization at the Rededication Ceremony. As we continue to move forward with a purpose during the week we will take care of the Association’s business and participate in interactive, informative and fun plenary sessions

and workshops. Back by popular demand is the “Sister to Sister Jazz Luncheon” this year featuring male and female duos. On Friday we will honor our dear departed members

during the memorial service and induct new Life Members at the luncheon held in their honor. On Saturday morning it’s all about our fabulous youth as they display their talents in the Oratorical, Suitcase Players, and Essay competitions. Our final plenary session will

conclude with the graduation of the Class of 2013-2014 Leadership Institute where we will all have the opportunity to celebrate their achievement. Saturday evening we will close our Convention with the Annual Awards Banquet.

Your support is vital to the success of the 79th National Convention. Please read the Call to

Convention in its entirety, as it contains important information and deadline dates. We urge you to register for the convention using the iMembers Database early. Presidents, please submit the credentials form by using the BPW i-Members Database. We ask that

each club purchase a journal ad to support the Association.

I am appreciative of your dedication and commitment to the success of The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Incorporated. Your efforts keep us “Moving Forward with a Purpose” and I wish to thank you for the invaluable

contributions that you make to the organization. I am “Getting Ready for Pittsburgh”; I hope you are too!

Yours in B & P Unity,

Marie E. Castillo

President/CEO

Salutations “Get Ready for Pittsburgh”

Come one; come all to the 79th National Convention of The National

Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs,

Incorporated.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a historic and an exciting city as the site of our convention. The

Omni William Penn Hotel dates back to 20th century which has been completely restored as a

landmark luxury hotel encompassing old world charm and grandeur. The Omni William Penn

Hotel is celebrated for its elegant accommodations, award-winning cuisine and exquisite

banquet space. “This 1916 gem is Pittsburgh’s grande dame, a distinctive, traditional hotel with

lots of old-fashioned character and good service”.

Every moment of your experience at the National Convention will be informative, stimulating,

invigorating, purposeful, and fun-filled - above all, it will be the “convention of conventions”!

The planning committee would like you to know; we reviewed your past convention evaluation

recommendations; we incorporated your sentiments into this year’s activities to ensure that your

wants and desires have been included into the overall convention, we have raised the bar.

One of the many features of the 79th convention will be the continued infusion of technology;

we have made a major technology change which will please all in attendance, we listened to

you. I know you will want to experience the new technology featured at the convention; come

one come all to the 79th National Convention.

The planning committee challenges the membership of our revered Association to make this

convention the largest convention attendance in the history of our organization – we know each

of you want to be a part of NANBPWC, Inc. history.

The National Convention Planning Committee and I are ready to make your experience in

Pittsburgh one of the most memorable.

The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Incorporated has withstood the test of time with conventions filled with moments not to be forgotten and this

year’s convention promises to continue with the same commitment –“Get Ready for

Pittsburgh”!

As Always,

Joanne E. Braxton

National Meeting Coordinator

CONVENTION REGISTRATION The I-Member Database will again be used for our 2014 convention registration.

Registration Instructions:

1. Login to the i-Members Database: www.imembersdb.com

2. Enter your email address and password (usually your zip code)

3. Click on the “Calendar/Register for Meetings” tab; look for the 79th National Convention Register NOW button; on the next page click on Register NOW and make your selections by clicking on the arrow in the drop down box.

4. Once you’ve made your selections scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Submit,” you will

advance to the next page where you will be able to select your method of payment.

You have the option of paying on-line using the secure PayPal link (a small handling fee will be assessed on all

credit card payments), calling in your credit card information or sending a check to the national office. All

convention attendees including National Officers, Past National Presidents, and Appointees must use the on-

line registration process.

Important Dates:

Early Registration ends at 11:59 p.m. June 30, 2014;

Final Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) July 16, 2014.

If you mail your registration it should arrive at the National Office by June 30 for on time and July 16 for

late.

If a member does not have access to a computer:

The registration form included in the call should be completed and mailed to the National Office along with a

check for the total registration fee.

CREDENTIALS – ADULT and YOUTH DIVISIONS Credentials Forms MUST be received by July 16 for delegates to be officially credentialed to vote – NO

EXCEPTIONS – Presidents, please do not send in your credentials forms before July 16, 2014 to ensure that

everyone from your club who wishes to attend the convention has registered.

Instructions for Online Completion of Credentials Form (Club Presidents or their Designees Complete form Online)

1. Login in to i-Members Database.

2. Click on the Reports tab then click on Credential Transmittal; a list of options will appear, select Credential

Transmittal.

3. You will be taken to the page that says “Credential Form.” Click on the yellow tab that says “Run/View on

Screen.”

4. You will then be able to enter the delegate information for your club. Be sure to list members registered for

the convention in only one category.

5. Once you have completed the form, click on the yellow “Submit Credentials On-Line tab and the form will

be sent along with your club’s roster.

6. You are strongly urged to use the I-Member On-Line Credentials Process; however, if you do not you must

submit the credentials form in duplicate along with your Club Roster.

Mail original and one copy to NANBPWC–Credentials

1806 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009-3206

7. Photo Identification will be required onsite for the credentials process to be completed.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS AND AMENITIES

The Omni William Penn Hotel is pleased to welcome the members of The National Association of Negro Business

and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. to the site of the 79th National Convention.

You may make your hotel reservations by using the following link to the Booking Website: http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/PittsburghWilliamPenn/MeetingFacilities/NationalAssociation

ofNegroBusinessProfessionalWomensClubsInc7.aspx

Or by calling 1- 800-843-6664

▪ Important – If you make your reservation by telephone, please advise the reservation agent that you

are with The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Cubs, Incorporated and

provide the dates of your stay to ensure that you receive the negotiated room rates.

▪ The convention room rate for the Omni William Penn is $130.00 (single/double occupancy); $150.00

(triple occupancy); and $170.00 (quadruple occupancy), plus 14% tax. The rates listed are effective 3

days before and 3 days after the dates of the convention.

▪ The cut-off date for making reservations to guarantee a room at the convention group rate is by 5:00

pm on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. After this date, reservations will be accepted on room availability at

the prevailing hotel rate. Cancellations must be received by the hotel at least 24 hours prior to your

scheduled check-in date to avoid being charged one night’s room and tax. Check in time is 3:00 pm

and check out time is 12:00 noon.

Guest Room Amenities – personal voicemail, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, luxury bath amenities,

Complimentary “Wi-Fi” (high speed wireless internet service) with Select Guest membership, Web TV, in-

room movies, video check-out and guest room windows that open.

Parking – There is a charge for both self and valet parking. The current self-parking rate is $13.75 per

vehicle per night, and the current overnight valet rate is $29.00. Weekend self-parking [from Friday after

4:00 pm until Monday 5:59 am] is $5.00.

TRANSPORTATION

Pittsburgh International Airport is the nearest to the hotel [16 miles/30 minutes]. Most of the major airlines

service that airport. The Omni William Penn Hotel is located at 530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA

15219.

SuperShuttle: $24.00 one way/$46.00 round trip, plus a fuel surcharge which changes monthly –

Reservations Required. 1-800-258-3826 or www.supershuttle.com

Taxi: Approximately $40.00 one-way to or from airport. Yellow cab (412) 665-8100

Public Transportation: PA Transit 28X Airport Flyer $3.25 each way (412) 442-2000.

PROTOCOL – Betty J. Nixon, National Protocol Chairperson

To ensure a successful 79th National Convention, members are reminded of the following protocol:

Present picture identification at registration to be credentialed and receive Convention materials

Wear Convention badge during all business sessions, planned functions and activities

Be on time for all business sessions and planned activities

Stand when our National President is introduced or enters the room, and remain standing until she takes her seat or reaches the podium

Be attentive during deliberations and be willing to join committees

Present required tickets or approved document for entry to activities

Respectfully address the chair during business sessions, wait to be recognized, then state name and

club.

Convention Attire:

Educational Tour (Monday): Casual

Presidents’ Retreat and First Vice Presidents’ Retreat (Tuesday): Business

Opening Breakfast (Wednesday): Business – red or yellow

Vocal Arts Competition (Wednesday): After-five

African American Heritage Day (Thursday): African

Memorial Service (Friday): White Business attire [in respect for this reverent ceremony]

Life Members’ Luncheon (Friday): White Business attire is mandatory [in respect for the solemnity of the occasion]

Awards Banquet (Saturday): Women–evening attire; Men–dark suit with tie

Business Sessions Adults and Youth: Business attire; [Youth meetings/workshops is business attire unless an exception is authorized by the National Second Vice President].

Courtesies:

Recognize service providers with an appropriate gratuity (transportation drivers, bellmen, restaurant wait staff, housekeeping staff, etc.)

Disputes with hotel for contractual services only should be brought to the attention of Joanne E. Braxton, National Meeting Coordinator, so that it can be addressed with the appropriate hotel staff

All meals are final. NO CHANGES IN MEAL REQUESTS will be honored after July 16th.

Demonstrate sisterly behavior.

VOCAL ARTS

The 12th Annual Vocal Arts Competition for Emerging Artists will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 7:30 p.m.

at the Omni William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Vocal Arts Competition for Emerging Artists is our

Signature Program and is the culmination of a year-long search to find the most talented, classically trained

vocal artists and award them scholarships. This formal evening of vocal talent will be one of the highlights of our

79th National Convention and Conventioneers will be able to greet the contestants at the reception following

the competition. The competition is composed of winners from District Competitions and Districts should submit

their contestant information to the National Chair, Gayle Waldon (g.waldon@comcast.net), by May 31, 2014.

Clubs/individuals must be financial and individuals must register for Convention to participate in competitions.

BANNERS AND L.E.T.S./WOMEN’S HISTORY PROGRAM SHOWCASE MATERIALS

Registration forms can be obtained from the National website www.nanbpwc.org members’ only section.

The Banner Parade takes place Friday during the morning plenary. LETS and Women’s History Program Showcase go on

display Wednesday morning, judging will be completed by Noon on Friday and displays should be removed by 1:30 p.m. on

Saturday.

Adult registrations are due to Diane E. Toppin, NFVP by May 16th for Banners and Program Showcase Materials.

Youth registrations are due to Sherelle T. Carper, NSVP by June 15th.

79th National Convention CONVENTION AT-A-GLANCE – ADULT DIVISION

Monday July 21

Tuesday July 22

Wednesday July 23

Thursday July 24

Friday July 25

Saturday July 26

Sunday July 27

Morn

ing

Educational

Tour to sites in

Pittsburgh,

including: August

Wilson Cultural

Center, Savoy

Restaurant,

Freedom Corner,

Point State Park

Manchester

Bidwell

Lunch and Tour

Continues

National Board of

Directors’ Meeting

[All Day]

Presidents’ Retreat

[All Day]

1st Vice Presidents’

Retreat [All Day]

Class of 2013-2014

Leadership Institute [All Day]

Technology

Institute [All Day]

Opening

Breakfast

Opening Plenary

Rededication

Ceremony

Program

Showcase Opens

3rd Plenary –

Plenary Workshops:

B&P History

We Are all One

Banner Parade

Class of 2013-2014

Leadership Institute

[All Day]

Technology Institute

[All Day}

Ombudsmen Golf

Outing

Memorial Service

4th Plenary

Program

Showcase judging

ends

Ombudsmen –

Activity

6th Plenary-Youth

Oratorical

Competition

Suitcase Players

Essay Contest

Winners

7th Plenary

Adult Club Awards

Class of 2013 -2014

Leadership Institute

Graduation

Board of

Directors’

Meeting

[Outgoing and

Incoming Officers

and Board

Appointees]

Aft

ern

oon

Presidents’ and

First Vice Presidents’

Luncheon

Vendor/Exhibitor

Ribbon Cutting

2nd Plenary

1st Time

Conventioneers’

Meeting

Sister to Sister Jazz

Luncheon”

Ombudsmen’s

Luncheon

BPW Academy and

Breakout Workshops

Life Member/ Guild

Meetings

District Meetings

Life Member

Luncheon

5th Plenary

Youth Luncheon

Free time

Evenin

g

Meetings:

Executive

Committee

Governors’

Council

Community Forum

Vocal Arts

Competition and

Reception

Youth Rites of Passage

Time on Your

Own

Enjoy Pittsburgh

River Casino

Activity [Hosted by

the North Central

District}

Awards Banquet

NOTE: The Cyber Café is scheduled for Wednesday through Saturday. The café will be closed during all plenary sessions

79th National Convention CONVENTION AT-A-GLANCE – YOUTH DIVISION

Monday

July 21

Tuesday

July 22

Wednesday

July 23

Thursday

July 24

Friday

July 25

Saturday

July 26

Mor

ning

Education Tour to

sites in Pittsburgh,

Pennsylvania

▪ Opening Breakfast

▪ Opening Plenary

▪ Rededication

Ceremony

▪ Business Management

Workshop

▪ Community Service

Project

▪ Tree Planting Ceremony

▪ Lunch and Robotics

Workshop at Carnegie

Mellon University

▪

▪ Youth Business Meeting

▪ 6th Plenary –

▪ Youth

▪ Oratorical Competition

▪ Suitcase Players

▪ National Essay Contest

Winners

▪ Youth Workshop

Aft

ern

oon

▪ Youth Welcome

Reception

▪ Youth Business Meeting

▪ Ice Breaker Exercise

▪ Youth Community

Service Program

(offsite)

Lunch and Robotics

Workshop at Carnegie

Mellon University

▪ Youth Workshop

▪ Youth Awards Luncheon

▪ Youth Fundraising

Activities

▪ Youth Males Rap Session

with Ombudsmen

Eve

ning

Community Forum –

Youth will assist

Youth Ice Breaker

[BPW Scavenger Hunt

onsite]

▪ Youth Event

▪ Youth Hospitality

▪ Rites of Passage

▪ Youth Fundraising Event

▪ Youth Offsite Activity

[Kenwood Amusement

Park]

▪ Awards Banquet

▪ Youth Activity

Youth are required to attend all scheduled Youth Division events.

Each District is responsible for having sufficient adult supervision for their youth. Adult to Youth Ratio is 1:5

The PARENTAL/GUARDIAN CONSENT Form MUST be completed and signed for each Youth attending

Oratorical Competition Rules and Theme, Parental/Guardian Consent, Banner Parade Registration forms:

Can be obtained from our website at: www.nanbpwc.org ; Members’ Only Section; Forms/Publications – Youth

National Second Vice President, Sherelle T. Carper can be reached at: 2ndvicepresident@nanbpwc,org or (571) 437-5644

The National Youth Division

Of the

National Association of Negro Business and

Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc.

PARENTAL/GUARDIAN CONSENT FORM

Complete one per youth: Form Available at: www.nanbpwc.org

Club District

Title of Youth Activity/Event:

Youth member’s Last Name Youth member’s First Name Youth member’s Middle Name

Address City State Zip

Telephone E-Mail

Age Date of Birth Height Weight Hair Color Eye Color

Parent/Guardian’s Name(s) Address if different from above

Emergency Day Phone Emergency Evening Phone Other:

Alternate [Relative-Name & Phone] Alternate [Close Friend Name & Phone]

PARTICIPATION: I hereby give the above named youth member permission to participate in the above

named event and assume responsibility for transportation to and from the event e i t h e r by: payment

conveyance. Are there any restrictions that will limit your child’s participation? No Yes [List on back] I

and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the NANBPWC, INC. ( district, local, subdivisions

thereof, their agents, employees, chaperones, representatives and successors) from all claims or liabilities of any

kind arising out or of my child/ward’s participation in this organization including those which arise out of

negligence of the above named club/district or carelessness of my child.

PUBLICITY: I give my consent for the above named club/district to use my child’s name, photograph, videotape,

digital recordings and any likeness in any legitimate media form and type publication, including annual reports,

newsletters, and website and grant to the above named club/district any and all rights to said use without

compensation.

MEDICAL: It is understood that this release is only valid if my child’s life or well- being is at stake, and authorities are

unable, or time does not permit contacting of me or my designee for permission prior to necessary treatment or

action. Should an accident or illness require medical attention from a physician or hospital, I hereby grant

permission for the above named club/district to obtain any medical treatment necessary for my child. I

understand that in the case of such emergency, however, my child will be treated as best as possible until I or an

alternate designated person is contacted.

My child has the following physical problems, or allergies to drugs, etc.

My child is presently taking the following medications:

Name of medical insurance company Address of insurance company Telephone

Name of policy-holder and insured Policy Number [ff group also name employer)

My signature on this document indicates that I have read, completed and agree with the above, and grant my permission for my child to participate with

the above named club/district in the activity described in this document.

I am the parent, one of the parents or guardian with whom the above child/ward resides and have legal custody.

Parent/Guardian Signature

Date

Date

Revised

2/18/13

STC

BANNERS AND L.E.T.S./WOMEN’S HISTORY PROGRAM SHOWCASE MATERIALS

Registration forms can be obtained from the National website www.nanbpwc.org members’ only section.

The Banner Parade takes place Thursday during the morning plenary. LETS and Women’s History Program Showcase go on

display Wednesday morning, judging will be completed by Noon on Friday and displays should be removed by 1:30 p.m. on

Saturday.

Adult registrations are due to Diane E. Toppin, NFVP by May 15th for Banners and Program Showcase Materials.

Youth registrations are due to Sherelle T. Carper, NSVP by June 15th.

YOUTH DIVISION PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES

Youth Division Theme: “Let C.H.A.N.G.E. Happen”

Youth Code of Conduct: A completed and signed Code of Conduct must be submitted with each youth

registration.

Suitcase Players: 1) All participants must be members of the youth club. 2) Each presentation must relate to

the National youth program theme. 3) The actual routine must be no longer than 10 minutes (an additional 5

minutes total is allowed for set-up and break down). 4) Skit must depict club’s involvement in program areas. 5)

This is not a talent contest; it is the club’s creative interpretation of their community service through words, song,

dance, skit, etc. 6) Adjudication criteria: adherence to theme, demonstration of program involvement, quality

of presentation, originality, creativity, uniqueness, and adherence to time limit.

Oratorical: 1) Each district is allowed one contestant in the National competition. The district must submit the

name of the contestant to the National 2nd Vice President by June 30. Names will not be accepted at the

National Convention. 2) Contestants must provide five (5) typed copies of the presentation. 3) Presentations

should: a) be memorized and orally presented at a podium; b) be at least three minutes and no longer than

five minutes; c) address the competition theme; and d) not include any props or visual aids. 4) Adjudication

criteria: adherence to theme, introduction, quality of presentation, purpose of presentation clearly stated,

appearance, time limit, and memorization.

Oratorical Competition Theme:

“On June 25, 2013, the Supreme Court’s split decision determined that key parts of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 are no longer valid. Based on this ruling, what impact will this decision have on minorities?”

Rites of Passage: The ceremony is open to graduating seniors. The club should complete the Rites of

Passage Participation form to list club’s graduating seniors indicating who is attending and high school juniors

willing to assist with the program. Graduating seniors should wear black attire.

YOUTH DIVISION CLUB CONVENTION PARTICIPATION REGISTRATION Submit the information below directly to the National 2nd Vice President by 6/15

Club: District: Attending?

Club

President: Address/City/State/Zip:

Yes

No

Youth Advisor: Attending Convention: Yes

No

Our Club will participate in [Forms at: www.nanbpwc.org; members’ only; youth]

Program Showcase Display PowerPoint Program Presentation

Step Show Oratorical Competition Banner Parade

Rites of Passage Suitcase Players

Complete and send to:

Sherelle T. Carper, National 2ND Vice President, 14535 Oakmere Dr., Centreville, VA 20120; 703-830-3982

EXPANDING OUR KNOWLEDGE – BPW TOUR, WORKSHOPS and INSTITUTES

MONDAY EDUCATIONAL TOUR: Join us as we explore Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We will visit the following sites: August Wilson Cultural Center, Nationality Rooms – University of Pittsburgh, Savoy Restaurant, Freedom Corner, and Station Square.

TUESDAY’S RETREATS FOR PRESIDENTS AND FIRST VICE PRESIDENTS: Successful organizations depend on having leaders who are knowledgeable, motivating and enthusiastic. Presidents and 1st Vice Presidents will be encouraged to expand their knowledge and learn what it takes to be an effective and efficient leader in NANBPWC, Inc. Your gifted facilitators: Past National President Peola Smith-Smith (Presidents’ Retreat) and Ms. LaTaunya Conley (1st Vice Presidents’ Retreat) will guide you through an interactive day of enlightenment. The theme for this year’s Presidents’ Retreat is “A Knowledgeable President, The Pathway to Success.” And the theme for this year’s First Vice Presidents’ Retreat is “Integrated Success.”

TUESDAY - COMMUNITY FORUM –“Doing Business in the New Normal” Tuesday July 22, 2014 – 6:30pm to 8:30pm Free and Open to the Public The slowly recovering economy has caused potential entrepreneurs and job seekers to proceed in a different way. Come and listen to panelists discuss how to start and grow a business in the 21st century and how to market yourself more efficiently as a job-seeker in this modern era.

PLENARY WORKSHOPS – THURSDAY, July 24, 2014 8:30am – 10:30am

Education: “Me Divided by Three” – Presenter: Annie Lucas, Director of Education will discuss how the local, district and national levels of NANBPWC, Inc. are interrelated and how the functions on all three levels create a seamless and awesome Association. Program: “S.M.A.R.T. Programming [Where’s Your Point?]” – Presenter: Diane E. Toppin, National First Vice President will discuss successful programming and how to incorporate new, innovative programs into the mix. Education: “B & P Jeopardy” Back by popular demand is an informative and fun learning experience. Our National President will encourage members to participate in a question and answer session featuring facts about NANBPWC, Inc.

BREAKOUT WORKSHOPS 11:00am – 12:00pm and

2:15pm – 3:15 pm

Workshop#1. Employment: The Evolution of Non-traditional Career and Degrees” A slowly recovering economy has encouraged job seekers and students to be creative in their approach to the best career path. Presenter Cara Walker, VP of HR of Community of Beaver will take participants through the process of designing a better way to achieve economic success. – Open to the Public Workshop#2. “The Color of Security” – Presenter Deborah Walker will share information on how to protect your personal and professional assets. – Open to the Public Workshop #3. “Information Technology Infusion – Social Media in Today’s Business Climate” – Presenter Donna Baxter will facilitate a session on how to best use social media to advance your business. – Open to the Public Workshop #4. Personal Development: Photography: “Expanding Your Knowledge beyond the Basics” Refining and enhancing photographic skills. All participants should bring their own cameras. – Presenter: Oliver Shipe, CEO Shooting Star Photography – Open to the Public

Workshop#5. Education: “BPW Program Innovations” – Join presenters from 3 clubs as they share information about successful programs that they presented in their respective communities. You may get ideas for programs that you can develop in your club. Workshop#6. Education – “Global Involvement and Presentations of IAD and UN Activities” – Come and hear a summary of activities in the global arena and endeavors at the United Nations. Presenters: Dr. Beryl Dorsett, International Governor, Mary E. Singletary, President National Council of Women of the United States, Beverly Nance, United Nations Representative – Open to the Public Workshop#7. Personal Development “Urban Pioneer Prioritizing Time” Presenter: Rhonda Carson Leach – Open to the Public

BPW Academy Workshops [Open to NANBPWC, Inc. Members Only] 11:00am – 12:00pm and

2:15pm – 3:15 pm Membership: Presenters: Hazel Briceno, National Director of Membership; Cheryl McKay, B.R.I.M. Co-chair; N’Maat Ankhmeni, B.R.I.M. Co-chair Financial: Presenters: Emma Jean Foster-Taylor, National Financial Secretary; Gail Thames, National Treasurer; Elizabeth Chaney, 501c3 Chair; Jennifer Bryant, Executive Director

The Institutes

9:00am – 5:00pm Session #1: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 Session #2: Thursday, July 24, 2014

Leadership Institute [for students in the class of 2013-2014 only]: Presenters: Nellie Caver, Leadership Institute Chair and Delores Alexander Technology Institute: Presenter: Sharol Moorman, Technology Institute Chair Session #1: Cloud Essentials – Tuesday, July 22, 2014 This course is designed to teach attendees how to get the most out of Cloud subscriptions. Demonstrations on business, non-profit, education, professional and personal use will be presented with emphasis on how to unleash the power of cloud based apps and services within the Association. In addition, attendees will learn the differences between various cloud applications such as Google Docs and Office 365. The course will explain cloud terms and what platforms will benefit their business, professional or personal use. Session#2: Web Conference Basics – Thursday, July 24, 2014 This course is designed to teach attendees how to participate and present a Web Conference using Microsoft Lync. This training will demonstrate creating a Lync meeting in Outlook, sending meeting requests, accepting requests, joining a meeting and using presenter tools. Attendees will learn how to facilitate training sessions and how to host a variety of meeting types. The course will explain how to configure audio, video, recording sessions, uploading files and instant messaging.

The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc.

79th NATIONAL CONVENTION July 21 – 26, 2014 Omni William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Half Page (B/W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 250

Quarter Page (B/W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 150

NANBPWC, INC. CLUB RATES and NON-PROFIT AGENCY RATES

Full Page (B/W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 150

Half Page (B/W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 100

Quarter Page (B/W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 75

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79th National Convention – July 21 – July 26, 2014 Registration [Use as Guide/Please Register Online]

BASIC CONVENTION REGISTRATION: [Includes Community Forum, Opening Breakfast, Vocal Arts Competition and Reception, Awards Banquet, Workshops, and Convention bag. Youth registration includes the Saturday luncheon]. I am registering as a [select one]: National Officer Governor Life Member Past National President President Voting Delegate Youth Delegate Ombudsman Member – Other [not listed above] Registration Category [prices listed are for early registration which ends on June 30, 2014 – late registration is from July 1 to July 16, 2014. On time Late Adult 300 350 Young Adult 175 225 Youth and Beta Psi 115 165 Ombudsman 175 225 Non-Member 325 375 Corporate 575 625 One Day Adult [Tuesday] 175 225 One Day Adult [Wednesday] 175 225 One Day Adult [Thursday] 175 225 One Day Adult [Friday] 175 225 One Day Adult [Saturday-includes Awards Banquet] 175 225 One Day Youth [Tuesday] 65 115 One Day Youth [Wednesday] 65 115 One Day Youth [Thursday] 65 115 One Day Youth [Friday] 65 115 One Day Youth [Saturday-includes Youth Luncheon] 65 115 Non-Member Youth Registration 140 190 Non-Member Individual Activities Only [charged for activities selected] Opening Breakfast only 45 55 Awards Banquet only 125 125 Opening Breakfast and Awards Banquet only 170 170

Monday, July 21, 2014 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Educational Tour – 9:00am to 4:00pm Yes- I will be going on the tour [Adult] 65 75 Yes- I will be going on the tour [Youth] 55 65

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Tuesday, July 22, 2014 Presidents’ Deluxe Continental Breakfast – 8:00am – 8:45am Yes [Current President/Designee] 35 45 Yes [Incoming President/Designee] Cost: 35 45 First Vice Presidents’ Deluxe Continental Breakfast – 8:00am – 8:45am Yes [Current First Vice President/Designee] 35 45 Yes [Incoming First Vice President/Designee] 35 45 Presidents’ Retreat – 9:00am to 5:00pm Yes [Current President/Designee] Yes [Incoming President/Designee] First Vice Presidents’ Retreat – 9:00am to 5:00pm Yes [Current First Vice President/Designee] Yes [Incoming First Vice President/Designee] Institutes Leadership Institute [for class of 2013-2014 students only] Session #1: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 – 9:00am to 5:00pm Session #2: Thursday, July 24, 2014 – 9:00am to 5:00pm Technology Institute Session #1: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 – 9:00am to 5:00pm Session #2: Thursday, July 24, 2014 – 9:00am to 5:00pm Presidents’ Luncheon Yes I will attend [current or incoming president/first vice president] 50 60 Yes I will attend [all others] 50 60

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 Opening Breakfast 9:00am to 10:15am Yes – Included in registration Yes – But I am not registered or coming as a guest 45 55 Vocal Arts and Reception Yes – I will attend

Thursday, July 24, 2014 Breakout Workshops [Session #1] – 11:00am-12:00pm [Open to the Public]

1. The Evolution of Non-Traditional Careers and Degrees – Facilitator-Cara Walker, VP HR of Community of Beaver

2. The Color of Security in the 21st Century [protecting your personal and professional assets] – Facilitator-Deborah Walker

3. Information Technology Infusion – Social Media in Today’s Business Climate – Facilitator-Donna Baxter

4. Photography Workshop – Facilitator-Oliver Shipe 5. International Affairs Division and the United Nations – Facilitators-Dr. Beryl Dorsett

and Mary E. Singletary 6. BPW Program Innovations – Presented by the Three NANBPWC Clubs

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7. Urban Pioneers Prioritizing Time – Facilitator-Rhonda Carson Leach BPW Academy Workshops [Open to NANBPWC, Inc. Members Only] – 11:00am-12:00pm

1. Membership – Facilitators-Hazel Briceno, Cheryl McKay, N’Maat Ankhmeni 2. Financial – Facilitators-Gail Thames, Emma Jean Foster-Taylor, Elizabeth Chaney,

Jennifer Bryant Sister-to-Sister Jazz Luncheon – 12:30pm to 1:45pm On time Late Yes- I will attend 65 75 Ombudsman Luncheon – 12:30pm to 1:45pm Yes – I will attend [Ombudsman] 50 60 Yes – I will attend as a guest 55 65 Breakout Workshops [Session# 2] – 2:15pm-3:15pm

1. The Evolution of Non-Traditional Careers and Degrees – Facilitator-Cara Walker, VP HR of Community of Beaver

2. The Color of Security in the 21st Century [protecting your personal and professional assets] – Facilitator-Deborah Walker

3. Information Technology Infusion – Social Media in Today’s Business Climate – Facilitator-Donna Baxter

4. Photography Workshop – Facilitator-Oliver Shipe 5. International Affairs Division and the United Nations – Facilitators-Dr. Beryl Dorsett

and Mary E. Singletary 6. BPW Program Innovations – Presented by the Three NANBPWC Clubs 7. Urban Pioneers Prioritizing Time – Facilitator-Rhonda Carson Leach

BPW Academy Workshops [Open to NANBPWC, Inc. Members Only] – 2:15pm-3:15pm

1. Membership – Facilitators-Hazel Briceno, Cheryl McKay, N’Maat Ankhmeni 2. Financial – Facilitators-Gail Thames, Emma Jean Foster-Taylor, Elizabeth Chaney,

Jennifer Bryant

Friday, July 25, 2014 Life Members’ Luncheon Yes – I will attend Inductee [No cost for inductees] Yes – I will attend Life Member 60 70 Yes – I will attend Non-Life Member/Guest 70 70 Golf Outing Yes – I will play golf 70 per golfer Bus Trip to Rivers Casino Hosted by the North Central District – 6:30pm to 11:00pm Yes – I will participate 25 Youth Offsite Activity to Kenwood Amusement Park Yes – I will participate 34

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Saturday, July 26, 2014 Youth Luncheon On time Late Yes – I will attend [youth member-included in registration] Yes – I will attend [non youth member/guest] 50 50 Annual Awards Banquet Yes – I will attend [member/included in registration] Yes – Award recipient [no cost] Yes – Guest 125 125 T-Shirts I’m purchasing a T-Shirt Cost for all colors and sizes 20 Select Color and Size: RED Small/Red Medium/Red Large/Red X-Large/Red 2X-Large/Red 3X-Large/Red 4X-Large/Red YELLOW Small/Yellow Medium/Yellow Large/Yellow X-Large/Yellow 2X-Large/Yellow 3X-Large/Yellow 4X-Large/Yellow Meal Selections Select Your Awards Banquet Entrée: Duet [Seared Petite Filet Mignon with Crab Cake] Vegetarian Dietary Selections [NO selection changes after July 16, 2014] Require Vegetarian for all meals No Poultry No Fish No Shellfish

September 2013

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF

NEGRO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONALWOMEN’S CLUBS, INC.

MISSION STATEMENT: To promote, protect and document the legacy services of our club sisters or ombudsmen. To maintain pertinent information related to their business

and professional women’s club activities at the local, district, global, and community levels.

Deceased Member Notification Form

DISTRICT __________________________________________________________

DECEASED MEMBER: _________________________________________________

TRANSITION DATE: ______________ MEMBERSHIP START DATE: _____________

MEMBER’S CLUB: ____________________________________________________

CLUB PRESIDENT: ___________________________________________________

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS: ______________________________________________

EMAIL: ______________________________ PHONE: ______________________

MEMBER’S BUSINESS/PROFESSION: _____________________________________

LIFE MEMBERSHIP DATE: _______________ EMERITIS DATE: ________________

LIST OF OFFICE HELD, AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:

LOCAL: ____________________________________________________________

DISTRICT: _________________________________________________________ NATIONAL: _________________________________________________________

GLOBAL: ___________________________________________________________

OTHER: ____________________________________________________________

BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL AWARDS: ____________________________________

PICTURE ENCLOSED: Y/N OBITUARY ENCLOSED: Y/N

SUBMITTED BY: __________________________ TITLE: ____________________

Submit information to

Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell, National Chaplain

89 Lenox Street, Unit N, New Haven, CT 06513

Telephone: 203-376-0463/ Email: tjr5683@gmail.com

IMPORTANT DATES CHECKLIST By May 16

Register for Banner Parade

Register for Program Showcase

By May 31

Subscribing Life Member final payment due to be inducted at this year’s National Convention

Submit Vocal Arts contestant information to National Chairperson

Submit Year-End Program Report

By June 15

Submit Youth Banner Parade registration form By June 18 Final date to make hotel reservation to ensure that you will receive the Convention room rate

By June 30

Submit License Application and fee to sell logo items

By June 30

On time registration (please use the online system in the i-Members Database)

Select Workshops

Submit Vendor/Exhibitor Agreement Invite family/friends to public events

Submit Youth Participation Registration for: Suitcase Players

Rites of Passage By July 1 Submit Club/District Journal Ad By July 16

Final Registration for Education Tour Final Date to Submit Credentials Form Adults/Youth Final Date to Submit Contribution to the National House Fund Fundraiser Final Registration Deadline [NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION]

FORMS ON THE NATIONAL WEBSITE (NANBPWC.ORG) IN THE MEMBERS’ ONLY SECTION:

o Resolutions

o Report a Deceased Member

o Credentials (use as guide only – submit credentials through i-members database)

o Banner Parade Registration Form (Adult and Youth)

o Program Showcase Registration Form

o Journal Ad

o National House Fund Fundraiser Form

o Parental/Guardian Consent Forms

CONVENTION MEMORIAL SERVICE

To ensure our deceased members are honored at the National Convention, send names, bio, picture [jpeg

file if e-mailing] or the obituary and a picture by July 16 to National Chaplain Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell;

tjr5683@gmail.com or US mail to: 89 Lenox Street, Unit N, New Haven, CT 06513. The Report a Deceased

Member form can be found on the national website.

CONVENTION REMINDERS

▪ Use the I-Member Database for Adult and Youth: Registration and Credentials

▪ Convention Final Registration Deadline is July 16. THERE IS NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.

▪ Subscribing Life Members planning to be inducted at this year’s convention must make their final payment by May 31

▪ Submit your Credentials form by the due date; voting delegates and life members will only be certified from Credential Forms received by July 16.

▪ Any request for refunds MUST be received by July 16 and be in writing; approved refunds are made after Convention.

▪ For adequate supervision of youth members the youth: adult ratio is 1:5. A completed and signed PARENTAL/GUARDIAN CONSENT form must accompany each Youth Division Registration

▪ Order you BPW T-shirt