The issues that matter most to working women:

• Equal Rights Amendment



• Economic Equity and Security
• Insurance Reform
• Pay Equity
• Retirement Income Security


• Workplace Responsiveness
• Family and Medical Leave Policies
• Elimination of Discrimination in Employment Practices
• Education and Training for Career Development


• Individual Rights and Family Concerns
• Dependent Care
• Domestic Violence
• Women's Health
• Reproductive Freedom
• Women in Need


• Education Equity

Laurel BPW was founded and chartered in 1956 by the late Naomi Hewett Madison, a concert cellist and music teacher.

 Laurel BPW meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Fort Meade Officers' Club, Fort Meade, Maryland. A networking and social period begins at 6:30 pm, dinner is at 7:00 pm, and the program is presented at 8:00 pm. A short business meeting follows the program.

 In addition to regular meetings and special functions throughout the year, Laurel BPW activities offer active participants opportunities for personal growth and community service.

 The Laurel BPW newsletter, "Fast-Track", keeps members informed of activities and subjectsof interest to them. The newsletter has become a major source of information on such topics as legislative issues, training courses, and business seminars.

 Laurel BPW awards two types of scholarships, the Ruth Sussman Scholarship for local high school students and the Louise Crould Scholarship for working women.

 Membership in BPW is open to all women and men who are actively engaged in business or the professions. Membership dues are collected annually.

• Leadership Training and Experience
• Career Development
• Scholarships
• Personal Improvement
• Women's Awareness
• Community Participation
• Legislative Involvement
• Continuing Education
• Widening Interests
• Business Networking
• Fellowship and Fun
• Support Network

• The Federation's official magazine, "National Business Woman", and the BPW/md publication, "The Newscaster"
• State and National conventions and conferences
• Foundation library including bibliographies, and research summaries
• Research
• Management seminars
• Legislative conferences
• Representation before Congress and State Legislatures
• Insurance
• Loans
• Investment and financial planning service
• Group travel
• Automobile lease/buy
• Credit card programs

LAUREL BPW MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

DUES: $60.00 (annually)

BPW IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.

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( ) COMMUNITY AFFAIRS ( ) NEWSLETTER ( ) FINANCE ( ) PROGRAM

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ENCLOSE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR ANNUAL DUES IN THE AMOUNT OF $60.00 AND SEND IT TO:

BPW/Laurel

P. 0. Box 614

Laurel, MD 20725