Bisman BPW Legacy Art Project

July 2022  Farewell to BPW Party

We had 13 in attendance.  We voted on a hybrid of Option 2.  2500 going to a bench at Silver Ranch Development  (there is a Hample Street) with BPW on it, $500 with BPW on a bench at the river landing, $2500 for some type of women’s art project we formed a committee of Julie Barth, Molly McClain, Brenda Foster and Susan Beehler for the art committee.  Archives from our group will be donated to ND Historical Society. 

The rest of funds will go into the Esther Hample scholarship fund and the committee is Donna Fricke, Molly Herrington, Carol Hendrickson, Susan Beehler 

There is going to be a Hample Street in the Silver Ranch Development.  

Esther Hample donated $1333 to start the BPW scholarship fund. It has grown to over $40,000 and has helped numerous women in our area pursue their degrees and education needed for their careers.  

We wanted to leave a mark for the legacy & honor our group which was formed so many years ago and will continue to support women in their careers with the scholarship fund.  All the motions for these items were passed after much discussion unanimously with those present.  

In the NEWS on KFYR-TV, January Update, RSVP by January 21

We need your voice at our January meeting.  We want your ideas to help map out where BPW goes.  Please fill out our survey by January 23

 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2FKKTC7 

Where Radisson Hotel Bismarck 605 E Broadway Bismarck ND 

Free Parking in the Radisson Ramp

When Tuesday January 26 5:30pm - 8pm

MEAL Soup and Sandwich

RSVP by Thursday January 21 Midnight to this email suzybpwmembership@gmail.com or text 701 220-2297. Please state if you would like the meal which is $15 (this includes tax and gratuity) or no meal (no charge if you are not dining) also if you are bringing any guests and whether they will be dining. 

Guests meals are $8 for first meeting  Membership dues are $50 for the BPW year

We had a great time at our November at Brea's in Mandan.  Pam showed us how to put together a professional and casual wardrobe.  It was a fun night of learning and shopping. 

Pam show what a wardrobe should have for the fashion conscious busy business professional woman

Donna Fricke BPW President and Pam Kostelecky of Brea's Fashion in Mandan ND

Yummy food and beverages

Gail Flom and the Scholarship committee have been busy getting the word out in the Bismarck Tribune and on KFYR North Dakota Today show.  

                             

The application for the Scholarship is due March 15,

 it is available by contacting Gail at 701 238-7868

or emailing her at gail.flom@gmail.com or

 on our Facebook page 

November Meeting .........Shopping at Brea

Last year we had a blast at Lillians in November.  This year we are heading to Mandan.

Get some of your girlfriends, your mom, your sisters and come out for a fun evening 

of exclusive shopping at the Brea Boutique just for us BPW girls (and friends/family)

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​Let me know how many will be hanging out and shopping by RSVPing  by noon Monday 11/23/2015

by replying to this email, or texting 701220-2297 

We will have yummy hor d'oevres and holiday beverages and adult beverages

Guests are FREE, Members $10

Tuesday November 24 5:30PM

Brea Boutique 306 W Main Mandan ND 

Wahoo A night to go BUNCO

No experience needed to play Bunco.  If you know your 1,2,3's you will play with ease.

Grab your business cards, bring some friends for a evening of networking and FUN. 

RSVP(I need to know how many tables to set and yummy hor d'oevres to order)

 by replying to this email, or texting 701220-2297 or the event on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/543812602434949/ 

Please share the event with your facebook friends.  

Everyone please bring a non-perishable food or personal care item. 

Guests are FREE, Members $15

Tuesday October 27  5:30PM

Radisson Hotel Downtown Bismarck

First BPW meeting of the 2015-2016 year

We would love to have you attend the start of our Bismarck Mandan Business Professional Women’s (BPW) 2015-2016 year.   The meeting is FREE for first time guests attending our guest speaker presentation 6PM and if you would like to dine with us it is $15 ($8 for first meeting).    Come a little early and have your favorite beverage from the lounge, the meal will be served about 5:30 PM with our featured guest speaking at around 6pm.    Our September meeting will be one you will not want to miss; it will be fit for a Queen.  Jacky Arness Miss North Dakota 2014 will be speaking

At our 15^th Annual Golf Tournament we raised over $5,000.  Our golf tournament is our major fund raiser for our scholarship.  This year’s $1200 recipient was Rebecca Schneider and Lexy Brown was the recipient of a $600 scholarship. 
A big thank you for the great job to our golf committee Gail Flom the Chair and members Risa Berquist, Jane Halverson, Larabeth Loritz and Molly Sullivan. 

A year ago our BPW group was able to contribute $100 to Jacky's journey to the Miss America pageant along with supporting BPW member Suzy Beehler Suzy Starz Miss ND campaign buy one give one Suzy Starz necklace for each of the 53 Miss America contestants.   This spring a BPW contribution of $100 helped with Jacky gifting 2015 Miss North Dakota contestants with the Miss ND 2014 Suzy Starz necklace. www.shopsuzyb.com/starz

Where Radisson Hotel Bismarck 605 E Broadway Bismarck ND 

Free Parking in the Radisson Ramp

When Tuesday September 22 5:30pm

MEAL Roast Pork with mashed potatoes and gravy 

RSVP by Thursday September 17 Midnight to this email or text 701 220-2297. Please state if you would like the meal which is $15 (this includes tax and gratuity) or no meal (no charge if you are not dining) also if you are bringing any guests and whether they will be dining. 

Guests meals are $8 for first meeting  Membership dues are $50 for the BPW year

About

our featured speaker :

Jacky Arness is a 2011 graduate of Fargo South High and she graduated in May from Bethel University in St. Paul, MN with a Major in Political Science.  With her coursework completed in 3 years, she graduate Summa Cum Laude, was a Presidential Scholar, in the Honor's Program, was on the Dean's List each semester, a TA for 2 departments; a Student Senator each year and her last year on campus, served as the Student Body Vice President. 

Her summers have brought her home to Fargo-Moorhead where she has taught at Trollwood Performing Art School’s ArtSpark program and to Montana as Dance Captain/Counselor at the Missoula Children's Theatre Performing Arts Camp.  Jacky had a thrilling summer last year, starting off with being crowned Miss North Dakota 2014, and concluding with a trip to Atlantic City, New Jersey, where she was chosen Miss America's Miss Congeniality and Judge's Choice finalist! She fulfilled her year of service, criss-crossing North Dakota making appearances and school visits, performing and promoting her platform of Empowerment VIA:  Values, Image, and Actions.  Jacky has spoken to 23,000 students so far, to the State Legislators and has been to all 4 corners of the state!

In June Jacky returned to Williston where she finished her reign during Miss North Dakota Pageant week, and crowned Miss North Dakota 2015.  Earlier in September she went back to the site of the most exciting 2 weeks of her life, performed in the Miss America 9/11 Tribute Concert and cheered in Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall!

Presently, she is studying for the LSAT, and will be choosing a Law School to attend in the Fall of 2016.  She has been invited to teach English in Brazil, visit a cousin who is working with the State Department in Ecuador, present a Leadership session in Africa and is planning a "Graduation Gift" trip to her Norwegian family in Australia!

https://www.facebook.com/missnorthdakota2014

Twitter  @JackyArness

Instagram  https://instagram.com/jackyarness/

This year Miss America Pageant will air on September 13.

Vice-President of Membership

Susan Beehler 701 220-2297

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https://bismanbpw.blogspot.com

Bisman BPW Golf Tournament.....Still time to register.... have some FUN....Support Local women

Bisman BPW Golf Tournament.....Still time to register.... have some FUN....

Support Local women

This is a fun tournament even if you have never golfed before.  Come out and support a good cause. Bismarck-Mandan Professional Woman each year sponsor two scholarships, through  Esther Hample Scholarship Fund.  If you do not want to golf join us for dinner at 6pm at the Bismarck Elks Club 900 S Washington Bismarck ND

For more information:  Contact Gail  gail.flom@hotmail.com   701 238 7868

To register a team or as an individual use this form:

If you your place of business would like to sponsor a cart, a hole or give a silent auction item or if you would like to give 80 items for the Welcome bag please use this form:

More information about the BPW Scholarship Fund
Esther Hample was born in 1901 in Oskaloosa, Iowa.  She attended John Fletcher College (now Vennard College) in University Park, Iowa, where she studied biology.  Esther taught high school in Iowa and Kentucky before moving to Bismarck in 1933.  While in Bismarck, Esther continued her education by taking courses at universities in Iowa, North Dakota and Michigan.  From 1959 to1977, she was the Burleigh County Superintendent of Schools.  In 1960, the Bismarck-Mandan Business and Professional Women’s Club (BPW) named Esther “Woman of the Year”.  In 1976, the Bismarck Chapter of the National Secretaries Association named her “Boss of the Year”.  That same year, Vennard College named Esther the “Distinguished Alumni” in the field of education.  Esther was a member of McCabe Methodist Church, the Bismarck-Mandan Art Association, the Symphony League, the American Association of University Women, Zonta International and, of course, the Bismarck-Mandan Business & Professional Women’s Club.  She was also active in other organizations including the Red Cross, Easter and Christmas Seals and other groups serving the state and community.
Esther never missed a BPW meeting, even after she started experiencing physical difficulties toward the end of her 91 years of life.  Her original bequest to BPW was $1,333. Esther did a number of wonderful things in her lifetime and was well-respected.  For these reasons, the Bismarck-Mandan Business & Professional Women’s Club wants to reward deserving women with this scholarship opportunity.  The Bismarck-Mandan BPW Club has continued to add to the scholarship fund each year from various sources but mostly through monies raised via its annual golf tournament.  

BPW Picnic

You are invited to our annual BPW Picnic

·  Seratoma Park Shelter # 7 

·  Tuesday June 23 5:30PM

We will be having yummy sandwiches from Lucky Duck's Deli  

Cost: For Guests and members the June meeting meal is FREE

Bring your adult beverage of choice if you like.  We do have a beverage permit; glass bottles are prohibited

Please RSVP to suzybpwmembership@gmail.com by Thursday June 18 Midnight