TENNESSEE FEDERATION OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN

PROGRAM PLATFORM

• 2007 - 2008

PROGRAM THEME

"Let  Yourself  Grow  with  BPW"

Building Powerful Women:

Personally, Politically & Professionally

PURPOSE

To promote equity through education, advocacy, and information.

VISION STATEMENT

BPW is the leading advocate for working women.

VALUES STATEMENT

BPW is focused on economic equity.  We are a formidable force with a broad base, diverse membership, and are on the cutting edge in education, research, and information.  In our efforts to achieve equity, we are the catalyst for change in public policy within all levels of government, and we form strategic alliances with business, academia and non-profit organizations.  Individually and collectively, we are strong in our commitments empowering our member.  BPW is an efficient and progressive organization.

• BPW will be a viable leader through a viable public relations campaign.

• BPW will be an advocate for economic equity issues through public policy statements.

• BPW will be a powerful force within: 1) Government; 2) Business; and 3) Women's community by empowering its members to stand and be heard.

• BPW will help members fulfill their personal and professional potential through Individual Development, good programming, workshops, and the Young Careerist Program.

• BPW will increase communications among its members through increased electronic media opportunities.

• BPW will be a premier resource to people in the workplace via the BPW/USA Foundation.

• BPW will develop strategic alliances that achieve equity for women in the workplace.

• BPW will increase its membership as a result of the above activities.