BPW Connection
January 2025
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Happy New Year!
Have you set your personal, professional, or business goals for 2025 yet?
As someone who’s always diving into self-improvement books and podcasts, I’m constantly looking for smarter ways to tackle challenges and grow. January is my favorite time to turn inspiration into actionable goals!
For example, one January, I committed to daily meditation after reading about its benefits. Before I knew it I’d meditated for over 300 days in a row! It’s proof that small, consistent actions can lead to big results.
When it comes to achieving professional and business goals, it’s all about collaboration. Working with others not only strengthens our networks but also builds the skills, experience, and confidence needed to achieve big dreams — whether it’s landing a promotion, exceeding sales targets, or launching something new.
That’s where BPW can help you reach new heights in 2025.
Here’s how we can support your goals this year:
- Grow Your Business or Organization: Advertise to our active network of nearly 500 local contacts or sponsor one of our monthly events for greater visibility in the Upper Keys.
- Advance Your Career: Whether you’re hiring or job-hunting, our events are filled with people who are well-connected across the Keys.
- Invest in Education: Look for BPW Professional Development workshops this year. Or if you need a boost for certifications or degree progress, our Women’s Scholarship Program opens for applications in April.
- Build Leadership Experience: Join one of our BPW committees or take on a Board position. It’s a fantastic way to advocate for equity and hone your leadership skills.
- Have Fun & Connect: Whether it’s a Garden Walk, movie night, or casual meet-up, we’ll have plenty of ways to mix fun with networking this year.
Why not get started with our January 15 Luncheon? All are welcome to attend. You'll learn more about BPW and this month's topic: "Empowering Education - Building Bridges Between our Schools and Community" from leaders of our Monroe County school system.
Remember, if you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.
Let’s make 2025 the year we achieve more together with BPW! |
Warm regards,
Jill
Jill Kuehnert
Upper Keys BPW President
(305) 767-3928
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"Empowering Education - Building Bridges Between our Schools and Community"
Presented by Theresa Axford, Superintendent of Schools, and Sue Woltanski, Monroe County School Board Chair.
Register now
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8 a.m. via Zoom
Start your day by sharing something good - and catch up on the latest news from BPW members and friends - while sipping your morning coffee. (Come as you are, even if that means pajamas and wet hair... this is a no-judgment zone!)
Sign up here
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Drop-In Event ~ 10 a.m.
Meet up with BPW members and friends to tour some of the most beautiful private gardens in the Upper Keys. Get your ticket in advance and meet us at the gate at 10 a.m. to join the carpool.
Buy your ticket here
Registration is not required, but if you register,
we'll send you a reminder email and know to look for you!
Let us know you're coming
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In case you missed it...
On December 18, BPW members and friends gathered one last time in 2024 for our annual Holiday Party. The mood was festive, the food was plentiful and the "tacky ornament exchange" was especially tacky! Huge thanks to Marine Lab for hosting us again this year. See more photos here. |
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Are you ready to build a business that magnetically attracts clients and opportunities? Join Michelle Phillips, a nationally recognized TV personality, bestselling author, and brand amplifier, for an exclusive workshop that reveals the secrets to boosting your visibility, building your authority, and scaling your business.
Click here for details
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BPW Florida Virtual Lounge
Gather and connect with other BPW members from across the state at this monthly Zoom meetup. Click on a date below to register and receive the Zoom link:
Wednesday, February 5 ~ 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 27 ~ 8 a.m. ~~~~~~~ BPW Florida is looking to grow! Informational meetups will take place on the dates below for anyone who would like to learn more about BPW. (Click the links for location details.) Please spread the word to your contacts in the Pasco, Hillsborough and Hernando counties! Lutz, FL ~ Tues, January 21 ~ 6-8 p.m. New Port Richey, FL - Wed, Jan 29 ~ 6-8 p.m.
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Volunteer for BPW and reap the rewards!
If you're a BPW member looking to grow and strengthen your connections while giving back to the community, consider joining a volunteer committee. Click here to learn more about BPW committees, including responsibilities and time commitments. We'd love to have you! And before you know it, we'll also be looking to fill Board of Directors positions for 2025-2026. (Elections take place in May.) We hope you'll give it serious consideration... and reach out via email at bpwupperkeys@gmail.com with any questions.
If you would like to learn more about what we do before jumping in, consider attending a Board meeting. For upcoming meeting dates, send us an email at bpwupperkeys@gmail.com. ~~~~~ |
Speaking of volunteering...
In honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Monday, January 20th, has been has declared a "Day of Service," with special events taking place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Friendship Park, 69 Hibiscus Drive, Key Largo. Community members are invited to participate in one or more of the following activities: - Ribbon Cutting & Dedication of a Little Community Library. Bring a favorite book to donate!
- US1 Highway Cleanup North/South of Friendship Park. Bring gloves and a water bottle; wear sunscreen and a hat.
- Story Walk in Friendship Park focused on Dr. King's Life. Compliments of Key Largo Public Library.
- Food Drive to help re-stock St. Justin's Food Pantry. Seeking donations of peanut butter, jelly, cereal, pasta sauce, canned tuna, soup, dried noodles/pasta and reusable tote bags.
For more information, TEXT Sue Woltanski at 305-240-1565. We hope you can make it! |
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Send an email blast to 450+ local residents
Got a business or product to promote? An event you want to get the word out about? Reach our active mailing list of over 450 BPW members and supporters in the Upper Keys.
E-blast prices are as follows:
$20 - Members
$35 - Non-members
Purchase your ad in our online store to get the process started. |
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Atta Girls!
Do you know of a BPW member who recently achieved a personal or professional goal or milestone? (Maybe it was you!) We'd love to know about it so we can highlight it here. Send an email to bpwupperkeys@gmail.com.
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Renewing Members in December 2024
Glad you're still with us!
- Kara Biery, member since 2023
- Wendy Cole, member since 2019
- Carolyn De Paula, member since 2019
- Mary Beth Harris, member since 2019
- Violet Wahba, member since 2022
- Lynda Weinstein, member since 2020
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Members: Do you need a new BPW name badge? If your BPW name badge has seen better days -- or it's nowhere to be found -- we have good news! You can now easily order a replacement name badge for $18 via our website. You can find the link on the "Contact" page or click the button below. Orders are placed once a month, at the beginning of each month. |
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