See you at the Luncheon Wednesday!

BPW Connection | January 2017


 So much fun at BPW/Della's Holiday Party!


bpw|CALENDAR

January 18: Retz Reeves at Holiday Inn

February15: Deb Goldberg at Holiday Inn 

March 15: Sunset Cruise at Amoray

 April 19: Luncheon at Holiday Inn

 


Board of Directors
2016-17 

President
Laura Maupin
305/360-5645
keystoyouth@gmail.com

Vice Presidents
Ilja Chapman, Membership
305/998-8348
Ilja.chapman@gmail.com

Suzi Youngberg, Hospitality
305/393-6830
suziyoungberg@gmail.com 

Treasurer
Theresa Sutter
786/361-5404
theresasutter@gmail.com

Secretary
Kate Banick
305/-619-0154
kate@thegoodhealthclinic.org

Director
Pam Martin
3
05/853-0907
pmflkeys@aol.com

Questions? 

Email info@upperkeysbpw.org

 


President's Message 

Happy 2017 to you!

 

Thank you so much to those of you who came to the holiday party last month. It was so much fun. It was a really nice addition to include our spouses. Mine sure enjoyed it and i hope yours did too. Della,we thank you for opening your beautiful home once again and showing us all such gracious hospitality. You're the best!

Moving forward in the new year, this month we welcome BPW member and Big Kahuna candidate, Retz Reeves as our luncheon speaker. She will share her valuable financial knowledge with us. I'm really looking forward to this talk. I hope you'll join us at the Holiday Inn on Wednesday the 18th. Thanks to those of you who have already registered online. You'll enjoy the $5 savings of planning ahead.

The BPW Board are continuing to brainstorm ideas for our upcoming fundraiser to be held during Snapper's Conch Republic Days at the end of April. We hope to create an event that members will participate in and have tons of fun with fellow members. Meeting once a month is great, but we realize as a board, there's so much more fun to be had! Connection makes us stronger. Please reach out to any of your board members with any ideas or thoughts. We welcome the your help.

We also want to better promote our women's scholarships that can be applied for on our website. After all, we are women empowering women. Help us spread the word.

See you Wednesday at the luncheon!



 


bpw|member SPOTLIGHT

Ruth Schrader-Grace

Ruth Schrader-Grace is a proponent of health and wellness. Over the past several years ‎she has developed multiple skills and ‎programs helping many to achieve their goals, including herself and believes in eating organic, natural foods, exercises 3-5 days a week, while maintaining a healthy balance between her professional and personal life.  She has a degree in General Education with a focus in Psychology and Business, is a Level 3 ‎Qualified TRX® Suspension & RIP Trainer, Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Holistic Life Coach, and continues to study and expand her knowledge in the fields of health and nutrition. She is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, a ‎graduate of the Leadership Success ‎Academy and received recognition as ‎Competent Communicator from ‎Toastmasters International.

Ruth enjoys taking her clients outdoors to enjoy the fresh air, adding an extra quality to her clients training, although she equally enjoys the air conditioning provided by being indoors! Her predominant focus of fitness coaching is body-weight exercise as part of individualized and small group training. Workouts include the use of the TRX® Suspension & RIP Trainer along with a variety of other Functional Training modalities. Training focus is on strengthening, balance, flexibility and mobility, but also incorporates exercises for pre or post-rehabilitation, training for injury prevention, and other various functional training fitness programs. She creates personalized programs for her clients that focus on their specific needs. In group settings, modifications are easily set for each individual while maintaining an even flow for all.

Ruth says, “My motto is, If you’re not having fun, then you’re doing it wrong” She believes one of the most important aspects to staying fit and healthy is having fun. She says,”working out shouldn’t be a tiring or boring chore you have to do, but something fun that makes you smile and feel good about yourself”.

Being a member of the BPW has given her the chance to learn about other local women in business and is inspired by the comradery of all its members. She states, “there is always room to grow in life and to learn from others. The women in this local chapter have much to offer and is much like a sisterhood I’m proud to be a part of.”






bpw|ATTAGIRLS-CONGRATS & FOND FAREWELL  

   Brittany Miller, Lawyer at HL&Y,LLP and co-owner at        Miller Marine, Inc has welcomed another beautiful child    into her family. Little William Mathew Miller was born on    December 8th, 7lbs 13oz,19.5 inches. Congratulations    Brittany, Scott and big sister Phoebe!




 Janeen Simon, Executive Director for the Wild Bird Center is   leaving the Keys for new adventures in Colorado next month.   We will miss you Janeen. You were always so helpful and         willing to do more for BPW. Best wishes to you in your new       endeavor, we know you’ll rock them!






bpw|  NEW & RENEWING MEMBERS  

We are excited to welcome new member, Katharine Becker of the Everglades Science Center. You will remember Katharine as your November speaker who shared a wealth of knowledge about our precious Florida Keys surroundings.Also many thanks to Maryann Warren and Mary Roth for renewing their memberships this year!  





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