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Thanks.
Welcome to the sixth issue of Step Into Our Shoes, a newsletter focused on the people, programs and activities of BPW/St. Petersburg-Pinellas! Click here to read past issues
I’ve lost track of the number of times in the past year that I meant to say “thank you.” Those missed opportunities that I meant to deliver in person, by phone, through email or in a handwritten note. Eventually, I convince myself that too many weeks have passed and the window has closed. And like a reset button, the holiday season arrives.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I extend my appreciation to my BPW sisters: to Christy Crump, BPW/Florida President, and her executive team for providing another fantastic learning experience at fall state conference; to State VP Karen Lund and her BPW/Hernando sisters for traveling the distance to attend our annual fall forum; to our executive committee for always pitching in and being present; to our committee chairs for their creativity and commitment to ensuring that our programs and initiatives are successful; and to our members for their input and making the BPW experience so worthwhile year after year.
Take a moment to say "thank you" to your family members, friends, colleagues, associates and your BPW sisters. There's no better time to start being grateful than Thanksgiving!
In solidarity,
 
Alizza Punzalan-Randle
2014-15 President
BPW/St. Petersburg-Pinellas
Member since 2002
Contact me
Community Engagement Manager
All Children's Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine
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Whether you're employed or in transition; in your early, mid or late career, are managing others or being managed, are an entrepreneur or work for a large business, our "Strategies for Success: Professional Development Workshop Series" is for you!
 The next session, "It’s Who You Know" on Dec. 6, will address how to network productively, personally and professionally, both in person and online.
Our presenters are Gretta Paige Bellas, Client Services Director and Paralegal at Kira Doyle Law, and  Diane Dewey, Masters Degree student and freelance writer. Both are members of BPW; Gretta is the immediate past president of BPW/St. Petersburg-Pinellas. Tickets to each workshop are $20 for BPW members, $25 for non members. All of the workshops will be held at All Children’s Hospital Education & Conference Center (701 4th St So, St. Petersburg). Click here to register online
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General Membership Meetings
Our general membership meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 400 Beach Drive Seafood & Tap House in Downtown St. Petersburg. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m.; the meeting and luncheon begins at 12 Noon. Cost: Members, $16; Guests, $21. Reservations are required. A $5 fee will be added to reservations received after Noon on Tuesday prior to meeting.
Standing Reservations
Are you a regular? If you plan to attend most of the membership meetings, we encourage you to fill out the 2015 Standing Reservation form by selecting your salad and entree choices for all of 2015. You can cancel by the Tuesday prior to the meeting if you intend to miss a day. To download the form: click here for the Luncheon Meetings webpage, then scroll down to the bottom. Send completed forms to rsvp@bpwstpetepinellas.org.
Upcoming Speakers
 December 4, 2014
"The Year in Review"
Dr. Kanika Tomalin
Deputy Mayor,
City of St. Petersburg Register for this meeting
Dr. Kanika Tomalin's role includes a citywide purview that ranges from policy to planning and extends Mayor Rick Kriseman's reach. Prior to her appointment as Deputy Mayor in January 2014, Dr. Tomalin served as the Regional Vice President of External Affairs for the five-county Bayfront Health Network and Director of Strategy for Health Management Associates’ Florida Group.
 December 18, 2014
Register for this meeting
A native of Puerto Rico, attorney Myriam Irizarry's notable accomplishments include receiving the Florida Bar's Pro Bono Award for her work with the Hispanic Outreach Center, and serving as the first Hispanic female president of the Clearwater Bar Association. From inner-city New York City to a Chief Deputy Director position with Pinellas County's Clerk of the Circuit Court, Ms. Irizarry is paving the way for other Hispanics in the legal profession.
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Dr. Carter G. Woodson African-American Museum Holds BPW-Inspired Diversi-Tea
Conversation with others who do not look like you, think like you or believe like you is more important than ever. Following her participation in our August Equality Day Diversi-Tea, where open discussion was the focal point, Terri Lipsey Scott was inspired to host an October Diversi-Tea at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum, where she serves as Board Chair. BPW members Jerri Evans, Cynthia Jenkins, Alizza Punzalan-Randle and Syndi Shollenberger joined an array of women from the community to enjoy a delicious brunch and have a thought-provoking exchange about race, social issues, and the importance of the Woodson Museum in the community and its future. More Diversi-Tea dialogues are expected. Stay tuned!
Daystar's Annual Fall Fashion Fling
On Sept. 27, BPW came out in full force to support Daystar Life Center's annual Fall Fashion Fling and fellow member Kitty Rawson, Daystar's Community Relations Manager. The event raised funds so that Daystar can continue to provide basic needs on an emergency basis to the poor, underserved, elderly, disabled, homeless, unemployed and underemployed.
(Photo above: Amy Dinovo, John Dinovo, Kitty Rawson, Holly Kriviski, Cynthia Jenkins, Terry Christopher, Rosemary Schrader, Ashley Adams, Cynthia Gramberg and Gretta Paige Bellas)
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Authenticity – We will strengthen what we do best. | Mastery – We will be mission driven in all that we do. | Empathy – We will diversify our reach, way of thinking, audiences and partnerships. | Action – We will communicate, collaborate and connect to further our influence.
2014-15 Executive Committee
President Alizza Punzalan-Randle | President-Elect Amy Dinovo
1st VP/Programs Jerri Evans | 2nd VP/Membership Kristin Smith
Secretary Audrey Wood | Treasurer Joan Ghassemi
Parliamentarian Tami Simms
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