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Welcome to the ninth 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
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General Membership Meetings
 Join us 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. All are welcome!
April Programs
Thursday, April 2
 Election of 2015-16 Officers
PLUS the 2015 Outstanding Young Professional (OYP) Program
Kristina Alspaw, OYP Finalist
Tricia Curry, OYP Finalist
Kristina Fortner, OYP Finalist
Jocelyn Lister, OYP Finalist
Based on the BPW/FL Young Careerist Program founded in 1964, the Outstanding Young Professional program recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of women and men, ages 21-35, for their endeavors at bettering themselves and others professionally, personally, and politically. Register for this meeting
Thursday, April 16
Installation of 2015-16 Officers
 President-Elect Amy Dinovo and her team will be installed as the 2015-16 Executive Committee. The Member of the Year Award and Helen K. Leslie Award for Service and Dedication will be presented. Register for this meeting
Standing Reservations
 Are you a regular at our general membership meetings? If you plan to attend most of them, please fill out the 2015 Standing Reservation Form by selecting your salad and entree choices for the entire calendar year. You can cancel by the Tuesday prior to the meeting if you intend to miss a day. Complete and send the form to rsvp@bpwstpetepinellas.org.
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Lobby Days in Tallahassee
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Legislative Chair Jerri Evans and members Tricia Curry and Kristin Smith (top photo, left to right) joined lobbyist Stephanie Kunkel, BPW/FL President Christy Crump (top photo, far right) and BPW sisters from across the state for Lobby Days. The group observed the House and Senate in session and educated several legislators, including, Rep. Dwight Dudley (top) and Rep. Darryl Rouson (bottom), about BPW public policy issues.
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Apply for the Connie Passmore Scholarship
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 Each year, BPW/SPP awards the Connie Passmore Scholarship to women, age 21 or over who live, work or go to school in the Tampa Bay area; who demonstrate achievement, need and well defined educational goals; and who are attending an accredited program. Several awards averaging between $250-$750 are made each year. All are welcome to apply. Click here for the scholarship application. The deadline is April 30.
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BPW + St. Pete Chamber = Benefits for All Members!
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 BPW/SPP became a recent member of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce. As one of the perks, all BPW members will receive Chamber member event pricing as well as have the opportunity to serve on Chamber committees. Let the Chamber know you're a member of BPW/St. Petersburg-Pinellas!
On a related note, congratulations to past BPW/SPP President Cory Adler for being named a 2015 INSPIRE! Woman of the Year finalist. She will be recognized on April 29 at the Iconic Women of St. Petersburg Celebrating Women with Vision Awards (9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Coliseum). The keynote speaker will be Kate White, former Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan magazine. Cost: St. Pete Chamber Members: $65; Non-Chamber Members: $75.
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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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