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Show ued educatioUomY m! leaders was pointed out in a recent Issue of the National Business Wo- by a guest editor, Mr. 1. Sewell Morns. He wrote, "Women are no man longer content with the platitudinous goals of yesteryear' women no longer are silent and passive, nor can they be taken for granted. Women no longer are followers, women now lead. In fact, it might be said To begin this report for the last issue of the Utab Business Woman for the year 1963-64, let me first thank each of you for your support and assistance throughout the year. From the first execu ti ve meeting through the fall and winter board meetings, the district conferences the leadership workshop, the m crease in membership and the good programs and projects planned and Implemented by the clubs have giv en all of us a feeling of accomplish ment. The Committee on the Status of Women is now working to define the barriers if any, and also the areas in which women in Utah have already made progress towards full partnership. Your continued sup port to this committee will affect I ts success. leadership workshop held during January at the University of The Utah was a tremendous success. The planning committee worked ef ficiently and tirelessly. It is my hope that these workshops will be continued and expanded to help more women become better leaders, not only in the club but in the com munity. The importance of contin- 'wherever women go so also the nation will go.'" God leadership begins with the individual having confidence in her own va'lue and ability; it relies on knowledge and is developed through service when translated into action. These are of the important things some brought out in the workshops whiclh so many of our federation members attended. In meeting todays challenges and obligations of the business and professional woman many of the clubs have concentrated their programs and projects around the youth in the community; others have focused their interests in community programs, putting BPW before the publie, and developing the interest of women in becoming members; still others have programmed in the area of world affairs to become responsible citizens in today's world. Though the emphasis centered around one specific area, all of the three program areas of personal development, civic participation and world affairs are served when all members of the club participate. The theme, developed by our National Program Committee will bring us continuity of program maThe terial for the coming year. April issue of the National Business Woman, which carries the program guide, will be in your hands soon. Ccme t» Ccnllen tie« The days are rapidly passing and soon May 15 will be upon us! Have you registered?! Does the motel know you are coming? Are you assured of a place at all the Important Dinner Meetings?! We are leaving nothing to chane! And neither should you.! Besides our convention there will be mOVIe people m town, a district convention of the Americn Legion, plus the regular seasonal tourist trade. We don't want you to be disappointed, so let us hear from you! If you miss this convention, you will be sorry Elsewhere in this issue of the Utah Busmess Woman you WIll fmd list of Motel Accom and . . Motel.Reservation Forms, Registration Form, B: . . . . see spectacular So make this a family affair has as its sole organization and that support the. Southeastern Utah, Woman! objective the elevation of you, the Busmess and Professional We'll see you in Moab in May! Vi Southard, Convention Chairman modations and Rates. - .. 2 now P in program and irig projects ofntir to rll to \ eno1!gh to fulrmot! p M jectlve I their c.areeh, respe 9lD1 acceptIng.t aI partne!shIPh_ year j Dunng t manship the e ou . IS oe e e dent .has traveled additIOn to the j ferences, she travwI atten .the leadei she VISIted clubs te Moab, .South to. C to Brigham CIt), Tooele. In January State Legislative d Anderson, she attr la ti ve weekend in , In addition to the islative briefings aJ Utah congressman we had a very enj the home of Ella I BPW member fror who is now reside Southern Penn Washington, D.C. As this issue of to press the Utah of 1104 member over 6%. We ex to each of the new a growing many federa' more wor would appreciate sharing members state project, the Heart Fund, is re interest and supp. tions are coming urer in respons funds to support jects. Keep up , Will see you at co Was I U Jen |
