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Show Page 9 The urAH BUSIN.ESS WOMAN. 1958 April, ----------------------------------'------------------------------------------------st. George had their Public Affairs )FFICERS night when they invited all heads for Policy Making in committees the in state man. time the a Chairman new given to appointed, nothing her which explains even in a small is is way, the committee general duties of the or the past accomplish ments of other Chairmen. Several years ago, the National Federation suggested that a per kept of women in the clubs, who, through education and experience, would be available and capable of filling policy mak, ing positions. This suggestion, so file be manen t far followed has know, I as been never through. Until such time as women can personal feelings their put aside and pety jealousies, it will be most to put them in policy making posts, especially on a club or local level. Many times, es pecially since becoming a member of B.P.W., I have seen men get difficult appointments and win elections which rightfully should have gone to women, the but women have failed to back the women Is it any that wonder or ments? Let and where see are hesitant secure appoint women seek office to us examine ourselves we, the members, living up to the aims and objectives of the Federation. I regret that I have no solution are not the problem, and no valuable knowledge to hand to my succes to sor on this committee. --Helen Scherer, Chairman Women in Policy Making Posts pragrams throughout the shown variety, initi Our State have ative, and interest in We Conference. aur appreciated most sincerely their willingness to give of their time organization of which to be Chair At at us "Wise they demonstrated which Ways" Post Committee is one of the most difficult their had com people Ensign Career hundred a participated in the dinner. RTS W\omen Over munity. Club The activities in their Public of have developed many much communities. talents. Vernal's nal Relations meeting worthy such for which, and for cause, a we most appreciative. We are looking forward to a "99.99%" re sponse from the remaining clubs of the Utah B.P.W. Federation, so please do not disappoint us. are Thank you. Sincerely, Bird, -Carol well were already sent have clubs their' contributions State Chairman, Rheumatic Fever. inspiritional. I am give an acknowledg and I could sure Some in Internatio and planned alen t disease. Committee ment to each club if I had known of them. "Life And we we To B George com As I look back share". W P friends send I greetings. friendship you sincere st. from Vernal from Logan, to Tooele, to have made things which in the mon of just because sweet is the friends you my most I appreciate Clubs, whenever I have met you. I appre while a ciate carried opportunity I the shown have have had being your Second Vice Presi dent and I hope that I have been of make able to BPW work Our task world ,lets and is contribution a state the as community. local the in as in build to build a a to well better better you me. in is I who only Anna the ciation with group of In fulfil Greetings, the need the When arises, B.P.W. Clubs of Utah rise to the We hope they will "Occasion." continue to rise to their full height helping to make it possible for nurses and practical nurses, from the respective communities of this State, to attend the workshop that will be sponsored, June 16-30, in 1958, by the Utah State Nurses Association in League of the conjunction with Nursing and the Utah State Heart cer the ASSOCiation, un, auspices of the University Nursing, for given to those desiring credit This workshop is fo.r' the purpose of doing further research and for learning newer of Utah School of which credit will be many of Conferences and in meetings. to satisfactorily duties of my the office, I have kept a record of Minutes cov ering Executive all Board Meet ings and General Board Meetings; conducted have the Meetings Breakfast Secretarial called in con Meetings; have attended the Fall and Spring nection with our Board Conferences, District State Con ventions, and Regional Conference, and plan to. attend National Bien July. nial at Seattle in As I prepare to turn the Minute over to a newly elected Re Book cording Secretary, I wish to offer any help she may need, and hope she will feel of ciation to for the methods so attempting coping with rheumatic fever and the heart ailments that, too often, develop from the former too prev- effective officers, and the through attendance club hit" more stand outstanding most meeting of "pinch and a members dividual profited the gained, but personal asso close State District at have from has ren experience of through our "service a most--not privilege Sincerely, it that office the sense with realize I dered," it point Professional and Business Women's the two-year of the Utah Federation Secretary of the on just completed as Recording term free to ask me to for her at any time. I wish also to express my appre the entire membership privilege of having served in this office. -Anna E. Erickson |