About NB BPW
The Business and Professional Women’s Club of New Brunswick was founded in the province in 1944. Its mandate and objectives include the following:
- To develop and train women in business, the professions and industry;
- To work towards the improvement of economic, employment and social conditions for women;
- To work for high standards of service in business, the professions, industry and public life;
- To stimulate interest in federal, provincial and municipal affairs, and to encourage women to participate in the business of government at all levels;
- To encourage and assist women and girls to acquire education and training; and
- To affiliate with other organizations to promote mutual interests.
We are a member of the Canadian and International Federations of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, both of which were founded in 1930.
Announcements
Yvette Swan Reception
A reception was held recently at the home of Sue Calhoun in honour of Yvette Swan, past BPW International President, who is currently studying at St. Mary's University for her Doctorate in Theology. The reception was hosted by both Provincial and National BPW with members from Moncton and Sud-Est clubs in attendance.
From left to right: Sharon Hale, Moncton Club President, Julie McSorley, National Vice-President, Young BPW, Wilma Evans, NB Provincial President, Yvette Swan, former BPW International President, Fran Donaldson, National BPW President, Sue Calhoun, National BPW First Vice-President and Rachele Poirier, Sud-Est Club President.
NB-BPW petitions government to reinstate national childcare program (1 MB .doc), May 7, 2006
We are an umbrella group for BPW Clubs in New Brunswick. Current clubs include:
- BPW Moncton — Holds a dinner meeting on the first Wednesday of every month, from September to June. For more information, contact President Sharon Hale at 506-854-4331 or by e-mail at info@monctonbpw.com
- BPW Campbellton — Holds a luncheon meeting on the second Tuesday of every month, from September to June. For more information, contact President Ann Chedore by e-mail at firstunitedc@msn.com.
- BPW Sud-est du N.-B. — Nous avons des rencontres de septembre à juin les deuxième mardi du mois. Pour plus d'information communiquez avec la présidente Rachelle Poirier au 506-532-5314 ou par courriel à legpoir@nb.sympatico.ca.
- BPW Saint John — This club is under construction. For more information, contact Provincial President Wilma Evans.
If you live in an area in New Brunswick without a club and would like to start one, contact Manon Sirois-Boudreau at 506-867-0985 or by e-mail at mboudreau@goguenchamplain.com.
New Brunswick BPW Provincial Executive 2008–2010
- President — Manon Sirois-Boudreau
- Past President — Wilma Evans
- 1st Vice President — Sharon Hale
- 2nd Vice President — Andrea Mailman
- Treasurer — Fairlie MacPhee
- Secretary — Lydia Underhill
- Sud-est N.B. President — Kim Murphy
- Moncton President — Elaine Burke-Gauvin
- Saint John President — Patricia Leblanc
