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| Welcome to the BPW Western Australia Conference Member Resources Hub — your central location for all essential documents related to our upcoming State Conference. We encourage every member to participate — whether by nominating a fellow member, submitting a resolution, or putting your name forward for council. Your voice helps shape the future of BPW WA. This page contains everything you need to actively participate in the business and celebration of BPW WA.
If you need assistance, please contact your Club President or reach out directly to the BPW WA Conference Coordinator - Gayna McBride - connectwa@bpw.com.au (email is monitored frequently) |
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Resolutions β Nominating for Club Delegate β Club Reports Resolutions (Close on 24 May 25) BPW WA Clubs may develop and submit resolutions with the agreement of a majority of Club members. Resolutions may relate to BPW Western Australia’s advocacy or to BPW WA operational matters. οΈποΈ Submission Form ποΈ Worksheet We have provided a work sheet to help clubs assess whether their resolution is valid. It is important that resolutions focus on matters of importance to the internal operation of BPW Western Australia, to our external advocacy campaigns, or to new matters that are BPW core business and relate directly to our aims, membership and purpose. It is important that BPW WA Clubs proposing resolutions have adequately researched their topic and present current information and evidence to support any claims made. Web links to evidence and supporting reports should be included. The Club Delegates assigned to propose and argue the case for the resolution must be sufficiently informed to be able to respond to questions from other delegates. Please complete a separate Resolution Form for each resolution. The Resolutions Committee may reject a resolution that is deemed to not pertain to BPW core business, or may ask that certain aspects of it be revisited and revised. A resolution that has already been passed by a previous BPW Western Australia Division Conference or BPW Australia may not be resubmitted.
Club Delegates (Due on 2 August 2025)
ποΈSubmission Form The BPW WA Division Conference is an exciting opportunity for members to develop new leadership skills. Club Delegates and Alternate Delegates play a key role in shaping decisions at the conference. Delegate Selection: Club delegates are chosen through a majority vote at the club level. Delegate Duties: Delegates vote on behalf of the club during business sessions, including accepting reports, electing Board Members, amending resolutions, and updating the BPW WA Constitution. Clubs should set aside time to review these matters and advise delegates on how to vote, with the option to give delegates discretion on resolutions if needed. Clubs are entitled to nominate 3 delegates and 3 alternates. Observers may also attend. Delegate Requirements: Delegates are required to submit their names by 2 August 2025. Clubs must be financial and have a minimum of 10 members on that date to send delegates.
Club Reports (Due on 2 August 2025) Showcasing Your Club for the Annual Report
Annual reports serve as a powerful tool for clubs to showcase their achievements, activities, and impact to BPW WA and potential new members. By highlighting key events, member accomplishments, and membership numbers, these reports offer a comprehensive view of the club's purpose and contributions. They demonstrate transparency and accountability, which are increasingly important in the not-for-profit sector.
Required Information: Clubs are requested to provide the following information in the requested format: 1. President and Committee names and terms 2. Highlights covering special events, projects, alliances and awards 3. Individual member achievements (if appropriate) 4. Two to four photos with captions identifying the event and the people Photos need to be 300dpi for printing 5. Optional items – unique ideas your club implemented and how they worked 6. In MS Word Maximum 750 words no additional formatting and no pdf’s 7. Due date for your submission is 28 September 2016 to ensure inclusion If you need help with completing this task, we will assist you, as a priority, to present your club.
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* Early Bird Closing 28 June 2025 * | For Members β Awards β Nominating for Division Council Awards (All close on 16 June 25) Young BPWWA Award This award celebrates the energy, creativity and transformative vision of emerging female leaders. It honours dynamic young professional women under 34 years. πGo to Young BPWWA Award page ποΈNomination Form BPW WA Pinnacle Club Event Award This award recognises an exceptional BPW club event. It honours clubs that go above and beyond to create impactful events that showcase BPW’s commitment to women’s empowerment, leadership, and community development. πGo to BPW WA Pinnacle Club Event Award page ποΈNomination Form BPW WA Swan Leadership Award This award recognises individual who’s exceptional individual who has enriched the organisation. It celebrates members who consistently demonstrate commitment, innovation and leadership excellence. πGo to WA Swan Leadership Award page ποΈNomination Form BPW WA Global Visionary Award This award recognises a member whose contributions extend beyond the local boundary, making a significant global impact of the aims of BPW. πGo to WA Global Visionary Award page ποΈNomination Form
Nominating for Division Council (Due on 24 May 2025) οΈ οΈ οΈποΈNomination Form οΈWe invite BPW WA members to consider taking a role on the BPW Western Australia Division Council. οΈThe Council consists of Executive Officers and Club Presidents. Taking a not-for-profit board role offers numerous advantages that span professional growth, personal satisfaction and community impact.Some key benefits are Leadership experience, skill enhancement, diverse connections and enhanced visibility. Members wishing to participate as a Division Councillor are nominated by their club and elected by members at the conference. Clubs are directed to the nominations form attached and role descriptions attached. Positions include:
Participate at Conference BPW WA Division Council is requesting for Members to volunteer for various committees and positions associated with the Conference. Before Conference Our State Conference is built by members — and we invite you to be part of the journey. Two key committees are formed and begin their work in the lead-up to the event, including the Resolutions Committee and the Award Selection Panel. On Conference Day Official positions to manage the business of Conference include: - Credentials Officer [checks registrations and allocates votes], - Timekeeper [tracks the time taken by speakers], - VIP Host [looks after our VIPs on the day], - Teller [counts votes in the business sessions], - Election Officer [issues and collects election voting slips] and - Scrutineer [counts election votes] Members who are attending the Conference but are not voting delegates for their Club are encouraged to volunteer for these roles. If you are interested in taking on a committee or conference officer role, please contact connectwa@bpw.com.au. |
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