Benefits of Joining your local BPW group

Main Benefits of Joining BPW Hawera

Networking

Local network

National Network

Meet members at national events such as regional meetings, leadership weekend, conference and projects
Use your contacts for mentoring purposes or to expand your network further
Meet high profile guest speakers

International network

Meet and network with international business women at Tri-ennial Congresses and Asia-Pacific Regional meetings
Join with BPW International and ITC in promoting your business if you own 50% or more
Take advantage of the opportunities such partnerships as those with UN Women, Commonwealth Business Women, ITC, etc offer
Friendship with like-minded positive business and professional women

Personal Development / Leadership

KTA, keys to achievement – your personal development programme (practice your “soft skills” and general leadership skills)
Leadership weekend
Mentoring programme
Women on Boards programme
Margery Toulson Scholarship; 1500 NZD scholarship awarded to a BPW member for the purpose of undertaking education and training relating to senior leadership and governance
Guest speakers
Opportunity to participate in executive committee, project teams and committees on club, National and International level. Receive training and mentoring along the way

Advocacy

At International Level
Consultative status with the United Nations through the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and participatory status with the Council of Europe
Lobbied and provided statements at such international forums as APEC
Local community support projects
Submissions to advance the status of women and to effect change for families at a local and National level eg: paid parental leave, equal pay, flexible work, matrimonial property act, Alcohol Reform Bill
Actively involved in Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) – in association with UN Women, EEO Trust and the Human Rights Commission