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BPW London October 2009 Newsletter - Women Moving Forward
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BPW London Sponsors Education Forum on Human Trafficking by Doris Hall 1st VP BPW Canada
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Victor Malarek, author of The Natashas – Inside the Global Sex Trade and The John’s: Sex for Sale and the Men Who Buy It.
Victor Malarek is a Toronto-based TV reporter who makes documentaries for W5. He recently published his latest book on human trafficking, The Johns: Sex for Sale and the Men Who Buy It.
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BPW London was a major sponsor of an educational forum at The University of Western Ontario on Monday, October 5, 2009. It was a huge success with standing room only. Attendance surpassed 200 people, including several men which, according to Malarek, is a very promising sign, as it is the demand side of the business that needs to be addressed if we hope to end sexual exploitation. The program included Victor Malarek as keynote speaker and a panel with John Fenn, founder of The John Schools in Toronto, Trevor Hinds, Program Director for Changing Ways and Marty Van Doren, Superintendent (Retired), Human Trafficking Awareness Coordinator with the R.C.M.P. Topics covered were human trafficking and the law; masculinity and entitlement, and how pornography drives human trafficking.
“Legalizing or decriminalizing the sex trade is a poor policy response to its underlying social forces,” says Malarek. According to him, “90 percent of sex workers worldwide---including those in Canada---did not choose to do it. They are either trafficked, or are tethered to the work by addictions or extreme poverty.”
Instead of decriminalization, Malarek suggests a multi-front battle against “modern-day sexual terrorism”: reform the johns; change male attitudes about women; enforce anti-trafficking laws; and give vulnerable women the opportunity to get decently paying jobs outside prostitution.
In part, Malarek blames the proliferation of exploitative prostitution—especially the prostitution of trafficked women from the developing world—on North American male anger at feminism and the equality of women. Men need to stop kidding themselves. Victor Malarek’s book makes it clear that “when men buy sex, they perpetuate the system that enslaves millions of women and children.”
Malarek says that “men who resort to prostitutes for sexual pleasure are losers who should spend more energy on a meaningful relationship rather than blaming women for their sexual failures and turning to prostitutes over whom they can exert their power.”
The event was hosted by the London and Area Anti-Trafficking Group (LAAT) which is working to increase awareness of human trafficking in London and area, and finding ways to help victims of involuntary servitude.
Please visit LAAT’s website at www.laat.tk
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2012 National Convention, London, ON Update
- Convention Title: Doris Hall, National First VP and BPW London Member, has tentatively set her theme for 2010-2012 as BPW – Our Journey Continues - “Yours, Mine and Ours to Create”.
Given BPW London is hosting the 2012 National Convention, June 20-24, 2012, your convention co-chairs, Sheila Crook and Linda Davis,would like the BPW London Membership to provide input into the 2012 Convention Title that will compliment the President Elects’ theme and reflect what convention participants can expect when they come to the 2012 National convention.
In the next couple of days all BPW London members will be emaileda surveyasking for yourconvention titleinput.
- Convention Committees: The co-chairs and Doris Hall have been quite busy for the past few months and very soon will be setting up their committees. Mary McBrearty will the Convention Treasurer. Click here to view a list of all committees and a brief description. Contact
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Welcome New Members & Young BPW Update
- BPW London Executive is proud to announce we have 8 new members!
- Welcome & Congratulations: Kim Bewsky-Godin, Cheryl Fanni, Carrie Hart, Leanne Kuchynski, Angela Ye Liu, Caley Lunan, Justine Mbabazi and Barbara Stahlke.
Kim and Carrie are returning members and Leanne, Angela and Caley are Young BPW members.
Stay tuned to the next newsletter for bios on each new member.
- Young BPW Update: Lisa Wittur is BPWL's new Young BPW VP. Congratulations to Lisa.
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Exciting News from the UN! And a Step Forward for Women Around the World
GEAR (Gender Equality Architecture Reform) has finally been approved by the General Assembly at the United Nations. GEAR is the new entity, a consolidation of four existing women’s entities into a single body at the United Nations. The four entities to be consolidated are:
- U.N. Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
- The Office of the Special Advisor on Gender Issues
- The U.N. Division for the Advance of Women
- The International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW)
The General Assembly has expressed strong and unanimous support in adopting a resolution on September 14th, 2009, to create this new entity which will be headed by a new Under Secretary-General. Women and their allies have been advocating for this consolidation for three years to provide a stronger, better resourced agency on gender equality of women’s empowerment. GEAR is expected to be operation by the time of the Beijing + 15 Review at the Committee on the Status of Women in March 2010.
Member states must also address in a timely fashion all the outstanding issues required for the entity to begin operations, including the mechanisms for governance and oversight. Donor countries need to pledge the substantial funding ($1 billion) to support the proposed strong field operation that the entity must have to be successful in fulfilling the promises made by governments and the UN to the world’s women. Women around the world have waited for the United Nations and member states to fulfill the promises made since the first International Women’s Year in 1975, the adoption of the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) thirty years ago.
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BPW Canada News - Workopolis, 1 + 1, New Club
- BPW Canada Careers & Workopolis:
Deadline to enter your name in the draw for a $150 gift certificate from Westjet has been extended to November 30th. Submit your resumé at BPW Canada Careers for a chance to win.
For employers: post your job ads by November 30th for FREE!
Posting resumés and posting jobs is open to ALL, not just BPW members.
- And More Chances to Win: 1 + 1: The New Power of BPW:
BPW International launched a Federation Promotion Membership Campaign for 2009-2010. The Campaign is called “1 + 1 = New Power of BPW”, and is based on each current member bringing one new member into BPW. GREAT PRIZES will be drawn amongst both clubs and members for results achieved. Clubs can win a $250 WestJet gift certificate. Members can win a $250 Westjet gift certification; $100 Radio Shack certificate; $100 Staples gift certificate; a framed painting by Dana.
Learn more about this campaign by clicking here. Note: you will need your National Login to open the page.
- Welcome BPW Mission
On October 16, 2009 a Chater Ceremony was conducted in Mission, B.C. Welcome Mission to BPW Canada. There are 24 chartered members of this new club.
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| BPW Canada president Sue Calhoun (far left) and BPW-BC president Connie Friesen (far right) with the newly-initiated BPW Mission members. |
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BPW Ontario News - Call for Resolutions, President's Message, Power of Women Event, Provincial Council of Women of Ontario
- Deadline for Provincial resolutions is January 31, 2010. The Call for Resolutions was announced in the October 2009 Ontario Provincial President's Message. Contact BPWL's Resolutions Chair,
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for more details.
- Provincial President, Carol Kollar, publisher the October 2009 President's Newsletter. Highlights include: BPW Barrie will be hosting both the 2010 Provincial Conference and National Convention, 2009 BPW ON Conference news as well as the Call for Resolutions. Click here to read Carol's complete message.
- Provincial Council of Women of Ontario (PCWO)Semi-annual Meeting and Brief Presentation: November 16 & 17, 2009. Theme: Housing/Homelessness & Health. This semi-annual meeting will be held at the Legislative Building, Queen's Park. List of attendees must be provided by November 13, 2009 for security purposes. For information on registration, times, hotels etc, click here.
- BPWON Member Offer to The Power of Women: Experience the Power of Women Leadership event November 30, 2009 in Toronto. Special: Buy 1 ticket and get 1 complimentary ticket. Partial list of speakers: Tina Brown, Campbell Brown, Lisa Daily. Reserve tickets at 1.866.883.6568. Click here for complete details.
Mark your calendars: BPWON 2010 Conference will be in Barrie June 18, 2010 followed by the BPW Canada National Convention on June 19 and June 20, 2010.
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International News - Reports from the BPW North America and Caribbean Region
Jill Worobec, Regional Co-ordinator of North America and the non-Spanish Speaking Countries of the Caribbean recent newsletter highlights include: the new Federation of Enterprising and Professional Women USA, participation in the Organization of American States and News from BPW St. Maarten, Soualiga, Grand Cayman and Haiti. Click here to read the full newsletter.
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Canadian Liver Foundation Event - What a Girl Wants!
What a Girl Wants: Celebrating Women, Health and Handbags!
The London Chapter of the Canadian Liver Foundation is highlighting the importance of liver health through an exciting new event called What a Girl Wants. An evening celebrating women, health and handbags taking place at the Elsie Perrin Williams Estate on November 5, 2009. What a Girl Wants will feature a live auction of designer and one of a kind handbags, a silent auction of luxury items, gourmet tapas and entertainment. The guest speaker is Heather Fisher, Canada’s second longest living liver transplant recipient and organ donation advocate. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at www.whatagirlwantslondon.com or by calling the Canadian Liver Foundation at 519.659.0951.
As the fourth leading cause of death by disease, liver disease threatens the lives of more than two million Canadian men, women and children. At the Canadian Liver Foundation we work hard to encourage research and provide educational programs geared towards the medical community, patients, their families and the general public.
Download event flyer.
To learn more visit www.whatagirlwantslondon.com.
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Wine, Women & Shopping- November 19, 2009 - Door Prizes etc
On November 19th, Nancy Kirwin, BPW London member, and Sue Regier are presenting the 3rd Annual Wine, Women and Shopping event in support of My Sister's Place.
Sue and Nancy are now accepting door prize donations (value $50+) and goodie bag contributions. For more information or to donate, contact
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at 519.471.8726 or
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at 519.852.3431.
Location: Hellenic Community Centre
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Event: Wine sampling, shopping, door prizes, giveaways, gourmet dinner and some surprises.
In the past two years Wine, Women & Shopping has raised over $22,000 for My Sister's Place.
Click here to read full details of the event.
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Your Lipstick Can Change the World
Changing lives of women and children around the world....Mary Kay will donate $1 from the sale of Mary Kay Creme Lipstick (in shades Pink Passion and Gingerbread) to the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation. Proceeds will benefit the Foundation's efforts to support women living with cancer and address violence against women.
The Your Lipstick Can Change the World program is from May 12 - December 15, 2009.
For more informationcontact BPW London member,
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, 519.471.7227. Learn more about the Mary Kay Ash Foundation.
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Breakfast for YOU - Empowering YOUth - February 4, 2010
Youth Opportunities Unlimited, invitesBPWL to join us Thursday, February 4, 2010 for the 4th Annual Breakfast for YOU Empowering Youth. This important fundraiser will take place at Hilton London, Grand Ballroom.
Click here to learn additional information.
Watch this website for informtion on when on-line registration opens. Contact Christine Dirks 519.432.1112 ext. 351.
The London Abused Women’s Centre and The London Anti-Trafficking Group Presents The Ugly Reality Of Pornography
Featuring: Dr. Robert Jensen, author of Getting Off: Pornography and the End of Masculinity witha screening of the documentary The Price of Pleasure: Pornography, Sexuality & Relationships*.
Date: Thursday, November 26, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (followed by a book signing)
Place: London Convention Centre Theatre
Cost: Pay what you can with a suggested donation of $10 general public; $5 for students
Seating is limited .
Click here to view flyer.
*The documentary contains scenes of sexual activity and aggression from pornographic videos. This event is open to only those individuals over the age of 18.
For further information, call Megan Walker, Executive Director, London Abused Women’s Centre, 519.432.2204,
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Executive Meeting Minutes
Below is a summary of the September 2009 London Executive Minutes. At the end of the summary there is a link to the complete version of the minutes.
September 2009
Business Arising
- Doris Hall reported that the Human Trafficking event on October 5, 2009 is moving forward and that BPWL will be able to information table at the event.
- Linda Davis and Sheila Crook, co-chairs of the 2012 National Convention, reported that the Hilton Hotel has been selected as the venue for the National Convention. Members will be asked to vote on the Convention theme. A presentation on the Convention will be occur at the next dinner meeting and throughout the year Linda & Sheila encourage members to join the various Convention committees.
Financial Reports
- Financials were presented and approved.
Membership
- Membership is currently at 30.
Public Relations
- Laura Noble reported she is working on the BPWLad for the BPW Ontario annual report.
- Work continues on the Executive portion of the BPWL site.
Programs/Projects
- Handouts outlining the 2009-2010 Program were reviewed.
Resolutions/By-Laws
- Linda Davis, Doris Hall and Carole Orchard are in the process of forwarding a letter to the CRTC on behalf of BPWL. The letter is regarding the National resoluiton that was defeated at the National AGM. The letter will be forwarded to other clubs to forward to the CRTC.
Professional Development
- Sheila Crook will review the International 1 + 1 Membership drive at the next dinner meeting.
- Tips on the BPW websites will continue.
- Sheila Crook will request members to volunteer to join 2012 National Convention committees. She will present it as a "Stepping UP to 2012". Committees will gear up in 2010.
Fundraising
- Winn Barnett has items for next couple of dinner meetings draws.
- Carole Orchard reported the BPWL BBQ fundraiser cookbook is underway.
- Winn will briefly mention the Christmas fundraiser at the September dinner meeting.
House & Social
- Laura Noble reported that she will have the guest packages ready for the dinner meeting.
National
- Laura Noble will give a short presentation on BPWC and Workopolis at a future dinner meeting.
Dinner Meeting
- Induction of new member Kim Bewsky-Godin is planned.
- Members will be informed of the CRTC letter, 1 + 1 program, Stepping Up to 2012 and Christmas fund raising event.
Complete September 2009 Minutes
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Notices & Events
- Diann Vail's Fall Conference - October 30, 2009.
The theme for the Fall Conference is Marketing Perspectives for Today. Click here for details on tickets and display tables. The conference is all-day event with Julie Simpson, Fund Development Officer with the London Health Sciences Foundation. Speakers include Janet Christensen (Dynamic Awareness), Lynn Sutherland (London Police Services) and Carol Kehoe (Museum London).
- Dinner and Make-Over - November 11, 2009 - BPWL Member Winn Barnett presents .
Three course meal buffet,full instruction on your skin care needs and make-over with the latest looks. $20 must purchase in advance - registration deadline November 9, 2009. Information and Registration contact
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: 519.471.7227. Click here to download flyer for additional information.
- Recession-proof yourself: Fundamentals of Mediation at Munn Conflict Resolution Services (owned by Kathryn Munn, BPWL member).
Learning how to mediate is an asset whether you are exploring a career option related to mediation services or whether you are developing skills for your current job. In addition to positions specifically for mediators, job roles such as human resources, management, and customer service all benefit from the application of mediation skills.
Coming up in spring 2010 is your opportunity to get the mediation training you want in beautiful downtown London, Ontario.
Fundamentals of Mediation is an intensive 40 hour course approved by the ADR Institute of Ontario and completion of the course qualifies for application as a mediator member of the ADR Institute of Ontario. The 5 days of the course are May 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 2010.
Discounted early payment deadline is April 8, 2010.
See www.munncrs.com for more information.
As a BPWL Member, if your business has an upcoming event or notice,
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for inclusion in the next newsletter by the last day of the month. It's FREE and great way to promote your business' workshops, upcoming events etc.
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Upcoming BPW Events
- BPW Cambridge - October 27, 2009. Dessert Meeting topic is Single Moms and Their Refugee Children with speaker Rimah Al Ramahi. Click here for more information and reservation deadline.
- BPWO District Meeting - November 14, 2009. 9:00 a.m. - Noon.Successful Event Planning. Kitchener-Waterloo. Registration deadline: November 11, 2009. to
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: 519.451.9080.Click here to download flyer.
- BPW Kitchener-Waterloo - November 15, 2009. Dinner meeting topic is Owning Our True Power-Filled Self. Speaker: Sylvia Plester-Silk. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Click here for more details.
- BPW London - November 17, 2009. Dinner meeting topic is Breaking Through the Grass Ceiling: Barriers to Rural Women. Speaker: Helene Cummings, Associate Professor, Division of Sociology and Family Studies, Brescia University College. Click here to download the meeting flyer.
- BPW Cambridge - November 23, 2009 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dessert Meeting topic is Young Women Breaking the Glass Ceiling on Women’s Boxing at the 2012 Olympics. Speaker is Mandy Bujold a two-time Pan Am Games Champion in the world of Women’s Boxing. Click here to download the flyer and view registration information.
- BPW Toronto - November 29, 2009. 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. High Tea with Sistering Organization. BPW Toronto is celebrating it's 100th Year! Click here for more details on this event.
- BPW London: Silent Auction and Social: December 8, 2009. Note: this is the 2nd Tuesday of the month vs the 3rd. Donations for auction can be forwarded to
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.Guests, friends, significant others invited. Cost $30 for members and guests. Stay tuned for further details.
- UN Commission on the Status of Women 54th Session (CSW54) : March 1- March 12, 2010. CSW54 marks the 15th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and our UN Representatives have advised that we could expect up to 10,000 women taking part in next year's milestone. Click here to read more details on registration and accomodations.
- BPW ON Provincial Conference - June 18, 2010, Barrie, Ontario, Horseshoe Resort. Click here to download the flyer. National Convention begins on June 19, 2010.
- BPW Canada National Convention - June 19 - 20, 2010, Barrie, Ontario, Horseshore Resort. Stay tuned for details.
- BPW Regional Conference - September 23 - 26, 2010, Las Vegas. Stay tuned for details.
- BPW International Congress - June 17 - 21, 2011, Helsinki, Finland.
- BPW Canada National Convention - June 20 - 24, 2012, London, Ontario.
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. Monthly BPWL's newletters are usually posted mid-month. Click to read past newsletters.
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