Central Montgomery County Business and Professional Women

Welcome to CMC BPW

We are women helping women from all walks of life, promoting full participation, equity, and economic self-sufficiency.

Our mission is “to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information.” Through BPW, you can participate in programs and projects focused on pay equity, workplace equality, personal and professional development, and more.

Scroll past our beautiful Nike to see what we’re up to! And join our Facebook group for the latest!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us to honor Veterans!

Join our virtual meeting on December 16th! *(Postponed - mark your calendars now!)*
Our guest speaker is **Carol Eggert**, retired general officer in the **U.S. Army** and recently retired from **Comcast**, where she worked on behalf of Veterans in the community and ensured that Comcast recognized the value of Veterans - especially **Women Veterans - in the workforce!**You don’t want to miss her stories!
**RSVP to cmcbpw@gmail.com for the Zoom link!**

RECENT EVENTS

Celebrating WOTY!

At our June 2024 meeting we surprised our member, Chris Fucci-Berkowitz from Cribs for Kids (center), with our Woman of the Year award! Chris is surrounded by past WOTY and Employer of the Year recipients (from left): Bonnie Dudley, Noreen Morello, Amanda Mortimer, Patti Klemp, President Mo Gillen, Dr. Bev Schwartz Weinberg, Judy Bannon and Sandy Miller. Fun fact: Judy is a McKeesport BPW member who founded Cribs for Kids! She traveled just to surprise Chris and was so impressed with Chris’ presentation that she asked her to come and talk in Western PA!

May (Virtual) Member Meeting

What fun to share what we’re all up to!
Thanks to everyone who was able to show off with a slide or two!
And thanks for knocking out the business of electing our Officers for 2024-2025! It will be a great year!

March Member Meeting

At our luncheon meeting, we got to hear about some important women!
What fun to really celebrate First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and NASA engineer Mary Johnson, among others!
Luncheon attendees received themed bookmarks and the 2024 issue of NWHA’s Women’s History magazine.

Raising our glasses!

We had a great time with a bunch of sisters from other BPW Local Organizations and some guests!

February Member Meeting

February 15th Zoom meeting featured 3 CMC members discussing budgeting tips, investment advice and Black women financial ceiling smashers!

B-I-N-G-O !!

CMC BPW hosted their annual super successful Bingo Fundraiser at Maggiano's on Dec. 3rd, 2023. MCCC scholarships and multiple social service agencies are the recipients of thousands of dollars.
Huge thanks to the team (shown below!)
Save the date for 2024 - December 1st!!

NBWW 2023!

BPW/PA had lots of inspiring activities in support of National Business Women’s Week!
We were delighted to participate!
**And we were especially proud of our CMC BPW community service event at the Norristown Library on Thursday, October 18.**

Awesome!

We had a great time seeing everyone again, and getting to know each other a little bit better!
Our first in-person meeting of the 2023-2024 program year featured our friend Jay Browning from Montgomery County Community College Foundation, who accepted our “check” for $2000. We also learned a bit about recent scholarship winners (including a single mom of three boys), and we signed an agreement for a named scholarship, ensuring our continued support!

Thanks to those who were able to join us!

We got a bunch of great stuff planned for 2023-2024. Looking forward to a great year!

June was a month to Celebrate our Community!

THANKS TO CHRIS BERKOWITZ and all you do for our community through Cribs 4 Kids!
**We also discussed our calendar for the year, and installed our new officers.**
Please join us for all our events in 2023-2024!

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Member Month!

For our official CMC BPW “annual meeting” we celebrated our members with a couple of get-to-know-you activities and business card bingo!
We also voted to move from 501(c)4 status to 501(c)3 and discussed our planning calendar for the 2023-2024 member year.
AND… we inducted a bunch of new members! Welcome to Cathy, Karen, Dianna, Cynthia, Julie, Chris, Desiree and Cindy!

Cheering a Woman Veteran Small Business Owner

Our speaker for April was Erica Webster, founder of Dub Fitness LLC, a women’s fitness studio in King of Prussia. Erica is very active in veteran causes in the region, including supporting service animals for veterans. She told the story of her journey from Army staff sergeant to West Chester University honor student to small business owner. She noted that her motto in the morning is not “Rise and Shine” (because no one is really shining until after coffee), but “Rise and Dominate,” a motto that gives her focus. She was inspiring!

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We were delighted to be able to visit
the Justice Bell
replica at the
Upper Dublin
Library in March!

We had some of our youngest “members” join us!

March was Women’s History Month!

Our March luncheon at Maggiano's was well attended!
Thank you Jamie Mogil and LWV! **#womenhelpingwomen**

Thanks, Doc!

**Our February meeting was a great opportunity to honor Black History Month with a great local advocate, Dr. Delana Wardlaw!**
Dr. Wardlaw shared her own inspiring history and told of being called to step in and step up during the pandemic. She reminded us that even though Equal Pay Day will happen on March 14 this year, Black Women’s Equal Pay Day is not until September 21. Wow.
(Love her RED sweater!)

Back to class!

So nice to see some familiar faces via Zoom!
We went “back to class” with District 11 Director, Sheryl Nierenberg, who took us through the first module of the new Personal and Professional Development Workshop. Great fun to get to know ourselves!
We also knocked out the amendments to the bylaws - woohoo!

What a great fundraising event!

Our annual Bingo Fundraiser in December brought in more than $4000 - most of which is going right back out to agencies in our community, including our scholarship award to Montgomery County Community College!
We had a great time! This event gets bigger and better each year! Thank you, Becky & team!!

Wow!
Thank you for your service, ma’am!

For our November meeting, we were delighted to host the woman in charge of Veterans issues for Pennsylvania, BG(PA) Maureen Weigl, who shared her personal story of military service as well as insights on women veterans.
Our District Chair and State President joined us, as did a number of other guests!

Thanks, Amanda!

We really enjoyed our FIRST EVER luncheon meeting and the opportunity to celebrate National Business Women’s Week, recognizing Innovative Development LLC, as our Employer of the Year! Thanks, Amanda, for teaching us about Women’s Business Enterprises and what we can do to buy women-owned products and services.

Getting to know CMC BPW!

So happy to reconnect with long-time members and get to know some new ones at our first meeting of the 2022-2023 year!
Thanks to Past State President Nancy Werner for conducting the ceremony installing our new officers: Co-Presidents Becky Shoulberg and Mo Gillen, and Treasurer Noreen Morello. Recording Secretaries Nancy Werner and Cheryl Austin, Vice President Deb MacDonald, and Corresponding Secretary Trish Corvo will be installed at a later date. Huge thanks to outgoing President Ginny Bailey for her wonderful work last year.
Many thanks to Jay Browning for being with us to receive the scholarship funds for MCCC!

Events from 2021-2022 and Previous Years

June Meeting

At our June meeting, we heard from our friend Chris Fucci-Berkowitz, who oversees Cribs 4 Kids, a long-time beneficiary of CMC BPW donations. What impact we have had!

What fun to celebrate our 95th birthday with a Charleston theme!

**We had a great turnout, including some wonderful guests from District 11 and BPW PA. Check out the group photo below.**
**HUGE thanks to Becky and her team for the wonderful display of our history, and to BJ and Mo for the slide show.**

Welcome, New CMC BPW Members!

Noreen (far right) installed five new members at the birthday meeting in May.
Welcome Ann, Mercedes, Seyi, Marrion and Joan!

Advocating for workplace rights

At our April meeting, we heard from advocate Kiki Peppard, who has recently returned to the fight to prohibit employment discrimination based on marital/familial status.
Kiki told her personal story and provided an update on her efforts in Pennsylvania and beyond.
Thank you, Kiki, for your hard work! We look forward to the passage of HB 1210 and SB 577.

What fun we had at our March member meeting!

We so enjoyed seeing everyone in person at Maggiano’s for our meeting on March 17, and celebrating our state project, Girls on the Run!
Our speaker was the inspirational Tracy Ashdale, founder of the local Southeastern Suburban PA Council serving Montgomery and Delaware Counties, with special appearances by a GOTR Girl and a GOTR Coach (Abriel MacDonald and Mo Gillen).
Tracy coached her first team of 12 girls at Fort Washington Elementary in 2007 and has presided over a time of incredible organizational growth. The council has served over 7000 girls. In 2019, 550 fearless coaches led 124 teams serving over 1800 girls in the 10-week session. Most recently, in the fall of 2020, the council acquired a third county, Chester County. With this acquisition the council will serve 376 elementary and middle schools across all three counties!

CMC Celebrated local Black History
in February

At our regular meeting on February 17, we heard from Karen Ploch, Curator of the Historical Society of Montgomery County, speaking on Black Historical Figures in Montgomery County, with some great ideas for places to visit where we can learn more!

What a lovely January Meeting!

Our guest Georgia Wilson was truly inspiring!
Her 7 Pearls of Wisdom talk, with designer slides, was like a mini-retreat, allowing each of us to center and discover.
Looking forward to getting copies of her books!
Thanks, Georgia, for sharing your Wisdom!!

We Did It!

CMC BPW held a terrific, SAFE annual fundraiser for our MCCC scholarships and other area agencies. More than 90 guests attended, enjoying a wonderful meal at Maggiano’s!
Prizes were awesome, and we raised more than $4,000 for the causes! And we event got some new members!

Well Done, CMC!

CMC President Ginny Bailey and Past State President Nancy Werner accepted the coveted Eleanor Knoke award at the District 11 Fall meeting.
This recognition goes to the local with the most amount of documented volunteer hours. Congratulations!

We’re back!
First meeting of the 2020-2021 year!

**We had a great update from Montgomery County Community College, where they are very thankful to have our continue support.**
**We shared our milestones, installed our officers for the new year, and learned about our state project, Girls on the Run!** *(And we learned that GOTR is pronounced GO-tr!)*

***Happy Birthday, Sally!***

**Cool fact...our gal Sally Shaw and CMC BPW were both chartered in Norristown in June 1927! Happy birthday, Sal! We love you and can't wait to see you!!**

The Martins showed up and out! Smart n’ tidy!

Cribs for Kids thanks you so much for your donation of diapers and gifts cards 💕👶🍼

Congratulations!

CMC member Alexis Werner wins Individual Development public speaking contests at our BPW PA Zoom state conference this summer!
Congratulations, Lexy! We are so proud!

March+2021+flyer+graphic.jpg — Such fun we had with our skit at the March 2021 meeting!

“Women of the Suffrage Movement” was shared with the membership. We had members contributing their time and talents to provide a role in this short play. Participating were Trish Corvo, Maura Gillen, Deb MacDonald, Renee Golden, Bev Weinberg, Crystal Butler, Bayley Saffier, Amanda Mortimer and Vanessa Perez.
**We were pleased to welcome the Women of the Greater Philadelphia to our meeting.**

Women’s History!

In honor of National Women's History Month, CMC BPW March Zoom meeting was an original Suffragette play written by President Nancy Werner and VP Ginny Bailey. Members acted out their roles in garden hats and white blouses.

We had a wonderful February meeting featuring our own Barbara Jean Maresca telling us all about the Laurel Hill Mansion in Fairmont Park. Our guest (and future member!) Mydera Taliah updated us on Theatre Horizon and her new endeavor, Hayah Ground, and shared a beautiful, uplifting poem!

Happy Holidays!!

December Holiday Party Sweater reveal! A great time was had by all and the virtual event was hosted by CMC VP Ginny Bailey. The games were fun and the report on CMC's gifting to four Norristown agencies lifted everyone's spirits!

November Meeting focused on Veterans

November Zoom guest speaker Rear Admiral Ret. Karen Flaherty-Oxler focused on Women Joining Forces. BPW has a long tradition of supporting women veterans.

October's Zoom with Amanda Owen from Justice Bell Foundation was a thrill! CMC was shown the new movie about The Women's Liberty Bell before it's PBS debut! Amanda also accepted our Woman of the Year during National Business Women's Week. She is a "… — October's Zoom with Amanda Owen from Justice Bell Foundation was a thrill! CMC was shown the new movie about The Women's Liberty Bell before it's PBS debut! Amanda also accepted our Woman of the Year during National Business Women's Week. She is a " Better business woman, for a better business world".

CMC kicked off their 94th year this Sept. at their 3rd Thursday Zoom meetings. MCCC's Krissy Freeman accepted a virtual $2,000 scholarship for 2 women students. President Nancy Werner interviewed Cass Forkin, founder of our BPW state project, Twilig… — CMC kicked off their 94th year this Sept. at their 3rd Thursday Zoom meetings. MCCC's Krissy Freeman accepted a virtual $2,000 scholarship for 2 women students. President Nancy Werner interviewed Cass Forkin, founder of our BPW state project, Twilight Wish Foundation. Norma Zarfoss installed Officers with a Suffrage theme.

Drop off of goodies from Corner Bakery, art supplies from Michael's and journals from Francesca's Boutique! CMC supports women veterans!

Organizing a drop off for our friends at Mary E. Walker House tomorrow! #womenhelpingwomen

Introduced by her peer and CMC member, Judge Cheryl Austin (right), Montgomery County Orphan's Court Honorable Lois E. Murphy (center) spoke at our February meeting on Elder Abuse Awareness. CMC President Nancy Werner (left) has a year of programs d… — Introduced by her peer and CMC member, Judge Cheryl Austin (right), Montgomery County Orphan's Court Honorable Lois E. Murphy (center) spoke at our February meeting on Elder Abuse Awareness. CMC President Nancy Werner (left) has a year of programs dedicated to domestic violence awareness and prevention.

At our January meeting, CMC BPW member and Artist, Jessica Libor wowed the crowd with an art show and an inspiring talk on Creating Your Career.

CMC President Nancy Werner and VP Ginny Bailey hosted Beth Sturman from Laurel House Domestic Violence Shelter for a Holiday Potluck Party at Montgomery Township Rec Center. Beth brought a fabulous performer, Louis Knight, and left loaded with prese… — CMC President Nancy Werner and VP Ginny Bailey hosted Beth Sturman from Laurel House Domestic Violence Shelter for a Holiday Potluck Party at Montgomery Township Rec Center. Beth brought a fabulous performer, Louis Knight, and left loaded with presents and gift cards for women residents and their children. Visit CMC's Facebook page for more pictures and videos.

CMC sold out our December 1st Bingo Fundraiser for MCCC scholarships and raised thousands with donated prizes worth over $3,500! 120 Women Helping Women, and a few men came too! A huge thank you to our Banquet staff, servers and chefs at Maggiano's … — CMC sold out our December 1st Bingo Fundraiser for MCCC scholarships and raised thousands with donated prizes worth over $3,500! 120 Women Helping Women, and a few men came too! A huge thank you to our Banquet staff, servers and chefs at Maggiano's in King of Prussia.

President Nancy Werner and CMC member and speaker, Colonel Mo Gillen welcome District Director, Missy Wieand as we celebrate Women Joining Forces.

President Nancy Werner ( right) and members of Central Montgomery County Business and Professional Women highlighted Domestic Violence Awareness Month at their October meeting with guests from Laurel House, Diane Helm ( left) and Beth Sturman. Women… — President Nancy Werner ( right) and members of Central Montgomery County Business and Professional Women highlighted Domestic Violence Awareness Month at their October meeting with guests from Laurel House, Diane Helm ( left) and Beth Sturman. Women Helping Women has been the mission of both organizations.

Jay Browning V.P. of Advancement at Montgomery County Community College was welcomed by CMC BPW President Nancy Werner. His colleague, Krissy Freeman is next to retired MCCC Counselor and long time CMC member, Sally Shaw. Jay accepted a $2,000 donat… — Jay Browning V.P. of Advancement at Montgomery County Community College was welcomed by CMC BPW President Nancy Werner. His colleague, Krissy Freeman is next to retired MCCC Counselor and long time CMC member, Sally Shaw. Jay accepted a $2,000 donation for two women students to share.

Central Montgomery County Business and Professional Women celebrated 92 years as The Voice of Working Women. Chartered in Norristown in 1927, the club promotes pay equity. For many years, the members have raised money for high risk babies throughout… — Central Montgomery County Business and Professional Women celebrated 92 years as The Voice of Working Women. Chartered in Norristown in 1927, the club promotes pay equity. For many years, the members have raised money for high risk babies throughout the county. ( standing right) Guest speaker, Megan Anteperra, from Einstein's Health Initiative Cribs for Kids program, is with club president Becky Shoulberg and members.

CMC's guest speaker for May was Alvina Peat, founder of H.E.R. Empowerment retreats for women. She interpreted our state theme with an energetic and thought provoking interactive presentation, I do, I dare, I desire to live my life with Passion and … — CMC's guest speaker for May was Alvina Peat, founder of H.E.R. Empowerment retreats for women. She interpreted our state theme with an energetic and thought provoking interactive presentation, I do, I dare, I desire to live my life with Passion and Purpose. Her next retreat is in October, President Becky Shoulberg and Recording Secretary Vanessa Perez will be in attendance.

Central Montgomery County Business and Professional Women welcomed Chair of Montgomery County Commissioners, Dr. Val Arkoosh ( center) to their April meeting. Civic Engagement is BPW's foundation and the members had an instant kinship with Dr. Arkoo… — Central Montgomery County Business and Professional Women welcomed Chair of Montgomery County Commissioners, Dr. Val Arkoosh ( center) to their April meeting. Civic Engagement is BPW's foundation and the members had an instant kinship with Dr. Arkoosh as she too is committed to helping women, their families, and communities. For CMC BPW information visit: centralmontgomerycountybpw on Facebook or www

Alexis Werner won the speak off for Young Careerist at Spring District 11 Board meeting at Maggiano's. Past BPW PA President, Nancy Werner ( no relation, lol) was her Individual Development class instructor. Way to go! Another friend we met at Crana… — Alexis Werner won the speak off for Young Careerist at Spring District 11 Board meeting at Maggiano's. Past BPW PA President, Nancy Werner ( no relation, lol) was her Individual Development class instructor. Way to go! Another friend we met at Cranaleith Sanctuary.

World Affairs, our bi annual tradition, was held on Saturday April 13th following Spring District 11 Board meeting. Joyce Hadley ( left) was a speaker for CMC. Her childhood experience growing up in the deliberate culturally diverse Bensalem, Pa nei… — World Affairs, our bi annual tradition, was held on Saturday April 13th following Spring District 11 Board meeting. Joyce Hadley ( left) was a speaker for CMC. Her childhood experience growing up in the deliberate culturally diverse Bensalem, Pa neighborhood named Concord Park, shaped her life as a peace advocate. Joyce and President Becky Shoulberg met 3 years ago at Cranaleith Sanctuary when Joyce spoke on Racism and healing the divide.

Central Montgomery County Business and Professional Women hosted Theatre Horizon at their March meeting. Both organizations are Norristown not for profits founded by Women Who Dare! Artistic Director, Erin Reilly ( center) is joined by her friend an… — Central Montgomery County Business and Professional Women hosted Theatre Horizon at their March meeting. Both organizations are Norristown not for profits founded by Women Who Dare! Artistic Director, Erin Reilly ( center) is joined by her friend and mom, Marsha Stamm and Diane Reilly. Both have been ardent Theatre Horizon Supporters for the last 15 years of amazing plays, musicals, camps and more! CMC BPW invited the three to their March meeting in honor of National Women's History month.

Bravo, Bravo! Thank you to Norristown NAACP Jennifer Thompkins and Renee Golden, John Doyle from Iron Age Theatre, Rich Bradshaw, Nya Colbert and Derek Delaqua from Theatre In The X and spoken word artist, Mydera Taliah for provocative performances … — Bravo, Bravo! Thank you to Norristown NAACP Jennifer Thompkins and Renee Golden, John Doyle from Iron Age Theatre, Rich Bradshaw, Nya Colbert and Derek Delaqua from Theatre In The X and spoken word artist, Mydera Taliah for provocative performances dedicated to Black Storytelling!

Central Montgomery County Business and Professional Women interpreted their state theme of passion and purpose with two speakers at their January meeting. ( standing from left) President Becky Shoulberg hosted Donna Cavanagh from Humor Outcast.com a… — Central Montgomery County Business and Professional Women interpreted their state theme of passion and purpose with two speakers at their January meeting. ( standing from left) President Becky Shoulberg hosted Donna Cavanagh from Humor Outcast.com and Past BPW PA State President, Nancy Werner. BPW turns 100 years old this year and CMC was chartered in Norristown in 1927.

Three years ago, our long-time members, Sally Shaw (right) and Pat Angelucci (left), pitched the idea of a Bingo fundraiser for MCCC Scholarships. On Dec 9th, CMC raised more than the $2,ooo goal! President Becky Shoulberg credits CMC’s renewed invo… — Three years ago, our long-time members, Sally Shaw (right) and Pat Angelucci (left), pitched the idea of a Bingo fundraiser for MCCC Scholarships. On Dec 9th, CMC raised more than the $2,ooo goal! President Becky Shoulberg credits CMC’s renewed involvement with Chamber of Commerce & King of Prussia BID. $4,000 of prizes and raffles were donated by area stores, hotels, restaurants & more!

National Business Women's Week was celebrated by Central Montgomery County Business and Professional Women at their October meeting. Virginia Frantz, President and CEO of Montgomery County Foundation and a CMC BPW member, (second from left) received the club's Woman of the Year award. "A better business woman for a better business world" has been the NBWW motto since 1938. BPW and MCF are dedicated to improving the lives of women and their families. Also in picture from left: CMC Vice President Sue Soriano, CMC President Becky Shoulberg, MCF Executive Assistant Ellie DeFrangesco and MCF Manager of Programs Clare Strenger.

Maggiano's in King of Prussia hosted the September kick-off meeting for CMC BPW's 91st year. Pat Angelucci's 60 years of loyal membership was acknowledged! A large donation was made to the Norristown Patrician Society Food Bank in Pat's honor. She continues to volunteer at her church and at her community, Normandy Farms, in between water aerobics and lots of friends and family. Pat and her husband Armen, both Pharmacists, owned Vink's Pharmacy in Norristown. Pat was one of 14 women in her class of 400!

At our June 91st Birthday celebration, CMC BPW paused to capture a group shot of our diverse membership. 19-91 is our age span!

Central Montgomery County Business and Professional Women hosted Norristown Preservation Society at their most recent member meeting. NPS volunteer Elena Santangelo ( standing left) gave an informative talk about Selma Mansion's history and the successful efforts to preserve this local treasure. Come to the Mansion for a feee community event on Sat June 16th. CMC BPW will be a vendor.

Central Montgomery County Business and Professional Women welcomed their newest member, Antonietta Pendleton owner of Italian Specialties (right). She joined on the spot as she came with her neighbor and guest speaker, Colleen Falicki, founder of Back To Earth Compost Crew ( in green for Earth Day) . President and Vice President (from left), Becky Shoulberg and Sue Soriano, met Colleen at a Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Women's Resource event.

Rockstars of the month get rock candy and mini Nike statues. The winged goddess of victory is BPW's national symbol since 1919. President Becky Shoulberg gives the awards to her mom, Molly Shoulberg (right) and her Aunt Barbara Cressman. The sisters grew up on Forrest Avenue accross from Selma Mansion.

Lots of crafts and camaraderie were shared at the Ice Cream Social April 18 at Mary Walker House on the grounds of the Coatesville VA. Commaner Sandy Miller introduced us to new staff and residents during a tour. Journals were donated and we got a new recruit, welcome Lorri Darbes! Women Joining Forces!

In honor of National Women's History Month, Central Montgomery County Business and Professional Women invited Marian Anderson National Museum staff to perform spirituals from their upcoming March 31st concert, A Soul in Song. (Standing left)
Soprano Scholar and Marian Anderson National Historic Society COO, Jillian Patricia Pirtle performed with her peers songs from their "A Soul in Song A Night of Spirituals" concert. You can watch the video here.

Colleen Keller (standing), of Norristown's Dragon Boat Racing Club,
was invited to speak at Central Montgomery County Business and Professional Women's February meeting. Vice President, Sue Soriano (seated right) and CMC President, Becky Shoulberg create programs that focus on local resources and gems. The Dragon's, based at Riverfront Park, provide many oppurtunities for youths and adults to enjoy the camaraderie and confidence that comes with participating in this ancient Chinese water sport. Learn more about each club on their Facebook pages and websites.

New Year, New Members was on the agenda at the most recent meeting of Central Montgomery County Business and Professional Women. From left, Janet DiCenzo, Glenda Neal, President Becky Shoulberg, Farrah Gaskins, Gail Young Davis and Treasurer Noreen Morello. The club has a diverse membership with women in many fields including STEM industries. For 90 years, this BPW chapter has been empowering women to grow personally, professionally and politically.

Longtime CMC member, Norma Zarfoss gave a stellar talk on BPW PA Foundation during our January meeting. Norma is usually joined by Past State President, Nancy Werner, who will be back to is real soon! Foundation supports scholarships and Edith Oler emergency fund. Visit bpwpa.org to learn more.

Our first annual Holiday Bingo Fundraiser at Jem Restaurant waa a huge sold out success! Thank you to all the Norristown area and King of Prussia merchants who donated. Two grand prize raffles worth $500 each were donated by Hampton Inn and Hilton Garden in Oaks with limo rides for 8 through Valley Forge Park from Smith Transportation, gift cards to multiple restaurants and skin care baskets from Keihl's at Neiman Marcus! We also filled the money tree for Norristown State Hospital and scholarship fund for MCCC. Join us next year!

December 6. Montgomery County Foundation founder, Virginia Frantz (right) hosted their annual womencentric conference at The Presidential. CMC member, Judge Cheryl L. Austin, (next to Virginia) is recipient of the Woman of Distinction award. Cheryl's message echoed BPW values: surrond yourself with supporters and ask for help. Barbara Jean Maresca (left) is on the stellar planning committee and CMC members VP Sue Soriano and President Becky Shoulberg also attended.

At their November meeting, Central Montgomery County Business and Professional Women President, Becky Shoulberg, (center) invited Secretary of Transportation, Leslie S. Richards (left) to interpret BPW PA state theme, " Bridge to the Future". Vice President Sue Soriano (right) echoed Leslie's experience working in a field dominated by men and the importance of showing young women the changing face in the workplace, especially in the STEM industries.

What an honor to have our official visit from our District 11 Director during National Business Women's Week and our Employer of the year award! CMC Rocks! from left to right Christian Klemp, Employer of the year Patti Klemp, District 11 Director Joanne Hersh, CMC BPW VP Sue Soriano and CMC BPW President Becky Shouldberg

Click here for KYW legendary host, Brad Segall, interviewing President Becky Shoulberg for our 90th anniversary as the Voice of Working Women

The annual autumn Mega Mixer at Dave & Buster's with four Chamber groups was mega awesome! We are officially new Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce members! Up to five CMC members can attend any event!

At our September kickoff to our 90th year, Treasurer, Noreen Morello and President, Becky Shoulberg welcomed CMC newbies. Holding their new member certificates (left to right) are Amy Kokoles, Mo Gillen and Maryann Buser. Welcome to BPW!

Thank you Megan Anteparra and Simone Snead for keeping us posted on the growth of Cribs for Kids and other Montgomery County Health Department initiatives. Keeping babies safe is near and dear to our long time member, Agnes Ferrara. Retired Executive Director for VNA.

Donna Fiedler, MCCC Foundation, accepted scholarship check with student Samantha Watchous.

Bonnie Dudley's P"HER"L of wisdom was, "Patience is a virtue..."

CMC celebrated 90 years on May 6th at the lovely Montgomery Township Recreation Center as arranged by BPW PA Legislation Chair, Ginny Bailey and a good time was had by all! We were honored to have current BPW PA State President, Susan Vladika, join us and many other guests from other locals too including our very own Past State President, Nancy Jean Werner.

Thank you to Barbara Jean Maresca for arranging stunning memorabilia tables. A touching tribute to Dr. Carmella de Rivas and Barb Drechsler and all the members who have passed was presented by Priscilla Brandon.

We had raffles galore and all donated! Thank you to Angela Larkin of Kiehl's Skincare at King of Prussia Neiman Marcus, Karen Alder of Premiere Design Jewlery, Tantra Salon, Target, Special Event Flowers, Sauce Lady, Paladar Rum Bar and Latin Kitchen, Gateway 2 Diner, Pepper's and Noreen for a Tea Set. We raised alot of money for our outreach and scholarships.

Norma Zarfoss had been storing this Nike for years and took her to be restored as a gift for President Becky. The theme of the party was based on Nike as stone represents strength and endurance through the years. To read the Times Herald article and to view more pictures, please visit our Facebook page.

In honor of Earth Day, Central Montgomery County Business and Professional Women welcomed (from left) Dave and Audrey Harding of Marvelous Monarch Butterflies. Past State BPW President, Nancy Werner hosted the evening (center) and is shown with CMC President, Becky Shoulberg. Monarchs travel all the way to Mexico and back to the Northern states each year. Guided by the magnectic pull of surface minerals, millions make this journey and only a few survive the round trip. Learn more about the Monarch Sanctuary in Souderton at:https://marvelousmonarchs.wikispaces.com/Home+Page and CMC BPW: centralmontgomerycountybpw.org.

Sue Soriano will be representing District 11 at BPW PA State Convention for Individual Development in June. Jennifer Van Ingen and Sue both gave awesome speeches, on April 1st, at our Spring Board meeting with their interpretation of ERA. ID Chair, Gerry Fioriglio and judges had a tough job. From left to right: Sue Soriano, Gerry Fioriglio y Jennifer Van Ingen Franconia Heritage Conference and Banquet Hall.

Ana Ferreira in traditional folk dance attire from Portugal surronded by her family. Thanks to you and mom, Christina Melhor for participating in District 11 World Affairs on April 1st.

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