MIDLAND UPTOWN
business & professional women
We are an organization founded on the principle of women helping women.
Our mission is for BPW to complement and enhance each of our members professional lives by providing thoughtful networking opportunities, volunteering in community-minded projects and recognition of accomplishments.
Through our Community Projects programs, we support local area non-profit organizations and as part of our endeavor to equip women for success, we also provide scholarships for non-traditional women returning to school.
A Message From Our President
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2020/21 Board of Directors
Photo Credit: Leiken Finch
BACK ROW (from left):
Lesley Donnell (President)
Robert Half
Abby Moreau (Treasurer)
Probity SWD
Stacy Nelson (Director)
The Bosworth Company
snelson@bosworthco.com
FRONT ROW (from left):
Evie Gandy (Secretary)
The Bosworth Company
evie.gandy@bosworthco.com
Misty Stewart (Vice-President)
The Hennessey Group
misty@corp-rental.com
Shellie Robbins-Young (Director)
A-1 Graphic Solutions & Victoria Printz Realty
shellie@a1graphicsolutions.com
Working women constitute 72 million, or almost half, of the nation’s workforce and strive to serve their communities, their states and their nation in professional, civic and cultural capacities.
Women own close to 10 million businesses accounting for 30% of all U.S. business and generating $1.9 trillion in sales while employing 9.2 million people. Women represent 27% of Chief Executives in the workplace.
70% of mothers with children under 18 participate in the labor force, with over 75 percent employed full-time. Mothers are the primary earners for 40% of households providing financial stability for their families.
2020/21 Committee Chairs
Misty Stewart (Programs)
The Hennessey Group
misty@corp-rental.com
Shirley Harris (Membership)
Retired
shirleydbpw@gmail.com
Shellie Robbins-Young (Scholarships)
A-1 Graphic Solutions & Victoria Printz Realty
shellie@a1graphicsolutions.com
Stacy Nelson (Community Projects)
The Bosworth Company
snelson@bosworthco.com
Donna Bruno (Public Relations)
GB & Associates
hollywoodbruno@aol.com
Abby Moreau (Finance & Women of the Year)
Probity SWD
abby@probityswd.com
Misty Knight (National Business Women’s Week)
Misty Knight Coaching
info@atenaciouswoman.com
Saide Moya (Fundraising)
A-1 Graphic Solutions
Saide@a1graphicsolutions.com
Annette Dozier (Bylaws)
MADDOC Consulting
adoz0408@gmail.com
Ashley Belk (Newsletter)
A-1 Graphic Solutions
ashley@a1graphicsolutions.com
Lisa Grissom (Website)
Promising Projects
lisa@promisingprojects.com
Upcoming Meetings & Activities
Program luncheons are held on the second Wednesday of each month, while business meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
Guests are welcome to attend either Program Luncheons or Business Meetings.
JAN 13
PROGRAM MEETING
SPEAKER
William Bess
REAL Leadership/John Maxwell Team
TOPIC
2021: Better or Worse? You Get to Choose
PETROLEUM CLUB
501 W. Wall | Downtown Midland
11:30 AM-1 PM
$30/Person for Buffet Lunch
NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF WOMEN HELPING WOMEN
ABOUT WILLIAM BESS
William Bess is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Odessa College, as well as an adjunct instructor of Criminal Justice at UTPB. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University and a Master’s Degree from UTPB.
He is also a trainer, speaker, and coach with REAL Leadership and The John Maxwell Team.
Additionally, Will is a veteran of the United States Army and was a state and federal probation officer for 18 years.
Will’s desire in life is to leave a legacy of being a person who added value to others.
WOMAN OF THE YEAR
While we celebrate a Woman of Achievement each year from within our community, we also honor one of our own members each year as our Woman of the Year.
The Woman of the Year program is designed to recognize outstanding BPW members who have distinguished themselves within our organization.
An honoree must have displayed service, commitment and leadership within BPW; demonstrated community service and excelled in her career. To be nominated is a great honor.
This year, we honored Abby Moreau. She is Assistant Controller for Probity SWD. Since joining BPW a few years ago, she has served as Membership Chair, Scholarship Chair, and Director. Abby is active in our community. She is always willing to step in and give us a hand wherever needed. We cannot only count on her, but also her four daughters, whom she drags to numerous events and puts right to work. It is unusual for someone to dive right in and roll up her sleeves, but that is what Abby has done since day one.
We are grateful for her willingness to serve and for her quiet, yet cheerful, attitude.
APPLY FOR A
We have a fully funded endowment at Midland College making four $500 scholarships available per semester to help with books and tuition.
Additionally, we are able to offer scholarships to help pay for tuition, books, laptops and even child care for women attending other accredited colleges or universities in the state of Texas, including online courses.
HOW TO APPLY
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Be a woman 25 years or older
- Be a high school graduate or a GED recipient prior to applying
- Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours each semester
- Demonstrate financial need
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
MIDLAND COLLEGE
Apply in the financial aid office at Midland College.
OTHER COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Click HERE to download an application and email to our Scholarship Committee Chair, Abby Moreau at abby@probityswd.com.
2019/20 Community PROJECTS
We sponsored $150 for the Relay for Life survivor dinner and also donated $500 for the Relay for Life event.
BPW made a $500 donation.
We sponsored their Artist Community Market.
We partnered with Casa de Amigos during the holiday season and sponsored $500 for a tree at their Festival of Trees. The tree and decorations were donated to a family in need for Christmas.
We sponsored a $1500 table at the Center’s Stage Event, featuring LaDainian Tomlinson.
BPW was very proud to sponsor $500 to participate in this walk bringing awareness to breast cancer.
We were very honored to donate $200 to provide snacks and drinks for the police officers coming in to assist at Sheriff Gary Painter’s funeral.
BPW made a $250 donation.
We contributed $750 toward the development of their new and much needed Big Spring location.
We donated $500 toward their operating expenses.
BPW supported by holding a drive for their annual School Supply Drive, which overall the drive was able to provide school supplies for over 300 underprivileged children.
We contributed $500 toward this Midland Chamber of Commerce program to go toward the needs of MISD schools and teachers.
BPW donated $500 worth of gift cards to be used towards art supplies and projects.
BPW had a team and also donated $500.
We made a $500 donation.
We held a drive at our December Christmas party and collected hundreds of items needed for the women and children there, such as basic toiletries and supplies. In addition, we made a $250 cash donation.
We made $250 donation.
We adopted five teachers to support and bless throughout the year.
We gave $500 to the local VA to support the needs of women veterans.
Member Testimonials
I chose to join BPW because I believe in being involved in our community, being a part of a group with a common goal, and giving back in many ways to other women. Collectively, we can have a much bigger impact and truly make a difference. I love people and business and I get to be around both all while learning as a member of BPW!
Jenny Cudd, Becky’s Flowers
Joining a women's group is not usually top priority on my list, but what I found in BPW was a group of women that truly want to support and uplift each other, which was refreshing. I have not regretted it once since joining and have found being a member of BPW to be a source of productive business networking as well as true friendship.
Lisa J. Grissom, Promising Projects
BPW is an outstanding community of women who are active, productive and involved in our city. Being an avid networker, I was welcomed with open arms and support when joining BPW, and will continue to encourage women to join, connect and collaborate to develop themselves both personally and professionally.
Leiken Finch, Finch Media Co.
BECOME A MEMBER OR RENEW YOUR DUES
Student Membership
Must be able to prove enrollment.
Premium Membership
and recognition on the BPW website.
Elite Membership
plus eight (8) program lunch vouchers,
one (1) National Business Women's Week ticket
and recognition on the BPW website.
Corporate Membership
plus sixteen (16) program lunch vouchers,
10% discount on Silver or Gold level sponsorship
at National Business Women's Week,
logo recognition on the BPW website and
a plaque recognizing your company.
Please email your membership application to Shirley Harris at shirleydbpw@gmail.com.
If you prefer instead to mail a check with your membership application,
please mail to PO Box 3895, Midland, TX 79702. Checks should be made payable to “Uptown BPW”.
Special thanks to our Premium & Elite Members
Shirley Harris
SHELLIE ROBBINS YOUNG
STACY NELSON
Donette Marble
LESLEY DONNELL
DIANE K. BRowne
MISTY KNIGHT
SHELLEY BLANCETT
Rebecca Young
Rhonda Mahan
Summer Rico
Tiffany Reid
Holly Gilchriest
Barbara Matelski
EYSELA GARCIA
Pamela Bell
CONTACT US OR SEND A MESSAGE
uptownbpw@gmail.com
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 3895, Midland TX 79702
uptownbpw@gmail.com
MAILING ADDRESS
PO Box 3895, Midland, TX 79702
