Business and Professional Women (BPW), is an international organization for business and professional woman in all spheres of life. BPW has affiliates in over a 110 countries world-wide and membership of more than a quarter of a million women. Membership is intended for the establishment of networking links and the development of friendships between career-minded women. It is also intended to provide a forum for the exchange of knowledge and ideas which are then translated into action. The rich reward of friendship with intelligent women who share your interests, is one of the outstanding reasons why women wish to become members of this great movement.

A major priority for BPW has always been the upliftment and empowerment of women so that they can obtain economic independence, take control of their lives and fully participate in the society in which they live, thus improving their status and the security and well-being of their children. Globally, BPW speaks out and represents statements on fundamental issues relating to the welfare and status of woman.

BPW Outeniqua is proud to be the strongest and biggest club in South Africa.

BPW Outeniqua would like to invite all business women wishing to, through membership, not only educate themselves on vital matters, but be an instrument in helping all women to realise their full potential and at the same time benefit by the networking links offered by the club, to join us at our next meeting.

If you would like to receive an invitation to our next meeting, which normally is on every 4th Thursday of every month, please contact Riana on 082-8981502.

Club meetings are held monthly, always the third Wednesday of the month at 18:00, with either a guest speaker, a workshop or group discussions on a wide variety of topics.

MEMBERSHIP

BPW Outeniqua welcomes visitors. As soon as a visitor has attended two meetings, she can apply for membership. Membership fees are as follows:

Joining Fee: R50.00
Membership for 1 Year: R250.00
Members enjoy free advertising on the BPW Website, with a link to her own website.

Click here for a list of all our members
Click here for the BPW Outeniqua application form

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When it comes to networking most of us sometimes do things wrong. Good networkers shouldn’t treat networking events like a house party by swirling amongst the VIP’s. Nor should they underplay their own potential or skills by only working the corner and doing a bad job of it in the process...

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PRESIDENTS REPORT - 2008 - 2009
The President welcomes all to the Annual General Meeting of 2008/2009 which is held at De Kelder Restaurant in George with some live entertainment provided by Bronwyn. The following meetings were held in 2008-2009...

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OCTOBER 2009 - KRUIE VIR ALLE BUIE
Om kruie in potte te kweek en binne bereik van die kombuis te hou - maak goeie sin. So het die plaaslike tuinontwerper, Ina Scholtz tydens ‘n stemmige byeenkoms van die BPW Outeniqua Klub gedemonstreer.

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JULY 2009 - PHAMBILI SHELTER
The Phambili Shelter for Women has survived for more than a decade and so benefited hundreds of women and children, victims of domestic violence.

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APRIL 2009 - SHELTER GETS WINTER AUTUMN FOOD
The food shelves of Phabili, the Shelter for Battered women has been filled with a generous donation of food from the company, Curves who collected 600kg of food for - for which the organisation is very grateful. 

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FEBRUARY 2009 - ANNUAL CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONY
PAULINE LOURENS
Unity amongst women …..  The Outeniqua Business Professional Women’s Club held it’s annual candlelighting ceremony last week... 

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19 JANUARY 2009 - DISCOVERING THE CHARMS OF THE KLEIN KAROO
PAULINE LOURENS
Exquisite plants, a swarm of colourful birds set against a backdrop of bizarre, red granite hills, all added to the unique experience of discovering the Klein Karoo farm of Louis van Rensburg near Dysselsdorp.
It also turned out to be a tactile experience for a group of 8 business women...

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11 June 2008 - BENEFIT CONCERT - CHRISTINE BERTSCH
To have two benefit functions held in your honour is something very touching, and it certainly bowled over community worker, Christine Bertsch who is recovering from Guillain Barré, a rare neural viral illness that leads to paralysis. Speaking from her hospital bed, in a soft but strong voice, Christine said she would have loved to have been present at both events.

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