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How Do You Spot
A Doer?
NORTH TEXAS BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S LEAGUE
Pathfinder
.The common phrase, “What you see is what you
get” is the correct response to the question,
“How do you spot a doer?” One can see three
attributes of a doer which are determination,
innovation, and a proven ability to get things
done. The North Texas Business & Professional
Women’s League, Inc as doers are moving
targets…rolling stones that are determined,
innovative and able to get things done in pursuit
of the NANBPWC, Inc. and local club’s missions. League Ladies community
activities and goal completions documents such as the determination of
several members who became volunteer deputies to registrar voters and
stepping up to serve others in the community through donations to support a
local sister club and participation in the Dallas Komen Race for the Cure.
Members continue to create ways to touch lives as Lady Gossip who has
partnered with others to assistant ex-offenders of the New Beginning
Society and Lady Wilson who is the planner and dream keeper for the
League’s signature program for the 2009 Kufika! The team spirit of
member’s willingness and cooperation to actively sustain HEED Programs
through their committee work is the model professional practice to get the
business of the club done. Thus, members of The North Texas Business &
Professional Women’s League, Inc are doers not spectators. And for this I
am grateful.
Sisterly yours,
Marilyn G. Calhoun, President
Inside this issue:
Special points of interest:
Inspiration Thoughts: The Courage of Taking Care 2
• Final Payment for 2008 dues due November
1st
National Business Week Observation 2
• Special Breast Cancer Awareness Pull out
Youth Club News 3
Pages 4 and 5
Volume 3, Issue 5 Birthdays, Accolades,& Regards 6
• Watch the December Edition for these
African Chamber of Commerce D/FW 6 articles:
IAD News 7 New Member Induction 2008
November 2008
New Beginning Society opens Omega House
Quarterly Calendar 8
Inspirational Thought:
Relaxing Your Standards but Not Your Values
I remember a time wayside. If you have people in my life, more than things
when I use to iron my been to my home lately, in my life. I learned that opening
sheets and pillow you might say, “She my home to others and not trying to
cases, my table cloths certainly doesn’t do that have a perfect home, made people
and husband’s shirts. now!” NO I DON’T… at feel relaxed in my home. I learned
Every piece of my laun- some point I learned to my grandchildren enjoyed their visit
dry was folded in the listen to my body. I more if it was not about, “Don’t
same direction in the learned to notice when touch that.” I learned there was
cabinet, every cup han- my emotions were start- more than one way, “To skin a
dle was going in the ing to make me nause- cat.”... Most of all I learned to value
same direction and ated and I learned my time and myself more. I de-
every piece of my furni- some people live just cided, I don’t know how long I’m
ture was dusted with to make others feel less going to live … but I’m going to live
“Pledge” until it shined. I than great. So, you until I die.” I’m going to do the
actually vacuumed eve- ask, “What happened?” things in life that really matters and
ryday. I would have WELL … I learned that I when I say, “No” I don’t have to feel
panicked if people came to my didn’t sleep any better on an ironed guilty. If you are a “perfectionist”
home and found anything out of sheet than a non-ironed sheet or remember there was only one per-
place. I can even remember putting pillow case. I noted my glass table fect person on this earth and it is
an entire meal down the garbage didn’t always need a table cloth and and was not “YOU or ME.” We are
disposal and ordering from the I invested in fabric that didn’t re- designed to make mistakes. How-
“Zodiac Room” because I didn’t feel quire ironing. One day I left the ever, it is not in the mistake, but in
my dinner was good enough for the laundry on the sofa for several the learning that takes place after
guest. I even use to cry and have hours and my daughter and hus- the mistake. No mistake, no
blinding, nauseated, and vomiting band folded the laundry and … learning. No learning, no growth.
episodes requiring emergency room WOW! they did it better but different No growth, no life. Value your
stays for migraine heads that lasted than I ever did. I actually heard mistakes; value the people and not
up to 3 painful days. someone say, “If you don’t dust, the things around you. Then see
mop, and vacuum, every day, the how your standards will fall in line
furniture and carpet last longer.” with what you really value.
Somewhere along the way, wash- Sounds good to me, even if it’s not
Most grateful,
ing, ironing, floor scrubbing, cook- scientific.
ing, and hurt feelings fell by the Lady Maples
You see, I learned that I valued the
National Business Women’s Week Observance
A HEED Economic Development Program Activity!
National Business achievements of minority public activity to showcase Ms.
Women’s Week is business women by saluting Taylor’s business. Business After
observed each year one, Lucinda Taylor owner Hours will take place :
during the third week of of Just “Us” Sisters, a
Thursday, October 16, 2008
October to celebrate and women’s boutique for her
acknowledge the important role in the local 6:00pm-9:00pm.
a c c om p l is hm e n ts of community’s economic
working women. The development at a public Just “Us” Sisters,
North Texas Business & event. 2120 N. St.
Professional Women’s Augustine Rd
League, Inc. observance
is to call attention to the The League is holding a Dallas, Texas 75227
m i s s i o n a n d “Business After Hours”
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Youth Club Serves Concessions
The North Texas League Youth Club Gossip 1st Vice President and Lady dogs, nachos, peanuts, pretzels,
served concessions at the TX vs. OU Viveca C. Wilson Treasurer. popcorn, chips, and candy.
football game, or the Red River
Classic, on Saturday, October 11, Our day began at 6:00 a.m. with very The youth worked hard to providing
2008. The ten servers consisted of serious youth insisting we leave our vocal advertisement and customer
sisters Jade and Jasmine Bailey, meting place, the McDonalds across service with a smile all in a clean and
Jasmine Bradford the 2007 Youth of from Fair Park, to arrive on time to well stocked environment. Our youth
the Year, Zachary Dafour the only get a good stand. This was an stayed until we counted stock,
male server, Lauren Holder our excellent responsible group to serve cleaned the stand and submitted our
graduating senior, Ashley Webb the with. We secured the stand and paper work about 3:00 p.m. This very
South Central District Youth operating cash, set up the stand, hard work grossed the concessions
Secretary, Taylor Weddington the recounted stock and divided jobs. company about $8,300.00, our take is
newest youth member, along with her Everyone took their jobs very a fraction of this amount.
mother Mrs. Eleanor Weddington. seriously. We seldom reminded
anyone to come in from break or --Viveca C. Wilson, NTBPWL
From the League were Lady Kennice
lunch. We served drinks, water, hot Treasurer
Final Dues Request
The final dues portion is due before or by
November 1, 2008. This money is Membership Type Total for National, District & Local Dues
instrumental in funding the League’s
Approved Budget. According to the By-Laws, Regular Member $300.00
membership status is active when all dues
and assessments are current by the date Life Members $239.00
determined by the League and inactive
status (as defined in the By-Laws) is a non- New Member $262.00
voting member and begins after deadlines
until all financial obligations to the North Youth Member $ 75.00
Texas League are met. Membership dues
are:
--Viveca C. Wilson, NTBPWL Treasurer
VOLUME 3, ISSUE 5 Page 3
BREAST HEATH AWARENESS
October is B ea st Cancer breast exams and mammography Breast Cancer
Awareness month. It is a time to — may help you detect breast Information
cancer. ... Video: Mammogram for Center
become knowledgeable about risk
breast cancer detection — What to Part of the
factors and lifestyle choices that expect ... F e m i n i s t
may lower the risks. The pink Majority's
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grassroots
ribbon is worn as a symbol to
effort to
encourage individuals to take empower all
All About Breast Cancer -
action. What can you do? American Cancer Society women by
Guide to understanding breast telling them
First, take care of self! I implore what they need
cancer, including its causes, risk
you to take four important factors, detection, treatment to know to
options, and what to expect after safeguard their
actions.
treatment. health.
Learn how to do monthly self- Feminist
American Cancer Society Link
exams Majority
See your health care provider Foundation
(doctor) on a regular bases BreastCancer.org
Get mammograms as needed as Features extensive resources related
per your family history, aging, and to breast cancer. Breast Cancer
as a proactive practice. Information
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Be informed by referring,
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reading and studying information
on the following websites: The Breast Cancer Site Resources concerning the illness,
For easy access hold the Offers users the option of donating with sections on causes, treatment,
<Control> key down and click free mammograms or shopping at life after treatment, clinical trials,
on the link to be taken to the sponsoring merchant sites, with a types of breast cancer, and
website. A list of all URLs has portion of each purchase going organizations.
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Explains what breast cancer is, WebMD Breast Cancer Center:
risk factors, prevention, Susan G. Komen for the Cure Types, Symptoms, Causes, Genes,
screening, symptoms, and more. Staging ...
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BREAST HEATH AWARENESS
Continued from page 4
Here is your n i p p l e URLs for websites in this article
411 on breast Pulling in of your nipple or If you are unable to click on the
health as other parts of the breast hyperlinks to open websites you
recommended can cut and paste the URL from
by Susan G. Nipple discharge that starts
s u d d e n l y this list to your browser window.
Komen for
the Cure: New pain in one spot that Do not copy the site name only the
doesn’t go away address.
1. K n o w 4. Make healthy lifestyle choices. OncoLink - www.oncolink.org/
your risk. Maintain a healthy weight types/article.cfm
Talk to your Add exercise into your routine c=3&s=5&ss=33&id=8320
family to Limit alcohol intake.
Mayo Clinic - http://
learn about Lastly, join the fight against breast
mayoclinic.com/health/breast-self-
your family
cancer by making a donation to exam/WO00026/
h e a l t h
history. research or assist those in need of a American Cancer Society -
Talk to your http://www.cancer.org/docroot/
doctor about mammogram. You can do so today
CRI/CRI_2x.asp?
y o u r through the link below or give sitearea=LRN&dt=5%20-%20
personal risk
directly to Marilyn Calhoun in her
of breast Breast Cancer.org - http://
cancer. 2008 effort to raise funds, $1500.00 www.breastcancer.org/
2. G e t for 150 mammograms before or by
Susan G. Komen for the Cure -
screened.
November 12, 2008. http://cms.komen.org/komen/
Ask your
index.htm
d o c t o r
w h i c h Feminist Majority Foundation -
screening tests are right for you www.feminist.org/other/bc
if you are at higher risk. Have
a mammogram every year Cancer Backup Online - http://
starting at age 40 if you are at www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Home
average risk.
. Have a clinical breast exam at WebMD - www.webmd.com/
breast-cancer/default.htm
least every 3 years starting at 20,
and every year starting at 40. I’m on a mission to support the
Dallas County Affiliate of Susan
3. Know what is normal for you. G. Komen for the Cure. Will you
See your health care provider join me?
right away if you notice any of
these breast changes: To donate, join my team or for
Lump, hard knot or thickening more information go to:
Swelling, warmth, redness or www.komen-dallas.org/supportme
d a r k e n i n g and search for my name.
Change in the size or shape of
t h e b r e a s t Marilyn Calhoun ,
Dimpling or puckering of the
s k i n Walking Partners Team
Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the I sincerely thank you.
VOLUME 3, ISSUE 5 Page 5
African American
Chamber of Commerce
Guest Speaker ∗ Looking to improve image
The following is a report of action abroad. When asked who
at the last Chamber meeting The Guest Speaker of the day was was currently working on
Sheihu Tejan Koroma. Mr. brand image, he said Tony
Call to order Koroma spoke very passionately Blair.
Sanmi Akinmulero, President of about the business opportunities
the African Chamber, called the in Sierra Leone (FYI: Sierra ∗ Need medical supplies
meeting to order. Leone is on the Atlantic Ocean in
West Africa, about half the size ∗ Procurement is done openly
Roll call of Illinois). He explained the There were many questions, so
There was no formal Roll Call culture for doing business with there was interest.
but each member and guest got Sierra Leone including:
-- Lady Geneva Hamilton
the opportunity introduce
themselves and who they ∗ A need for places to stay,
represent. There were can’t afford to build hotels.
approximately 20 to 25 in
attendance most of which were ∗ A need for health insurance,
members and/or business owners pregnant women can be free
and city/government but can’t afford to offer it free
representatives. for everyone else. The
government would subsidize.
What is Parliamentary Procedure?
Parliamentary procedure refers to the rules of democracy—that is, the commonly accepted way in which a group of
people come together, present and discuss possible courses of action, and make decisions. Fundamentally,
parliamentary procedure defines how groups of people, no matter how formal or informal, can most effectively meet
and make decisions in a fair, consistent manner—and make good use of everyone's time. Even a basic background in
parliamentary principles can help any organization hold more efficient meetings.
Birthdays& Regards
November 08 Condolences to: Do you know
Governor Beverly President Marilyn Calhoun in the the 8 steps of a
Collymore death of her aunt Mrs. Audrey Nulls
November 09
interred October 15 motion?
The family of Past South Central
Sondra Cook-Johnson,
District Governor and National
3rd Vice President Officer Mrs. Lullelia Harrison.
VOLUME 3, ISSUE 5 Page 6
International Affairs Division
United Nations:
BPW UN Day- MONDAY, OCOBER 13, 2008
President Mary Wright Luckey received the “Distinguished Political Leader Award “at the NANBPWC, Inc. Inter-
national Affairs Division, 19th Annual Luncheon at the United Nations in New York, NY.. Individuals who have distin-
guished themselves in humanitarian endeavors will received this award. The theme of the program was Empower-
ment of Women—Health, Education, Economic Development and Political Leadership.
BPW Shows Off its Projects in Ghana:
Join us on a historic tour of Ghana, Wednesday, March 11 to Friday, March 20, 2009. Witness the enstoolment of an Afri-
can American and commissioning of a Toy Library. Learn about culture, customs and traditions of Ghana, the first African
nation to receive its independence.
1. Rice for Motherland. Rice is a staple dish throughout most countries in Africa. A 60-pound bag of rice can feed
one family in a compound of 30 persons, for one month. Rice is distributed to many villages in African nations. A
60-lb bag of rice costs $33.00.
2. Fruit Trees for Africa. The Youth Clubs, under the leadership of Terri O’Neal Ford, can have a fruit tree planted in
Africa for $10 each. These trees will be planted on or near a school compound and labeled with the name of the
club and/or the donor(s).
3. Project CHILD. Clubs can initiate a project that involves any aspect of Project CHILD. Letters in CHILD show wor-
thy activities.
C –Children’s Clothing and Toys and Toys (new and excellent condition only)
H –Health Care Items (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, band aids, aspirins, etc)
I – Instructional Tools – pen, pencils, notebooks, dictionaries, rulers, etc.
L –Library Books of OUR Heritage
D –Donate money to sponsor a child’s education, buy medicines, buy school uniforms, or defray medical costs of
a needed child.
4. Sponsorship Program: There are bright, talented and gifted children in Africa. In Ghana, the public school system
ends at 9th grade in their junior secondary school. There is an admission process and fee to attend all high schools
in Ghana. The tuition varies slightly from school to school. However, we have interviewed and have selected stu-
dents who plan to attend boarding school. Their entrance grades must be a “B” or better average. The cost for
one student, for one year, in a boarding school is $400. This includes tuition, uniforms, accommodations, meals,
PTA dues and books. Each child selected must have an email address to communicate with the donors about their
school life and grades. The students are aware that the donor is only responsible for tuition and all other expenses
are to be paid for by their parents. If you are interested, make a check payable to International Affairs Division.
High school education is a 3-year program; therefore the sponsorship commitment is for three years.
5. M-BAG Books for Africa: The United States Postal Service is offering a special rate for Books and Publishers’
periodicals to any country in Africa. The weight of a box with books not exceeding 11 pounds costs $11.00. Each
additional pound of books costs $1.00. The weight limit of a parcel is 66 pounds. The Shipment of Books only is
duty Free. Please note that the package must contain only books or periodicals. If you include any other item be-
yond books and a cover letter, the rates will be much higher. Please address your book parcel to the Director,
whose name is below and notate: NANBPWC BOOKS:
Dr. N. P. Lesoetsa, Director, Lesotho College of Education, P.O. Box 1393, Maseru 100, Lesotho
6. Mosquito Nets for Africa: Malaria kills more than one million children a year. For just $10.00 we ca buy an insecti-
cide-treated bed net for children to sleep under. These nets can keep a family safe for up to four years. Mosquito
Nests are a cost effective solution that can prevent Malaria deaths. Make checks payable to the International Af-
fairs Division, NANBPWC, Inc. Dr. Beryl Dorsett, International Governor, NANBPWC, Inc. 35 Shady Glen Court,
Ste. 4B, New Rochelle, NY 10805, Phone: 914-633-3008, Email: AfricaTrip@aol.com.
Viveca Wilson, SCD IAD Representative
NTBPWL League Treasurer
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Quarterly Calendar
of Events
NORTH TEXAS BUSINESS AND
PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S LEAGUE September - October November 2008
Your Participation Makes a Difference
P.O. Box 181714
Dallas, Texas w 75218-8711 League Ladies mark your calendars and plan now to attend
the upcoming events:
214.388.1314
214.275.7843 Fax October 16 Small Business Week Observance
E-mail:leagueladies3@aol.com Business After-Hours Networking
www.theleagueladies.com
October 18 Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure
with President Calhoun
Patricia B. Maples,
PathFinder Coordinator
October 21 Executive Board Meeting
Beverly J. Collymore,
October 25 General Membership Meeting (Cancelled)
PathFinder Editor
October 25 South Central District Planning Session
Rhonda D. Clark-Randle, The Marriott Market Center Hotel
PathFinder Publisher 2493 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75207
R2-LeagueLady@sbcglobal.net
Registration Deadline October 16th
November 1 Kufika! 2009 Workshop
"North Texas League Texas Specialty Hospital
Rolling Stones: 7955 Harry Hines Blvd.
Building mass and momentum Dallas, TX 75235
through personal and
professional development to November 8 Dallas Metropolitan Club’s Scholarship Luncheon
explore new horizons for
community service." November 15 Greater Fort Worth Club’s Purple Tea
St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church
November 18 Executive Board Meeting
Next General Meeting
November 22 General Membership Meeting
November 22 , 2008
