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PAGE * - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22,1182 Founded in 1919, the National Federation of B u s i n e s s a n d Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., is a non­ profit, non-partisan, non- sectarian, self-governing and member-supported organization. It is the oldest and largest organization of working women in this country. T h e N a t i o n a l goal, equality for working women. All members of BPW are automatically members of the In­ ternational Federation. The Illinois Federation Local clubs, are the basic unit of the Illinois Federation and the National Federation. The purpose of the clubs is to pursue the objectives of was organized in Elgin the federation by in 1921. Perhaps the most promoting federation outstanding achievement of this federation oc­ curred in 1948, with the institution of a fellowship to train qualified women Federation is composed for policy-making posts in Illinois Federation of approximately 145,000^governmental and bylaws and policies and diplomatic fields programs and projects. Each club adopts its own bylaws, which must not be in conflict with the model club bylaws, the hese Women Serve In '82-83 c lured above are the officers elected to serve the cHenry Business and Professional Women's club iring the year 1982-83. From left to right, they are ine Stuart, vice-president; Lynne Donarski, president; Ercell Richardson, presidentelect; Edna Fanning, corresponding secretary; and Dorothy McKenna, recording secretary. Unable to be present for the picture is Pat Cervantes, treasurer. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD 60%, 50%, 40% OFF ON CUSTOM DRAPERY ' i 1 \ ! ThoeedlRcounta are adverts by moot I I department stcft chains. I But before buying from a chain, I aak yourself... / \ \ # Is the 50% discount off o» an inflated price l»t? If not. how can the chains make a profit after giving such a discount? or # Is the discount only for fabrics and colors nobody wants? If yes. / is it a form of bait and switch advertising? \ \ / / \ \ / McHEHRY DRAPERY CAM MEET ANY CHAM'S RISCONNTED PRKESI To Get The True Fact*... 1st, obtain a chain's discounted price, then 2nd, obtain a comparative price from Mcttenry Drapery, and 3rd, check the following advantages of buying from McHenry Drapery: v is in national group of independent drapery specialists with the same volume purchasing power of any chain v • specialists have the added advantage of low overhead compared to the high overhead costs \ of department chains ( specialists custom manufacture locally to strict quality specifications, which are quaranteed nationally specialists normally deliver in 3 or 4 weeks compared to the 6 week minimum of most deport­ ment store chains We also specialize in matching bedspreads and all other window treatments. Played prominent part Women figure prominently in the history of American the­ atre, both on stage and behind the scenes. Their lot, how­ ever. has not been an easy One. The early American protcs- tan» ethic .cast a disdainful eye upon women who look to the stage as a profession. So great was the disapproval of 19th century puritans that both the on stage and off-stage conduct of actresses was considered scandalous; no "real" lady would ever suffer the indigna­ tion of viewing a play, let alone performing in one. No actress, no matter how chaste and virtuous she might be, was considered an up­ standing member of American society during the Victorian era. > members in over 3,700 clubs chartered in 53 state federations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Membership in BPW is open to all individuals who are actively engaged in business or the professions. National Executive Offices are located at 2012 Massachusetts avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. BPW goals are to achieve gains for women under the law, such as; equal pay for equal work; removal of sex discr iminat ion in education and em­ ployment; tax reforms equalizing traiment for women men; and equitable treatment of women in pension plans and insurance. By 1930, the National Federation saw the need to organize women throughout the world. Led by Lena Mades in Phillips, a principal founder of BPW and its fifth president, the U.S. Federat ion helped establish the In­ ternational Federation, which now has BPW clubs in 67 countries - all working toward the same Many federat ion members have been recognized in Illinois through the years not only as members but as citizens and in their careers through election or appointment, as state senators and represen­ tatives; on circuit and procedures; or the National Federat ion bylaws and policies and procedures. Membership requirements for the admission of a new club is a minimum of 25 new members who are ac­ tively engaged in business or in the municipal courts; and professions. A club, after other governmental organizat ion, must positions. At the national con­ vention held in Omaha, Nebr., the McHenry club won Legislation Program award. maintain a membership of at least 10 active members, 75 percent of whom are actively ?£gaged in business or in the professions. McHenry Club Chartered In '69 Twenty-five members were needed to charter the McHenry Business and Professional Women's c lub and organization of the group was started in early Spring of the year 1969, with the assistance of the Woodstock BPW as the sponsoring club. It was through the untiring efforts of Lenora Frisby, Rita Ulrich, Shirley Harms, Libby Caress Your Feet V<uuel)&wK) For the discerning woman, slippers of luxurious comfort. Available in a variety of pretty styles and colors, from our Daniel Green Collection. Come in now, while we still have a good selection. JWccHzniy u^xafiexy PHONE McHENRY DRAPERY AT (SIS) 385-7531 FOR A FREE IN-HOME coMPAfsoM jv. <3 X ££tl <Stx££.t, <cMcC^£nXLf, OCCi cnocx GIES SHOES and Shoe Repair 1307 RIVERSIDE DRIVE McHENRY 385-2801 Podpora and many other charter members, and numerous meetings, that the charter was granted on Oct. 1, 1969. The Charter Night was held Oct. 20 at the VFW hall, McHenry, with 17 cluhs in attendance, as well as local dignitaries, including McHenry's mayor, Donald Doherty. The first slate of of­ ficers were Lenora Frisby, president; Rita Hahn, first vice- president; Elizabeth Podpora, second vice- p r e s i d e n t ; J u d y Hamil ton, recording secretary; Mildred Kersten, corresponding secretary and Shirley Harms, treasurer. The original mem­ bership also listed the following : Lillian Bolger Lillian Cairns Ann Crofoot Mary Liz Dean Louise Draper Mabel Genz Lou Ann Herrmann Genevieve Hoelscher Lorraine Johnson Daisy Jones Elvina Latimer Jennie McDermott Helen Miller Cathy Nolan Alvera Nye Edna Olson Marge Olszewski Cathy Orthwein Adeline Pedersen Beverly Eourke Lee Schwarz Leone Stangarone Rita Ulrich Alida Wirtz Ann Zeller