PathFinder - Jan 2012

Pathfinder Volume 1, Issue 7

JANUARY 2012 VOLUME I, ISSUE 7

Murray G. Gray, President The Official Monthly Publication
P. O. Box 1720 • Cedar Hill, TX 75106 • [email protected] Of The North Texas Business &
Professional Women’s League, Inc.
“Sustaining Communities Through Service: Connecting People & Enriching Lives!”
Business & Professional Women’s League, Inc.

A 501(c)3 organization

PROGRAM FOCI:
LEADERSHIP

ENTREPRENEURSHIP
TECHNOLOGY &
SERVICE

PROGRAM MANDATES:

 HEALTH

 EDUCATION

 EMPLOYMENT

 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

NATIONAL SIGNATURE PROGRAM
Vocal Arts Competition for
Emerging Artists ▪ 12.2.2012

NATIONAL PROJECT
Women’s History
March 2012

YOUTH SPONSORSHIP
The Award-Winning NTBPWL

Inside this issue:

PRESIDENT’S LETTER 2

HEALTH PROGRAMS 3-6

EDUCATION PROGRAMS 7-8

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS 9

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER 10

CALENDAR 11

CORRECTIONS / 12
RETRACTIONS

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Greetings League Ladies,

January 2012! A new year with unlimited opportunities for “The Business & Professional Women’s Club, Inc.
Notable North Texas BPW League, Inc. Working together, the A 501(c)3 organization
League will continue to invest in servicing our communities,
leadership training, personal development and growth following OFFICERS
National’s L.E.T.S. (Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Technology, 2011-2013
and Service).
Murray Gray, President
As the League moves forward in 2012, please support committee [email protected]

activities, programs and projects. Our progress depends on each Charmaine Traylor, 1st Vice President
[email protected]
PRESIDENT GRAY of us doing our part. The following months will be busy with
programs and activities in preparation for the South Central Brittany Montgomery
Director of Membership
District Conference, the National Convention and NTBPWL fiscal [email protected]

year close out for 2011-2012. Evelyn Rosborough
Interim Director of Youth
A few upcoming events to note on your calendar…
Our National “Power of our Dollar$” program was from November 1 to December [email protected]
31. The program encourages our support and patronage of African American
businesses for our goods and services. Please send copies of your receipts and list of Viveca A. Wilson
your dollars spent with these businesses by January 30th to our 1st Vice President Interim Recording Secretary
Charmaine Traylor.
[email protected]
“Wear Red, Eat Red, Bring Drugs and Get Bled” - Lady Patricia Maples is leading
the League in partnering with the East Dallas Christian Church and the Carter Blood Viveca Wilson
Care Center on Sunday, February 12, 2012 to donate blood and/or volunteer for the Corresponding Secretary
blood drive. Please be generous with your blood and time for such a worthy cause.
[email protected]
Women's History and Founders’ Day Program is one of the League’s premier
programs which allows us to showcase the organization, and to celebrate Business Brischelle Joyner
and Professional Women within our community. The Women’s History / Founders’ Financial Secretary
Day Committee has always presented an outstanding program so don’t forget to [email protected]
invite your special friends to the program. Watch for details from the WH/FD
committee, soon. Geneva Hamilton
Treasurer
Other exciting events are coming...the Proud South Central District’s 50th Conference will
be held March 2012 in Arlington, TX, celebrating Fifty Years of service in our communities! [email protected]
The National Convention will be in Reno, Nevada in July 2012. I would absolutely love to see
100% attendance by the NTBPWL for both events. May I count on you? Floyda (Patty) Lynn, Chaplain
[email protected]
Your support over the last year is greatly appreciated as we developed new paths and enriched
our community. You delivered the difference! Thank you for all you do for the League - Kennice Gossip, Parliamentarian
Your support is truly appreciated. [email protected]

Wishing you a New Year filled with health, love, peace and prosperity! Beverly Collymore, Executive Advisor
[email protected]
Murray
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Murray G. Gray
President, 2011-2013 HEALTH
Elizabeth Richardson

EDUCATION
Marilyn Calhoun

EMPLOYMENT
Sylvia Littleton

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Kennice Gossip

VOCAL ARTS
Beverly J. Collymore

WOMEN’S HISTORY
Patricia B. Maples

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Elizabeth Richardson, Chair
[email protected]

Happy New Year to All!

This year we are embarking on a fantastic journey seeking great health, improved
vitality, and spiritual uplifting. If you have not made a New Year’s resolution, may I
suggest being good to your self. This includes eating good (healthy) foods, getting
proper rest (enjoy 6 to 8 hours of sleep each night) and engaging in some type of
exercise (walking is great!).

The benefit to your body will also be beneficial to your family and loved ones.
Encourage their participation in your new healthy lifestyle habits...you will all reap the
rewards. This year we will have guest speakers in our meetings who will give
valuable information on just how to get the most out of your new healthy lifestyle
habits — so stay tuned in!!

Evelyn Rosborough, Environmental Chair “infrared” radiation, or heat,

More than 90 million American kitchens have a and microwaves use a
microwave oven. You don’t need one to eat different part of the
healthfully or to have a Green kitchen. But a electromagnetic spectrum:
microwave can shave off some of your energy use,
especially if you cook smaller meals or use the “microwave radiation.”
kitchen mostly to reheat takeout or to warm frozen When exposed to
foods. microwave energy, water
molecules in the food
TOP TIPS
AT HOME - ZAP SMALL MEALS. vibrate, converting the energy into the heat that cooks
If you have small to medium quantities of food, it is the food quickly. While it is true that human exposure
much more energy efficient to cook in a microwave to intense microwave radiation can cause harm,
than in a conventional or convection oven, or on the
stovetop. The energy and time savings decreases microwave ovens are designed to contain the
with larger volumes of food, however. Keep in mind microwaves within the oven. They do not produce
that microwaves are not suitable for certain types of energy if the door is open. If the oven is damaged,
cooking, like roasting, grilling, or baking.
however, radiation leakage is possible. Never use a
CLOSE THE DOOR SECURELY. unit that is malfunctioning or has a damaged door,
Like a conventional oven, a microwave uses latch, or seals. Keep the door and seal free from food
radiation to heat food. But conventional cooking uses
residue, so that the door closes securely. If you
suspect a problem with the oven, stop using it and

contact the manufacturer.

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DON’T USE PLASTIC. As to concerns about microwave leakage, oven
Packaging containers like margarine or salsa tubs manufacturers must comply with the FDA’s
should never be put in the microwave. The U. S. regulations, which limit leakage to a level that the
Food and Drug Administration says that plastic FDA says is far below what is known to harm people.
containers and plastic wraps labeled “microwave
safe” are okay to use, but that the plastic wrap Microwave energy drops off dramatically as you move
shouldn’t touch the food during microwaving. On the away from the oven. The FDA says that a
other hand, some experts advise against using any measurement of radiation made at 20 inches would
plastic containers or plastic wrap in the microwave be 1/100th of the value measured at 2 inches.
because chemicals could potentially migrate from the Although the likelihood of exposure to even low levels
plastic into hot food. Until there is a definitive answer, of microwaves is extremely low, some people take
the safest approach is to use a microwave-safe glass the extra precaution of not leaning up against the
or ceramic container with a lid. If you don’t have a lid, microwave while waiting for the beeps to signal that
put a paper towel over the container. their dinner is ready.

DO NOT USE TAKEOUT CONTAINERS BENEFITS
Never microwave food in takeout containers. …To you and your health
Styrofoam can melt, and paper containers often have Microwave energy quickly penetrates deep into food,
a greaseproof lining that can leach chemicals into the speeding up cooking time compared to a conven-
food. Microwave your food in ovenproof glass or tional oven. These ovens’ ability to cook quickly in
ceramic containers. little or no water also helps food retain its vitamins
and minerals. And in the summer, you may appre-
When shopping for a microwave oven, look for: ciate the fact that microwaves don’t heat up the air in
▪ Durability and a good warranty. Longer-lasting the oven, or your kitchen!
products cost you less in the long term and keep
waste out of landfills and incinerators. …To your wallet
Microwave ovens use much less energy than
▪ The right size. Smaller ovens use less energy, but conventional ovens, so they can save you some
they also cook less food at a time. Otherwise, there money. Let’s assume you are paying 12 cents a
is little difference in the various products’ energy kilowatt-hour for your electricity. If you run a medium-
statistics. The government’s Energy Star program size (1,000-watt) microwave at high power for 15
does not rate microwaves. minutes, you have spent 3 cents. A typical electric
oven run at 350 degrees for one hour would cost you
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 24 cents. Do that every day, and you save yourself
▪ Microwave ovens cost from $70 to $800. But $75 a year with the microwave. More significantly, by
pricier models may have larger cooking capacity, a keeping the kitchen cool in summer, a microwave
child lock, sensors to determine when the food is may reduce your overall air conditioning costs.
done, “speed cook” technology and browning
capability that combine microwaving with other types …To the Earth
of cooking, and shortcut keys for tasks like bread, Microwaving is an energy-efficient way to cook food,
defrosting and popping popcorn. but it is not without its environmental impacts. There
are about 27 pounds of steel in the average
Microwave ovens have been popular since the early microwave oven, as well as plastic and glass. And
1970s, yet some people remain concerned about disposing of old microwave units adds to the waste
their safety. One common misconception is that stream.
food cooked in a microwave oven becomes
radioactive. It does not. Information provided by Sierra Club Green Home

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East Dallas Christian Church
629 N. Peak Street - Dallas, TX 75246

Happy New Year League Ladies:

What a year we just had? You are kind, smart “Red color” dish for our potluck fellowship
and important ladies and I feel blessed to be a meal, bring their “Expired” drugs for legal
part of a sisters that love other people as destruction, and donate one pint of blood to
yourselves. the Carter Blood Center. The League Ladies &
Youth assist during all phases of the program.
As you make your resolutions for the 2012 We start at 9:30 a.m. and remain throughout
year, I would like to encourage adding yourself the three worship services until 2:30 p.m.
to your calendar of events. Title the one event
“For My Good Day.” One day each month is Our Disciples Room will be
just for you. A Day to rest, reflect, meditate, transformed into a blood
have fun, or whatever works to rejuvenate your donation site for those
mind, body and soul. You will then be surprised donating blood. On the East
how much more energy you have the remaining side of the Great Hall,
days of the month. members will drop off expired
medications to the Dallas EPA’s Water
The results of taking care of YOU will allow you Protection staff as Pharmacy Tech students
to feel healthy enough to partner with the East from the Texas Tech School of Pharmacy
Dallas Wellness Team in serving others at our distinguish the different medicines before
Annual Blood Drive. On Sunday, February 12th destruction. Tables with unique and creative
we will share a part of ourselves that will red foods from appetizers to main dishes and
change the lives of many. Staying healthy will fantastic desserts will make you glad you came.
ensure that we are able to give “One Unit of Everyone is encouraged to prepare enough of
Blood” for another person. Members of the their dish for at least 20 people.
League have partnered with East Dallas
Christian Church in the donation of over 75 So once again, by doing for you, you will be
units of blood, and have helped to save the able to do more for others. Start this January
lives of twice that number in only three years. off with a bang so you can be ready to give with
that same bang to others in February.
Once again we will “Wear Red, Eat Red,
Bring Drugs and Get Bled.” For those of Email Patricia [email protected] to
you new to this concept… On Sunday, schedule your blood donation time (between
February 12th members are asked to dress or 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.) and to share your
wear something in the color “Red”, bring a “Red” dish for the Potluck Fellowship Meal.

Stay Sisterly to serve in Red,
Patricia

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The League had a great turn out in December with the Youth
and Adults working together to serve others. It was fun as

well as rewarding.

Join us again in helping to sustain those in our community
with one of our most basic needs—FOOD!! Another
volunteer activity has been scheduled at the North Texas
Food Bank, and Chair Patty Lynn will be following up with

you to confirm your attendance.

Organization: ··· North Texas B&PW League, Inc.
Location: ········· Food Bank Cockrell Hill Campus
4500 S. Cockrell Hill Road
Date: ··············· Dallas, TX 75236
Time: ··············
Role: ··············· Saturday, February 18, 2012
Attire: ············· 9 a.m. to Noon (arrive 15 minutes early)
Parking: ·········· Warehouse (sorting / boxing food)
Other: ·············
Closed-toed shoes
Free
Must be at least 10 years of age.
Bring water to drink to stay hydrated.
No smoking.

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Marilyn Calhoun, Education Committee Chair
[email protected]

League Ladies, this month the H.E.E.D. Education Committee is offering the
membership a resource for personal and professional development through
reading a recommended article, and a call to action by NTBPWL, Inc. members
who live in the City of Dallas, interested in education of children in Dallas, or
who work within the Dallas Independent School District.

Chair, Marilyn Calhoun The quote of Harry S. Truman, “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are
readers,” is a true example of League Ladies who are leaders sharing readings
of interest, history, knowledge or news materials with each other. Here is one
reading material item which presents all areas to women leaders who read to be
educated and pass on the knowledge for personal development that will benefit
the community at-large.

The Journal of Career Development printed an article, From Mammy to
Superwoman: Images that Hinder Black Women’s Career Development. The
authors, Wendy Reynolds-Dobbs, Kecia M. Thomas, and Matthew S. Harrison
stated that their goal is to highlight the emerging literature on how images of
professional Black women align with their workplace experiences, and how
these experiences may derail their ability to fully reach their potential. They
bring up areas that occur often in workplace practice which Black professional
women should be made aware, observe their self-behavior and determine what
may or may not support their career development.

Stereotypical images of Black Women have implications beyond the workplace like home,
church and community perceptions. This article is a recommended read to enable League
members to be knowledgeable of the issues and be supportive of the future encounters when
seen in our sisters, daughters and friends for their career development. The education program
committee will make available to members a full text, PDF copy to read on your own and to
share with others.

What important characteristics do you think the new Dallas Independent School District
Superintendent should have? A third of our League membership resides in Dallas and should
be proactive by participating in the Dallas Superintendent Search Survey. We can let our
voices be meaningful and take an active role in the education process by giving our input
individually. The survey is open to anyone interested in the education of children. Go to the
link, http://DallasISDSurvey.com and complete the survey. After completing the short survey,
you will receive a copy of the survey you submitted online for your records as well as an EYR
document for education. Thank you in advance for your participation.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2012 AT DFW AIRPORT

ALL ARE INVITED!

PLEASE CALL 972-574-0392 DURING THE EARLY MORNING OF THE
28th TO VERIFY THE GATE AND TIME OF ARRIVAL OF THE TROOPS.

BRING YOUR “WELCOME HOME” AND “THANK YOU” SIGNS AND

BANNERS. LEAGUE LADIES WEAR OUR YELLOW SHIRTS AND

RED OR BLACK SLACKS.

SEE YOU THERE !!!! Beverly Collymore, Chair

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Unity Prayer
For the New Year!

Heavenly Father,
I come to You now and ask that You instill in our organization Your abiding love for
all people, regardless of their race, their religion, or differences that make them seem
too far apart to accept (Romans 13:8 amp). They are all Your creations and You desire
that they all be saved.

We pray that You give us the wisdom to relate to them, according to Your Will
(Romans 13:10 amp). Let us show the true face of a Christian when addressing
people that seem different from us (Leviticus 19:18). Let us know Your purpose for
them being placed in our path and what ministry each one needs. We ask You, Lord,
to help us to show all people the unconditional love that You have always shown us,
and that this may open the door for us to share with them Your Perfect Plan of
Salvation through Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior (James 2:8).

Amen

Lady Patty Lynn, Chaplain

[email protected]

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August 2011 February 2012

S M T W TFS S M T WT F S
123 4
1 2 3 456
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Blood Drive East Dallas Christian Church
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 NORTH TX FOOD BANK

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 – SCD EX BD/LDSHIP RETREAT

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 LEAGUE PLANNING MTG 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21/25 EX BD MTG / GENL BODY MTG
27 YOUTH PLANNING MTG 27

28 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 25 SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

September 2011 10 KANDACE FARMER BABY SHOWER / March 2012
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
S M T W TFS 16 JUDGE BEDFORD RECEPTION S M T W T F S POWER OF OUR $$
17 LEADERSHIP TRAINING
123 17 TEEN BULLYING - EDCC 12 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 EX BD MTG 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TBD WOMEN’S HIST. / FOUNDERS’ DAY
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 -18 SCD CONFERENCE
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 GENERAL BODY/LDSH TRNG 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 /24—EX BD MTG / GENERAL MEETING
25 26 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
30 MEMEBERSHIP RECLAIM PARTY
31 – SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

October 2011 April 2012

S M T W T F S 1 LEADERSHIP TRAINING S M T WT F S

1 1, 8 COTTON BOWL 1 2 3 456 7

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 KOMEN RACE 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 EX BD MTG 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 EX BD MTG

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21-22 SCD PLNG MTG-NO GENL BD 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 GENL BODY MTG

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 29 SUPPORT OUR TROOPS 29 30 TBD CASINO FUNDRAISER

30 31 30 FUNDRAISER—cancelled

November 2011 TBD NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK May 2012
13 – YOUTH MEETING
S M T W TFS 15 EX BD MTG – CONFR CALL S M T WT F S
1 2 345 1 234 5
22 – EX BD MTG – CONFR CALL
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 23 SUPPORT OUR TROOPS 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 TBD – DMC MADD HATTERS’ TEA
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 EX BD MTG
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 GENL BODY MTG
27 28 29 30 31
27 28 29 30
31 YEAR END PROGAM REPORTS
December 2011 POWER OF OUR $$
3 - VOCAL ARTS - CANCELLED June 2012
S M T W TFS 4 - SCD HOLIDAY RECEPTION
10 – LEAGUE CHRISTMAS DINNER S M T WT F S
123 17 - NORTH TX FOOD BANK
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 18 – EAST DALLAS CC - CONCERT 12
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 24 SUPPORT OUR TROOPS 3 4 5 678 9
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 NO BOARD/GENERAL BODY MTGS 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 EX BD MTG
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 23 GENL BODY MTG
24 25 26 27 28 29 30

January 2012 July 2012

S M T W TFS S M T WT F S

1 2 3 4 567 1 2 3 456 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 TBD EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 EX BD MTG 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 – GENL BODY MTG 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 23-29 NANBPWC CONVENTION

29 30 31 28 – SUPPORT OUR TROOPS 29 30 31 NO GENL BODY MTG

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NTBPWL OFFICERS • 2011-2012

Murray G. Gray ................................... President Viveca Wilson ...............Corresponding Secretary
Charmaine Y. Traylor............1st Vice President Brischelle Joyner ....................Financial Secretary
Brittany Montgomery . Director of Membership Geneva Hamilton .................................. Treasurer
Evelyn Rosborough ................ Director of Youth Floyda (Patty) Lynn ................................ Chaplain
Viveca Wilson .................... Recording Secretary Kennice Gossip ............................Parliamentarian

CORRECTIONS / RETRACTIONS: Deadline for articles:

Apologies for the error of mis-naming the titles of the adult The 1st of each month
officers on page 3 of the December 2011 End-of-Year Special
Edition of the Pathfinder, and the omission of the Blood Drive Publication Date:
information from the original January 2012 publication. Somewhere close to the 15th of the month

At the time of the Youth meeting that was pictured, Lady Patty Email articles and photos directly to:
Lynn was the Interim Director of Youth, and Dr. Constance Bennett [email protected]
was the Director of Youth-Elect.

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