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Mary Payne Norcross

BPW has been a part of my life since 1982
when I was Assistant Director of the Emeryville
Senior Center. I received a Woman of Achieve-
ment plaque from BPW when I was promoted to
Director. A group of my BPW friends spoke at
my retirement party. I cherish the fact that I am
still a member thru NIKE, a group of past BPW presidents.■

Chauvenet (Chevy) Smith

I joined because I see this as an oppor-
tunity to have mentors for future business
endeavors.
I am a licensed phlebotomist currently
working at Cal Berkeley. I am a student at
Berkeley City college.■

Frances Swingle

I joined BPW in 1976 (I think) and the
NIKE Club a few years later. I was President of Washington
Township BPW in Fremont in 81/82 and was privileged to be
sent by my Club to the National in San Antonio as their dele-
gate. I also have been a member of Livermore, Contra Costa
and Isle City as well as Berkeley.
A BPW friend asked me to apply for a
seat on the Alameda County Commission on the Status of
Women. I was accepted and served for 10 or 12 years. Com-
missioners volunteer to help with women and girls issues for
the Supervisors. We investigate Domestic Violence Homes
and recommend how funds be allotted. I have held one of-
fice or another for these groups. Most recently as Treasurer
for the District.■