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WHAT BPW MEANS TO ME ... 39

Mary Payne Norcross

BPW has been a part of my life since
1982 when I was Assistant Director of the Em-
eryville Senior Center. I received a Woman of
Achievement plaque from BPW when I was
promoted to Director. A group of my BPW
friends spoke at my retirement party. I cher-
ish 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 op-
portunity 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
delegate.
I also have been a member of Liver-
more, 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.■