IFBPW State Convention

For those who were not able to attend, you missed a really good weekend. We discussed and debated and were able conduct a lot of business, but we also partied hard Saturday Night.

I don't want to give to much away, but there were a lot of decisions made over the weekend.

• We will be signing the National Foundation licensing fee
• We have updated the Bylaws and will have those out soon
• And We have updated the Legislative Platform

More information on these items and more will be sent in emails, updated on the IFBPW website and in the next issue of the Illinois Bulletin.

We also had a great time at the Workshops. It was amazing how many people increased their activity level while participating in the Active For Life program. One person even lost a significant amount of weight. For more information on this free program that can be formatted for a Church organization, business, or other kind of organizations go to Active For Life.

I also taught how to create a Google account. There is instructions on how to link your calendar with friend's calendars or organization calendars. For organizations like IFBPW, you can set up email to automatically send members a reminder for upcoming events or when reports are due. An instructors manual is on the IFBPW Region4 in the members only section. Email me if you are not able to access the manual at ilfederation.bpw@gmail.com.

One thing I did forget in the manual is that in order to set up an email account you need to use an existing email in the form. Then you have to verify the gmail account from your existing account before you can log into the gmail account. I have it on my list to update, but I may not get to it for a couple of weeks.

As soon as I receive pictures from those who attended, I will put them out on the IFBPW FaceBook page. I know we have some good pictures of all the fun.

Make sure you check out t he websites and read the emails to keep up with all the new information.