May.17.2018

4 Ways to be an Accessory to a Change in the Lives of Women!

 

Education is one of the most critical areas of empowerment for women and a vital means to ensuring that we have more choices over the kinds of lives we wish to lead. However, many women face significant financial barriers or difficult circumstances that inhibit them from pursuing the training and learning opportunities they wish to experience.

 

It is for this reason that Business and Professional Women of Saskatoon launched a bursary program dedicated to addressing the unique challenges that women often face in pursuing post-secondary education. For more than 60 years, we have been providing financial support to the women in our community in order to help them achieve their personal and professional goals. These bursaries have a tremendous effect in the lives of the women who receive them and we hope you’ll join us in being the change we all wish to see in the world!

 

In order to extend our impact and support even more women, BPW Saskatoon is very pleased to present Accessory to a Change on June 7, 2018! The aim of this third annual sparkly soirée is to raise $10,000 in support of our bursary program for mature and Aboriginal women in Saskatoon and beyond.

 

FOUR WAYS YOU CAN BE AN ACCESSORY TO A CHANGE:

 

1) Help us Spread the Word

 

“I raise up my voice not so I can shout but so that those without a voice can be heard…we cannot succeed when half of us are held back.”

Malala Yousafzai

 

This energetic and infinitely inspiring evening promises to be a highlight on your calendar this June as we come together to create meaningful change and new opportunities for women in our community. Your assistance in raising the profile and awareness around this important initiative would be so greatly appreciated. Here are a few ways you can help:

 

 

 

2) Join Us for the Event!

 

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”

Dr. Maya Angelou

 

This will indeed be a stylish evening with the aim of helping women in our community thrive! Tickets are now on sale and when you purchase the Spring Collection, you will receive 8 tickets for the price of 7.

 

The festivities will take place at the Sheraton Hotel on Thursday, June 7, 2018, with cocktails beginning at 5:30 pm. This year’s event will feature an inspiring keynote talk from philanthropist and entrepreneur, Sara Agah Franti, as well as a stirring slam poetry performance from Zoey Roy. Via our famous strolling dinner, guests will experience a variety of tantalizing food stations and also have the opportunity to do some purpose-driven shopping at the silent auction, which will be filled to the brim with bling, beauty, and other coveted items.

 

 

3) Become a Partner

 

“Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.”

Helen Keller

 

Community partners are essential to the success of this event and we have a variety of different ways that individuals and businesses can participate! To learn more about these opportunities, please visit: PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

 

We are thrilled to announce that Hillberg & Berk are once again generously providing some totally gorgeous sparkle for the silent auction and we are beyond delighted to have TCU Wealth Management back as our gourmet sponsor in 2018. A very special thanks goes to CTV, Global, Rawlco, and the Saskatoon Media Group for their ongoing support.

 

New this year is the opportunity to become a Showcase Studio Partner! If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner who could benefit from promoting your business to 300 women in a warm and dynamic environment while supporting a good cause, this exciting and affordable showcase opportunity is for you. For more information, please reach out to sponsorship@bpwsaskatoon.com.

 

 

4) Support the Silent Auction

 

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”

Winston Churchill

 

We’re hoping to make the silent auction at Accessory to a Change a stunner this year! In keeping with the theme of the event, we’re aiming to feature a beautiful assortment of jewelry, watches, and handbags. Of course we will also very gratefully accept other fabulous items such as artwork, event tickets and gift certificates. In return for your generosity (or that of your business!), you will be recognized at on our website and in our BPW newsletter. For more information and to donate in this special way, please reach out to any BPW member or send an email to sponsorship@bpwsaskatoon.com.

 

 

Jami Young
Accessory to a Change Co-Chair
sponsorship@bpwsaskatoon.com