XXIV BPW International Congress '02
October 3-9, 2002, Convention Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The TRAIN to Congress - the Indian Pacific (for those who are poor on
Geography our west coast lies on the Indian Ocean and the east on the
Pacific) will be departing from Perth in Western Australia on 30
September 2002 at 10.55am. On board we will be running mini seminars,
workshops, fashion shows, quizzes, and a daily newspaper on board . The
trip takes three days and two nights across Australia arriving in
Melbourne on Wednesday evening 2 October at 08.45pm. There are three
classes on board. For details (travel classes, meals, cost, etc.) visit
www.bpwontrack.iinet.net.au.
NEW NEW NEW!
Please check out the web-site www.bpwontrack.iinet.net.au created
to explain all about the Indian-Pacific train to International Congress
to be held in Melbourne Oct 2002. We have bookings coming in from
various countries and from Western Australian members The purpose of
this message is to encourage you to make a booking. Go to the web-site
and print the Fax-Back pages which are to be sent to Doreen McNarey, the
Australian Travelink Senior Consultant. You will see on the web-site
that the deposit is AUD$500 but the deadline date is not September 2001
so you won't miss out.
Haven't we all heard wonderful stories from members who have attended an
International Congress in the past, in Venice or Vancouver or elsewhere.
We have the opportunity to meet so many members from all over the world,
to share a special event and join hearts in a much bigger way than even
our own inspiring state and national conferences.
Western Australian Division has set up a new committee to raise funds
with the aim of assisting all WA clubs to have at least one member on
board that train. We will be the hosts for International guests flying
in to our beautiful city of Perth for a Welcome Reception and then
"Three Day - Girls Sleepover" of fun, learning and excitement. Fashion,
culture and business expo presented by members. Let us know if you want
us to reserve a presentation time slot for you and your business. A
daily on-board newsletter will inform you of activities en route.
We believe we can fill the train with feminine spirit, sparkling spirit
- crossing one of the most isolated plains on earth. By the time we
reach Melbourne we will be good friends eager to enjoy Congress and
participate with heartfelt enthusiasm.
Just don't miss out on this adventure! Travelink have a secure, insured
Trust Fund which will allow you to make instalment payments. If you have
a business, this is an opportunity for looking at exporting. If you have
a passion for women's issues - this is a forum to gain support and
expertise for your concerns. If you just want to share with women from
all over the world, then Come with us.
Warmest regards,Jasmyn Mumme, President - BPW Western Australia
Aust. Fed. of Business & Professional Women (Inc.)
The RAFFLE for 5 free registrations for Congress starts this month and
will be officially launched at the European Conference in Tallinn.
A form will be enclosed in the printed edition of the Newsletter and may
be photocopied as many times as you wish. The completed form should be
sent to BPW Headquarters together with your money or your Visa card
number, expiry date, etc. as indicated on the form. Indicatehow many
entries you wish to have in the draw. The entries will also be available
through the BPW International Online Shopping Page
www.bpwi-shoppingpage.co.uk.
Each entry costs US$10.00 and you and your friends can enter as many
times as you wish. The raffle will be drawn during the executive meeting
in May 2002, so you have plenty of time to prepare to travel to
Melbourne.