At the Missouri State Conference today, the Missouri Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. overwhelmingly passed the following resolution:
That the Missouri Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. disassociate itself from BPW/USA June 1, 2009 and discontinue the use of the BPW/USA, BPW/MO, BPW Local Organizations, BPW (standing alone) and all other names, Logos, trademarks, copyrights, domain names, and signature programs currently legally controlled by BPW/USA and/or the BPW Foundation.
Members of the Missouri Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc, was incorporated in the state of Missouri in 1938. Our attorney's legal opinion is that we can continue to use our incorporated name without infringing upon the BPW trademark registered by national on January 6, 2009.
Our members are excited about the opportunity to develop programs and rebuild our organization to meet the needs of Missouri workingwomen.
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Good for you! I'm guessing many more BPW organizations will follow suit...
I had already told the President of our local I would not be renewing my national membership. I was going to keep going to the local and pay local dues. I had asked it you could just join state and not federal. I am hoping my state (NC) will disassociate from BPW/USA.
How did you make this decision without everyone's vote. Assuming not every member attended the state convention.
Also, what were the arguments for/against?
Thanks for keeping us informed.
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