Somerset
Business & Professional Women's Club
Somerset
Business & Professional Women's Club
Monthly meetings are on the 4th Thursday of each month beginning at 5:30pm.
Our next meeting is on May 23, 2024 @ 5:30 pm
MAY IS PAYDAY
2024-2025 MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE NOW
Scan the QR Code or Click the Link below to renew your membership for 2025. New Member? You can use the same lnk!
Important Reminders & Updates
- Our next meeting is on May 23, 2024, @ 5:30 pm. We will be meeting at the Energy Center in Downtown Somerset. This meeting will be our installation ceremony for our new officers. This is also the first meeting of our new year!
- Remember to wear your name tag! If you forget it, you owe $1 to the foundation donation!
- Don’t forget, membership renewal is in MAY! If you or your company would like an early invoice for the year, please see Rikiyah Pryor or Ginger Henderson.
Spring 2024 KY Cardinal
April Meeting Agenda
thank you to our supporters
Somerset KY
Your support will directly benefit our members by providing funds for educational programs, leadership development, and community outreach initiatives. In addition, your sponsorship will help us continue to offer scholarships to local women pursuing higher education and career advancement.
supporter discounts for members
Free headshots for all somerset bpw members.
contact amanda muse, 606-219-6006
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who we are
history
in 1919 While mobilizing for World War I, the U.S. Government recognized the need for a cohesive group to coordinate identification of women’s available skills and experience. A Women’s War Council, financed through a federal grant, was established by the War Department to organize the resources of professional women. The National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs was founded on July 15, 1919. The organization later filed to “do business as” (dba) Business and Professional Women/USA (BPW/USA). Throughout the years, three major issues shaped BPW/USA’s legislative agenda: elimination of sex discrimination in employment, the principle of equal pay, and the need for a comprehensive equal rights amendment.
today
Our local Business and Professional Women's Club was established in 1930. President Kate Sitton paved the way for business women throughout Pulaski and surrounding counties to be treated as equals in the workplace. Focusing on equal pay, equal rights and the elimination of sex discrimination were just the beginning. Somerset BPW also has provided scholarships to non-traditional, secondary education students and given back to other local organizaitions that promote quality and equality of life.
This year, our club will be turning 93 years old!
Networking
Join us on the 4th Thursday of every month for a chance to network with a strong group of business professionals and entrepreneurial women. Our goal is to provide support and resources to help support your professional goals while making lifelong friends.
Giving Back
Our passion to give back is what makes us a truly community-driven club. Every year, we award 2 scholarships to women in need who are pursuing higher education. The Sally Murphy and Martha Fulcher Estep Scholarships are available through Somerset Community College.
Supporting Local
We love supporting our local communities by speaking at local events, volunteering, and getting involved in community action. Staying connected is what helps our community grow and raises up the next generation of women business leaders.
Calendar 2024
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Board Meeting days
Monthly membership meetings
special meetings and events
Monthly Meeting Hosts
Upcoming Special Events
2024
- January: Rikiyah Pryor
- February:
- March:
- April:
- May:
- June: No meeting
- July: No meeting
- August:
March Events
Somerset Business & Professional Women’s Club 4th Thursday of the month – 5:30pm.
18 Classic Movie Night at The Virginia: The Wizard of Oz – The Virginia Theater, 214 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, 7:00pm. Join emcee and local film enthusiast John Alexander for Classic Movie Night at The Virginia, featuring The Wizard of Oz. The Wizard of Oz is celebrated for its use of Technicolor, fantasy storytelling, musical score, and memorable characters. It stars Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Billie Burke and Margaret Hamilton. Info 606-679-6366 or view policies here: https://thevirginiaky.com.
19, 20 Donkey Basketball at Nancy Elementary School – 240 Hwy 196, Nancy, KY, 6:30pm both nights. Nancy Elementary is once again Hosting Donkey Basketball! We will be having TWO games this year. Friday April 19th and Saturday April 20th. Info (606) 636-6338 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1616031755810366.
19-21 American Indian Heritage Weekend – Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, 7351 Hwy 90, Corbin, KY, daily. The event will offer educational presentations, hands-on workshops, kids' crafts, authentic craft vendors, storytelling, music and more, all aimed at celebrating the history and culture of the indigenous people of the Cumberland Plateau. The event is free and open to the public. Info at https://parks.ky.gov/events/american-indian-heritage-weekend-5844. #kystateparks #kystateparks100 or call 606-528-4121.
20 Southern KY Adventure Weekend SKAW – Pulaski County Park, 1200 Hwy 3189, Nancy, KY, 6am-12am. Join us in beautiful Pulaski County Park in Nancy, KY for this jam-packed weekend of off-road endurance events. If you like mountain biking, kayaking, adventure racing, orienteering, rogaining, trail running or simply adventure: The Southern Kentucky Adventure Weekend has something new for you. VINDURA’s roots are in adventure racing so we decided to create a weekend. Info https://vindura.fit/events/SKAW/.
20 Tim Whitehead 2nd Annual Memorial Bass Tournament – Conley Bottom Resort, 270 Conley Bottom Rd. Monticello, KY, 7am-4pm. An open Black Bass Tourney. Info call 859-302-4310 or email micb006@yahoo.com.
20 Somerset Foodstock 2024 – A Food Truck Festival – Fountain Square, 27 Public Square, Downtown Somerset, KY, 11am-9pm. Foodstock, a day of food, music and art hosted by the City of Somerset – will feature food trucks from around the state, all with different cuisine choices, spirit and drink vendors and lots of fun, music and family activities. The entertainment is TBA. Admission is free, those who want to purchase alcoholic beverages must purchase a $5 wrist band at the gate. Info, the types of Food and Spirit vendors, the complete musical line up and more call 606-679-6366 or visit https://seesomerset.com/food-stock/.
20 Earth Day Event at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery – 50 Kendall Rd. Jamestown, KY, 2pm EASTERN TIME. Join the hatchery staff for our Earth Day event! We will be celebrating our planet with lots of fun, interactive booths and activities. FREE trees provided by The Friends of Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, Inc. Learn about birds of prey, conservation, recycling, water quality, mammals of Kentucky, archery, fly tying/casting and more! Info https://www.facebook.com/events/362046809985111.
20 2024 Mrs. KY America/AmeriCan and Miss KY for America Strong – Center for Rural Development, 2292 S. Hwy 27, Somerset, KY, 4pm-6pm. The Mrs. Kentucky America/AmeriCAN and Miss Kentucky for America Strong pageants are for women 18 years of age and up – married, divorced, single, or widowed. This is a preliminary to the Mrs. America, Mrs. American, and Miss for America Strong pageants, located in Las Vegas! Info 606-677-6000, www.centertech.com or https://www.mrskentucky.net/.
21 Spring Boutique Block Party – Lake Cumberland Farmers Market, 401 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY, 1pm-5pm. Shop ’til you drop at the Spring Boutique Block Party on Sunday, April 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the LC Farmer’s Market in downtown Somerset. The event has free admission and is hosted by Somerset boutiques. Participating Boutiques: Bailey Kate Boutique, Be You Boutique, Copper Saddle & Company, Hadley Kate Boutique and Really Roxie. Info 606-425-5319 or https://www.facebook.com/events/442568238221488/?ref=newsfeed.
24 Rogers Scholars Golf Scramble at Woodson Bend – Woodson Bend Resort, 14 Woodson Bend, Bronston, KY, Shotgun Start at 1pm. The Center for Rural Development is hosting a Golf Scramble to benefit The Rogers Scholars Youth Program. Prizes for First, Second, Third, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin and Longest Putt. Sponsor info and/or registration contact Amy Ellis a aellis@centertech.com, 606-677-6000 or visit www.centertech.com/events/rogers-scholars-golf-scramble/.
24 Expressions Tea “Administrative Professionals Tea Party” – Expressions Tea & Gifts, Grand Central Place, 2835 S. Hwy 27, Suite 372, Somerset, KY, noon. Make reservations now for this delicious menu, sure to please the most exacting AP. For menu, reservations & info call 606-677-2012 or email ginny.stephens@newvista.org.
26 Somernites Cruise Meet & Greet – Cole Park, 7929 S. Highway 27, Burnside, KY, 10am-2pm. The Meet & Greet will be set up in Cole Park beside Burnside City Hall in Burnside, Friday of each Cruise weekend. Burnside Tourism will be present with info, discounts and other goodies! Info 606-561-7117 or www.visitburnside.com.
26 Friday Night Thunder – Somerset Mall, S. Hwy 27, (stoplight #23 on US 27), 5pm-9pm. Jump-start cruise weekends April to October at Somerset Mall and their Friday Night Thunder Block Party. The free event features hundreds of classic cars, customs and hot rods filling up the rear parking lot. Go for the live bands, food trucks, inflatables, and special exhibits each month. Presented by Don Franklin Somerset Family of Dealerships and Somerset Mall. Info 606-678-4157.
26-28 Miss Kentucky Bluegrass Pageant State Finals – Center for Rural Development, 2292 S. Hwy 27, Somerset, KY, all day. The prestigious Miss Kentucky Bluegrass will take place at the Center for Rural Development. Enter through one of preliminaries. Miss Kentucky Bluegrass is an official state preliminary for the AmeriFest US Nationals and a proud supporter of Heavan’s Angel Food charity. Info 606-677-6000 or www.centertech.com.
27 Girls Day Out Somerset Spring 2024 – Center for Rural Development, 2292 S. Hwy 27, Somerset, KY, 10am-4pm. Girls Day Out is a shopping event with a variety of vendors with items like wine, jewelry, make-up, boutique clothing, handcrafted items, and so much more! Door prizes will be given away all day. FREE ADMISSION! Info 606-677-6000 or https://www.facebook.com/GirlsDayOutBG.
27 Somernites Cruise Car Show and Cruise LS Showcase – Downtown Somerset - Join us every 4th Saturday, April through October, in Somerset “The Car Cruise Capital of Kentucky” for Somernites Cruise. April will feature an “LS Showcase”, if your vehicle has an “LS” engine you are welcome to a part of this showcase. Enjoy a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere throughout downtown Somerset. There will also be a Vintage Tractor Display and a Jeep/4x4 Display. The "Show and Shine" portion of the event lasts from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. "Cruising the Strip" begins at 6 p.m. Info about weekend activities visit www.somernitescruise.com or call 606-872-2277.
27 Boating 101 Class Spring 2024 – Cumberland Miles Campground & RV Park, 3891 S. Hwy 76, Eli, KY, 1pm EASTERN TIME. Come out, have some fun and learn basic boating knowledge and knot tying skills! Bring a Side for lunch! Hot dogs and Burgers will be served! Info https://www.facebook.com/events/1137543474097387.
May 2024
2 YPLC 6th Annual Golf Scramble – Bend Resort, 14 Woodson Bend, Bronston, KY, 9am. Join us for the much anticipated Fifth Annual YPLC Classic Golf Scramble hosted by your local Young Professionals of Lake Cumberland! Registration at 9am Tee Off 11am. Registration is $400.00 and includes cart, breakfast and more. All proceeds benefit the Young Professionals of Lake Cumberland, a non-profit organization committed to providing a positive impact on our community. Info 423-557-4748 or https://www.facebook.com/ypoflc/.
2 Lickety Split 350-Yard Dash – Fountain Square, 50 Public Square, Somerset, KY, 4:30pm. Join us for the shortest foot race in Kentucky: Lickety Split 350 Yard Dash to benefit United Way of South-Central Kentucky. “The shortest foot race in Kentucky” will go from Fountain Square to Lake Cumberland Farmer’s Market at CNB Pavilion and end with delicious banana splits! We’ll have contests for team size and best costumes! We'll also have prizes for first and last place. Check-in: 4:30 pm | Race Starts: 5:30 pm Banana Splits after the race Info (606) 679-2974 or https://www.facebook.com/events/336138228916845.
4 SJWC 2nd Annual Duck Derby – Eubank City Park, Hwy 70, Eubank, KY, 9am. SAVE THE DATE: The 2nd Annual Somerset Junior Woman’s Club’s Duck Derby Will held Saturday, May 4th at Eubank City Park. Check Facebook for more details coming. Info 606-383-0367 or www.facebook.com/events/1825008864628028/.
4 Expressions Tea KY Derby Tea Party 2024 – Bluegrass Expressions Tea Grand Central Place 2835 S. Hwy 27, Suite 372, noon. Make reservations now for this Kentucky Derby favorites menu. For menu, reservations and information call 606-677-2012 or email ginny.stephens@newvista.org.
committees 2024
scholarship
Chair: Barbara Sanders
Patricia Nadim
Nancy Cox
Edna Jackson
Sharon Schnelle
Donna Hunley
membership onboarding / yearbook
Chair: Rikiyah Pryor
Ginger Henderson
Debra Ruckel
aspiring professionals program
Chair: Kathy Townsend
Tammy Hill
Donna Hunley
Katie Slone
nomination
Chair: Joanna Harness
Edna Jackson
Allison Hicks
Marion Price
Rikiyah Pryor
public relations
Chair: Brenda Pryor
Miranda Lyons
Kathy Townsend
Emily Decker
Rikiyah Pryor
fundraising
Chair: Sharon Schnelle
Rebecca McCord
Joanna Harness
Patricia Nadim
Wanda Maybry
Emily Decker
Ginger Henderson
Kara Hawk
foundation
Chair: Katie Slone
Sheila Hugges
Ginger Henderson
bylaws
Chair: Patricia Nadim
Debra Lambert
Debra Ruckel
Members
Rikiyah Pryor
President
Citizens Bank
Brenda Pryor
President Elect
Focal Point Consulting
Rebecca McCord
Vice President
Chick-Fil-A
Katie Slone
Secretary
Judge, District Court
Ginger Henderson Treasurer
Tax Preparer
Patricia Nadim
Parlimentarian
Realtor- Century 21
Joanna Harness
Administrator
Retired -PC Board of Education / Banking
Allison | Hicks | Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital |
Amber | Frangos | She Wins LLC & Flashback Theater |
Ashley | Morrow | Targeted Case Manager |
Barbara | Sanders | Retired - Banking |
Debra | Ruckel | UPS Store |
Debra | Lambert | Supreme Court Justice |
Donna | Hunley | Retired - Banking |
Edna | Jackson | Retired - Bookstore Manager |
Emily | Decker | Century 21 |
Kathy | Perkins | Healthy Somerset Director |
Kara | Hawk | Alzheimer’s Association |
Kylie | Nelson | Cumberland Furniture Outlet |
Marion | Price | Pulaski County Funeral Home |
Miranda | Lyons | Prosperity Real Estate |
Nancy | Cox | Retired - Teaching |
Penny | Risenbergs | Lindsey Wilson College |
Rosemary | Bray | Chick-Fil-A |
Sandi | Parkey | Sugaring NYC, Scentsy |
Sharon | Schnelle | Attorney at Law |
Sarah | Waddle | Serendipity at the Orange Door |
Sheila | Hugges | Retired US Air Force |
Tammy | Hill | State Farm Insurance |
Wanda | Mabry | Rental Properties Owner |
Member Businesses
