Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the benefits of membership?
2. When and where are meetings held at each level?
3. How are clubs run?
4. What are the duties of membership?
5. How much are membership fees?
6. What happens if a member moves away from her club?
7. What is the purpose of the provincial organization?  

What are the benefits of membership?

A member of a local club is automatically also a member of the district, national, provincial, and international organizations; entitled to attend events; receive communications; and contribute to policy development - all included in the single fee. Each club has its own calendar of events and committee activities for its members. For information about the benefits of membership, click here to review the details of the Membership Model.

Group Insurance

BPW members are able to purchase flexible, comprehensive and affordable insurance coverage through Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada. BPW Canada has made arrangements for group insurance, in which each BPW member can custom-design a plan that meets her needs and those of her family. Self-employed and business-owning members can write off the premium as a business expense, and individual members may be able to tax deduct the premiums as a medical expense. Members can choose from a range of products, including:

• Term Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance - 10 impairments
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Extended Health Care Insurance
• Dental Insurance

To obtain information about Sun Life Financial's products and services and to get an on-line quote, click on the link provided here or visit www.sunlife.ca/sunaffinity. When you are completing the online enrolment form, indicate “BPW” as your reference code. Once you are enrolled, you can conveniently conduct your transactions electronically by visiting Sun Life Financial’s Plan Member Services website (www.sunlife.ca/member).

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When and where are meetings held at each level?

• Most clubs meet once a month (with a break for the summer) and hold an Annual General Meeting in May along with a social event in spring or summer.
• Each District holds its Annual General Meeting in the Fall, usually in October.
• A Provincial Conference is usually held on the last weekend in May. The location is chosen by the host club, which changes every year.
• The Canadian Federation holds a National Convention every two years, moving from West to Central Canada to the East. In alternate years, an Annual Meeting is held wherever it is most convenient for the Board of Directors.
• The International Federation holds a Congress every three years.

How are clubs run?

Each club has its own Board of Directors or Executive.

What are the duties of membership?

Members in good standing are those who have paid their annual fees and continue to support the aims and objectives of the organization. They are encouraged to participate in committee work and stand for office as well as attend meetings, which are usually held once a month.

How much are membership fees?

Each club sets its own fees. The average is about $125 per year. This amount includes fees to the provinical organization and the national and international federations.

What happens if a member moves away from her club?

A member of any club in Canada can transfer her membership to any other club in Canada at no cost.

What is the purpose of the provincial organization?

As an advocacy group, BPW must address issues at the appropriate level of jurisdiction. BPW Ontario lobbies government and other organizations on matters of provincial concern on behalf of all its members across Ontario.

BPW Ontario also holds membership/voice/voting privileges in other organizations within the Province to promote mutual interests. 

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