All of you could be considered "Founding Members" of BPN. Now, who is going to volunteer to serve as Chairperson of this Steering Committee.

And, by now all of your must have had some thoughts and ideas. Please let us know and I will correlate...........In the meantime, think of your greatest strength and how you can head a committee/team; for example: membership drive head, securing legal position--501(c), financial control (looks like we are top heavy in this area), I will continue to keep the info flowing, public relations, etc..........Any other suggestions.

Thank God for technology. This is what will make the BPN unique.....We can operate without having a physical meeting which is time-consuming. So just roll your ideas in.

Be blessed!

Aug 2006

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Even though we live in the United States, most of us still have a desire to make a contribution to the development of our country. I feel as an organized body we can do that in an excellent and progress way! Bahamians are strategically placed all over the United States with an excellent resource base. And, our country really need us.

1. We can organize and become an official non-profit organization.
2. We can take an inventory of professions, skills, and experience; and, in which ways individuals can contribute.
3. We can get the attention of our government; and, since we live abroad it is easier to make non-partisan contributions. Maybe in the form of research, papers, policy reference, hosting events/workshops/seminars in The Bahamas, we can even encourage our government to allow us to serve on local Boards in the area of expertise, also contribute to broaden the scope of existing programs coordinated by Bahamas Associations and other Bahamas entities in the U.S., etc.
4. We can help other Bahamians in many ways.
5. We will operate at another level separate from the various Bahamas Associations.
6. We can act as a resource.
7. We can maintain support for professional develop, mentoring, network/netweave, increase communication..........and all of it is good public relations.
I am just shooting off what I envision. Any thoughts or interest, please contact me. And, please circulate to other Bahamians.

Brendaline Wilson