Emblem Pins
An emblem pin may be worn by any local organization member. Local Organization presidents wear the emblem pin with gavel guard attached and, at the end of the presidency, the gavel guard is replaced by a bar guard bearing the inscription“ past president.”
The state presidentʼs pin has TENNESSEE inscribed across the bottom of the pin, with gavel guard attached. At the close of term as state president, the gavel guard is replaced by a bar guard inscribed“ past president.”
The customary way to wear an emblem pin is about six inches below the left shoulder.
Any emblem item, including pins, guards, scrolls, and other jewelry may be purchased through the official supplier. The foundation pins may also be purchased from the same source.
Emblem Benediction— May be sung to the tune of“ Blest Be the Tie That Binds”
This emblem binds us all In one great sisterhood It bids us heed our conscience call For nobler womanhood. God guide us when we wear This emblem oʼer our heart, And keep us true and always fair
God bless us as we part.
BPW / TN Local Organization Pledge
I hereby solemnly pledge my allegiance to this local organization and do promise To be governed by the rules and regulations in the bylaws; To be faithful in attendance, trying always to be on time; To be loyal in service, willing to serve in any capacity, whereby I can best promote the interests of the local organization; To be generous, not alone of my money, but of my praise, my time, and my talents; To be tolerant and friendly, knowing that friendliness gives and finds happiness and health; And to be honest with myself, my fellow members, and my local organization. BPW / TN Colors
The colors of BPW / TN [ and of BPW / USA before its merger with BPW Foundation in July 2009 ] are green and gold. Green was chosen to symbolize victory, growth, activity, and strength. Gold was chosen to represent the sun, faith, and fruitfulness.
Tennessee Official Flower
The flower of BPW / TN is the purple iris. It is customary that members wear lavender or purple outfits at any time requested by the state president.
The Region
The Business and Professional Women of Tennessee, Inc.( BPW / TN), is divided into three( 3) regions for the purpose of promoting state programs, promoting membership work, and assisting the district directors in organizing new local organizations and assisting existing local organizations.
Each region shall have a director, who shall be elected at the annual convention after the endorsement of her local organization. Regional directors shall be members of the state executive committee and the board of directors. A term of office shall be one year or until a successor is elected.
The District
Each region is divided into such districts as set up and approved by the board of directors. Any region may elect to remain undivided into districts with the regional director assuming the duties of the district director with the region functioning as a district of the whole.
Each district shall have a director who shall be elected at the spring regional meeting after the endorsement of her local organization. District directors shall be members of the board of directors. A term of office shall be one year or until a successor is elected or appointed by the state president. No person shall serve more than three( 3) consecutive terms as District Director.
3 July 2009