1. © JERA (2012) unless otherwise stated on slide Benefits of BPW Membership cc 2012 Leadership Conference Voices of Pacific Women October 2012

2. © JERA (2012) unless otherwise stated on slide Judith van Unen Joint CEO & Founding Director Justice Equality Rights Access International ( JERA International ) Not for Profit NGO BPW International Oceania Sub Regional Co-ordinator National President, BPW Australia 2000 - 2004

3. © JERA (2012) unless otherwise stated on slide You can never cross the ocean unless you first have the courage to lose sight of the shore Christopher Columbus BPW helped me cross my ocean

4. © JERA (2012) unless otherwise stated on slide The Discovery ….. from ho hum to wow !! 1994 introduced to BPW The Benefits would be: Networking Great Speakers Mentoring Friendship

5. © JERA (2012) unless otherwise stated on slide The Journey Joined BPW Melbourne Club Appointed Club membership VP Appointed State membership VP Elected State President arranged International Conference bid in Venice attended international meetings Australian President appointed to Government delegation to UN CSW (United Nations Commission on the Status of Women) Began lobbying government on issues Speaking engagements on issues represented BPW on other bodies

6. © JERA (2012) unless otherwise stated on slide The Benefits Improved Public Speaking Increased Skill Sets Networking Globally Life-long friendships Mentoring Broadening horizons

7. © JERA (2012) unless otherwise stated on slide Career Advice Large and prestigious organisational connections Access to the leaders from government and business Professional networking at local, regional, national, and international levels Opportunity to attend Conferences and Congresses national and internationally Professional Certification opportunities – Keys to Achievement Business opportunities at all levels Local, national, and international Awards Educational Grants Just remember to put in as well as take out and more Benefits

8. © JERA (2012) unless otherwise stated on slide Getting to The Sweet Spot I discovered a passion for being involved in issues of importance to women and being able to contribute to making change I changed total direction in my life My ‘love job’ has become my ‘day job’ Justice Equality Rights Access International Innovative Business Solutions for Community and Gender Equality