McKinley Grand

Hotel arrangements for the November meeting can be made at the The McKinley Grand, Canton, Ohio, at anytime. Be sure to indicate that you are making reservations as The Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women. The website is http://www.mckinleygrandhotel.com/. The information is General Information and Reservations (877) 454-5008. This is a very nice hotel with car museum in bottom of hotel, indoor swimming pool, etc. The hotel is located in the heart of downtown Canton on Market Avenue South, adjacent to the Huntington Bank building and across from a covered parking garage. Conveniently located 11 miles south of the Akron/Canton Airport (CAK). We are also 61 miles south of Cleveland, 90 Miles west of Pittsburgh, PA and 2 1/2 hours north of the state capitol, Columbus.

The First Ladies Museum is across the street. Its website is firstladies.org. Admission is Adults $7.00; Seniors $6.00; Children under age 18. $5.00 National Park Passes $2.00 off regular admission. The National First Ladies' Library is housed in two buildings. One is the Ida Saxton McKinley Historic Home and the other building, just a block north, is the Education & Research Center where the museum is housed.
Guided Tours: Tour both the Education & Research Center and the Saxton McKinley House for 1 admission price. Tours begin at the Education & Research Center.

Directions to the National First Ladies' Library:

Museum/Saxton Mckinley House 331 S. Market Ave. Canton, Ohio 44702Education and
Research Center 205 S. Market Ave. Canton, Ohio 44702

From the South:
From the Marietta/New Philadelphia Area
Follow I-77 North to the Downtown/Tuscarawas Exit. Turn right onto Tuscarawas and travel to Market Street South. Turn right onto Market. Travel through two lights, immediately after 2 nd light is our gated parking on the right hand side.
From the North:
From the Cleveland Area
Follow I-77 South to Exit 105/Tuscarawas/Downtown. Turn left onto Tuscarawas Street. Go through eight traffic lights to Market Street, turn right. Go through two lights, immediately after 2nd light is our gated parking lot on the right hand side.
From the West:
From the Wooster/Columbus Area
Take I-71 North to 30 East. Exit at Downtown/Cherry Ave. Turn right off exit ramp travel to Second Street. Turn left onto Second Street and travel to Market Ave. Turn left onto Market Ave and travel 1 block. Just past light at Third Street is our gated parking lot on the right.
From the East:
From the Youngstown/Canfield Area
Take I-76 to I-77 South. Follow I-77 South to Exit 105/Tuscarawas/Downtown. Turn left onto Tuscarawas Street. Go through eight traffic lights to Market Street, turn right. Go through two lights, immediately after 2nd light is our gated parking lot on the right hand side.

Its TIME

Its TIME for school to start in most areas. Its TIME for the DNC and RNC to show the nation their festivities. Its TIME for most BPW locals to start again.

I have heard some of the programs that are going to happen this federation year. Several times, I have been like WOW that is so awesome. There will be a tea to thank military women for their service. Iron Jawed Angels will be shown on the big screen. There are many more that have impressed me. Your efforts are so exciting and I think it will pay off in the membership departments of growth and retention.

I am also extremely impressed by the members who are contacting me and PPD who are interested in what is going on with a particular piece of legislation. PPD is booking it to try to get facts, figures, resources back to the members. Some members are weighing a particular piece of legislation. Some members have attended Voinovich meetings to oppose his position on various issues. We are being called upon by the national organization for assistance with targeting particular items of legislation. Anyone can lobby. Anyone can advocate. Pick what is important to you and you will be a passionate lobbyist and advocate. Pick what is important and be prepared then you will be a passionate effective lobbyist and advocate. Although, we cannot always supply the passion for you, BPW/Ohio is committed to ensuring that you are prepared. Your work is important to all of us. Let us help you make a difference.

Its TIME again for the OBW. It will be coming out in the next couple of weeks. It will have all of the details for the November meeting. This is going to be a great meeting. I have confirmed that Lt. Colonel Lowery of the Ohio National Guard will be joining us to speak to you about how to Join Forces. Kathy is a wonderful speaker. She is passionate about the guard and about support of women and families. If you want to know what your local can do to support our military men, women and families, please attend this meeting. It will be educational, practical and inspiring. See you there.