Guernsey-Noble Business & Professional Women

04/08/2026

Meeting today - got to learn about a lovely business in byesville. Check out Psalm Beauty. Www.psalm-beauty.com
Nails-head spa-brows amd more

03/26/2026

Guernsey/Noble Business and Professional Women are pleased once again to offer the female students of your institution the opportunity to qualify for a $500.00 scholarship sponsored by our organization.

03/26/2026

The Guernsey-Noble Business & Professional Women held their 3rd 2026 meeting March 11, 2026, at The Haven Of Hope.
Executive Director Michelle Carpenter-Wilkinson gave a tour of the new building & spoke to the group.

The next meeting will be on Wednesday, April 08, 2026, 6 pm at Theo’s. Keelee Carpenter of Psalm Beauty will be speaker.

The goal of B.P.W. as a national organization is to be an advocate for legislation, education, health care, day care, and career opportunities to improve the lives of all women. Our local Guernsey-Noble B.P.W. chartered in 1989 and the chartering purpose was and continues to be Women helping Women. Guernsey-Noble B.P.W. Members have supported the Haven of Hope (domestic violence shelter), B.P.W. Scholarships, Operation Sweat suit for r**e victims, breast cancer awareness month, Red Dress Affair (women's heart health) and more through their volunteerism and financial contributions.

Membership is open to all women and men. Join the leading advocate organization; contact local President Chandra Ontko #740-630-7055 [email protected] or Vice President Betty Duche’ #740-679-2387 [email protected] P.O. Box 1524, Cambridge OH 43725.

03/26/2026

Guernsey-Noble BPW distributes Equal Pay Day Info & Pay Day Candy Bars

Business and Professional Women (BPW) in Guernsey County, Ohio mobilized on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to call attention to the wage gap in which women, on average, are paid 78 cents for every dollar paid to men. Even though women make up 51% of the work force, they hold only 17% of the managerial/executive positions. GNBPW members Kathy Smith, Sherry Wilkins, and Betty Duche’ met at the Mancan Office to distribute Equal Pay Day literature, “Pay Day” candy bars, and fliers on the 04/23/26 Administrative Professional Luncheon to local businesses. Local employers have been encouraged to conduct a self-audit to determine if their business has an established wage-setting policy and has consistent and fair pay practice. BPW members in Guernsey and Noble counties organize events and activities not only for Equal Pay Day, but year-round to educate the public about the wage gap. Members support legislation tailored towards working women and assist in educating women on how to negotiate for higher salaries. If you are a manager, professional, salesperson, clerical worker, a woman in a non-traditional job, or a young woman entering the workforce, and you are interested in networking and learning new skills, you should be an active member of the BPW. BPW works to ensure that women’s concerns are heard and acted upon. From education to training and capitalization, BPW provides resources that assist women in achieving success in every business field. Confidence, contacts, and personal skills are integral parts of the BPW experience. The Guernsey-Noble BPW has special programs every year to strategize, network, and work on political and social issues. Fair pay takes real change, and we can make a difference!
The Guernsey-Noble BPW proudly supports the Haven of Hope, which serves women, men and children from Guernsey and Noble Counties. Regular meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Membership is open to all women & men. For information about joining the Guernsey-Noble BPW, please contact Vice-President Betty Duche’ at #740-679-2387 email [email protected] or President Chandra Ontko #740-630-7055 email [email protected]

02/19/2026

02/19/2026

The Guernsey-Noble Business & Professional Women held their 2ND 2026 meeting February 11, 2026, at Theo’s Downstairs.
Two members of the Daughters of the American Revolution Judy Bickford & Shiela Ellenberger spoke to the group.
New member, Erica Gurney was introduced. & welcomed.
By-Laws committee chair Sherry Wilkins reported she had emailed the updated by-laws to all members.
Public Relations Committee chair Betty Duche’ reported Heather Baker volunteered to help with social media.
Legislative Committee Betty Duche’ mentioned several women’s issues have been reported in emails from BPW-OHIO chair Leona Phillips & in the newspaper.
Michelle Carpenter- Wilkinson will report on ones that she has knowledge of at the next meeting.
Scholarship Chair Rhonda Stemmer reported the updated scholarship letters & emails would go out this month.
The April 23,2026 Administrative Professional Luncheon featuring the Haven of Hope was discussed & Sherry Wilkins will work on getting a flyer out soon.
The next meeting will be on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 6 pm at The Haven Of Hope
The goal of B.P.W. as a national organization is to be an advocate for legislation, education, health care, day care, and career opportunities to improve the lives of all women. Our local Guernsey-Noble B.P.W. chartered in 1989 and the chartering purpose was and continues to be Women helping Women. Guernsey-Noble B.P.W. Members have supported the Haven of Hope (domestic violence shelter), B.P.W. Scholarships, Operation Sweat suit for r**e victims, breast cancer awareness month, Red Dress Affair (women's heart health) and more through their volunteerism and financial contributions. Membership is open to all women and men. Join the leading advocate organization; contact local President Chandra Ontko #740-630-7055 [email protected] or Vice President Betty Duche’ #740-679-2387 [email protected] P.O. Box 1524, Cambridge OH 43725.

12/11/2025

Mery Christmas! 🎄
Tonight we enjoyed our Christmas meeting.
Next meeting is January 14th at Theos.

09/22/2025

Come join us October 30th

06/11/2025

Congrats to our scholarship winners.
Layken Lasko graduated from Meadowbrook. She is going to Muskingum University for Nursing.
Kendyl Trott graduated from Meadowbrook. She is going to Rio Grande for Radiologic Sciences.
Lillian Baker graduated from Shenandoah. She is going to Capital University for Art Therapy.
Awards presented by Rhonda Stemmer and Cheryl Lowry Miller.

04/25/2025

Thanks for all that came out to our Annual Spring Luncheon.

Hope to see you all at our Fall Luncheon in October!