Paducah Professional Women

09/02/2026

✨ September PPW Meeting: Powered by Women

Join us for our September 8th PPW meeting featuring Ines Rivas-Hutchins, Owner & President of INTEC Group!

Ines will share her journey in the construction industry, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and her experience building a career in a traditionally male-dominated field. We’re looking forward to an inspiring conversation about leadership, perseverance, and paving your own path.

📅 September 8
📍 Commonwealth Event Center
🕦 11:30 AM – Networking
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM – Meeting & Program

🍽️ Lunch is $15 at the door.

RSVP on our Facebook Event today. Guests are always welcome!

05/04/2026

It’s time to vote for next year’s officers and for our annual awards. Nominations are open now until end of day May 11th. Voting will take place during the May 12th meeting and be open until Wednesday night.

A few things. You must be in good standing(dues paid) to be eligible to be an officer or win an award.

Officer Nominations-You can nominate yourself if you want. The survey allows you to list one person per category. President, Vice President(must be willing to become President for the 2027-2028 term), Secretary, and Treasurer.
Please contact Natalie if you have any questions or need any additional information.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2K9Q8VP

Here are the categories for this year’s awards. This year’s awards have been streamlined, and they awards are listed below with the descriptions.
Must be in good standing with dues paid to be eligible for an award, and you cannot nominate yourself. Nominating ends at end of day Monday and voting will be done at our May meeting. Survey link is below the award list. See everyone May 12th!

Award List 2026

Spirit Award- Recognizes an individual who has dedicated her time and engagement to promote the objectives and mission of PPW with enthusiasm.

Professional/Leader of the Year- Someone who makes her mark as a professional both in the community and through their contributions to PPW.

Rookie of the Year-Celebrates a member who is new to their profession within the past year that has demonstrated a great potential to excel.

Business/ Entrepreneur of the Year- Recognizes a business or individual that supports PPW through their profession participating,encouraging, and fostering growth.

Community Champion Award-Someone who demonstrates a commitment to serving others in both community and business working with others to inspire their employees to volunteer and work to make the community a better place.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SD3FTVN

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04/21/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make Power of the Purse a successful event! If you bought a ticket, bid on a purse, or helped get a donation you contributed to the success! If you were there, you were blessed to hear the knowledge of Dr Bernice Willis. I look forward to seeing everyone on May 12th for our normal meeting time.

04/17/2026

Don’t forget to buy your raffle tickets! The raffle closes at Monday evening. None of these tickets are sold the day of the event. Don’t forget your tickets for Tuesday, too. If you can’t make the event, purchase your raffle tickets and help the cause! The purses will go soon. Please share and tell your friends.

Join me in supporting UNITED WAY OF WESTERN KENTUCKY: https://unitedwaywky.rallyup.com/purseraffle26

04/12/2026

Don’t forget we will not have or regular meeting this Tuesday, because Power of the Purse is just 9 days away(Tuesday the 21st)! It will be a wonderful event that will leave you uplifted and inspired. In addition, there is a gorgeous Coach raffle purse valued at $628. Tickets are available to purchase for $10 each. The sale of those tickets end the evening of Monday the 20th. Event tickets are on sale for $60 and must be purchased in advance to attend. Finally, there will be 25 fabulous purses stuffed with all kinds of goodies available to bid on. I will post the link to the raffle purses once it is live. For now, the link below can be used to purchase raffle and event tickets.

https://www.unitedwaywky.org/purse
I also want to take a minute to thank the Power of the Purse committee for all their help, especially Patsy Pierce. Look forward to seeing you there! Please share this post and invite your friends to join us.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 11:30 am at Walker Hall Event Center Empowered Women, Empower Women. Each year more than 200 women come together for Power of the Purse, a unique event featuring a designer purse auction, keynote speaker, luncheon and networking opportunities. Proceeds from this event benefit...

04/09/2026

Raffle ticket time! This is a gorgeous purse. Purchase your raffle tickets and don’t forget your ticket for Power of the Purse on April 21st!!

Purchase a ticket for your chance to win a Coach Lana Leather Shoulder Handle Bag donated by Sara Gipson Group Brokered by EXP Realty LLC. This beautiful bag also includes a Coach Essential business card case with 3 charms and a Gemma Layne scarf for a combined value of $628!

Tickets are $10 each and will be on sale through Monday, April 20.
Follow this link to purchase your ticket(s): https://unitedwaywky.rallyup.com/purseraffle26

Raffle drawing will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 12:15 pm at Walker Hall Event Center (229 Madison Street, Paducah, KY) and can be viewed live on the United Way of Western Kentucky page. You do not have to be present to win. NO RAFFLE TICKETS WILL BE SOLD ON THE DAY OF THE DRAWING.

Power of the Purse is presented by Baptist Health Paducah. Proceeds from the event benefit United Way of Western Kentucky and Paducah Professional Women.

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