CC Town Hall Wrap Up (9.28.26): Town Hall Recording, & Follow-Up

Hello Chapter Chairs!

Thank you for your continued leadership and all you do to support WPO and your members!

Below is a recap of the key announcements, updates, and upcoming events from our recent Chapter Chair Town Hall.

**If you were unable to attend or would like to revisit the discussion, the Town Hall recording is available in the Chapter Chair Knowledge Hub under Training Recordings & Materials. **

KEY ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES

Harvard Program | October 2027

• The Harvard on-campus program has been rescheduled to October 11–14, 2027, following an end in Wells Fargo’s sponsorship.
• WPO is seeking alternative sponsors and funding opportunities to help support the program and keep this valuable experience available to members.
• If you have potential sponsor connections, warm leads, or funding recommendations, please share them with Camille.

Sponsorship Opportunities

• Monica Kimutis, WPO’s new Director of Partnerships, is gathering feedback on the services, discounts, and opportunities members would find most valuable.
• Please share your members’ needs, sponsorship ideas, and potential connections with Monica (monica@womens-presidents.com).

WPO’s 30th Anniversary | 2027 – Everything Pearls

• WPO will celebrate its 30th anniversary throughout 2027, recognizing the organization’s history, accomplishments, and the chairs and members who have helped shape its growth.

Recruitment & Chapter Growth

• Monthly Seat at the Table webinars introduce prospective members to WPO and the PeerView experience.
• Chapters are encouraged to host recruitment events and submit upcoming events to the home office for inclusion on the WPO website.
• WPO continues to expand globally, with upcoming launch events in Amsterdam, Warsaw, and Paris.

**UPCOMING RECRUITMENT EVENTS & IMPORTANT DATES**

• October 14: Cincinnati recruitment event
• October 22: Austin in-person Seat at the Table event
• October 26: Amsterdam launch event
• October 28: Philadelphia recruitment event
• October 29: Minneapolis educational day
• November 9: Thurston County, Washington recruitment event
• November 10: Tampa recruitment event
• November 18: Edmonton member event
• November 19: Warsaw launch event
• November 25: Paris launch event (TBD)

Vancouver is also planning a November recruitment event. Please check the WPO website for the latest event details and updates.

ACTION ITEMS FOR CHAPTER CHAIRS

• Share PeerView resources available in the Chapter Chair Knowledge Hub with your members and prospective members.
• Submit upcoming events and recruitment activities to the home office for inclusion on the WPO website.
• Identify sponsorship opportunities by sharing warm leads, potential connections, and feedback on what would benefit your members.
• Support WPO’s growth by identifying prospective members and connections in areas where WPO is expanding.

Thank you again for everything you do for your chapters and the WPO community! As we heard during the Town Hall, we are all working toward the same goal: supporting our members and helping women business owners thrive.

Best,

Melissa

Melissa Horne ­

Chapter Chair Operations Lead

melissa@women-presidents.com

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