***BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS FOR WOMEN***
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Alexandra WSA International Association
4220 Rossiter Drive
Victoria, BC V8N 4S7
Phone: (604) 721-5065
Fax: c/o (604) 388-5699
Email:
DESCRIPTION OF ABOVE SERVICE:
First Canadian women's organization to offer insurance and
pension benefits to its members. Educational organization focussing on
gender equity and peace. Publish newsletter, "The Alexandra".
Membership fee $35.00/year.
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Everywoman's Book Society
635 Johnson St.
Victoria, BC V8W 1M7
Phone: (604) 388-9411
Fax: (604) 388-9411
Email:
DESCRIPTION OF ABOVE SERVICE:
We have a great selection of books, including: feminist theory,
lesbian fiction and non-fiction, spirituality, sci-fi and fantasy and
more. Plus, periodicals and music!
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PSI - The Association for Office Professionals
1042 Amphion St.
Victoria, BC V8S 4G3
Phone: (604) 598-6942 - evenings please
Fax: (604)
Email:
DESCRIPTION OF ABOVE SERVICE:
Professional Secretaries International represents members from
many backgrounds and in many fields. Secretaries,
executive/administrative assistants, and office managers are just a
few of the types of professionals that make up our association. Regular
meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the
Imperial Inn (1961 Douglas St.): networking at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6,
followed by a seminar and business meeting. Cost of dinner: $15.00.
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South Island Women in Trades and Technologies Society
2271 Benko Rd.
R.R.#1, Mill Bay, B.C.
Phone: (604) 474-1128
Fax: (604)
Email:
DESCRIPTION OF ABOVE SERVICE:
Target population is women interested in or pursuing trades or
technologies. Our goals include providing a safe place where women can
talk about problems, and receive support/advice in dealing with
difficulties or discrimination at work. We also promote education and
take actions that will eliminate barriers to the hiring and success of
WITT workers. Training programs, bursaries, networking and outreach are
also part of our goals/actions.
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Victoria Business and Professional Women's Club
Phone: (604) 381-5944 (Jennifer Jackson)
Fax: (604) 381-5944
Email:
DESCRIPTION OF ABOVE SERVICE:
The Victoria Business and Professional Women's Club was
registered as a society in 1921 under the name KUMTUKS. This Chinook
word means "to know"and "to understand." The KUMTUKS was one of the first
clubs in Canada concerned with the problems of employed women.
In 1930, the Canadian Federation of Business and Professional
Women's Clubs was organized by six clubs with similar interests. As a
charter member of this national organization, KUMTUKS became the Victoria
Business and Professional Women's Club. It is the only national
organization in Canada whose primary concern is the education, employment
and economic status of women.
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