President's Message

Dear Members of the Upper Perkiomen BPW,
It is with great excitement and deep gratitude that I step into the role of President for our local this year. I want to begin by thanking our outgoing President, Vicki McCarrick, and the 2024–2025 board for their dedicated leadership and the solid foundation they’ve built. Their commitment to this organization has paved the way for an impactful year ahead, and I am honored to follow in their footsteps. I’m also thrilled to be working alongside such an incredible group of women who make up our incoming board and committee teams. Your energy, passion, and willingness to serve are truly inspiring, and I know that together, we will make this a year to remember.

This year’s state theme — Running Through the Challenge with G.R.I.T. (Growth, Resilience, Integrity, and Tenacity) — resonates deeply. We all face challenges in our work, homes, and communities. But we also know that when women come together with purpose and grit, there's nothing we can’t overcome. As part of our state focus, we’ll be supporting Hunger-Free PA, tackling food insecurity in tangible ways right here in our own neighborhoods.

Locally, we’ll continue to build on that mission through our chapter theme: "Rooted in Community, Rising in Strength: Women Supporting Women and Their
Communities." This theme reminds us that while our roots run deep in service, friendship, and tradition, we are always growing, lifting one another up, and reaching further into our community to create meaningful change.

I can’t wait to share more at our Summer Board Meeting this August, where we’ll unveil exciting events, professional development opportunities, and community outreach plans. I encourage every member — new and returning — to attend. Your voice, your ideas, and your presence matter.

Let’s step into this year with open hearts, strong minds, and a shared commitment to supporting each other while supporting the community we love. I look forward to a powerful, purpose-driven year with all of you.

With gratitude and enthusiasm,
Shelby Leight
President, Upper Perkiomen BPW
2025–2026