Business Professional Women
Delaplane named BPW Woman of the Year 

Greenville, OH.  June 28, 2012 – The Greenville Business & Professional Women’s (BPW) Club is proud to announce that Diane Delaplane has been named the Club’s ‘Woman of the Year’.  

“She has taken on chair duties as well as an officer of the club...she is very active in the community and is on numerous boards of organizations…she has helped fill in for getting speakers…and good ones at our meetings.  She has been active in our fundraising events…she is always willing to help when needed and where needed…she understands BPW policies and will follow them for the best of the Club…she is a conscientious and gifted individual…loyal, dedicated and a hard worker…she is a very passionate and caring individual…a great role model and BPW mentor…very well deserved”, were just a few comments her fellow members noted when nominating Diane for this award.  She has accepted the position of First Vice-President of the Greenville Club this year. 

The Club presented an engraved award and certificate to Diane to honor and thank her for her time, hard work and support to the local Club.  Diane received her award at the monthly dinner meeting held on June 14, 2012 at Brethren Retirement Community. 

When asked why she joined BPW, Diane answered, “I have watched the involvement and importance of the Business Professional Women’s Club for many years and realized the organization is a viable resource for women in many aspects of their life and a great asset to our community. I joined for the friendships, interaction, learning and sharing aspect.” 

Diane feels the benefits of being a member of BPW are numerous. The group is supportive in helping with personal and professional development through speakers and their own experiences. They encourage interaction with women of the same interests and desire to further develop their career, and to help others get closer to attaining their goals. A few of the things she has learned include: better ways to protect her, be better prepared in business situations and be informed of different entrepreneurs in our area.  She especially enjoyed hearing of the achievements of our young ladies during the BPW scholarship process and the program with Miss Ohio to learn of their goals and see what great citizens they have already become. 

Delaplane would like to invite any women during any part of their life to visit a meeting or contact a member to better understand what functions the BPW organization has to offer. A business person, a professional, a white or blue collar worker, a homemaker or youth trying to find direction can benefit from these great ladies of the BPW.  The BPW is involved in the community.  Some of the events Diane has been involved with include: Breakfast with Santa in December, Legislative meetings, Fabulous Fall Festival and the support of such civic programs as Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake, scholarships, and the upcoming First Friday Artisan Corner Event on Oct. 5. 

Diane is currently a board member of Darke County Community Improvement Corp., Darke County Chamber, Red Cross, Main Street Greenville, Union City Community Economic Development, Visitor’s Bureau, Partner 4 Progress, Community Action Partnership, Toastmasters, Big Brothers Big Sisters, League of Women Voters, Darke Co. Republican Women and Men’s groups and others. 

Diane and her husband Don have been married for 37 years and attend Ft. Jefferson United Methodist Church.  They have two grown children and their spouses, Doug and (Kelly) Delaplane and Danielle and husband Anup Patel and three grandchildren, Katelynn, Tejan and Ian. 

We challenge and invite any woman, young and experienced, with an interest in learning about Greenville BPW, networking, and community service with a heart for innovation in the realm of today’s professional women to join us.  Please contact Membership Chair Gail Snyder at 937/423-4854 for updates on events and meetings.