Karen and the My Beechworth Secretary team, have the following connections within our community...
	Beechworth BPW BPW develops the professional, leadership and business potential of women on all levels through advocacy, mentoring, networking, skill building and economic empowerment programs and projects around the world. The Beechworth BPW Club meets on the first Monday of each month.
	Beechworth & District Chamber of Commerce & Industry Beechworth & District Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. (BDCCI) is an incorporated association and established to act as a body to represent the interests of commerce and industry within the Beechworth and district area. The Beechworth Chamber of Commerce supports business activites of all sectors and is a community resource.
	Beechworth CWA The Country Women's Association of Victoria Inc. is an organisation based on friendship and self-development opportunities for all women, regardless of race, religion or politics. It is a volunteer organisation where women from rural and urban areas can meet as one, as Women of Australia.
	Burke Museum - Adoption Program In an exciting new initiative, The Burke Museum and the Friends have announced a scheme whereby individuals and businesses, families and clubs can adopt a specific item from our collection, a shop in our Street of Shops or even an entire collection or special exhibition. My Beechworth Secretary have adopted the Gold Office.
	Beechworth Christmas Spectacular Watch Beechworth come alive with the spirit of Christmas on Saturday 1st December. All community groups and retailers are invited to take part in this annual event
	KIVA KIVA is a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world.