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Eventually, the women’s group was fund-ed
by industry members, which opened a
world of new possibilities and allowed the
group to stretch its borders.
Group participation numbers have fluc-tuated
over the years given the variables
of children’s activities and work obliga-tions.
But the advanced world of technolo-gy
and social media has given these women
more avenues to stay in contact throughout
the year.
“A lot of these women are in charge of
running the business, running the house-hold
and looking after the kids as they grow
up, so life tends to get really busy for a lot of
them,” said Lipp. “The convention is really
their opportunity to get together and have
some fun.”
But does their good time rival that of
their husbands’?
“We definitely give them a run for their
money,” said Duncan.
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“As women, we’re not just ‘extras.’ We’re actually a part
of the business. That meant we couldn’t take the time off
in the middle of the summer. We’re not just the spouses;
we are instrumental in working in the business.”
– Sherry-Lee Duncan
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