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PUBLIC POLICY

                                                                            COMMITTEE REPORT






                   It has been quite a busy year for the CFBPW Public Policy Committee. Much of our
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         effort was directed to planning the 64  Annual Conference, held in Burbank in February.
                   Our Public Policy Conference featured speakers on a variety of topics related to the is-
         sues that affect working women, including reproductive health care, prevention of gun vio-
         lence, the ERA and gender wage equity.  At our Legislator of the Year Luncheon, we honored
         State Senator Maria Elena Durazo.  The agenda also included a women’s history film, written
         and produced by Amanda Owen, a member of Pennsylvania BPW.

                   An important part of the conference agenda in even-numbered years is developing a
         proposed two-year Public Policy Statement.  Please be sure to read the draft document before
         the CFBPW Annual Conference.  At this meeting, all attendees will have the opportunity to
         make additional recommendations and vote on the final adoption.  Three focus issues were al-
         so proposed at the Public Policy Conference and final adoption will take place at the Annual
         Conference.

                   Our bill screening committee, Elaine Aftergut, Elaine Sierra, Shaaron Casey and Chair,
         Sally McMahon, have worked diligently throughout the year, looking at proposed legislation
         that includes the issues in our Public Policy Statement.

                   Again, this year we have actively participated in the California Work and Family Coali-
         tion.  Elaine Sierra served as our liaison for the Coalition’s Zoom meetings and Rosemary Enzer
         attended the in-person meeting in Oakland last fall.  Members of our team participated in the
         Advocacy Day lobbying sponsored by the Coalition.  When the Coalition testifies or sends let-
         ters of support to the state legislature for bills supported by our Screening Committee,
         CFBPW’s name is listed along with other organizations.  Membership in the Coalition has given
         us a voice in Sacramento that has been missing for quite some time.

                   As CFBPW Public Policy Chair, I wish to extend my thanks to all our club and district
         Public Policy chairs.  Every district and most clubs had an active member in that position.  Your
         input and your participation are greatly appreciated.  Thank you for being part of the team!


                                              At this year's NFBPWC Biennial Conference we will be re-
                                              viewing the National Advocacy Platform.
            Rosemary Enzer
                                              I am asking that at your club and district meetings prior to
            CFBPW Public Policy Chair         CFBPW Annual Conference, you include the Platform on
                                              your agenda.

                                              Please bring any suggestions for additions/deletions/
                                              changes to our CFBPW Annual Conference for discussion.
                                              You will find the Advocacy Platform Flyer on the NFBPWC
                                              website.
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