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She updated the attendees on the BPW Regional Conference January 8th-15th
in St. Kitts and told about the upcoming “Heart of a Woman” conference February 11th
in Houston, Texas and via Zoom. Her main talk was “BPW 100 Years in One Hour.” The
afternoon speaker was State Senator Susan Rubio, who talked about redistricting and
bills she is working on having to do with domestic violence and children.

Saturday, April 17, 2023 was Sierra Mar’s Annual Conference. Linda Wilson,
President of East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW conducted the meeting.

The meeting started with Sierra Mar District Secretary Mavis Hansen conducting
a memorial service for members who had passed away in the last year.

Rosemary Enzer, CFBPW Public Policy Co-chair and past President of CFBPW,
was the State Representative. The morning speaker was Josué Arias, Chief Kindness
Officer for the Boys and Girls Club of the West San Gabriel Valley and the Eastside.
Sierra Mar BPW District also recognized Monique Rodriguez as its “Young Professional
for 2023.” She talked about the various jobs that she has held. She presently adminis-
ters the Cal VIP program for the Boys and Girls Club of the West San Gabriel Valley
and the Eastside. The afternoon speaker was Ivette Aragon, Chief Deputy for Con-
gressman Jimmy Gomez.

In addition, officers for 2023-24 were elected. Marjory Hopper, CFBPW Program/
Projects Chair, Valley Sunset BPW District President and Hollywood BPW President, was
the installing officer – President: Sally McMahon (East Valley BPW), President-Elect:
Karen Roberson (East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW), Secretary: Mavis Hansen (El Mon-
te BPW); Denise Rubin (El Monte BPW).

Linda Wilson, Parliamentarian
Sierra Mar BPW District