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SIERRA MAR DISTRICT

Sierra Mar District meeting on April 20, 2024 was hosted by East Los Angeles-
Montebello BPW. Officers for 2024-2025 elected were: President Karen Roberson, Pres-
ident-elect Carolina Flores-Helizon, Secretary Mavis Hansen, Treasurer Denise Rubin.
Were appointed Parliamentarian Linda Wilson and Nominations Chair Mavis Hansen.

Morning program was on “Climate Action in your Hometown” presented by two attor-
neys from the League of Women Voters, Pasadena Area. Afternoon program was Mon-
terey Park Mayor Thomas Wong who spoke regarding the recovery of the community in
the aftermath of the January 2023 mass shooting.

Mavis Hansen read the poem, A Beautiful Life, in fond memory of those who have left
us and we shared memories of Marie Clifton and dual member Twila Stout.
East Valley BPW hosted our June meeting. The morning program presented by Sandra
Thompson, CFBPW Parliamentarian, on “Business Etiquette”. Linda Wilson presented
“Navigating CFBPW, NFBPWC, IFBPW Websites” for the afternoon program.

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Upcoming Sierra Mar District Fall Conference on October 19 will feature Renee New-
man, Gemologist speaking on “The Glamour of Diamonds” as the morning program and
in the afternoon a representative of the Monterey Park Police Department will address
scams targeting seniors.

Karen Roberson
President