Women of Achievement Program honoring the Garcia sisters for their community service.

(from left) Garcia sisters’ mother Guillermina C. Garcia, Monica Garcia (Los Angeles School Board, District 2), Ana Maria Garcia, Esq. ( Vice President of Access to Justice Initiatives for Neighborhood Legal Services and the immediate Past President of the Los Angeles County Commission for Women) and Patty Garcia (Administrative Assistant 2nd District Court of Appeals). Not pictured Lilia Garcia (California Labor Commission)..

Lusine Aleksanian was honored as Hollywood BPW’s Young Professional for 2020. She is currently employed in the medical field, but is also continuing classes to reach her goal of being a medical doctor. She was born in Hollywood and is a member of Hollywood BPW.

Hollywood BPW 2020 with Susan B. Anthony Doll (on right), plaque for Young Professional 2020 (center)  and Rosa Parks Doll (on the left)

Hollywood BPW President Marjory with Lusine Aleksanian and CFBPW President-Elect Lynn presenting Lusine with her membership certificate in Hollywood BPW

Hollywood BPW President Marjory presenting Lusine with her plaque for being Hollywood Hollywood BPW’s Young Professional for 2020

Hollywood BPW President Marjory, NFBPWC Young BPW Chair Ashley Maria and Hollywood Young Professional for 2020 Lusine

Malinda, Delia, Marjory and on right NFBPWC Young BPW Chair Ashley Maria congratulating Lusine for being Hollywood BPW’s Young Professional for 2020

Malinda and Delia

Speaker Kathleen Ronald was honored with the “Spectacular Business Woman Award” from Hollywood BPW. She also spoke on decluttering our homes and lives. Kathleen Ronald is the founder of “Speaktacular.” She is an internationally renowned speaker and trainer having appeared on “The Doctors” and “The Doctor Phil Show.” Also, she is a recipient of the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for volunteer service. This program was in celebration of National Women’s Business Week, which started in 1938.

Hollywood BPW President Marjory with Kathleen Ronald

At Valley Sunset BPW District’s “A Day of Issues, Awards and Expo” Hollywood BPW presented its “Woman of Achievement 2019” award to Ebell of Los Angeles

CFBPW President-Elect Lynn and Hollywood BPW President Marjory presenting the Hollywood BPW’s “Woman of Achievement 2019” award to Ebell of Los Angeles represented by Ginger Barnard, President

Hollywood BPW honoted Jeff Zarrinnam, President and CEO of Hollywood based Zarco Hotels, as its “Man of the Year” for 2019. He works tirelessly to improve Hollywood. He is active in the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, serves on the tourism improvement district steering committee for the L A Tourism and Convention Bureau, is on the Hollywood Chamber’s Walk of Fame, is Treasurer of the East Hollywood Homeless Coalition and does many other activities to better the community.

Jeff Zarrinnam addressing Hollywood BPW and telling how he got his start in the hospitality business and the service that he is providing to the Hollywood community.

Marjory Hopper presenting the “Man of Hollywood” plaque to Jeff Zarrinnam.

Jeff Zarrinnam being congratulated for this well-deserved award.

35th annual Susan B. Anthony and 98th anniversary of Hollywood BPW’s Luncheon – theme “Visionary Women.” Susan B. Anthony honoree was Karen Roberson, volunteer with Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley, social worker and former Director of Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley.

Hollywood BPW Secretary Linda Benner, Hollywood BPW Vice President Armen Yedalyan presenting a Medal of Merit to Hollywood BPW member Delia Mabagos

CFBPW Young Professional Chair Sally McMahon, Sierra Mar District Registration Chair Marie Clifton, Hollywood BPW President Marjory Hopper presenting Medals of Merit to those in the photo including Hollywood BPW Vice President Armen Yedalyan

Hollywood BPW new member and Young Professional Rosemary Alcantar with Hollywood BPW President Marjory Hopper

CFBPW Young Professional Chair Sally McMahon with Hollywood BPW Young Professional Rosemary Alcantar and Hollywood BPW President Marjory Hopper

Hollywood BPW President Marjory Hopper presenting the Susan B. Anthony Award Plaque to Karen Roberson for her community service

Family Promise of the San Gabriel Valley staff and volunteers recognizing Karen for her service to Family Promise: Elsa Stefanian, founding Chair of Empty Bowls; Xochitl Hernandez, Executive Director of Family Promise; Karen; Catherine Dosier, Fund Development Committee; Susan Arasawa, Family Promise Board

Hollywood BPW member Ramona Catalan with the basket she won in the Opportunity Drawing and win Hollywood BPW President Marjory Hopper

Preview of “Pioneers in Skirts” documentary with discussion with the creator of the film  CFBPW member Ashley Maria. Her new film is about women and girls with pioneering ambitions combating stereotyping and sexism.

Viewing “Pioneers in Skirts”

Ashley Maria accepting a special award for the film “Pioneers in Skirts” from
Hollywood BPW President Marjory Hopper

Hollywood BPW member Ashley Maria was selected as the Young BPW member representing North America and the Caribbean to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York City March 11th-13th. Here is her report Ashley Maria at UN

Saturday, February 9th

Black History Month Program honored Patricia Jackson-Kelley, Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Army (Ret.) Jackson-Kelley is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Navy Reserves. She served 26 years of combined active duty and reserve service. She is a member of the Board of the Foundation of Women Warriors, a County Commissioner of Veteran Affairs and active in service at Veterans’ Hospitals. She is the recipient of many awards and instrumental in implementing programs to empower women veterans.

Kristin Stanley, Liz McCrae, Hollywood BPW President Marjory Hopper, Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Army (Ret.) Patricia Jackson-Kelley, Diana Cabrales (Communication Coordinator of the Foundation of Women Warriors), Eunice Turner

Lusine Aleksanian with Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Army (Ret.) Patricia Jackson-Kelley