East Los Angeles-Montebello Club
East Los Angeles-Montebello Club
EAST LOS ANGELES-MONTEBELLO BPW was formed in 1938.
President: Linda Wilson, lindalwilson@juno.com; Vice-President: Jo Anne Mitchell; Secretary: Karen Roberson, roberson.karen@sbcglobal.net; Treasurer: Yvonne Ng; Parliamentarian: Donna De La Rosa; Public Policy Chair: Linda Wilson
East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW usually meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:00 P.M. (Social) and 5:30 P.M. for meeting and dinner at Marie Callender’s Restaurant, 220 S. Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park starting in September and unless specified differently. Contact Linda for reservations.
Next Event: Wednesday, November 27th 5:00/5:30 P.M. East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW at Marie Callender’s, 220 S. Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park. Program: Monterey Park Police Sergeant Vanessa Delgado talking about why she went into Police work and her experiences. Click here for the news release East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW November 2024 News Release. Click here for the flyer East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW November 2024 Flyer.
Sergeant Vanessa Delgado
CALENDAR 2024-2025
| Wednesday, December 11th | 5:00 P.M. Holiday Party at Derby Restaurant, 233 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA. Gifts Boys and Girls Club for family. |
| Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 9:00 A.M. Sierra Mar Winter Conference at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Sally and Celia are in charge of the program. |
| Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 5:00/5:30 P.M. East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW at Marie Callender’s, 220 S. Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park. Program: Young Careerist for 2025. |
| Friday, February 21st-Saturday, February 22nd | CFBPW Winter Board and Public Policy Conference at Courtyard by Marriott in Sacramento and via Zoom. |
| Wednesday, February 26th | 5:00/5:30 P.M. East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW at Marie Callender’s. Program: Black History Month. |
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Wednesday, March 26th
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5:00/5:30 P.M. East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW at Marie Callender’s, 220 S. Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park. Program: Jo Anne Mitchell presents a program for Women’s History Month. |
| Saturday, April 19th | 9:00 A.M. Sierra Mar District Annual Conference (East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW is in charge of program with speakers including the Young Careerists) and installation of Sierra Mar officers for 2025-26 2009 S. Garfield, Monterey Park. Program: |
| Wednesday, April 23rd | 5:00/5:30 P.M. East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW at Marie Callender’s, 220 S. Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park. Program: Earthquake preparedness and Election of officers for 2025-26. |
| Friday, May 16th-Sunday, May 18th | CFBPW Annual Conference with Saturday luncheon to include Young Professionals at Courtyard by Marriott, 2100 West Empire Avenue, Burbank, CA 91504 and via Zoom. |
| Wednesday, May 28th | 5:00/5:30 P.M. East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW at Marie Callender’s, 220 S. Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park. Program: Mental Health with Installation of officers for 2025-26. |
| Saturday, June 21st | Sierra Mar June Training and Dessert Auction at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2009 S. Garfield, Monterey Park (East Valley is in charge of the program). |
| Wednesday, June 25th | 5:00/5:30 P.M. Program Planning for 2025-2026 at Marie Callender’s, 220 S. Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park. |
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COMPLETED PROGRAMS 2017-24
October 23rd East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW had its annual “Woman of Achievement for 2024” honoring Christina Aiu-Quezada. Click here to see the hula dance https://photos.app.goo.gl/HLHwZkVoJxcFvM1T9.
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“Woman of Achievement for 2024” Christina Aiu-Quezada |
East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW member introducing the honoree |
East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW President Linda (on right) presenting the Woman of Achievement plaque to Christina
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Woman of Achievement 2024 Plaque |
Secretary Karen, Dual member C.J. and two guests |
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August 24, 2024 East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW had its first annual Tea Party fundraiser at the Boys and Girls Club in Monterey Park.
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Ready for the Tea Party with their hats on – Jo Anne, C.J., Donna, Aida and Yvonne |
The food awaits |
Sally and Sue |
 Jo Anne, Carol and Theresa |
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Ashley Maria enjoying her tea (Beverages on right side are pink lemonade, iced tea, coffee and hot water for various kinds of tea) |
Karen enjoying the delicious food |
Blackout Bingo was one of the four games played
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Jo Anne with her prize cup for winning deciphering letters to form words |
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Items waiting for the Dessert Auction
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Strawberry Cake waiting for the auction
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This delicious dessert was made by Theresa’s daughter
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Linda won the auction for the cake
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February 7, 2024, Monterey Park City Council honored Carol and Larry Sullivan with its Tree Memorial Award for their contributions to the City of Monterey Park.
Carol Sullivan, East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW Vice President
January 23, 2024, East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW’s “Young Careerist 2024” honoring Elizabeth Anne Marie Mitchell at Marie Callender’s Restaurant, Monterey Park.
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Parliamentarian Jo Anne introducing the Young Careerist |
Young Careerist 2024 Elizabeth Anne Marie Mitchell receiving the plaque from President Linda
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Young Careerist 2024 plaque
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Secretary Karen |
Rick, Aida, Lilian and Marjory |
Donna, Jo Anne, Marian, Ray and Elizabeth |
December 5, 2023 East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW’s held its annual Holiday Party at the Black Angus Restaurant in Whittier.
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Marjory |
Marjory and Jo Anne |
Karen and Marian
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Yvonne and Ava |
Donna |
October 24th East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW’s “Woman of Achievement 2023” honoring Donna De La Rosa at Marie Callender’s Restaurant, Monterey Park.
 East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW “Woman of Achievement 2023” Donna de La Rosa |
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East Los Angeles-Montebello Treasurer Yvonne talking about Donna’s accomplishments |
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Attendees at the dinner – Donna is right front |
Attendees at the dinner from the Boys and Girls Club of the West San Gabriel Valley and the Eastside |
Presentation of the plaque with flowers – Yvonne, Donna and Linda, President of East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW |
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East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW “Woman of Achievement 2023” Donna De La Rosa |
 Donna with her family, Marlene De La Rosa, Thomas Slupski (in back) and Victor De La Rosa
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Attendees honoring Donna as the “Woman of Achievement 2023”
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August 26th East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW had its annual fundraising Patio Party at Marjory’s.
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Hollywood BPW President Marjory and |
NFBPWC and CFBPW Parliamentarian Sandy explaining why yellow is worn on August 26th |
In back East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW Student Member Ava, in front CFBPW President Maria with Maggie |
In back East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW President Linda and in front El Monte BPW President Mavis
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East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW Treasurer Yvonne
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CFBPW President Maria, California BPW Education Fund President Rosemary and NFBPWC and CFBPW Parliamentarian Sandy |
Hollywood BPW member Ashley-Maria with CFBPW President Maria |
Marian and East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW Parliamentarian JoAnne |
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East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW Vice President Carol with Theresa
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Marina with Maria Z. |
Virginia with El Monte BPW President Mavis |
Sierra Mar BPW District President Sally, CFBPW President Maria, California BPW Education Fund President Rosemary and NFBPWC and CFBPW Parliamentarian Sandy. In back JoAnne and Virginia
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January 25, 2023 East Los Angeles-Montebello “Young Careerist for 2023” Monique Rodriguez
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Monique Rodriguez, Young Careerist for 2023 |
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Boys and Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley and Eastside supporting Monique selection as Young Careerist for 2023 |
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Boys and Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley and Eastside supporting Monique selection as Young Careerist for 2023 |
East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW members JoAnne and Karen, who is Secretary of the Club |
East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW Dual Member Marjory celebrating Monique’s selection as Young Careerist
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December 6, 2022 East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW’s Holiday Party at Black Angus Restaurant in Whittier
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East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW members
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Party gifts
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Gifts collected for the family that the Club adopted for Christmas
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November 22,2022 East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW learned about the Boys and Girls Club of the West San Gabriel
Valley and Eastside’s” program “Be Kind.”
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Josue talking about the “Be Kind” program. |
 Josue Arias, Chief Kindness Officer of the Boys and Girls Club of the West San Gabriel Valley and the Eastside |
East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW members (Marjory, Carol, Kathryn, Lilian, Linda Karen and JoAnne) with Josue
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October 25, 2022 East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW “Woman of Achievement for 2022” Kathryn Foster
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East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW “Woman of Achievement for 2022” Kathryn Foster
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“Woman of Achievement ” plaque
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President of East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW Linda presenting the plaque to Kathryn Foster
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Vice-President Carol telling about Kathryn’s accomplishments
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Bouquet presented to Kathryn for her service
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Jason Dhing presenting a certificate of appreciation to Kathryn for her service to the Library Foundation and the library |
Shirley Hwong and Isabel Wu congratulating Kathryn (center)
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Monterey Park City Clerk Vincent Chang thanking Kathryn for her service to the City
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Jim Iwaki of the Monterey Park Historical Society presenting a certificate of recognition to Kathryn for her service to the Society and the Museum
August 27, 2022 East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW had its annual Patio Party fundraiser and recognition of Women’s Equality Day, which commemorates the ratification of the 19th Amendment where women won the right to vote in 1920.
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Picnic lunch
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Opportunity Drawing Items
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Linda and Marian
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CFBPW Program/Projects Chair, Valley Sunset District President and Dual Member of East Los Angeles-Montebello Marjory
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CFBPW immediate Past President Lynn
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East Valley BPW President Sally
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President of East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW Linda
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Guest Ava |
Treasurer of East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW Yvonne
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Guest Marian |
East Valley BPW member Marie
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Guest Sue
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Dual member of East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW and President of Valley Sunset District BPW Marjory |
Guest Maggie
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Hollywood BPW member Ramona |
January 27, 2022 East Los Angeles-Montebello “Young Careerist for 2022” Sabrina Chu
 Sabrina Chu |
2022 Young Careerist Plaque for Sabrina Chu |
East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW President Karen presenting the plaque to Young Careerist 2022 Sabrina Chu |
November 17, 2021 Monterey Park Police Chief Kelly Gordon updates East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW
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Monterey Park Police Chief Kelly Gordon |
Attendees at Police Chief Gordon’s presentation |
Attendees at Police Chief Gordon’s presentation
October 27, 2021 East Los Angeles-Montebello “Woman of Achievement for 2021” Lilian Kawaratani
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Lilian Kawaratani
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Plaque |
Lilian receiving Monterey Park Certificate recognizing her service from Council member Peter Chan
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Monterey Park Certificate |
Yukio Kawaratani with Monterey Park Senior Librarian Evena Shu presenting Lilian with a recognition certificate from the library for her service in teaching the citizenship class and tutoring the students |
Recognition certificate from Assembly Ed Chau for Lilian’s service |
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Karen Roberson, President of East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW, presenting Lilian with her plaque. Yukio, Lilian’s husband is next to her. |
Recognition certificate from State Senator Susan Rubin for Lilian’s service. |
Larry Sullivan from the Library Board, Yukio. Evena Shu representing the Library, Lilian and Jason Dhing from the Library Board |
August 21, 2021 East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW had its annual Patio Party fundraiser and recognition of Women’s Equality Day, which commemorates the ratification of the 19th Amendment where women won the right to vote in 1920.
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Hostesses Karen, President of East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW, and Marjory, Dual Member of East Los Angeles-Montebllo BPW and President of Vally Sunset BPW District |
Exhibit for Women’s Equality Day (August 26th) and some of the prizes for the drawing |
Parliamentarian Linda |
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NFBPWC Young BPW Chair Ashley Maria, East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW member Yvonne and guest Marian |
El Monte BPW Treasurer Lorene |
Marjory with Hollywood Student Member Lisette |
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Sierra Mar BPW District Treasurer Denise with her mother Lorene |
CFBPW Treasurer Anne Marie, East Valley BPW President Sally and CFBPW President Lynn |
East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW member Theresa and East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW Vice President Carol |
May 26, 2021 East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW’s program featured Past NFBPWC President and Past BPW International President Elizabeth “Liz” Benham talking about CEDAW (Convention for the Elimination of All Discrimination Against Women), which is a United Nations treaty. NFBPWC supports the ratification of CEDAW. CEDAW was written 41 years ago – December 18, 1979. In 1980 President Carter signed it, but so far the Senate has not confirmed it. The United States is the only country to sign it, but not ratify it. The other countries that have not signed or ratified it are Iran, Palau, Somalia, Sudan and Tonga. The following is part of former NFBPWC’s President Elizabeth “Liz” Benham’s presentation on May 26, 2021 to East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW CEDAW PPT, CEDAW, CEDAW2, CEDAW3 andCEDAW4
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East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW President Karen |
Liz Benham |
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Attendees |
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Cities for CEDAW |
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March 24, 2021 Marjory Hopper, CFBPW Program/Projects Chair and President of Hollywood BPW presented a program for Women’s History Month entitled “California Woman, Who Are Fascinating And Women, Who Dared That Are Recognized and Remembered.”
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Karen, President of East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW |
Marjory, speaker for the evening |
Sandy, immediate Past President of NFBPWC |
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Manjul, NFBPWC and CFBPW Small Business Chairs |
Sher, NFBPWC Culural Diversity Chair |
Twila, CFBPW Memorial Chair |
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Sally, East Valley BPW President |
Yvonne, East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW Nominations Chair |
Stephanie, East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW Young Careerist for 2021 |
February 24, 2021 Reena Carroll, Executive Director of the California Conference for Equality and Justice, presented a program for Black History Month.
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Speaker Reena Carroll, Executive Director of the California Conference for Equality and Justice |
PowerPoint presentation on becoming an anti-racist Below the slide are President Karen and Vice-President Carol |
Another PowerPoint slide on values |
January 27, 2021 “Young Careerist” for 2021 – Stephanie Esquivel, Site Coordinator for Estrada Courts for the Boys and Girls Club of the West San Gabriel Valley and the Eastside
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Stephanie Esquivel |
East Los Angeles-Montebello President Karen presenting the plaque to Stephanie Esquivel |
 Stephanie Esquivel, East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW Young Careerist for 2021 |
 East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW Young Careerist 2021 plaque |
October 28, 2020 “Woman of Achievement” for 2020 – Michelle Freridge, Executive Director of the Asian Youth Center (AYC)
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Michelle Freridge, Asian Youth Center Executive Director |
NFBPWC President Megan Shellman-Rickard |
Michelle Freridge with Karen Roberson, President of the East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW |
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Mary Wong, President of the AYC Board |
Helen Romero Shaw, immediate Past President of the AYC Board |
Sandy Rosco, Executive Director of the San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce |
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Ray Jan, Executive Director of the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce |
Carol, Vice President of East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW |
 Michelle’s plaque as the 2020 “Woman of Achievement” |
 Recognition certificate from the City of San Gabriel |
 ?  Karen, President of East Los Angeles BPW with Michelle Freridge, “Woman of Achievement” for 2020 |
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| September 23, 2020 |
CFBPW Vice President Sally McMahon reviewed the twelve Propositions on the California November 3rd ballot via Zoom.
Zoom Participants |
| February 26, 2020 |
Allen Edson, President of the Pasadena NAACP, shared information about African Americans in Pasadena and plans for the Pasadena NAACP for Black History Month program.
East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW Dual Member Marjory with Allen Edson, President of Pasadena NAACP
East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW Dual Member Marjory with Allen Edson, President of Pasadena NAACP and East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW President Karen Roberson |
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Aida Diaz, who is Site Director of La Puente for the Boys and Girls Club of West San Gabriel, was honored as
Young Careerist Aida Diaz with East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW President Karen Roberson
East Los-Angeles-Montebello President Karen Roberson (on right) presenting Young Careerist plaque to Aida Diaz
Yvonne Ng from the Boys and Girls Club of the West San Gabriel Valley; Yesenia Diaz, sister of Aida and also an employee at the Boys and Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley; East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW member Kathy Wills and East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW Dual Member Marjory Hopper
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East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW members celebrating the holidays early at Derby Restaurant
in Arcadia. Attendees donated Arco gas cards, Target gift cards and Walmart gift cards to Karen
for Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley.
December 8, 2019 East Los Angeles-Montebello members and others participated in MERCI’s Annual “Trees of Enchantment” fundraiser at the Quiet Cannon in Montebello
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East Los Angeles-Montebello members: Marjory, Annie
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Marie Montanez honored as “Woman of Achievement 2019” – October 23, 2019
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 Monterey Park Mayor Hans Liang |
[ Marie with East Los Angeles-Montebello President Karen |
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 Some of the audience at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church recognizing Marie Montanez as East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW’s “Woman of Achievement for 2019”[/caption] |
[ More of the audience at St. Paul’s – the woman on the right is Marie’s 92-year-old mother Cecelia Montanez[/caption] |
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CFBPW Vice-President and Sierra Mar District Public Policy Chair Sally McMahon
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Sunday, August 25th – “21st Century Suffragist Tea Party” at Marjory’s
 Suffragist Tea Party – 2020 is 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment where women won the right to vote. |
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 Hollywood BPW President Marjory and hostess for Suffragist Tea |
 East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW President Karen with Hollywood BPW President Marjory |
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Hollywood BPW Treasurer Linda B. |
Maria Zermeno |
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NFBPWC President Karen, Valley Sunset President Anne Marie and Karen |
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CFBPW President-Elect Lynn |
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East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW member Kathy |
NFBPWC is 100 years old as of July 2019
| May 29, 2019 |
Installation of officers with speaker Pastor Mamie Ko of Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church in Monterey Park speaking on the “Pioneer Woman in Ministry”
President Karen with speaker Pastor Mamie Ko, Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church of Monterey Park
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| October 24, 2018 |
Theresa Amador honored as “Woman of Achievement 2018.” [ Theresa Amador with Monterey Park Mayor Pro-tem Hans Liang
Carol Sullivan, Mayor Pro-tem Hans Liang and Dave Barron, publisher of “San Gabriel Valley Journal”
Theresa with Carol, Vice President of East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW
East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW President Karen Roberson presenting “Woman of Achievement plaque to Theresa
Karen presenting the “Woman of Achievement” pin to Theresa Theresa’s daughter Cynthia [ Cynthia and her husband with Theresa’s son ] Some of the attendees at the event.[/caption] |
| October 6, 2018 | East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW members and NFBPWC President Sandy attending and supporting the Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley’s Big Band Theory Dinner/Concert/Dance fundraiser at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Arcadia, CA  |
| September 26, 2018 | Sierra Mar BPW District Public Policy Chair Sally McMahon talked on Propositions on the November ballot on September 26th. |
| Saturday, August 25, 2018 | Annual Patio Party      |
| Wednesday, October 25, 2017 |
Carol Sullivan honored as “Woman of Achievement 2017” at MERCI, 525 N. Chandler Avenue, Monterey Park East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW Woman of Achievement 2017 NewsRelease and East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW Women of Achievement 2017 Flyer East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW President Marta with 2017 “Woman of Achievement/Year” Carol Sullivan
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| Saturday, December 3, 2017 | MERCI’s Trees of Enchantment was at Almansor Court. At this event Marta Escañuelas, Past President of East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW was honored for her 20 years of service to MERCI and on her retirement.  Marta Escañuelas being presented a certificate of appreciation from East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW President Karen Roberson on Marta’s retirement from MERCI |
