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California Business & Professional Women An Affiliate of BPW International. A Worldwide Organization Of Women Helping Women. International Federation of Business & Professional Women. Organized in the US in 1919. Founded in 1930. Members in 106 countries worldwide.
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California Business & Professional WomenAn Affiliate of BPW International A Worldwide Organization Of Women Helping Women
International Federation ofBusiness & Professional Women Organized in the US in 1919 Founded in 1930. Members in 106 countries worldwide. A Worldwide Organization Of Women Helping Women
Goals of the California Federation of Business & Professional Women • To advocate for and empower working women • To ensure equality and equal opportunity for all • To develop the professional, business and leadership potential of all women • To support younger women A Worldwide Organization Of Women Helping Women
Who is the Typical BPW Member? • She owns a business or is employed in a business or is a professional. • She learns and practices networking, mentoring and advocacy. • She strives to become a leader and role model. • Sheprovides support for young women through the Young Professional program.
Great Reasons to Join CFBPW California Federation of Business & Professional Women • Impact: Be part of a movement to make a difference in the lives of working women. • Networking: Exchange ideas, explore business opportunities, and share common goals with other business and professional women. • Advocacy: Stay informed and participate in state issues critical to working women. A Worldwide Organization Of Women Helping Women
Education/Career Enhancement: Participate in programs designed to provide personal and professional development. • Leadership: Develop leadership skills. A Worldwide Organization Of Women Helping Women
CFBPWHistory Highlights • Founded in 1920 to promote the interests of business and professional women. • Usually referred to as CFBPW. • 1948 through action of members Equal Pay bill becomes law. • 1951 through work of members, California passes “Wife Pay Check” bill which allows married women to pick up their own paycheck. • 1993 BPW members witness the signing of the Family Medical Leave Act.
California Federation of Business & Professional Women • Commission on the Status of Women • ERA Coalition • Cities for CEDAW • Women’s Museum • Women’s History Project • Sacramento Library, Louise Hess women’s library section. • BPW International Business Connection WORK/INITIATIVES
California Federation of Business & Professional Women ADVOCACY/ISSUES • Gender Equality • UN Representation • Commission on the Status of Women • Equal Pay • Women on Boards • End Domestic Violence • End Human Trafficking
California Federation of Business & Professional Women Get Involved Join a club in your area Start a club with your group of friends and/or coworkers Become an individual member A Worldwide Organization Of Women Helping Women