1. A Worldwide Organization Of Women Helping Women
California Business & Professional Women An Affiliate of BPW International
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2. International Federation of Business & Professional Women
Members in 106 Countries
Representation in 5 Regions: Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America and the Caribbean
Organized in the US in 1919
Founded in 1930.
Members in 106 countries worldwide.
A Worldwide Organization Of Women Helping Women

3. 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
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4. 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.
She provides support for young women through the Young Professional program.

5. 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.
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6. A Worldwide Organization Of Women Helping Women
Education/Career Enhancement: Participate in programs designed to provide personal and professional development.
Leadership: Develop leadership skills.
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7. CFBPW History 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.

8. California Federation of Business & Professional Women
WORK/INITIATIVES
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

9. 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

10. 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
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