The Beverly Arts
- May 8, 2022
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JinGuo Committee's Inauguration Ceremony and Annual Mother's Day Gala

Updated: May 9, 2022

Dr. Ji Li, President of HTTV USA, Dr. Lianlian Lin, Professor, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Princess Karen Cantrell, Chairman of Royal Society of St. George, California Branch, Brenda Yang, President of JinGuo Committee, Joey Zhou, TV host, and guests

San Gabriel, California, USA. The JinGuo Committee held its Fourth Inauguration Ceremony and Mother's Day Gala at the San Gabriel Sheraton Los Angeles in San Gabriel, California. The JinGuo Committee was founded in 2015 and brings together many outstanding women from all walks of life. The JinGuo Committee provides a platform for women to collaborate, network, and achieve high standards of excellence by supporting and empowering Chinese women. The Committee also promotes cultural exchanges, social events, and engagement in community service.

The evening party began when the presidents of the JinGuo Committee raised their glasses to celebrate. Annie Chen was honored for her tremendous contributions to the organization. The newly appointed president of the JinGuo Committee, Brenda Yang, was officially inducted as the President of the JinGuo Committee in the inauguration ceremony.

Annie Chen, third President of JinGuo Committee, Congresswoman Judy Chu, and Brenda Yang, fourth President of the JinGuo Committee

The notable guests who gave speeches were Sujiu Zhang, the founding President of the JinGuo Committee, Mrs. Chen Wei, wife of the Consul General for the People's Republic of China in Los Angeles, U.S. Congressman Judy Chu, Annie Chen, third President of the JinGuo Committee, Brenda Yang, fourth President of the JinGuo Committee, and Princess Karen Cantrell, Chairman of the Royal Society of St. George, California Branch.

Sujiu Zhang, the founding President of the JinGuo Committee

U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu

Annie Chen, the third and past President of the JinGuo Committee

Brenda Yang, the fourth and newly appointed President of the JinGuo Committee

Princess Karen Cantrell, Chairman of the Royal Society of St. George, California Branch

There were performances throughout the evening which the attendees enjoyed during the dinner and awards presentations. The JinGuo Committee honored those who have contributed to the success of the organization during the year with awards and certificates, including the businesses who have supported the organization.

Sujiu Zhang is honored with a special award

Singer Stephanie Spruill performs for the audience

Stephanie Spruill, a multi-talented entertainer and Grammy Award winning singer, gave a stunning performance for the audience. She opened with a dynamic performance of the song, "Summertime," and closed with a song she wrote called "I'll Be There for You."

There were performers of all ages, including a children's group of dancers who performed, singers, piano performance by Angelo Molino, and a special dance performance by Sujiu Zhang.