Soroptimist in the 1950s*

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1952-1954

Governor: Josephine Deterding, Sacramento
Secretary: Gladys Seymour, Fresno
Treasurer: Sally Nelson, Albany

THEME: "TEAM WORK"

Southwestern region became a smaller region (in area) by federation action in July 1952, at which time the Pacific region was created in the southern part of the original Southwestern region. The region consisted of 64 clubs in northern California, northern Nevada, and Hawaii. At the time the title of Director was changed to Governor. During this biennium 17 clubs were formed.

The region was divided into two districts, each headed by a director and a secretary. There were four district meetings presided over by the directors and two regional conferences presided over by the Governor.

This term the governor initiated a newsletter. It served to familiarize clubs with the requirements of the organization; second to remind presidents of important dates for meeting various obligations; and third, to stimulate pride in making reports and to generally promote assimilation of Soroptimism.

All clubs were asked to turn in their rosters and classifications to the regional committee for checking and putting their classifications "in Tune" with the Key to Classifications.

It was Josephine Deterding, governor, who recommended that the governor's pin have a "banner" hanging attached to the pin indicating "governor and years".

* reprinted from Southwestern Region's history book entitled "Out Where It All Began" written and compiled for a celebration of Soroptimist's 50th anniversary in 1971 and updated and reprinted in 1996 for the celebration of Soroptimist's 75th anniversary, prepared by the Founder Region 75th Anniversary Committee and entitled Founder Region "The Way It Was".