Soroptimist in the 1950s*

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1956-1958

Governor: Robina Sleeper, Sacramento
Secretary: Harriett Kelly, Martinez
Treasurer: Kathleen Sievers, Palo Alto

FEDERATION THEME: "FACING THE CHALLENGE"

It was during this biennium that, Corcoran, the regions' 100th club was chartered. In all there were 12 clubs chartered this term.

Presidents' Councils became area meetings (43 meetings were held during these two years); the first transportation pool was tried; redistricting of the region from two to four districts became law and the regional board of directors enlarged from five to seven members; a plan for operating the Redwood Grove as a memorial was devised; a monthly bulletin from the governor to each board member, club, and chairman became a first; the region sold the most UNESCO cards in the SFA; and the first "Woman of Achievement" regional award was given.

Kathleen Sievers, treasurer was elected SFA secretary and served from 1962 to 1964. She later served as SFA treasurer from 1964 to 1968.

* 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".