Soroptimist in the 1950s*

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1958-1960

Governor: Grace Patton, Stockton
Secretary: Dr. Evelyn Ross, Fresno
Treasurer: Edna Colville, Reno

FEDERATION THEME: "TOGETHER WE BUILT"

It was during this biennium following the federation convention that many time consuming re-organizations were carried out. Four districts replaced two; the regional roster was reduced to pocket size; club boundaries were established, clarified and filed; district and club budget guidelines were established; and a governor's monthly plan book (later known as a calendar) was started.

Firsts during this term were: Northwestern and Southwestern regions joined to charter Mt. Shasta; the first "S" club was chartered at the Alameda High School, on May 1, 1960; the Harriett Tyler "LAW AWARD" for $1500 was awarded to Agnes Duggan of San Francisco, ($300) and to Emily Thompson of Stanford University ($1200); and for the first time installation of regional officers was held at a regional conference.

Grace was the first governor to serve on the SFA executive committee. Nine clubs were chartered this biennium.

* 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".