Soroptimist in the 1970s*

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1976-1978 Founder Region
Governor Violet Unland,
Soroptimist International of Oakland

Theme: "Beat of the Drum Calls Us To Service"

Regional Board   Secretary:  Ruth Duer   Treasurer:  Marjorie Conley   Directors District 1:  Marian Larkin     District 2:  Catherine (Jordan) Burns     District 3:  Jean Paty Clubs Chartered   Benicia   Guam   West Santa Rosa Conferences   1977 -  Oakland - Hilton at the airport     Clubs in region:  55           Registration:       1978 -  Concord - Sheraton Inn     Clubs in region:  57       Registration 352

Soroptimist International of Guam was chartered under the auspices of the federation board, and assigned to Founder Region as the most able to integrate it. There was never a vote by the regional board nor conference body to accept this responsibility, however, Guam (Agana) is now considered to be a part of the district including Hawaii.

This new region moved forward to establish its own identity - to become a unit. New leadership was developed as the closeness of the clubs provided mutual effort and a new regional strength.

* 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".