Soroptimist in the 1990s*

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1990-1992 Founder Region
Governor Lorraine Komor, (January 1990 - June 1992)
Soroptimist International of Santa Rosa

Theme: "Celebration of Soroptimism"

Regional Board   Governor-elect: Dorothy Avilla   Secretary:  Lorraine Humphrey   Treasurer:  Yvonne Anglin/Nancy Walker   Directors District 1:  Carolyn Poage     District 2:  Patti Cross     District 3:  Dale Vauhgn-Bowen     District 4: Judi Van Gorder     District 5: Diane Lehman     District 6: Ruth McKay Clubs Chartered   Noyo Sunrise   Conferences   1990 - San Ramon - Marriott     Clubs in region:  80       Registration: 537     1991 -  San Ramon - Marriott     Clubs in region:  78           Registration: 526     1992 -  San Ramon - Marriott     Clubs in region:  75       Registration: 521

My governorship was unique in that I served from January 1990 through June 1992 and therefore presided at three regional conferences. Some highlights of these years are as follows:

• A new district was formed from the southern portions of Districts I and II making a total of six districts in the region.
• When I succeeded to the governorship Carol Steele served as Governor-elect pro tem until June 30, 1990. When the treasurer resigned in the fall of 1990 Carol Steele served as Treasurer until Nancy Walker was elected at the 1991 conference.
• Several clubs were disbanded owing to low membership in accordance with Federation Procedures.
• The first weekend in May was established as the permanent date of the regional conference.
• Founder Region voted to become a sponsor of the annual Legislative workshop in Sacramento.
• "Galaxy of Stars" awards were distributed at the 1991 and 1992 conferences by the district directors.
• Founder Region Fellowship awards were increased "to an amount not to exceed $20,000."
• District VI clubs showed exceptional growth during this period.

* 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".