Soroptimist in the 1990s*

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1992-1994 Founder Region
Governor Dorothy Avilla,
Soroptimist International of Livermore

Theme: "Leading the Way"

Regional Board   Governor-elect: Patti Cross   Secretary:  Diane Lehman   Treasurer:  Nancy Walker   Directors District 1:  Linda Zaffiro     District 2:  Sandi Hardy     District 3:  Amelia Benko     District 4: Linda McDoniels     District 5: Dawn Moreland     District 6: Ruth McKay Clubs Chartered   Yokayo Sunrise     Sonoma Sunrise   Conferences   1993 -  San Ramon - Marriott     Clubs in region:  73           Registration: 465     1994 -  Maui - Marriott     Clubs in region:  73       Registration: 353

During this biennium there were many changes that made our history unique.

The creation of the Member Services Committee, which brought together the Recruitment and Retention, Soroptimist Orientation and Leadership Training, and Public Relations Committees into a single powerful source of information for clubs of our region.

The origination of the common call, that brought to the membership information for all District and Leadership Meetings within the region under one cover.

The Pink Ribbon Campaign, where the membership joined forces and brought to their communities information on Breast Cancer Awareness through educational literature, speakers and financial aid for free mammogram programs through hospitals and women's shelters.

At the Federation Convention I was proud to accept the President's Award for 59 of our 73 clubs, participate in Foundation's celebration for the completion of the 5 in 5 Program, receive certificates for 43 of the clubs in appreciation of their support, and have Founder Region's Pink Ribbon campaign recognized and honored.

At the beginning of my biennium I invited all Soroptimists to join me on a journey down a yellow brick road. I never could have guessed it would be such a rewarding journey. Thank You

* 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".