Soroptimist in the 1990s*

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1996-1998 Founder Region
Governor Nancy Walker,
Soroptimist International of Concord

Theme: "Inward Journey - Outward Paths "

Regional Board   Governor-elect: Linda McDoniels   Secretary:  Mary L. Huebner   Treasurer:  Patty L. Groth   Directors District 1:  Carol Rose     District 2:  Dion Weaver     District 3:  Gloria Scoggin     District 4: Carrie E.C. Domogalla     District 5: Donna Ayres     District 6: Angela Bugarin Clubs Chartered   The North Bay     McKinleyville   Conferences   1997 -  San Ramon - Marriott     Clubs in region:  72           Registration: 435     1998 -  Berkeley Marina Marriott     Clubs in region:  72       Registration: 509

• We joined with Sierra Pacific Region and Sierra Nevada Region in our "Diamond Jubilee" celebration, the 75th anniversary of Soroptimist service to the world.
• At the 1997 regional conference, the decision was made to restructure our six districts. Changes were made to District 1,3,4, and 5 to make a more even club distribution.
• Phyllis Sweet, an inspiration to us all, was selected as the 1997 Federation recipient of the $10,000 "Training Awards Program" award.
• The first "Officers and Members Training Retreat" was held in lieu of individual district leadership meetings. The new concept gives the attendees the opportunity to learn as well as interact with officers and members from other clubs in the region.
• Many will remember the lengthy business meeting at the 1998 Conference when the conversion from "Procedures and Policies" to "Bylaws and Procedures" was voted on, a real learning process.

It was an honor to serve as Governor. I thank the members for their commitment,
and I commend them for their accomplishments.

* 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".