Soroptimist in the 2000s*

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2000-2002 Founder Region
Governor Carol Rose,
Soroptimist International of El Pinablo
2003-2005 SI/A Federation Director

Theme: "Soroptimists Soar into the New Century"

Region Board   Governor-elect: Mary Ann Redden   Secretary:  Amelia Benko   Treasurer:  Cathy Mitchell   Directors District 1:  Chrisann Nicholson     District 2:  Doris Webster     District 3:  Lee Ray McDoniels     District 4: Kay Barrett Ritter     District 5: Sue Finch     District 6: Julie Kamanawa-Kala Clubs Chartered   SI Fremont     SI Central Solano County   Region Conferences   2001 -  San Ramon     Clubs in region:  66           Registration: 417     2002 -  Kona, HI - Keauhou Beach Resort     Clubs in region:  66       Registration: 332

• The biennium started with a Leadership retreat at Sonoma State College.  It was the first time we used evaluations  to let us know how we did and it gave us new direction for the next year.
• Walker Ranch was chosen for the next Leadership retreat, a very rustic and pastoral place.
• The Public Relations committee was re-established and Founderlink, the online newsletter was instituted.
• The honoring of the Women of Distinction was changed from Sunday to a Friday afternoon luncheon and we started Conference Friday mornings.
• At our 2002 Federation convention in San Diego, Japan Chuo Region and Founder Region signed papers to become Friendship Links.
• During this biennium, we were invited to attend the Youth Forum in Minami Region, Japan.  The Board decided on who to send to Japan.  There was an essay contest among our S-Club members and three were chosen.  Two girls from Sacred Hearts Academy in Waikiki and one From Liberty High School in Antioch. Off we went to Japan.
• Six S-clubs were chartered and one was re-formed.

I can't express how wonderful it was to be your Governor.  I visited every club and was always met with warmth, friendliness and love from every member.  It is an experience that will never be taken from me.