Soroptimist in the 2000s*

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2002-2004 Founder Region
Governor Mary Ann Redden,
Soroptimist International of Antioch

Theme: "Achieve Growth By Sharing"

Region Board   Governor-elect: Cathy Mitchell   Secretary:  Sue Finch   Treasurer:  Joyce Strand   Directors District 1:  Chrisann Nicholson     District 2:  Terry Comiskey     District 3:  Carol Stein     District 4: Linda Simon     District 5: Elaine Reed     District 6: Julie Kamanawa-Kala Clubs Chartered   American Canyon         Region Conferences   2003 -  Concord Hilton, Concord     Clubs in region:  67           Registration: 470     2004 -  Hilton Guam Resort & Spa, Guam     Clubs in region:  67       Registration: 216

There were many special events during the biennium. The chartering of a new club, American Canyon was very exciting; over 100 members from the Region were in attendance. A bus trip to the Redwood Memorial Grove was arranged. There were some difficulties such as the bus driver did not know how to get to the Redwood Memorial Grove; the bus did not go over what felt like 40 miles per hour. However, it was a worthwhile trip in that over 100 members experienced the Redwood Memorial Service.

At the 2003 Conference, guest speaker Michael Pritchard, kept the membership in stitches with his humorous presentation about his experiences as a teacher and working with handicapped people. His lively wit included phrases such as "If life was logical men would ride side saddle" and some people have NCAA, "No Clue At All"

The Recruitment/Retention/Extension/Soroptimist Orientation and Leadership Training Fund was established. Founder Region Fellowship gave a reception for members who are Fellows, to meet the awardees one on one.

The 2004 Conference was very exciting. It was held in Tamuning, Guam. Forty seven clubs were represented at Conference and heard presentations from the Honorable Felix P. Camacho, Governor of Guam; Senator Tina Rose Muna Barnes, a Congressional Record from the 108th House of Representatives; Official visitor, Takiko Hayaish, President Soroptimist International of the Americas; and a workshop conducted by Leigh Wintz, Executive Director SIA. Linda Manor, Director of the Fund Development Council shared information on funding Soroptimist programs.

There is so much more that happened during the biennium, but not enough space to put it all down. Being Governor of Founder Region was and is a life changing experience. I cherish the friendships and memories made. Thank you for the opportunity to serve.