FounderLink

June 2001 Volume 1, Number 1

Well, if you're reading this, you've downloaded FounderLink, the Region Newsletter from our Founder Region Website. I am so excited that this is happening. We have tried for many years to have a Region-wide newsletter, and because of time and costs, we have been unsuccessful. But now with new technology, we've done it. A great big thank you to Carol Stein, FounderLink Newsletter editor, the Public Relations committee and Diane Allen, our new Webmaster.

Our first attempt may be awkward but once we get the hang of it, you should see the newsletter published twice a year or maybe even every quarter. The newsletter shall include a message from the Governor, what's happening in your clubs, what's happening in the Region, a region calendar, what's happening in the Federation and a few other surprises. Please send in stories and suggestions of what you would like to see in print.

For me, I would like to thank you for attending Conference and making it the success it was. We tried something different and new on Friday, and according to your evaluations, you liked it! The Region committees of Programs of Service and Legislative Advocacy presented a wonderful program on Friday. We also had our Women of Achievement Luncheon on Friday, as well. The Women of Achievement got the recognition they really deserved. They seemed to get a little lost when we gave them their awards on Sunday.

I also want to thank you for your generosity at Conference. You donated enough money on Friday for Founder Region to become a Fellow. We were presented our certificate at Friday night's Fellowship Dinner. And then on Saturday, you donated $1,170.00 to our 1999-2003 Quadrennial project, "Assisting the Victims of Landmines. Also, just as important, you contributed over $9,600.00 to the Foundations Tote Bag raffle, the highest ever collected. I am so very proud of you.

Please circle June 29 and 30 for our Leadership Seminar. We will be having the training at Walker Ranch. Our guest Friday evening is Past International President, Patsy Daniels. You should all have received your Call and be registered by now!

I can't believe my two years as Governor is almost half over. It has been a wonderful experience, one that will be with me forever. I've visited over 40 clubs so far and I still want to visit each of you before my term is complete. Please invite me to your fundraisers, special events, or just to a meeting. I would love to come.

I want to give kudos to my Region Board and to the Region committees. They are completing a lot of work and I want to recognize the great job that they are doing. A special thank you to each and everyone of you 'cause without you, there would be no Founder Region.

Warmest Regards,