Happy Founder's Day
For reference purposes, I am writing this on September 30, 2024. This is a big week. Thursday, October 3, 2024, is Founder’s Day-the anniversary of the day Soroptimist was begun on October 3, 1921, in Oakland, California. We are turning 103!
Imagine those first Soroptimists and the challenges they faced. There were no Zoom meetings, no Governor’s blogs, no emails, no texts. I imagine that even communicating by telephone was sometimes challenging at that point. Yet, those dedicated individuals nurtured and grew an organization that has lasted over a century. For that entire time, Soroptimist has been providing women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. We have been building dreams.
There have been many changes since 1921. Some have made things easier; some may have made things more difficult. [That’s a subject for another day.] We are a diverse group and a strong organization that continues to weather the test of time.
We must continue to adapt and change as we move through the second century. Let’s learn about and listen to new ideas, new ways of doing things. But let’s also remember that Soroptimist has a strong foundation on which we can rely. More importantly, let’s remember that the most important part of Soroptimist is one another and the women and girls we help. Let’s work together and continue to create something truly amazing.
I look forward to seeing many of you at District Meetings. Until then, take care and be a proud Soroptimist.
Governor Elise
Imagine those first Soroptimists and the challenges they faced. There were no Zoom meetings, no Governor’s blogs, no emails, no texts. I imagine that even communicating by telephone was sometimes challenging at that point. Yet, those dedicated individuals nurtured and grew an organization that has lasted over a century. For that entire time, Soroptimist has been providing women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. We have been building dreams.
There have been many changes since 1921. Some have made things easier; some may have made things more difficult. [That’s a subject for another day.] We are a diverse group and a strong organization that continues to weather the test of time.
We must continue to adapt and change as we move through the second century. Let’s learn about and listen to new ideas, new ways of doing things. But let’s also remember that Soroptimist has a strong foundation on which we can rely. More importantly, let’s remember that the most important part of Soroptimist is one another and the women and girls we help. Let’s work together and continue to create something truly amazing.
I look forward to seeing many of you at District Meetings. Until then, take care and be a proud Soroptimist.
Governor Elise
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