Dear Founder Region Members,It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your Governor for the 2026-2028 biennium. As I step into this role, I am filled with both humility and excitement. Humility because I know the extraordinary legacy of leaders who have come before me in Founder Region, and excitement because of what I believe we are capable of achieving together over the next two years.Every gov...  Read More

It’s Spring! This is always a renewing time of year with lots of expectations and opportunities. That is certainly true in Soroptimist.We are seeing our Live Your Dream and Violet Richardson awardees, Fellowship recipients, and other scholarship awardees launch or continue their journeys. These women and girls are moving toward their dreams, and YOU have been a part of that.We also have several me...  Read More

Governor’s Blog-March 202arch and April seem to be a time of celebration and fun in Founder Region. There are all sorts of events going on: Bunco, Teas, luncheons, evening soirees.  It is an exciting time and I urge you all to participate as much as you can.March and April are also a time of preparation, much like the Spring season.  The Fellowship Board is working hard to select the awardees for ...  Read More

I want each of you, as individuals and as clubs, to take a deep breath.  Then, say “I am doing what I can, when I can, how I can.”Sometimes Soroptimist can feel like an overwhelming bureaucracy with ever increasing demands for time and money.  It doesn’t have to be that way.  Remember that part of the induction ceremony for new members- “We will never make you feel guilty.”  Whatever time, money, ...  Read More

Happy New Year!  May 2026 bring us all wonderful things and much joy.I want to begin by thanking the clubs that shared their holiday celebrations with me either in person or virtually. It is truly heart warming to see the friendships among our members as they celebrate. That is an important part of being a Soroptimist.Looking forward, 2026 has much in store for us. We have our Region Conference Ma...  Read More

In many of the months I have been privileged to write this blog, I give you a bit of a to-do list or reminders. I am not going to do that this month. Instead, I want you to think about some things.Thanksgiving is past, but the entire holiday season is a time for gratitude and appreciation. Of course, it is always important to convey our appreciation to others for their contributions to our lives a...  Read More