As many of our club members are being evacuated in Northern California because of the recent fires, we wish them and their families good health and safety. We send our thanks to the first responders for putting their lives on the line to save our homes, businesses, and communities. As you know, Soroptimists are generous, caring people. It is our nature to want to help when we see people suffering ...  Read More

Happy Fall everyone! Can you believe that summer is over and Fall is upon us? Soon we will be able to enjoy crisp mornings, not-so-sweltering days, cool nights, fall leaves, pumpkin flavored everything, and cozy sweaters!As you begin the new club year, I hope you are finding new and creative ways to meet via Zoom to keep your members engaged and enthused.  The District Directors are available to h...  Read More

During the recent SIA Virtual Convention, region awards were announced and Founder Region was honored with several accomplishments from the 2019-2020 club year.  Congratulations to all the clubs mentioned below for your continued support of our organization and membership efforts. Immediate Past Governor, Sylvia Crafton, and her board should be commended for their leadership and dedication to all ...  Read More

Welcome to the 2020-2022 Biennium!  I know we are navigating some unusual circumstances at this time and I hope you are healthy and well.  As we strive to move forward, we must find new and creative ways to continue the important work of fulfilling our mission.   The new Founder Region and Fellowship boards are ready to work hard, foster teamwork, support our membership and above all, have fun!  A...  Read More

Farewell to the 2018-2020 Biennium We bid farewell to the 2018-2020 Biennium - it has been unique to say the least! Our biennium theme, “Empowering Change”, aptly expresses the uniqueness of this term and the work accomplished.  We empowered change by reducing our number of districts and realigned district boundaries for better balance.  We chartered two new clubs - SI/West Sonoma County and SI/O...  Read More

You are invited to attend the 2020 Founder Region Virtual Leadership Training!As previously explained, and in light of the continued Stay-in-Place restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Founder Region board will be providing a "Live" Zoom Leadership Training Presentation scheduled for Friday, June 19th at 6:00 pm PDT.  We are also posting training content on our website that can b...  Read More