Why I Love NovemberThere’s something special about November. It isn’t yet the rush of the holidays, the air is crisp, and we have room to slow down and give thanks for the family and friends who make our lives richer. This November, I’m counting my blessings, and many of them are Soroptimist blessings.Thankful to serveFirst, I’m grateful to be your Governor. For me, the role means helping move our...  Read More

This year’s Governor’s presentation at our District Meetings is called Dreams Rising: Our Impact for Women and Girls, Local to Global. It is a journey in two directions: a look at what our own clubs have accomplished right here at home and a look at how that work connects us to something much larger around the world.Where It All BeganWe’ll start with our roots. The very first Soroptimist club was ...  Read More

DISTRICT I & II – Oct 3, 2026DISTRICT  III & IV – Oct 10, 2026DISTRICT  V – Oct 17, 2026 As we approach fall, it's time to focus on our District Meetings. Our annual District Meetings are a great opportunity to dig deeper into the Soroptimist mission. Whether you're a brand-new member or a seasoned Soroptimist, there is something for everyone. It's a time to meet members from other clubs, renew fr...  Read More

That's right, it's Live Your Dream season! The online system opens today. It's a fresh slate, a chance to do what we do best: make dreams come true.Every year more than 2,300 women receive a Live Your Dream Award. Every application season, we get to add more deserving women to that number. Last year Founder Region was responsible for adding 128 more women to that list. This year let's make it our ...  Read More

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