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

As always, the Founder Region District Meetings were amazing.  Opportunities to see long-time friends and to make new ones, a time to learn new things. If you could not make it this year, make sure to save some time in October 2026.  I want to thank your Region Board and the host clubs for a job well done. I especially want to thank the Soroptimists who took the time to come to one of the meetings...  Read More

I am writing this two days before the anniversary of the date Soroptimist was founded October 3, 1921. Our organization is turning 104. That is truly an amazing accomplishment. I recently was telling someone a bit about Soroptimist, and she was amazed about our longevity.As wonderful and amazing as that is, we can’t rest on our past achievements.  As Violet Richardson said, “It’s what you do that ...  Read More