My first day as President. Feels weird as I've been a Soroptimist for nearly five years. I remember four and a half (!) presidents...I joined during Sherrie's year and seen four other presidents since...Nanette, Margaret, Jenny, and Ishar. I keep looking at my chains of office...are they REAL???
The AGM went well I thought even though I was poorly and very tired. Hopefully my address and the short film on Dignity in Care gave fellow Soroptomists some food for thought. I want this to be a memorable year where we achieve more than we ever thought possible! Aim high I say and you'll fall somewhere near your target.
Our biggest challenge is recruitment of new members. It's going to have to be a team effort and I suggest that every contact with the world outside Soroptimism should be an opportunity to showcase what we do and how much fun we have. If we are happy and united amongst ourselves other women will want to be in on this club and join us.
I loved the cards especially the one on the right above which I have received wishing me good luck and thank everyone for their lovely kind thoughts. It was a great start yesterday and feel very much supported and encouraged. The real work begins next week with our first business meeting!
