Officers 2002 - 2003

President:
Leah Tuttle

President-Elect:

Recording Secretary:
Laurel Bentsen

Corresponding Secretary:
Alex Priest

Treasurer (Service):
Sandy Reed

Treasurer (General):
Gail Frick

Directors: 2 year
Rhonda Carrell

Directors: 1 year
Colleen Blazier

Directors: 1 year
Sue Jacobs

Directors: 1 year
Jeanne Martin

Past President
Anne Pence

Editor
Kathy Purcell

Dear Soroptimists,

As we begin 2003, I realize that half my term as president is now history.  It has gone fast, as time has a way of doing. Thank you for working together as a club and together with clubs throughout the world to accomplish service and strive to make a difference in our world.

Committee’s have worked hard this year to define goals, seek to do things differently and strive to accomplish the work. I so appreciate the leadership of all the committee’s, without you, the club does not function.

I think of  Diane Jones and the Foundations Committee for the promotion of Violet Richardson and Women’s Opportunity Awards.  I cannot think of a recent year when we have had so many applicants to choose from. These ladies worked very hard to get the applications where the applicants would have access to them. This committee has also submitted these winning applications to the region, which fulfills a goal of mine.

I think of Colleen Blazier and the Health Committee and the reorganization of the Medical Loan Closet. Hours of work have gone into this project to address safety issues, liability and maintenance of equipment. This committee has also submitted a Program Focus Report to the region and is looking into helping with a regional event “Relay for Life”.  You will hear more about this event soon.

I think of Kathy Purcell and WIN committee members who continue to work throughout the year to organize meaningful programs and outings for Sequim High School girls.  The kickoff dessert was inspirational and gives our community a glimpse of who we are as Soroptimists. This committee also worked hard to complete a Program Focus Report to pass on to region.

I think of Jenny Dix and the Goodwill and Understanding Committee who presented a wonderful program to explore the possibility of linking with an overseas club in a Grant of Friendship. They also presented updates of international projects, which helps us to understand our world.

I think of Jeanne Martin of the Audit Committee who on short notice filed our first ever 990 IRS form. It was much like a Watergate break-in to accomplish this task, but it was accomplished.

I think of Debra Danielson and the Hospitality Committee who worked to serve our members in providing food and entertainment for our Holiday Party. The harp music and catered food was delightful and we all felt pampered in a very busy season.

I think of Alex Priest and the Growth and Development Committee who has all ready brought in four new members. Who could resist the enthusiasm of Alex?  She’s a Soroptimist through and through.

I think of Ruth Marcus and Carol Blake with the Attendance/Rooster Committee. Ruth contributed many hours of her summer to preparing this years roster. Carol organizes and works to make attendance and check-in at meetings organized and hassle free, even if she has to run down the president to remind her to pay!!!

I think of Kathy Purcell as editor of the On Line Newsletter who chronicles our Soroptimist life. She has a gentle way of reminding us of our responsibilities to supply her with information.

And finally, I think of the board of directors who commit to an extra meeting each month to manage the affairs of the club. This group, particularly the treasurers work long hours for your benefit. 

Leadership is a requirement of a service club and I applaud those who have committed to it.  If I neglected to mention your committee it is because your work comes in the second half of our year.  There is much to do and it takes commitment and perseverance.  Thank you for partnering with me as Soroptimists!
 
President Leah