PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
Welcome to the North West of England and the Isle of Man section of the website. I hope you all find it interesting and informative.
My chosen theme for the year is the ‘3Rs’ Refresh, Renew and Revitalize.
I want us to refresh peoples’ views of Soroptimism, to renew our efforts to recruit new members, to revitalize our clubs by encouraging more members to attend regional meetings and friendship evenings and attending conferences. I feel members would get a much better idea of the bigger picture of Soroptimist International, and the wonderful work that is done world wide if they did.
I am sure like all the presidents throughout the federation I am not alone in being concerned about members not taking executive positions both at club and regional level but I hope in 2010 to see everyone take a good look at why they have not attempted to try at least one executive job since becoming a member. I know soroptimists like to recycle but some officers are due a break.
For my year in office I have chosen “ Derian House” the children’s hospice as my charity. I have quite a few grandchildren, thankfully all in good health at present, but you should never take a child’s health for granted. No one ever knows what is in the future and this is the only childrens’ hospice in our region so I feel sure we will all support this worthy charity.
I am looking forward to my year in office and to seeing as many of you as possible at various events.
Sharon Greenhow