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Letter from the Editor
Dear Friends:
Have you ever had something fit you to a T? Being a Soroptimist,
I have to answer in the affirmative – many times over. At
the beginning of the 2002-2003 Soroptimist year, we were advised
of a new position within Soroptimist, the title being Internet
Coordinator (IC). A brief description of the IC job was given
to the club presidents. A full explanation of the responsibilities
for this new position would be defined at the District 1 Meeting
October 12 and 13, 2002.
President
Leah asked if I would be interested in taking on this role for
our club and if I would attend the District Meeting. With my other
commitments to SI Sequim (Education/WIN Coordinator, Newsletter
Coordinator, Webmaster), I was concerned about taking on another
job. I agreed to accept the position as long as there were no
big surprises about the responsibilities.
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Leah
gave me a copy of the District 1 Meeting info. It said that
on Saturday night members were encouraged to wear the outfit
of their favorite team. That’s because our beloved
Governor DeDe Olson has chosen a theme of TEAM –
Together Everyone Achieves More. The info also suggested
everyone wear red, white and blue as much as possible.
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A thought came to mind about doing up white T-shirts with
red and blue lettering to say: TEAM Soroptimist. I provided
a design and emailed it to the members scheduled to attend
the District meeting. Sandy Reed replied that we could instead
have T-shirts in various bright colors with the words FLOWER
POWER to promote our Garden Show. What a grand idea!
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Sandy purchased six shirts in various bright colors; I set
to work on the design. After several drafts, a final layout
was chosen. I purchased the transfer paper and printed the
design on it. Then, the transfers were ironed on the shirts.
At our October 1st regular Soroptimist meeting, we introduced
the shirts to our club.
They were well received and we were excited about showing
them off to the rest of the District!
On October 12th , I rode to the District Meeting with Sandy
and Gail.(I actually got
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to leavework at 1:00 p.m. that day!) It’s interesting
to get together and talk with friends. We always seem to
be able to fix the problems of the world. ;-)
Leah was my roommate for the two nights; Sandy Reed and
Gail Frick shared a room. Although Sally Sue Barry was staying
with her daughter who lives near the hotel, Sally Sue attended
the meetings with the four of us.
It
was amazing to see the enthusiasm of the Soroptimist women
at the District Meeting. It was enlightening to hear the
stories of other clubs; Soroptimists are very talented women
with a good sense of humor. I was impressed with the organization
of the event. What a reminder that we are all part of something
larger than ourselves. Each of us is important to the success
of the TEAM.
Part of the District meeting is a Tell & Sell. Clubs
can bring items to give away and sell. Leah thought since
Sequim is the Lavender Landmark of the Northwest, it would
be appropriate to sell some lavender items. She was able
to purchase a gallon of lavender lotion and small bottles
at a discount. Leah and I designed a label (lots of emails
going back and forth till the right layout was chosen) and
we printed the labels with lavender lettering. Leah filled
the bottles. Leah, Sandy, Gail and I put the labels on the
bottles just before we set up our table at the Tell &
Sell. We also took some other lavender products from Lavender
and Lace and from (Cathy’s) “Angel Farm.”
The Tell and Sell was so much fun and we sold many items!
In
preparation for the District meeting, Ruth designed a mini-flyer
for our upcoming Garden Show. I had copies made and brought
them along to the District Meeting. Saturday evening each
club came dressed in TEAM garb. There were so many great
“uniforms” it would be difficult to choose a “best”
team outfit. After everyone was seated in the dining room,
Sandy, Gail and I distributed the flyers. I would hand a
bunch to a person at the table and say, “We are promoting
our Sequim Garden Show!” To my surprise, there were
many women who commented that they were aware of the show
which is just another reminder of how we are all connected.
This
was my first District Meeting; I am a rookie after nearly
five years as a Soroptimist. I encourage other members to
attend Soroptimist meetings: Area; Region; District; Federation.
And
remember to invite prospective new members to our Soroptimist
meetings. They can share breakfast, coffee or tea, and ideas.
Once they see SI Sequim, they may find it fits them to a
T.
Light and Love,
Kathy Purcell
Editor
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CALENDAR
NOVEMBER
8 Board Meeting
12 Business Meeting
26 Program: Goodwill
& Understanding
DECEMBER, 2002
6 Board Meeting
10 Business Meeting
(Girl of the
Month
Nov &
Dec)
17 HOLIDAY PARTY*
JANUARY,
2003
10 Board Meeting
14 Business Meeting
29 Program:
Community Service
*Evening
Meeting
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Newsletter Staff
Kathy Purcell
Alex Priest
Colleen Blazier
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