OMG, I'm Club Prez!

OK, so I stole that from my new President's Handbook.  But, yes, it is official, I have been inducted as President of Soroptimist International Oceanside-Carlsbad. SIOC as we like to call it, is a worldwide service organization dedicated to advancing the status of women and girls both locally and globally.  We achieve this through fund raising, hands-on community service, public awareness and with programs and awards.  It is a very special and fulfilling part of my life, knowing that I am a member of such a great group of women, doing good for others.  OK, Plus we have a lot of fun, drink wine, build friendships,  etc.  So For more info about SIOC, or a  Soroptimist International club in your area,  click on the links above or feel free to contact me personally.

The picture is the 2010-11 Board of Directors.   From left to right: Lori Somers, Barbara Bale, Carolyn Wolf, Viki Hurst, Michelle D'Elia, Chari Goddard, Caryn Leventhal, me, Louann Gigante. Missing: Pini Byma and Penny Eisenstein.  I have a captain's hat on as my club has nicknamed me Captain of the SS Oceanside-Carlsbad.

River time - then San Francisco

Well, we leave tomorrow for our traditional 4th if July weekend at Hidden Shores.  5 nights of good times with my family.

This year my best bud Cheryl and her son will be joining us.  The boys will spend their days riding bikes, then swimming, throwing sand, playing football, getting dragged behind the boat in tubes, etc. 

A general good time to be had by all.  One thing I know for sure, the weather may be hot, but the drinks are always cold.  YUMMY.  


Typically we spend a full week out there, but this year, I am calling our trip short because on Wednesday, I fly to San Francisco for the 39th Biennial Soroptimist International of the America's Convention.  As the incoming president of Soroptimist International Oceanside-Carlsbad, the club pays my way - YAY!  We have several members of our club heading up to San Fran. this year, and it should be a GREAT time.  Soroptimist is a network of business and professional women dedicated to improving the lives of Women and Girls locally and globally.  Convention gives member an opportunity to meet Soroptimists from all over the world.  This will be my first convention, and I can't wait! More stories about this upon my return!