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Date: 6/1/2020
Subject: GWR News Blast - JUNE 2020
From: Governor Lori Reed




JUNE 2020
News Blast
Governor's Corner
Meet the 2020-2022 Board!
Governor Lori
2020-2022 GWR BOD
Thank You for the Gift of Service
 
As I complete my last month on the GWR Board of Directors, I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to serve with you in this region for the last 8 years.  Your current Board has governed through historic times that hopefully we never have to experience again!  So, thank you Laurie, Margie, Liz, Deb, Becky, Vanessa, Paula, and parliamentarian Karen for your dedication to our organization and its members.  Do not lose sight of the fact that through all of the adversity thrown at us, we have accomplished so much towards our mission!  With less clubs this year, we maintained 100% participation in the Live Your Dream Awards participation.  That's 21 consecutive years of investing in the dreams of our community!  This year, we changed the lives of 94 women by distributing a total of $149,700 in awards.  At the region level - we awarded and additional $34,000.   I am so proud of your efforts and hope that your dedication will continue.
 
We also learned a lot about change this year.  After cancelling most of our fund raisers and events, our creative members came up with new ways to continue to support the mission.  We learned how to meet, fund raise, vote, and stay connected electronically.  As we work to establish the new normal (whatever that means!), I encourage you to keep your mind open to all opportunities.  Thank you again for continuing to be a member of this incredible organization - we couldn't do all this without you!
 
Stay safe and healthy and I'll hug each one of you on the "other side"!
 
Governor Lori

 Meet the 2020-2022 GWR Board of Directors

 
The e-balloting election results for the 2020-2022 new Board of Directors are in! Please congratulate and welcome your new Golden West Region Board of Directors:
 
Governor: Laurie Moses, SI Parker
Governor-Elect: Margie Burke, SI Phoenix
Treasurer: Liz Glowka, SI Palm Springs
Secretary: Pat Box, SI Moreno Valley
District 1 Director: Deb Murphy, SI Corona
District 2 Director: Samantha Dewing, SI Palm Springs
District 3 Director: Carol Mandino, SI Arizona Peaks
District 4 Director: Sally Haslett, SI Desert Tucson

Treasurer Margie has sent to all clubs the revised 2020-2021 dues invoice that includes:
  • A club credit of $100 towards the 2020-2021 mandatory Spring Conference fee
  • A member credit of $10 towards the 2020-2021 Spring Conference member fee
  • A member credit of $5 towards the 2020-2021 dues payment
Leadership Training Retreat
Reminders/Deadlines
LTR 2020 LOGO
SAVE THE DATE!
August 7 - 8, 2020
"Breaking All Barriers"
 
Leadership Training Retreat agenda is targeted for the newly elected club leadership but it is open to all members!  This will be our first meeting where we can all get back together in 2020.  With that in mind, the GWR BOD has decided to conduct the GWR new board installation on Saturday night, August 8th.  There is a rumor that there will also be a small silent auction at this "Pretty in Pink" party.  I hope you can join us in Ontario, CA for this event.  Fun Fact - if you don't live in the area, airfares are really cheap right now!  Of course, we will watch the State of CA, CDC, and SIA recommendations closely and make adjustments as required.
Don't forget - You can still help!
  • Dream Maker pins are still available for purchase.  Every dollar of the purchase of these pins goes towards our 2021 regional Live Your Dream Awards.  The pins are beautiful and you will want to add to your collection!
  • Dream Maker Jars - Send your club's collective check to GWR Treasurer Margie.  We will announce the amount raised and distribute the Dream Maker pins at the Leadership Training Retreat and/or Fall Meetings.
  • Purchase a Spring Conference t-shirt.  We still have some inventory left, so if you haven't purchased this collector's item, there is time left!
 
 
Calendar

2020 Important Dates:

June 1 - DIBI online surveys due

July 1 - SIA and GWR club dues due
 
2020 Meeting Planner:

Leadership Training Retreat 2020:
August 7-8, 2020
Ontario Airport Hotel
Ontario, CA
 
October Fall Meetings 2020:
District 1 - Oct 16 & 17 in Chino Valley
District 2 - Oct 23 & 24 in Idyllwild
District 3 - Oct 2 & 3 in Blythe
District 4 - Oct 9 & 10 in Las Cruces


GOLDEN WEST REGION NEWS BLAST - JUNE 2020
Contact Governor-elect Laurie Moses - 
LaurieM.GWR@gmail.com
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