S.I. Newcastle’s 80th AGM Tuesday, April 11th
After the reading of the Soroptimist Peace Pledge from the last Glasgow SI Convention and the Roll Call, Joint President Kath’s first job was to induct Laura Steel as a most welcome new member.
Next, Jean Ward (who was transferring from S.I. Nottingham) was welcomed to our club. After the Officers’ reports, we voted for the Club Officers. Jill Smith was elected President, Vera Baird QC Vice President, Christine Lumsdon Secretary, Christine Lowthian Programme Action Officer, Margaret Ayton Membership Officer and Vera Baird QC as Regional Council Representative. Chris Jones remained as Treasurer, Lis Graham as Communications Officer, Gill Davison as Organisational and Development Manager and Margaret Ayton as Website Coordinator remained in post.
The AGM concluded with President Jill’s address.
