President’s Message – 2011/12

President Libby’s Message 2011/2012:

I joined Soroptimists in Dec 2003 looking for an outlet to help others and enjoy socialising.

My chosen charity this year is The Cornwall Air Ambulance, as my son Adam was flown in it for a heart lung transplant and I feel I would like to give something back.

My motto is do whatever you can do to bring to others such contentment, joy and understanding you have found yourself.

Keep smiling

Libby

President Libby’s Activities:

At the Lions Charter Anniversary Dinner

President Libby (along with several members) getting hands on with some guerrilla gardening to give a St Austell public area a much needed tidy up and make over.

Some of the goodies ready to be parcelled up for the troops, including a paddling pool for them to cool off in, or at least put their feet in. These are transported to Bodmin by Lion Barry Merrifield and sent on to Afghanistan from there.

Over the last few years we have been sending at least one a month, two years ago we sent 30 parcels of books.

Strolling/ struggling up the hill from Menabilly with the Lannion Soroptimist.

Enjoying lunch at Pine Lodge Gardens with our French Friends from Lannion Club.

The Bees Knees hospital fete stall.

Receiving a certificate after the Bodmin 10 Tors 15 k walk.

Inspecting the plants at Geoff’s plant sale.

Supper back at Libby’s after the walk.

Tregrehan Walk.

Handing over a cheque for £300 with Brenda and Ailie at the STACK kitchen in St. Austell.

A talk from President Libby’s chosen charity, the Cornwall Air Ambulance.

Past President Kay introducing President Libby.