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TOGETHER WORKING FOR THE FUTURE<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

.<\/strong>……….. that was our aim<\/em><\/p>\n

We think it has worked and hope you feel the same<\/em><\/p>\n

But it could not have been done without all of you<\/em><\/p>\n

Helping and supporting us in everything we tried to do<\/em><\/p>\n

You took a stand at Bloomfield\u2019s to teach the Bangor crowd<\/em><\/p>\n

About the crime of Trafficking and did Purple Teardrop proud<\/em><\/p>\n

You filled lots of boxes with goodies for dispatch<\/em><\/p>\n

And made some mothers happy with gifts nicely wrapped<\/em><\/p>\n

You went on a Titanic cruise with not a fear or a tear<\/em><\/p>\n

And graced the Council Chamber with good humour and great gear<\/em><\/p>\n

The months have gone by so quickly and now ends our year<\/em><\/p>\n

So all the very best to Anne and Helen \u2013 hip, hip and a big cheer<\/em><\/p>\n

J&I \u00a0Immediate Past Presidents<\/em><\/p>\n

Anne<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

There is\u00a0 French & Saunders – Cagney & Lacey – Venus & Serena – Patsy & Edina; all successful duos and now we have Irene & Jen who pioneered for our Club the double act, and did it in a seamless way.<\/p>\n

Thank you for making it look so effortless, but we know there was a lot of thought and time put into preparation.\u00a0 You kept us focussed on our programme areas, the topics that really matter to us as Soroptimists, and you ensured that the year was inclusive and enjoyable.<\/p>\n

You have left quite a legacy – a lot to be lived up to.<\/p>\n

But of course it is not a competition.<\/p>\n

Everyone in the Club has a unique talent and skill and it is that which creates the synergy, making Bangor the great Club that it is. “The whole being greater than the sum of its parts”.<\/p>\n

It is our hope that during this year you will see and seize the opportunity to share your talent or skill with the members.<\/p>\n

And we trust that this is a year when the Club can grow not just in membership but in commitment and the deepening of friendship.<\/p>\n

Quote from Sandra Day O’Connor who throughout her career helped to advance the status of women in politics and law:<\/p>\n

“Each of us brings to our job, whatever it is, our lifetime of experience and values”.<\/p>\n

Helen<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

And now it is my turn!<\/p>\n

It is a bit like ‘Buy one get one Free’.<\/p>\n

A quarter of century ago I stood before this Club a mere slip of a girl, nervously starting my year as President.\u00a0 Not so young now, maybe not so nervous and really pleased to be sharing the job with Anne.<\/p>\n

We are delighted to have Lesley Walker continuing as Correspondence Secretary and<\/p>\n

Carole Ingram as Minutes Secretary, also Margaret Miller and Ann Adams as Joint Treasurers.<\/p>\n

We will try to continue with all the great work Jen and Irene accomplished during the past year and keep regenerating our much loved Club.<\/p>\n

Our first Meeting is 10th April 2013 and we will have all the Programme Booklets ready.\u00a0 We hope for a great turnout as we want\u00a0 to pick your brains for ideas to move the Club forward.<\/p>\n

So until 10th…………………………………<\/p>\n

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