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Get to know the 2011 SIA Board!
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President Pat Donohue has been a member of SI/Watsonville, California, USA, since 1974. During her tenure, Pat has held several leadership positions at all levels of the organization, including club president; Sierra Pacific Region governor and leadership development chair; and federation board director and Program Council member. She is a self-employed entrepreneur and works as a consultant for local government and non-profit organizations. In addition to her Soroptimist involvement, Pat serves as a director on the Hartnell Community College Foundation and as a member of the Western Stage Theatre Council.
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President-elect Raquel Arreola Ruiz is a member of SI/La Mesa, Mexico, and the accountant and co-owner of a gas station. A member since 1984, she has served Soroptimist in various capacities including club president, vice president and treasurer; Mexico-Centroamérica Region governor; federation secretary treasurer; growth and development chair and as a member of the Program Council and Latin American Extension Taskforce. |
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Secretary/Treasurer Cheri Fleming, of SI/Greater Santa Clarita Valley, California, USA, is a dealer principal for Valencia Acura. A Soroptimist since 1999, Cheri has held several leadership positions, including club president and auction chair; and Camino Real Region governor and district director. In addition to her Soroptimist involvement, Cheri is a director of the American Cancer Society unit council, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Health Foundation, and the Child and Family Center Foundation. |
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Angela Bunting, a community health nurse with Fraser Health Authority, is a member of SI/Tri Cities, British Columbia, Canada. A member since 1989, Angela’s past leadership positions include club president, vice president and director, and Western Canada Region governor. In addition to her Soroptimist activities, Angela is a member of the Canadian Nurses Association and committee member of the Crossroads Inlet Hospice Society. |
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Eui Sook Choi is a charter member of SI/Ulsan, Korea. A Soroptimist since 1993, Eui Sook has held several leadership positions, including club president and Korea Region governor. She is the chief of the Ewha Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic. In addition to her Soroptimist involvement, Eui Sook is the president of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Doctor’s Association of Ewha Women’s Medical College. |
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Dr. Carene Davis-Stitt, a member of SI/Eugene, Oregon, USA, is a consultant for DeltaNet Management Consultants, a company that helps business managers understand the fundamentals of human behavior. She has been a Soroptimist since 1996, and has served as club vice president and president; and Northwestern Region governor, secretary and district director. In addition to her Soroptimist involvement, Carene is a member of the Association of Conflict Resolution, the Society of Consulting Psychology, and the American Association of University Women. |
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Connie Desko is a member of SI/Greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. A member since 1998, she has served as club president and treasurer; and Southern Region governor and district director. Prior to moving to Florida, Connie was a member of a club in the federation of Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland. She is the co-owner of D & W Properties, a real estate development company. In addition to her Soroptimist involvement, Connie is a speaker in the prison system, where she addresses domestic violence. She is also active with mission outreach for women’s shelters, and fundraising for Seafarers House of Fort Lauderdale. |
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Sylvia Fernandez Gandarillas, a charter member of SI/Santiago, Chile, is an interior decorator and owner of an arts and crafts shop. A Soroptimist since 1992, her leadership tenures include club president; América del Sur Region governor and region Women’s Opportunity Awards chair. |
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Carmen Flor has been a member of SI/Silay, Philippines, since 1984. She has held several leadership positions, including club president and region secretary. Carmen is a proprietor of Filcar Transport Services, a rental car agency. |
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Emiko Kumagai, is a charter member of SI/Kyoto, Japan. The owner of Shin-ei Co., Ltd., Emiko spreads the culture of the Japanese tea ceremony around the world. A Soroptimist since 1966, Emiko has held several leadership positions, including club president and secretary; and Japan Chuo Region secretary and governor. In addition to her Soroptimist involvement, Emiko is a member of the Global Women’s Club, Kyoto Women’s Club and the Kyoto America-Japan Society. |
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Joan Merritt is a member of SI/Willimantic, Connecticut, USA, and the owner of a custom floral design business. A member since 1994, she has served Soroptimist in various capacities including club president and vice president; and Northeastern Region governor and secretary. In addition to her Soroptimist involvement, Joan served as a member of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, and Friends of the Lebanon Senior Center. |
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Masako Sakashita is a member of SI/Miyazaki, Japan. A Soroptimist since 1986, Masako has held several leadership positions, including club president and secretary; and Japan Minami Region governor and treasurer. She currently works as a managing director of the Taiyo Building Management Company. In addition to her Soroptimist involvement, Masako is a member of the Crime Support Center and the Sogetsu-Style Flower Arrangement Miyazaki branch. |
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Belkis Marieta Tavolaro Rajabally, a self-employed lawyer, has been a member of SI/Santos, Brazil, since 1995. She has served as club president and secretary, and Brazil Region secretary. In addition to her Soroptimist involvement, Belkis participates in local cultural events with family and friends. |
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Michiko Terao has been a member of SI/Nayoro, Japan, since 1983. She has served in a variety of leadership positions, including club president and vice president; and Japan Kita Region governor. Michiko is chief director of the Yoshida Dental Clinic and vice-chief director of Rinseikai Medical Corporation.
In addition to her Soroptimist activities, Michiko has volunteered with the Japanese Red Cross Society, Japan Dental Association and the International College of Dentists. |
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