SI of East Contra Costa Installation of Officers



SI of Pittsburg Installation of Officers

June 27, 2010

Peggy, thank you for accepting the office of President and asking me to be your installing officer; I am honored to be a part of this special occasion.

Soroptimist International of Pittsburg had another successful year, the membership successfully transformed Mervyn’s Child Spree to Kids on Target; hosted another profitable Festa Italiana fundraiser; participated with our District II Identifying project “Get Real Academy”, and re-established the scholarship award program. You have much to be proud of.

As your club ends the year, it is an excellent time to thank the 2009-2010 board for a productive year of leadership. You supported region, federation, and international projects; honored special members and had many good times together. Will the outgoing officers please stand. Let’s give them a round of applause for their dedication, leadership and hard work. Thank you, you may sit down.

Peggy’s theme this year is “TURNING DREAMS INTO REALITY”.

I know first and foremost Peggy would like us all to have fun during her term. I know she loves the concept of team work and loves baseball; that she and Nancy P go to spring training regularly…so, let’s have some FUN! Welcome to Soroptimist International of Pittsburg’s FIELD OF DREAMS. You are the Soroptimist All Stars – the 2010-2011 officers, management and you the membership, the players.

It will take the energy of the entire club (TEAM) to help Peggy keep YOU at the top of the SOROPTIMIST standings. Let’s begin by introducing you to the scouts, score keepers, coaches and manager.

Delegates – Peggy Nichols, Phyllis Gordon & Louise Lawson

Peggy, Phyllis and Louise, you will serve as club delegates. While DELEGATES are not voting members of the board, they do represent the club (TEAM) at district meetings and regional conferences. To you is given the responsibility of voting on behalf of all your members, speaking for their concerns and, most important, bringing back complete information concerning all Soroptimist matters that affect your club and its members. It is therefore your duty to be informed about matters on which a vote is to be taken and to know how your club members feel about it, much like TEAM SCOUTS who travel and gain valuable information that will assist the team, you will meet and network with Soroptimist from Founder Region. Keep copious notes when you attend the meetings so you can report back complete information to your club. I present you with these sunflower seeds, because no team scout would be caught on the road without them.

Do you accept the responsibilities of this position? Thank you, you may go back to your seats.

JUST IMAGINE - You see before you the dugout…

Directors – Dion Weaver & Joan Silva

Dion and Joan you are the Directors of your club. You are the first and third base coaches who signal and direct the batters and runners. You are the go between the membership (PLAYERS) and the board (MANAGEMENT). Additionally, your duties are to serve with the officers on the board and, as a group administer control over the affairs, funds and the property of the club/team.

Do you accept the responsibilities of your position? Thank you, please have a seat in the dugout.

Treasurer Doris Bedford & Assistant Treasurer Joan Coss

Doris and Joan your club has given you their vote as treasurer and assistant treasurer. Like the scorekeepers of a game, who are in charge of numbers and facts, attention to detail is very important. Good records are a must. The bottom line is the score at the end of the game. You both will receive the funds of the club. Doris you will deposit them in the financial institution as authorized by the board. You will sign all checks, make remittances as required by federation bylaws and region and club procedures and pay authorized bills. You both will serve as ex-officio members of the finance committee. Keep your board and membership (THE TEAM) informed through monthly treasurer reports.

Do you accept the responsibilities of your position? Thank you, please have a seat in the dugout.

Secretary Jackie Buccellato

Jackie, you were elected Secretary of the club (TEAM). You are the BULLPEN COACH, you are responsible for the team’s success through communication to the players / batters / runners / scouts / scorekeepers and manager. As such you will send out notices and handle all the club/team correspondence. A willing secretary can take much of the load from the president (MANAGER), build good will and understanding and enhance the club/team image. Additionally, you are the custodian of the club/teams permanent records. You will take the minutes at business and board meetings, and keep track of the recommendations of the board. You must write your records with clarity and facts. Your words will carry your clubs/teams achievements throughout history.

Do you accept the responsibilities of your position? Thank you, please have a seat in the dugout.

Vice President Phyllis Gordon

Phyllis, you were elected by your club to the office of Vice President – You are the Bench Coach. The bench coach is like the assistant manager (vice-president) offering situational advice and ready to take over the duties of manager, if the manager is ejected from the game. You also serve as the program chair, which is extremely important because forward-looking, interesting programs will have a great bearing on the success of your club/team year. You should give assistance to your manager Peggy, with anything she asks.

Do you accept the responsibilities of your position? Thank you, please have a seat in the dugout.

Scorekeepers and Coaches I present each of you with these very important game day supplies:

• Bracelets that say either: Game On!, Play Ball!, Go For It! or Bring Your A Game!, because the proper attitude is critical to a successful team.

• Baseball trading cards, because trading and sharing information can only lead to a winning season.

• Bouncy baseballs to always have fun.

• Baseball bubble gum, something to chew on for “bad calls”. Remember, think be for you speak.

• A Baby Ruth candy bar, for an instant energy boost – they contain 4 grams of protein!

• And, CRACKER JACKS, because it isn’t a game without them.

President – Peggy Nichols

Peggy you were elected by your club to serve as President. You are the team manager. As a baseball manager controls matters of team strategy and team leadership, you must direct and conduct the business of your club, preside at all meetings of your club and board, set the policy of the club as directed by your board, appoint all committees and be an ex officio member of these committees. Your club members know that you possess the qualities of leadership; wisdom, patience and understanding. Your leadership should be a draw to bring in new club/team members. You have the most responsibility of all – you must set the starting line-up(committees) to ensure club success. You must set the vision of where this club (TEAM) is going and how it will arrive.

I present you with this baseball tin to bring with you each meeting (game). It contains additional game day supplies to award to your team’s most valuable players, or just to give a boost when needed, a baseball bat to call your meetings to order, a writing pen and baseball thank you notes. Thank you notes, because acknowledging a contribution to the team means so much!

Do you accept these responsibilities?

I ask each of you to pledge to do your best to carry out the requirements of your respective offices. I challenge you to be tolerant, give praise and encouragement, listen, understand, share yourself – most of all have vision for your club/teams future.

As the steering force of your club THE TEAM, your duties are as numerous and diverse as you. By being individuals who serve together and compliment each other, you bring your own special talents to your club. JUST IMAGINE by the end of the season, I know that you will have “TURNED PEGGY’S DREAMS INTO REALITY” and be at the TOP of the SOROPTIMIST League standings.

I now declare these officers duly installed in the offices to which they were elected.

Club members, I mean team players, I know you will pledge your very best in supporting your new officers, I mean manager, coaches, scorekeepers and scouts. I offer you this quote from the 1965 World Series winning manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Walter Alston:

“Look at misfortune the same way you look at success – Don’t Panic! Do your best and forget the consequences.”

Thank you. Playball!

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