President’s Message

2005-2006
International President
Carolyn Rice

February 8, 2005

Dear Fellow Quotarians,

I am writing this message on February 6, the anniversary of Quota's founding by Wanda Frey Joiner in Washington, D.C., where the 2005-2006 Board of Directors meeting has just ended. Our time together was bittersweet.

The 2005-2006 Board of Directors.

Just prior to leaving Australia for this gathering of leaders, I received the sad news of the death of Past International President Verna Stewart, a dear friend to me and many other Quotarians from around the Quota World. The special Verna quality of a passion for all things Quota, and in particular World Service through our Club-to-Club projects, was shared so abundantly with all those with whom she met, ensuring that her legacy will remain for many years to come. I know we will all miss her greatly. (To read a special remembrance of PIP Verna, click here.)

So it was with a heavy heart that I traveled to the United States for the board meeting knowing that I could not be present at PIP Verna's funeral. Past District 24 Governor June Dangar graciously agreed to represent me and the members of Quota International at a celebration of her life.

The 2005-2006 Board of Directors engaged in discussions at the February 2006 Board of Directors Meeting in Washington, D.C.

In spite of our sadness over the passing of our dear Quota colleague, the board of directors discussed many issues of importance during our time together. Here are some highlights from our meeting:

• The board passed the 2006-2007 Quota International and We Share Foundation budget. This budget will be provided to Quota members at Convention 2006.
  
  
• Quota International's Articles of Incorporation were amended to permit Quota International, Inc., to pursue 501(c)(3) tax status.
  
  
• We engaged in strategic discussions on Quota's governance and future plans for Quota International's fund-raising, development and growth, and financial future directions.
  
  
• The status of the calendar change was reviewed, including the many ways this change has helped Quota International at all levels, saving us valuable financial resources and reducing the workload of club, district, and international leaders. A process for examining the calendar change in 2007 was discussed.
  
  
• We discussed the importance of district conferences and our desire to encourage as many Quotarians as possible to attend. (To view the schedule of district conferences and the assignment of international representatives, click here*.)
  
  
• Convention 2006 plans were presented with much excitement, and we learned that registrations have started coming in. (To learn more about our plans for Convention 2006 on the Gold Coast, click here.)
  
  
• The board approved the decision to offer organizers of successful branches reimbursement of expenses up to $150 (after branch dues are paid) beginning May 1, 2006, the start of the next Quota fiscal year.
  
  
• We selected the site for Convention 2010: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
  
  
• Area Director Reports shared all the successes from area meetings held in the new timeframe last September/October.

Executive Director Kathleen Treiber (right) and I pose under the photograph of Quota Founder Wanda Frey Joiner at the Quota Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Deputy Executive Director Nancy Fitzpatrick (seated) prepares a PowerPoint presentation that I am about to give during the board meeting.

The board of directors and I are also very excited about two new Quota initiatives that have been unveiled this month in honor of Quota International's birthday—Q-Mart 2006, our first on-line silent auction, which began February 1—and a brand new Quota charm series honoring all Quota countries.

To finish, I hope you all take time during this month of February to celebrate Quota's 87th Birthday and reflect on our proud history of Service.

Yours sincerely,

Carolyn Rice

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