Meet our Board 2024-25 & Committee Chairs
President Candice Amens
In 2005 I became a member of Soroptimist in Yreka, California. My husband and I purchased an independent pharmacy. I held the office of corresponding secretary and president. In 2019, after moving to Oregon, I joined the River Valley Club where I held the office of vice president and am currently serving my second year as president.
Soroptimist has been a great way to meet so many people. I enjoy our work and our mission of helping to educate women be obtain economic empowerment. I look forward to growing our club and continuing our mission
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Rec. Sec. Terry McDonald
Retired CPA
I originally joined River Valley Soroptimists as a Charter Member in March 2000 because I believe that one should give back to the community. I left Grants Pass in 2008 but upon my return in 2023 immediately rejoined to, hopefully, make a difference in the lives of women and girls..
V. P. Gwen Luring
I joined Soroptimist River Valley in March 2000 as a Charter member. My previous work history as a Finance Manager for a major telecommunications company didn’t leave much time for community involvement. I moved to Grants Pass in 1998 and immediately started looking for opportunities to serve. Helping women and girls live their best lives is a passion of mine.
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Corr. Sec. Gina Kidwell
​Owner/Gateway Credentialing
I moved to Grants Pass in 2022 and started looking for a way to serve my community. I found Soroptomist and immediately joined when I researched all they do for our community and women. Although I am a newer member I have already made some lifelong friendships with these amazing women.
Tres.Sandy Lowman
Manager at Tom Randall's State Farm agency, and is involved in her son's school activities.
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Director Dana Englehardt
​Retired RN
I joined Soroptimist when I retired to this area five years ago. In my 25 years of nursing, I have seen many women who simply needed a helping hand. Helping women to become self supporting through education provides that helping hand.
Committee Chairs
Impact: Kellie Barton
Engagement: Linda Garrick
Fun & Friendship: Dana Engelhardt
Awards: Sandy Lowman and Patti Reedy
Philantrophy: Gwen Luring
Finance: Sandy Lowman, Jan Geib
Public Awareness: Gwen Luring
other:
Website: Crystal Allemand and Gina Kidwell
Facebook: Elyse Douglas
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