
Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland 2025-2026 Board (l-r): Aleta Dirdo (Treasurer), Delegates Sherry Luz, Thoralinda Soyland, and Eden Weinberger, Dyana Preti (Director), Jennifer Luz-Olson (President), Delegate Nancy Schaedler, Runa Gunnars (Vice President) and Special Guest Pat Whitacre (Past Region Governor). Missing from photo: Karen Thompson (Secretary). Photo by Jackie Piro Huyck.
VISTA, California, July 2, 2025–Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland held its 72nd Installation of Officers at a brunch held Saturday, June 21 at Brickman’s Restaurant at Lake San Marcos. The brunch began with the introduction of special invited guests Jasmine Craft, a recent recipient of the club’s Live Your Dream award, Region Secretary Lynn Flanagan and past Region Governor Pat Whitacre. Outgoing President Susan Roncone recapped the club accomplishments under her tenre. Installed for the coming year were Jennifer Luz-Olson (President), Runa Gunnars (Vice President), Karen Thompson (Secretary), Aleta Dirdo (Treasurer) and Dyana Preti (Director). Delegates Nancy Schaedler, Eden Weinberger, Sherry Luz and Thoralinda Soyland were also installed. The club is part of a global women’s organization that seeks to educate and empower women and girls. Members come from Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Fallbrook, and Bonsall. New members always welcome. Visit soroptimistvista.org.





OFFICERS ELECT 2025-2026
President: Jennifer Luz-Olson
Vice President: Runa Gunnars
Secretary: Karen Thompson
Treasurer: Aleta Dirdo
Director of Programs: Dyana Preti
Delegates:
President of the Club, Jennifer Luz-Olson
One Year: Nancy Schaedler
Alternate: Eden Weinberger
Two Year: Sherry Luz
Alternate: Thoralinda Soyland