Our Members Tell Our Story

Dianne Patterson: IWF has been a constant in my life since 1990 when I was inducted into the first class of the Dallas Forum. For 10 years, I served on that board in nearly every capacity ending my tenure as president during our 10th Anniversary Year, 2000. That decade took me to every national and international conference IWF held throughout the world. In that time, our amazing organization became a never- ending source of friendship and inspiration because of the outstanding members. Now I am retired, and my husband and I live in three cities: Dallas, New York, and San Francisco where I am a member of all the Forums. Read more.

Legacy Foundation

Linda Clever: Giving through Friendship: By joining together, and celebrating others and their contributions.
Joining IWF NorCal in 1978, Linda Clever was one of the early leaders in IWF, her profession and community. Her passion for women remains unwavering. Twenty-one years ago, Linda and IWF partners founded RENEW, a non-profit organization focusing on the intersection of passion, purpose and life so devoted people can find meaning and joy, can be better than busy, and can have whole, healthy lives. Linda enjoys the company of highly accomplished women saying that “the women of IWF inspire me with their capability, quest for excellence and courage.” This year, in honor of Barbara Creed’s birthday, Linda contacted a number of IWF NorCal members, and suggested they make a Legacy donation as their gift. With $1,375 received in donations, this was a wonderful and creative way to celebrate Barbara’s birthday and recognize her many contributions to making the Legacy Foundation what it is today. Read more.