Giovanna "Giggy" Saab was recently installed as president of Soroptimist International of Downey during an installation ceremony at the Maya Hotel in Long Beach. The new slate of officers includes Blanca Rochin, president elect; Beth Crawford, vice president; Alex Gamez, recording secretary; Bonnie Barler, corresponding secretary; Kari Volen, assistant treasurer; Dorothy Pemberton, treasurer; Beverly Mathis and Pat Heineke, directors; Judy McDonnell, parliamentarian; and Claudia Camerena and Sharon Olivito, Soroptimist Village directors. Soroptimist Gov. Linda Haines was the installing officer. ********** Published: August 09, 2012 - Volume 11 - Issue 17