SITM News 8-'16 · Volume 21 • Issue 2 August 2016 ... Carrasco, visited with SITM members at the August 11 ... President Jennifer Burnitt. Everyone picked up a piece of paper,

SITM UpdateSoroptimist International of Truckee Meadows

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In this issue ….1 – New Members, District Directors’ Remarks2 – District Directors’ Remarks, Thank You SITM3 – A “Spoonful of Success”4 – Member Feature, Diana Dillon5 – SIA Convention Delegates’ Report6 – Convention Report, SIPME Project7-8 – SITM Committees9 – Board/Business Recap10 – Perfect Attendance, August Birthdays11 – Sell Those “Ghosts” Calenders12 – Staff Box, Board & Did You Know13 – “Dine Out” at BJ’s Flyer

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SITM welcomed three new members with an Induction Ceremony by Membership Committee member and Past President Pam Robinson. Pictured here, from left are: Membership Committee Co-Coordinator Kay Dunham with her sponsored new member Patty Mamola; new member Annette Friendlander with her sponsor Monica House; Jo Ann Lessly, with her sponsor Jo Ann Roberts; and Pam Robinson.

Welcoming Three New Members

Recognizing and Adapting to Change Excerpted from remarks by District 5 Director Sarah Carrasco

The District 5 Director of the Sierra Nevada Region, Sarah Carrasco, visited with SITM members at the August 11 meeting and gave a three-pronged presentation which included:

Her role as District 5 Director; •SNR’s view on the future growth of Soroptimist; and•Conducted an exercise on team efforts. •

According to Director Sarah, her role is as liaison between members and the Sierra Nevada

Region. While admitting, “I do not know everything,” she also adds that she is “capable of investigating and getting answers.” Director Sarah also gave fair warning to “those of you who have served at the region level and those of you who have many years of experience that I will be calling upon you for answers.”

Director Sarah also requested some help from long time members to “take on the responsibility of grooming members to serve in leadership roles.” She expressed “help” is a two-way street, as she looks to members for help while committing to help others grow.

Picking up their calendars for sale are Paula Ringkob, Millie Mitchell, Pam Sutton (soaring in the background) and Doris Phelps. See page 11 for complete story.

Sell Those Calendars

District 5 Director Sarah Carrasco

Calendar Aug. 25 – Membership Committee Sept. 1 – Technical CommitteesSept. 6 – Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Staybridge SuitesSept. 8 – Business MeetingSept. 15 – Service CommitteesSept. 18 – Dolan Donor WalkSept. 26 – Dine Out at BJ’s at Legends

SITM Meets…Thursdays at Noonat the Atlantis Casino Resort SpaSecond Floor Convention Center$20 for lunchRSVP to [email protected] no later than noonon the Tuesday before the Thursday meeting.

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Future Growth of Soroptimist

This year the Sierra Nevada Region is focusing on how to increase membership and overcome the generational gap. According to Director Sarah, the region’s thoughts that technology is one cause for this gap. The expectations of the Baby Boom Generation versus Gen X and Millennials are also different.

The key question, she asks: “How do we get the Gen Xers and Millennials to join Soroptimist?” Her answer, “Do what is necessary to create an atmosphere which will embrace these women.”

During her presentation she outlined several traits differing the younger generation, including working in team environments, being comfortable speaking up, having open-minds, wanting to attend meetings only if there is value for them, embracing new ideas and adapting to change.

Preparing for Change

Director Sarah had several recommendations for clubs to create an atmosphere that embraces these attributes which means changing some of the long-time thoughts and ways of doing things, especially embracing new ideas and adapting to change. She also included recognizing leadership qualities and grooming members to step up and lead, plus supporting leaders with members’ own participation and leadership.

She concluded her remarks by saying, “Change involves many considerations. Obviously what was done in the past is valuable and there is merit to tradition. But the past needs to be integrated with change in order to thrive. This includes integrating seasoned members with new members. Remember if the past is important, it is the seasoned members who hold

the key to communicating the history of the club.”

A complete transcript of Director Sarah’s remarks was attached to the Grapevine of August 11.

Director Sarah asked members to participate in an exercise to illustrate how we all think and act differently.

Great Minds Think Alike: There were a few members who opened their eyes at the end of Director Sarah’s exercise and discovered more similarities than differences. From left are President-Elect Rikki Hensley-Ricker, Director Sarah Carrasco, Penney Leezy and President Jennifer Burnitt.

Everyone picked up a piece of paper, closed their eyes and followed directions to alternately fold the paper in half and tear off various comers. When finished, with eyes open, members unfolded their paper to reveal many different shapes, some alike and some very different from other members at their table.

Dear SITM:

On behalf of Disability Resources, Inc., I would like to thank you for your generous Happy Dollars of $698.

The monies that we received from this funding will assist us with continuing to assist children and adults with disabilities to promote independence through life skills training, advocacy and social inclusion.

Your contribution is an integral part of our success and we sincerely appreciate your support. We hope to continue to have support in the years to come.

It is with the help of local businesses and community supporters like

you that make it possible for our organization to meet our mission to help local individuals with disabilities. Thank you again for your continuous support.

Sincerely, Vivian Ruiz, Executive Director

A Thank You for Happy Dollars

DISABILITYRESOURCES


Where did you have lunch or dinner on Wednesday, August 17?

SITM’s Fundraising Committee hopes it was at one of these four restaurants who participated in “A Spoonful of Success” with contracts to donate a percentage of the food totals from members, family and friends who ate in these establishments on this day.

• Bistro 7 • La Posada Real • Skipollini’s • We Olive & Wine Bar •

Totals are not yet available, but a show of hands at Thursday’s regular meeting showed quite a few members participated in this fundraising effort.

Attached to the back of this newsletter is our next “A Spoonful of Success” dining out at BJ’s Restaurant at Legends in Sparks on Monday, September 26. Remember to take the flyer with you to quality for the donation to SITM.

This Year’s First Dining Out Fundraiser, “A Spoonful of Success”

Enjoying the Italian fair at Skipollini’s during the dining out event was Dan and Kay Dunham, with Asma and Aimal.

Waiting for dinner to arrive was the lively group from left of Mrs. Wanda Beaman (Cindy’s Mom), Cindy and Nelson Burk, Jon Flambures, Georgia Baker-Flambures, Bob and Margie Hermanson.

Having a glass of wine while perusing the dinner menu were Patti Doty, Pam Sutton and Patty Downs.


Member Feature

20 Things You Might Not Know About Diana Dillon1-4. Diana loves the beach, sunsets, flowers, and the color red (which was her Grandma Ma’s favorite color too).

5. She graduated from Point Loma High School in San Diego in a graduating class of over 600 students.

6. During High School, Diana was Honored Queen of Bethel #284 in Ocean Beach and served as the California State Grand Bethel Junior Custodian while in college.

7. She attended Chico State with two majors -- microbiology with the medical technology option and chemistry. She wanted to be a forensic pathologist until she realized that would take about a zillion more years of school.

8. She was the parade chair on the Chico State Pioneer Week Committee for two years.

9. A founding member of the Theta Alpha Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, Diana served as Charter First Vice President: Coordinator of Committees. She also served as the Chapter General Advisor and was on the Chico Housing Corporation Board after graduation.

10. Diana has only had two long careers in her life – aside from working in the Chico Penney’s housewares department while in college; quality control testing almonds and pistachios after college at a processing plant in Orland; and wrapping gift baskets during the holidays. The first was from 1978 until an “early retirement” in 1998 working for AAA as a District Manager in Northern California and Nevada. She was transferred often and worked in Chico, Paradise, Sacramento, Redding, Reno, and North Lake Tahoe. After a brief interlude as a sales trainer for Computing Resources and as a sales manager for a local software

company, she has been selling ad specialty items and promotional products since 2000.

11. She has been a member of Soroptimist since 1986 when she joined SI/Redding. All AAA management were required to join a service club, and Rotary didn’t accept women at the time. She transferred her membership to SI/Reno-Sparks and served as their President from 1994-1995. She was President of SITM from 2004-2005 and was the SNR District III Director from 1998-2000. She became a member of the Laurel Society in 1995 and was honored with the Ceec Abrahams Award in 2008.

12. Diana met her Soroptimister Jeff in 2011 on – of all places – eHarmony! They enjoy annual trips to the beach in San Diego and attend many concerts in Lake Tahoe. Jeff is frequently seen helping with many SITM projects.

13. Her mother, Alicia, moved to Sparks from Paradise, California in 2014. She crochets many, many afghans each year for the Reno Family Shelter and contributes to all of the garage sales.

14. Her sister Kelly and brother-in-law David live in Mammoth with their

St. Bernard, Ladybug. Kelly and David helped with cashiering at the Air Races for many years.

15. Diana became a Catholic in March of 2016. She and Jeff attend Our Lady of the Snows.

16. Her favorite things to do are reading, cooking, gardening, and dreaming about someday retiring!

17-20. Diana’s favorite things about Soroptimist are:Crocheting afghans for the Family Shelter;•The Salvation Army Christmas Gift Delivery project;•Many friendships she has made over the years;•And NOT having to work at the Air Race Store •anymore!

Diana Dillon

Diana and Jeff DeMatei


Immediate Past President Vivian Ruiz was SITM’s Delegate attending the 44th Biennial Convention of Soroptimist International of the Americas, July 20-23 in Orlando,

Florida. Here are excerpts from her Delegate’s Report.

As our Delegate, Vivian started her convention with a delegate’s briefing, even though there were no bylaw revisions proposed for this convention. That evening she

Highlights from Delegate’s Report on the Biennial SIA Convention Excerpts from Delegate Vivian Ruiz’s Report

was able to make new friends at the opening Friendship Dinner, with entertainment and spectacular music by Zerotaiko.

The following day began with presentations by SIA leadership. A welcome and overview of the “Soroptimist Story Today”, by SIA President Samantha “Sam” Buchanau. Incoming SIA President Rosemary Reid spoke about her upcoming term as president with

parallels to a flock of geese in flight. Executive Director & CEO Liz Lucas gave a progress report on SIA Headquarters and progress on the BIG GOAL of increased collective impact. SIA Treasurer Sue Riney reported that 85 cents of every dollar is used for programs and to shape the future of the organization.

SI President Yvonne Simpson spoke about her December 10th

President’s Appeal Project “Educate to Lead: Nepal” which featured SI/Truckee Meadows, as one of three projects awarded grants to continue their projects in Nepal.

SIA’s MemberSHIP Campaign reported a 4% increase in membership, or 2,258 new members. The campaign will be featuring several new categories of club awards for membership growth. One of SITM’s District 5 “sister-clubs”,

SI/Elko took second place in the entire federation for a 143% membership growth. The winning club was SI/Kwangjoo Moodeung in Korea, with a 267% increase.

Copies of each of these reports is available in a recap of the 44th Biennial Convention on the SIA website.

“Making Dreams Come True for Women” was the focus of the SIA’s “Live Your Dream” and “Dream it Be it” programs. Clubs and regions were recognized for their participation, including the Sierra Nevada Region with a 96% of clubs participating in the “Live Your Dream” Awards and 18% of clubs

Vivian Ruiz with her new friend Sandra Simms of SI/Waikki at the Friendship Dinner.

The SIA Convention opens with the presentation of the flags representing the 20 countries with Soroptimist Clubs that make up our Federation.

SITM’s “Removing Barriers to Education in Nepal” program was highlighted at the convention by SI President Yvonne Simpson as part of her “Educate to Lead: Nepal” December 10th President’s Appeal project.

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participating in the “Dream It, Be It” for girls program. Three “Live Your Dream Award” recipients were also recognized.

New and recurring donors to the SIA Laurel Society were invited to attend a reception Friday evening hosted by the SIA Fundraising Council. IPP Vivian was honored with Laurel Society membership by SITM in recognition of her term as SITM President.

Saturday’s session was filled with a speaker on charitable giving and a wide variety of club and program specific workshops. Regions, the SIA Board of Directors and Fundraising Council were recognized and thanked for their service. The evening concluded with the installation of the new SIA President Rosemary Reid from SI/Petersborough, Ontario, Canada.

Vivian concluded her report with this comment, “It was an amazing experience and I’m grateful for the opportunity. Thank you ladies of SITM!”

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Joining fellow Soroptimists from the Sierra Nevada Region for an evening of fun, Vivian is joined by Margaret Van LanMartin from SI/Chico and a member from SI/Sierra Foothills (Grass Valley).

The SI Punè Metro East (SIPME) Club and member Nisha Ghosh sent Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows a special gift to thank us for the $340 happy dollars collected during March 2016 and support we have given their club.

The picture you see is of several bags made by the Needle Women from SIPME’s Bags Project. This project started several years ago as a simple brown bag with SIPME printed on it. As the project grew, SIPME member Rohini Khare stepped in and helped design the beautiful blue bag with the Soroptimist logo.

This project provides temporary employment for women and girls who learn valuable skills from member Rohini and take pride in cutting and making the bags. SIPME appreciates the fact that these gifts can be used as a reusable shopping bag— helping to do away with plastic in landfills. The Needle Women also recently made nearly 80 dresses from material

donated by members. These dresses were then given to Renutai’s school in the city, which provides needed support to the children of commercial sex workers.

SI Punè Metro East Thanks SITM for Happy DollarsBy Monica House

A collection of “little blue bags” made by the Needle Women from SI Punè Metro East’s Bags Project.


President Jennifer with Kathy Hudson, being “photo bombed” by Jeanne Naccarato.

Friends, family members¸ other Soroptimist Clubs and even our own members are known to ask: “How does SITM accomplish so much each year?” The short answer is hard-working members, engaged through focused and professionally managed committees that embrace and carry-out their assignments with efficiency, grace and success.

At the start of each new club year, the committees gather together to review their responsibilities with the knowledge of experienced members, the ideas of newer members, a review of past projects and performances, the assignments of tasks, the follow-up and follow-through that make for successful events and projects.

Here are just a few of many SITM service, technical and special committees that are already working on their short and long term goals and preparing another round of successful events, speakers and projects.

For future issues of SITM Update, this is an invitation to other committees already meeting, planning and scheming their projects for 2016-17 to take a photo of your group and send it to the newsletter editor, Faye I. Andersen, along with a short description of what you are planning for the year.

SITM Committees: Where the Work Gets Done By Faye I. Andersen

Taking advantage of a Thursday, August 4 lunch time when the SITM meeting was canceled (for Hot August Nights), the Finance/Governance Committee is seen here conducting business at Bistro 7. From left are: Kay Dunham, Valerie Hahn, Cindy Burk, VP/Technical Barbara Atwell, Co-Coordinator Vicki Schultz, Jo Ann Roberts, Co-Coordinator Pam Sutton and Patti Doty.

This committee has two coordinators, one for Finance and one for Governance, both of whom serve for two years. The committee provides financial oversight and oversees club operating regulations. Finance implements the yearly club budget process and develops internal control and accountability policies. Governance reviews proposed amendments to club bylaws and policies/procedures, plus maintains alignment with region and federation updates and changes.

Finance/Governance

Having just finished “meeting and eating”, the Fundraising Committee took the opportunity following the August 11 regular club meeting, to continue their discussion of the club’s fundraising. Standing from left are: President Jennifer Burnitt, Rikki Hensley-Ricker, Chris Fegert, Harmony Hobbs, Pam Sutton and Kay Dunham. Seated are Co-Coordinators Penney Leezy and Barbara Atwell.

Fundraising

Fundraising is responsible for planning and supporting various fundraising events and activities each year. Funds raised from these events will supplement other funding sources to support club and other projects as appropriate and as directed by the annual budget.


The Membership Committee is responsible for creating opportunities to attract and recruit new members and facilitate member retention. They review applications of proposed members for eligibility, making recommendations for membership to the SITM Board, conduct new member orientation and education meetings and conduct the induction ceremony for new members. The committee is responsible for administering the annual Ceec Abrahams Award honoring an outstanding member.

This committee advocates and acts upon issues to address the needs, rights and opportunities of women and girls in achieving and sustaining basic human rights. The committee participates in the Sierra Nevada Region’s annual recognition program, “The Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women.” It also encourages support for the SIA identifying focus, “Prevention of Domestic Violence,” and generates member awareness, advocacy and action for the SI President’s December 10 Appeal project.

Enjoying an “after work” dinner on July 27 at Human Rights/Status of Women Coordinator Doris Phelps’ home, while conducting committee business, are standing from left are, Paula Ringkob, Jo Ann Roberts, Faye Andersen and Pam Sutton. Coordinator Doris Phelps is seated.

Human Rights/Status of Women

Noon was the chosen time for the IGU Committee to get together for lunch and discussion on August 9 at Judge Connie Steinheimer’s home. Back row from left are: Valerie Hahn, Joan Hughes, Connie Steinheimer, Ana Nadimi and Co-Coordinator Carol Dinneen. Seated from left are: Linda Lamke, Jeanne Baxter and Co-Coordinator Monica House.

International Goodwilland Understanding

The committee supports and administers SITM’s project “Removing Barriers to Education for Girls in Thulipokhari, Nepal” by overseeing the project programs and fund distributions and by raising money to provide girls’ scholarships for tuition and dormitory housing, micro-lending projects, such as Vital Seeds and Animal Assistance funding and other identified needs. They also maintain communication and a relationship with SITM’s Friendship Link Club, SI/Punè Metro East.

It was an “after work” meeting for the Membership Committee at kay Dunham’s office. From left are: Eileen Fuller, Co-Coordinator Kay Dunham, Pam Robinson, Co-Coordinator Georgia Baker-Flambures, VP/Technical Barbara Atwell and Margie Hermanson.

Membership


Welcome to three new members who were inducted during the August Business Meeting. Joining SITM are Patty Mamola sponsored by Kay Dunham; Annette Friedlander, sponsored by Monica House; and Jo Ann Lessly, sponsored by Jo Ann Roberts. We look forward to these new members joining our meetings, projects and events.

Fundraising Committee Presents Proposals

Fundraising Committee Co-Coordinator Barbara Atwell presented two motions for approval of the membership. First was a request to sign-up SITM and encourage members to join with reputable venders with charitable giving programs where a percentage of purchases accrue to SITM, like we have done with Save Mart S.H.A.R.E.S. program and Smith’s Supermarkets. Motion passed.

Dolan Donor Walk September 18

The Fundraising Committee requested to join with the Membership Committee for a joint event hosting a booth at the upcoming Dolan Donor Walk on Sunday, September 18 at the Sparks Marina. Only a few members are needed to host this joint fundraising and member recruitment event, but all members are welcome to join committee members at the booth. Motion carried.

Finance/Governance Recommends Dues Revisionsand Revised Budget

Vicki Schultz, Finance/Governance Co-Coordinator made three motions on behalf of the committee to change certain member dues. The first was to revert back to the $190 for new member dues, eliminating the extra $25 fee for new members. Motion carried.

The second was to reduce new member dues for those joining in the 4th quarter of the club year to $100 to only cover SNR and SIA requirements and giving new members the option of joining in the 4th quarter or waiting until the July 1 start of the New Year. Motion carried.

Slight Budget Revision Approved

A third motion from the committee requested the establishment of a $200 budget for the Fundraising Committee, since they were not included in this year’s General Fund Budget. Motion carried.

New Member Inductions, Reports and Motions Top August AgendasBy Faye I. Andersen

IGU Report on Nepal Education for Girls Project

IGU Committee Co-Coordinator Monica House gave an update on recent actions by the committee. She reported on girls scholarship money designated for the Nepal project, including $7,500 for 13 girls funded through the SI President’s Grant; $4,800 for 13 girls for dormitory/scholarship funding; $3,421 remaining from disaster recovery funding, and a yet to be announced total of funds for the Micro-Lending projects.

Garage Sale Announced for October 1

Co-Coordinator Monica also requested permission for the committee to conduct a Fall Garage Sale on October 1 and a Spring Garage Sale with the date TBD. She also requested that the committee be approved to conduct their annual Nepal Pledge Drive beginning in March 2017. Both motions carried.

Happy Dollar Designations to Remain Monthly

Under New Business, members engaged in a discussion of continuing to collect weekly Happy Dollars and designating them for committees and causes on a monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly basis. Eight requests to receive Happy Dollars have been received. After much discussion, a motion from the floor came to keep Happy Dollars designated on a monthly basis. Motion carried.

July Happy Dollars in the amount of $124 were collected, but remain undesignated.

IRS Filing Underway

SITM’s annual IRS filing of Form 990 is not due until November; however review of last year’s financials does take time to complete. With approval of the membership, Bev Perkins, CPA, was designated to complete our IRS requirements.

SIA Fundraising Council Positions Open for Nomination

SIA is seeking nominations for members to join the SIA Fundraising Council. Nominations are due September 15, 2016. Council members provide strategic fundraising insights, promote financial support of Soroptimist, solicit sponsorships and partnerships, and actively fundraise for SIA and the regions. The SIA Board will select from the nominees to serve terms from September 2017 through August 2019.

If you are interested, go to the SIA website and complete a nomination form.


Seventeen Members CanBoast Perfect AttendanceSeventeen STM members accomplished “perfect attendance” during the 2015-16 year and were honored at the August Business Meeting. Surprise – all 17 were on hand to accept certificates and congratulations from Attendance Co-Coordinator Anna McArdle and fellow members. Combined, that’s a total of 209 years of perfect attendance.

To achieve this distinction, members attend weekly meetings, but when they miss can achieve a “make-up” though participating in several options like attending a club board meeting, district, region or federation meetings, conferences or conventions, or participating in certain club events and other projects.

Here’s the list of these diligent members.

Rikki Hensley-Ricker 1Anna McArdle 1Jennifer Burnitt 2Barbara Atwell 3Vivian Ruiz 3Pam Sutton 4Vicki Schultz 7Margie Hermanson 9Marilyn Pearson 9Paula Ringkob 9Bev Perkins 13Diana Dillon 19Kay Dunham 20Georgia Baker-Flambures 20Pam Robinson 26Faye I. Andersen 30Jo Ann Roberts 33

Celebrating August BirthdaysTwo members with August birthdays were on hand for recognition and singing at the August Business Meting. Rikki Hendley-Ricker and new member Annette Friedlander. Members celebrating birthdays are asked to describe a favorite Soroptimist memory or events since Annette Friedlander was inducted the same day, she expressed her favorite holiday as Thanksgiving.


Sell Those 2017 “Ghosts” Calendars

Each member is asked to participate in our annual Air Race Calendar sales. The 2017 “Ghosts” calendars of vintage airplanes are still only $15 and presales have begun. The calendars will also be sold at the Reno Air Races by artist Dan Whitkoff and April out of SITM’s sponsored booth at the Reno National Championship Air Races, September 14-18.

To kick-off the sales, Committee Co-Coordinators Kay Dunham and Diana Dillon led members at the July 28 meeting in a game pitting members at tables against neighboring tables. The subject was guessing the dates of some hilarious officially designated days and unofficial holidays. Winning answers were rewarded with “smarties” candies and the two tying tables received “Payday” candy bars.

Doris Phelps has calendars at each Thursday meeting for pick up. Members can also turn in their sales money to her at each meeting. Contact her if you need calendars delivered. Proceeds will benefit projects funded by SITM’s Service Fund Treasury.

Winning a tie was table #7 which included Penney Leezy, Annette Friedlander, Jan Bogikes and Barbara Atwell.

Tying table #5 with their pile of “smarties” was Patti Doty, Bev Perkins and Marilyn Pearson.

SITM Update Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows

Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows P.O. Box 20125 • Reno, NV 89515www.sitmnv.org

President Jennifer Burnitt [email protected]

Editor Faye I. Andersen [email protected] or 775-358-5149 or 432-5822

For information about our organization, check out these Soroptimist Websites:Sierra Nevada Region: www.soroptimistsnr.orgSoroptimist International of the Americas: www.soroptimist.org Soroptimist International: www.soroptimistinternational.org


SITM Board 2016-17President Jennifer BurnittPresident – Elect Rikki Hensley-RickerVP/Technical Barbara AtwellVP/Service Alysia PetersRecording Secretary Doris PhelpsCorresponding Secretary Jeanne Naccarato

Board Meets monthly on Tuesday following the first Thursday, 5:30 p.m. Staybridge Suites10559 Professional Circle, Reno

Treasurer/General Fund Anna McArdleTreasurer/Service Fund Kay DunhamDirector, 2 Years Vivian RuizDirector, 1 Year Pam SuttonDelegate Bev PerkinsAlternate Delegate Lynne CatrowParliamentarian Margie Hermanson

Sierra Nevada Region was recognized for its participation in SIA’s Live Your Dream Awards program. Our region had a 96% participation rate in LYD and 18% in the Dream It, Be It, for girls.

Congratulations to the 53 Soroptimist Clubs in Nevada and northern California that make up the Sierra Nevada Region.

Did you know . . .

Immediate Past SNR Governor Jackie DeMartini was congratulated by SIA President Sam Buchenau at the 44th Biennial SIA Convention in Orlando, Florida.

Contributing to this issueJo Ann RobertsDiana DillonVivian RuizMonica HouseSarah Carrasco


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SITM News 8-'16 · Volume 21 • Issue 2 August 2016 ... Carrasco, visited with SITM members at the August 11 ... President Jennifer Burnitt. Everyone picked up a piece of paper,