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Northwestern Region Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc.
Presents
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Northwestern Region Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc.
Ninety-Fourth
Call to Conference
Spokane Valley, Washington April 27 – 29, 2012
2010 – 2012 Board of Directors Sue Riney, Governor
Kathy King, Governor Elect
Carol Hansen, Region Secretary
Janet Schempf, Region Treasurer
Bernie Bell, District 1 Director
Mary Ann Ramsden, District 2 Director
Kristi Puckett, District 3 Director
Chris Kelly, District 4 Director
2012 Conference Chair – Michelene Weisbarth
2010 – 2012 Region Site Coordinator – Carolynn Kaetterhenry
2010 – 2012 Registration Chair – Becky Taft
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Table of Contents Official Call to Conference 4 - 5
Governor’s Letter of Welcome 6
“Wine, Women and Song” Pre-Conference Wine Tour 7
Tentative Agenda 8 - 9
President’s Checklist 10
Region Conference Sponsorship Opportunities 11 - 13
Responsibilities of Club Delegates 14
Delegate Credentials Form15
Tentative Workshop Descriptions 16 - 18
Special Guests 19 - 20
Grant of Friendship Visitors 21 - 22
Broadway Baby Night 23
Conference Service Project: Free the Girls 24
BRA-dway Bra Decorating Contest 25
Soroptimist Sing Out!: The Waaaaaay Off Broadway Revue 26
Alaska Airlines Tickets Auction for NWCAT 27 - 28
Region Cruise at Sea Raffle 29
Drive for Dreams 30 - 31
Celebration of Life 32
First Time Attendees 33
Tell and Sell 34
Conference Menus 35
Hotel Information and Reservations 36
Alaska Airlines Discount and EasyBiz Travel 37
Registration Form 38
Refund Request Form 39
Club Award Form 40
Items of Business
Region Officer Candidate Resumes 42 - 45
District Officer Candidate Resumes
o District 1 46 - 49
o District 2 50 - 51
o District 3 52
o District 4 53
Proposed Region Standing Rules Amendment 54
Proposed Region Budget for 2012 – 2014 55
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Official Call to Conference
LOCATION: Mirabeau Park Hotel 1100 N. Sullivan Road Spokane, WA 99037
DATE: April 27 – 29, 2012
PRESIDING OFFICER: Sue Riney, Northwestern Region Governor
REGISTRATION: All Northwestern Region Clubs are required to pay two mandatory registration fees for a total of $80.00, whether or not they have delegates in attendance. Registration Deadline: April 6, 2012 Mail Registration to: Becky Taft, Registration Chair 818 Dunlop Ave
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284-1924 Individuals can register online via credit or debit card at http://soroptimistnwr2012.eventbrite.com or by using the registration form included in the Call. An additional fee is assessed for online registration. Online registrations will close end of day April 20, 2012.
LATE REGISTRATION: Registrations mailed or made online after April 6, 2012, will be assessed a $40 late fee per registrant, including mandatory club registrations.
MEALS: $172 for Meal Package Meal Purchase Deadline is April 20, 2012. After that date members can purchase meals on site from other members who have them for sale.
Meal Cancellations must be received by April 13, 2012, by 6:00 p.m. Send to Becky Taft, [email protected] or phone 360-855-2182
LODGING: Single/double/triple/quad $125 plus applicable taxes Rooms are available at this price until Friday, April 6. After that date, we cannot guarantee this rate will still be honored.
To make your reservation call 866-584-4674 or 509-924-9000, or go to www.mirabeauparkhotel.com and click the "Book It Now" icon on the left side of the page. Select the "Reservation Wizard" and enter your information and the PROMO CODE SOP8181. You can then select your preferred room type and reserve. Enter any special needs in the “Notes” area.
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Official Call to Conference (continued) POOLING FEE: $114.95 mandatory per club whether in attendance or not. Amount based on one round-trip average mileage per club at 14 cents per mile. Only those clubs in attendance will receive a refund for the actual round-trip mileage for their club (based on MapQuest) at 14 cents per mile. POOLING FEE DEADLINE: April 6, 2012 Mail Pooling Fee and Registration Form to: Becky Taft, Registration Chair, 818 Dunlop Ave, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284-1924 CREDENTIALS: Delegates (President or President Alternate and one Delegate) must be noted on the registration form to be credentialed. Only accredited delegates of clubs in good standing shall be entitled to vote, i.e., all Federation By-Laws and Region Policies have been met and all dues and fees have been paid at the time of Conference Registration. REFUND REQUESTS Registration: Refunds will only be made due to emergency circumstances. Requests
must be made in writing on the official “request for refund form” on the opening day of the conference by the club president or official delegate. Governor-approved refunds for conference registration shall be made only if funds are available after all bills have been paid (see request form on page 39).
Meal Cancellations: must be received by April 13, 2012 by 6:00 p.m. Send to Becky Taft, [email protected] or phone 360-855-2182 DRESS: Business/General Sessions: Business Casual Friday night: “Give My Regards to Broadway” Dinner and Party: Dress to represent your club’s selected show of choice, or as if you were attending a theatre event! Saturday night: Dressy/Sparkly Semi Formal for Installation Banquet Sunday morning: Soroptimist shirts / Free the Girls shirts / comfortable travel attire.
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Northwestern
Board of Directors Governor Sue Riney 1645 NW Outrigger Loop Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360 675 3885 HOME
360 929 4134 CELL [email protected] Governor Elect Kathy King PO Box 331 Merrill, OR 97633 541 892 7105 CELL [email protected] Treasurer Janet Hall Schempf P.O. Box 21622 Juneau, AK 99802 907 321 0927 CELL
907 789 2823 HOME [email protected] Secretary Carol Marie Hansen 2354 W 15th Place Kennewick, WA 99337 509 586 7401 HOME
509 586 7797 WORK
509 947 0821 CELL
[email protected] District 1 Director D. “Bernie” Bell 4011 Chestnut Dr. W University Place, WA 98466 253 224 1252 CELL 253 759 0852, ext 102 WORK 253 566 6493 HOME
District 2 Director Mary Ann Ramsden P.O. Box 1017 Jacksonville, OR 97530 541 973 4186 CELL [email protected] District 3 Director Kristi Puckett 10113 Country Club Lane La Grande, OR 97850 541 963 8265 HOME 541 805 8466 CELL 541 963 1475 WORK [email protected] [email protected] District 4 Director Chris Kelly 137 Middle Burnt Fork Rd. Stevensville, MT 59870 406 531 6929 CELL [email protected]
Dear Soroptimist Members, Friends and Guests, It is with great excitement that the Soroptimist International Northwestern Region Board and Conference Planning Committee invite you to attend our 94
th Conference in Spokane Valley,
Washington, April 27 – 29, 2012! We will be gathering at the Mirabeau Park Hotel for an outstanding weekend of information and inspiration that will provide all attending with greater Soroptimist knowledge, deeper commitment to the mission, and a broad assortment of resources to draw upon as you return to your community.
“Do You Hear the People Sing”……That’s the theme for this year’s Soroptimist International
Northwestern Region Conference, the culmination of the message that has been promoted these past two years encouraging all to speak out and share the message of Soroptimist around the world and “Sing Until the Whole World Hears.” The music for the weekend will be all Broadway and we’ll be weaving the songs of musical theatre into every aspect of the conference. Throughout the weekend we’ll be hearing how Soroptimists are spreading their song throughout the Region, and how they are raising their voices for all to hear the message of love for the women and girls they serve.
Get a better understanding of the scope of our organization and the goals of our Federation Board as we meet our Federation Visitor, Connie Desko from Florida. We’ll also have our Fundraising Council Chair, Sandra Schultz, from California also joining us to share current initiatives to insure ongoing funding of Soroptimist programs and helping us generate a “culture of giving” within our clubs and our communities. And you’ll have lots of opportunities to take part in workshops that will focus on providing you with personal as well as professional development.
We’ll be welcoming our Grant of Friendship visitors and hear how they are making a difference for the women and girls in their communities. Elections will take place to select our 2012-2014 Region and District officers, and a wonderful installation is planned for Saturday evening! And don’t miss the opportunity to include your club in the “Soroptimist Sing Out” that will take place Friday evening! Information is provided on how to insure your spot on the stage
Our service project this year will be Free the Girls, and you can read more about their work on the enclosed flyer! Kimba Langas, Founder and Executive Director, will be with us to share her story of how she is changing the lives of women rescued from slavery in Mozambique through creating job opportunities selling bras. Please review the information included on how you and your club can help with this effort.
I look forward to seeing you in Spokane! Keep singing!
Governor Sue
Northwestern Region
Soroptimist International of the Americas
www.soroptimistnwr.com
Improving the lives
of women and girls,
in local communities
and throughout
the world.
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Join us on a Pre-Conference Tour of the Beautiful Spokane Valley!
When: Thursday, April 26, 2012 Time: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: $38 per person; includes transportation, guide, tours, pie and beverage and wine tasting.
The tour will leave the hotel at 12:30 and travel to Green Bluff, a unique area nestled at the foothills of Mt. Spokane with 700 acres of orchards.
We’ll visit the SuperSuris Alpaca Ranch, home to the largest collection of purebred Accoyo Suri alpacas outside Peru where we will tour the ranch and have the opportunity to shop for alpaca fashions and accessories.
Next we’ll stop at High Country Orchards for some freshly baked apple pie ala mode and a visit to their gift shop full of Made in Washington collectibles.
Our final stop brings us to the Cliff House, once home of an inventor and now the home of Arbor Crest Winery. The grounds are as unique as the inventor was and after the wine tasting, we'll tour the grounds and hear stories of its history. The home, a national historic landmark, is perched on a rock 450 feet above the river and gives a panoramic view of the countryside, a perfect setting for a winery.
Your tour bus will return to the hotel at 4:30.
Deadline to Register: Friday, April 6, 2012 Mail to: Michelene Weisbarth
92 Jorgens Road Newport, WA 99156
Register by mail using this form, with checks payable to: NWR
OR - Online registration is available with payment by Credit/Debit card at http://soroptimistnwr2012.eventbrite.com; an additional fee per registration will apply.
For more information, contact Micki Weisbarth at 509-447-2049 [email protected]
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Tentative Agenda - “Do You Hear the People Sing”
Thursday April 26, 2012 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Optional Spokane Valley Tour – Wine, Women and Song II 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Registration/Credentials 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. “Getting to Know You” No Host Friendship & Networking – MAX Lounge Friday April 27, 2012 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. Registration/Credentials 8:15 a.m. Club Representatives Line Up for Parade of BRA-dway Bras 8:30 a.m. “Another Op’nin, Another Show” Opening Ceremonies/Business Session “On BRA-dway” – Presentation by Clubs of their BRA-dway Bras Welcome by Spokane Valley Mayor Tom Towey Introduction of Candidates for District and Region Offices
Kimba Langas: Founder and Executive Director of “Free the Girls”
11:30 to 12:00 noon Break – Registration/Credentials
12:00 to 1:30 p.m. “I Dreamed a Dream” Recognition Luncheon Ruby Award and Fellowship Award presentations Renaissance Fundraising Report Region Cruise Update
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. “And the Tony Goes To……..” – General Session Workshop Facilitated by Northwestern Region Professional Development Coordinator Stephanie Smith and Program Council Chair Jan Martin
2:30 to 2:45 p.m. Cookie Break 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Workshops (see Tentative Workshops) 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Delegates Briefing 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. Registration/Credentials (last opportunity to pick up credentials card) 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. Tell & Sell Set up 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. “When Ya Got It, Flaunt It” Tell & Sell/No-Host Candidate Reception BRA-dway Bras Decorating Contest Voting 7:00 p.m. “Broadway Baby” Dinner and Party – come dressed to represent your club’s musical of
choice, or in theatre attire!
Grant of Friendship Presentations Soroptimists Sing Out!: The Waaayyy Off Broadway Revue!
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Tentative Agenda - “Do You Hear the People Sing” (Continued) Saturday April 28, 2012 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Polls Open for Voting for District and Region Offices 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. Registration 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. “A Wonderful Day Like Today” Breakfast: Recognition of First Time Attendees and Dedicated Soroptimists Keynote Address: Connie Desko, SIA Federation Board Member Announcement of Celebrating Success Award Region Finalists
10:00 a.m. “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” General Session Voting on Proposed Bylaw Changes and 2012-2014 Region Budget
Sandra Schultz, SIA Fundraising Council Chair
11:30 to 12:00 noon Break (Polls open for run-off voting) 12:00 to 1:45 p.m. “You’ll Never Walk Alone” Recognition Luncheon
Laurel Society and Laurel Legacy Recognition Women’s Opportunity Award and Violet Richardson Award presentations
2:15 to 4:30 p.m. Workshops (see Tentative Workshops) “Open a New Window” 2012-2014 Officer Reception and Installation 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Installation Reception –No Host Social for All Attendees 6:45 p.m. Installation Banquet - Come dressed in dressy, sparkly semi formal attire Sunday April 29, 2012 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. “Good Morning Starshine” Breakfast Celebration of Life and Rose Ceremony NWCAT Report District Directors’ Reports Site Review/Announcements SIA Convention Preview 2010-2012 Committee Recognition M&M Awards Drive for Dreams Region Sales Competition Drawing BRA-dway Bras Voting Results Region Quilt Raffle Drawing Alaska Airlines Auction Results Region Cruise Raffle Drawing Tell & Sell Drawings
Adjournment
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President’s Checklist
Share 2012 Call to Conference with all of your club members – let them know how to download on the www.soroptimistnwr.com Members Only website.
Encourage all members to attend and brainstorm on costume ideas for Broadway Baby night. Send your club’s Broadway Musical selection to Governor Sue if you haven’t already done so!
Collect new and gently used bras for Free the Girls.
Decorate your club’s entry for the “BRA-dway Bras” decorating contest.
Complete Credentials form with proper signatures.
Discuss with members the slate of candidates for District and Region Officers and Proposed Bylaw changes, and obtain club majority opinion on voting as guidance for your Delegates.
By Sunday, April 1, 2012: Send in the Celebration of Life Form and Photos (see Celebration of Life submission form).
By Monday, April 2, 2012: Have members submit their sealed bids for the Alaska Airlines ticket auction (optional).
By Friday, April 6, 2012: Make Room Reservations at Mirabeau Park Hotel (see hotel reservation information sheet). By Friday, April 6, 2012: Sign up to participate in the “Soroptimist Sing Out: WAAAAY Off Broadway Revue” (optional).
By Friday, April 6, 2012: Notify fundraising chair Tamra Sipes if your club will be supporting Region Conference as a sponsor (see sponsorship information included in Call).
By Friday, April 6, 2012: Send in Registration, Pooling Fee, Meal Selections, and OR register online at http://soroptimistnwr2012.eventbrite.com (additional fee applies for online registration).
By Friday, April 6, 2012: Send the following additional forms to Registration Chair, Becky Taft: First Time Attendees Tell & Sell (with check attached)
By Friday, April 6, 2012: Register for “Wine, Women and Song II” (optional event) using the enclosed registration form, or register online at http://soroptimistnwr2012.eventbrite.com (additional fee applies for online registration).
Bring to Conference your completed Club Award Form.
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Dear Soroptimist Members, The Northwestern Region Board and Fundraising Committee continues to be hard at work coming up with ways in which we can best serve SIA, NWR and all of the SI Clubs. Our goals are to keep the registration cost for District Meetings and Region Conference as affordable as possible; to encourage as many members who are able to attend; to have informative, educational programs and workshops; and to increase our funding for our programs of service. We are very excited this club year about our Region Conference. We want you to attend and be encouraged, inspired and ready to go back to your local club with new tools and knowledge that will enable you to make a difference in your local community and around the world! You as an individual, your club, or your business can help insure we indeed have something to sing about at this year’s Region Conference! We are once again offering the opportunity to support the conference by serving as a sponsor, and we are pleased to offer our sponsors a wonderful array of means by which they will be recognized for their generosity. You can view the various levels of sponsorship detailed below along with the form for indicating your interest in serving in this way. On behalf of the Region Fundraising Committee, we are truly looking forward to a fun, fabulous and exciting 2012! Cheers,
Tamra Sipes Region Fundraising Chair 360-914-0800 [email protected]
All monies raised and donated will go towards improving our ability to advance human rights and the status of
women, including such programs as sex trafficking awareness, education and protection, and awards to help
women improve their education, skills and employment prospects.
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Soroptimist International Northwestern Region Region Conference 2012, Sponsorship Opportunities
Mirabeau Park Hotel – Spokane, Washington April 27th – 29th, 2012
Platinum Choreographer Level $1,500.00
Recognition of club sponsored level and/or small club advertisement in the program and announced during the event.
Complimentary table at Tell & Sell.
Two complimentary registrations, which include meal package for the event.
One complimentary three night stay in on-site hotel during the event.
VIP welcome basket in your complimentary room.
One reserved premium location table for your club members use during all sessions of the conference.
One musical moment recognition for your club.
Individual recognition of all club members attending.
Gold Conductor Level $1,000.00
Recognition of club sponsored level in the program and announced during the event.
Complimentary table at Tell & Sell.
Two complimentary registrations, which include meal package for the event.
One reserved premium location table for your club members use during all sessions of the conference.
One musical moment personal recognition for your table.
Individual recognition of all club members attending.
Silver Musician Level $500.00
Recognition of club sponsored level in the program and announced during the event.
Complimentary table at Tell & Sell.
One complimentary registration, which include meal package for the event.
One musical moment recognition from the podium.
Individual recognition of all club members attending.
Chorus Level $200.00
Recognition of club or member sponsored level in event distributed material and announced during the event.
Individual recognition of all club members attending.
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Yes, I would like to sponsor the 2012 Region Conference at the following level and amount: ______________________________________________________________________
Printed Name: __________________________________________________________
Signed: ________________________________________________________________
Name as you would like it presented at the event:
Club or Member Name: __________________________________________________
Contact Name: __________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ___________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________ E-Mail: _____________________________________
Website: ______________________________________________________________
Please invoice me for my donation
My donation is enclosed – please make check payable to SINWR
Soroptimist International of the Northwestern Region Attention: Tamra Sipes, Region Fundraising Chair
Address: 1124 Landing Circle, Oak Harbor WA 98277 360-914-0800 [email protected]
www.soroptimistnwr.org 501c3 Tax ID# 93-6034736
Deadline to confirm sponsorship is April 6, 2012, so that we can ensure
program and member/club recognitions.
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Club Delegate Responsibilities The elected club delegates should have a working knowledge of Soroptimist laws, region bylaws, the objectives and ideals of the organization, and experience as a member of club committees or of the board. An understanding of parliamentary procedure, the ability to work with others, and a spirit of goodwill and understanding will help the delegate, the club and the Conference body. The Club President, who is a delegate and who serves as the leader of the club delegation, should: 1. Allocate time at a business meeting to discuss topics in the agenda so that a majority opinion expressed by the club will serve as a guide to delegates. 2. Arrange with the other delegates for assigning sections of the report on Conference to be given to the club. 3. Schedule time at a post-Conference club meeting, as soon as possible after the Conference, for delegates to present their reports. Responsibilities of Club Delegates: 1. Study the Call, which indicates the tentative agenda listing business to be transacted, forms, workshops, and the social events. 2. Verify with club president or treasurer that completed credentials have been completed to provide to the Credentials & Elections Coordinator in accordance with Region requirements. You will receive the Northwestern Region Credentials/Voting Card upon registration at Conference. 3. Clarify the financial responsibilities. (Some clubs have a specific delegate fund divided among delegates, some pay all expenses, and some pay allowances to each delegate.) 4. Take to Conference: Region Bylaws, this CALL, completed Credentials Form and your Soroptimist pin. During Conference, Each Delegate Should: 1. Register Promptly. Wear your name badge so others may get to know you and the club you represent. 2. Be on time. Time schedules for Conference are most important. Guests invited to address the Conference deserve consideration for operating on time. Attend all sessions: Personal business should be attended to before or after sessions or during a recess. 3. Be prepared to jot down important business proceedings and background information to report to the club. 4. Participate in discussion and debate: Remember that you are the liaison between the Region Conference and the club, so participate with friendliness, moderation, dignity and an open mind. 5. Vote with the club viewpoint in mind. Instead of sending delegates instructed to vote a specific way, clubs would be prudent to provide the delegates with club viewpoint. The delegates could then be instructed to use their best judgment in accordance with Conference discussion, taking into consideration the welfare of all the clubs in the Region. 6. Volunteer or be willing to accept a specific assignment from the Governor during the Conference period. Involvement promotes fellowship and enhances enthusiasm, which you can share with your club members. After Conference, Each Delegate Should: Prepare a Report as instructed by the club President. The following outline for reporting may be helpful. 1. Action by Conference approving proposed changes in laws, the budget, and other matters presented to the voting body, and the reason for each action. 2. Ideas for increasing club interest and support in attaining Soroptimist goals. 3. Suggestions for improving club administration. 4. Summary of the workshops and committee presentations. 5. Summaries of addresses and speeches. 6. A summary of proposals not approved by Conference and the reason for disapproval. 7. Your personal evaluation of the Conference.
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2012 Northwestern Region Conference
April 27 – 29, 2012
DELEGATE CREDENTIALS FORM
Present this form at the Registration Desk for accreditation upon arrival.
Delegates must be registered and credentialed in person by 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012 to vote for District and Region Officers on Saturday,
April 28, 2012 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at the polls.
Soroptimist International of ____________________________________________________
District (please circle) 1 2 3 4
This is to certify that our two duly elected delegates and/or alternates are regular members in
good standing as listed below.
____________________________________ President
____________________________________ Delegate
or
____________________________________ President Alternate
____________________________________ Delegate Alternate
Signed: _____________________________ Date: ______________
President
_____________________________ Date: ______________
Secretary
For Office Use Only:
Reviewed by Registration ___________
Approved by Credentials ___________
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Tentative Workshops
“Ain’t Misbehaving”: Delegates Briefing As delegates you are entrusted by your club with making an informed choice in your selection for those who will serve as your District and Region Officers for the upcoming biennium, and for the vote related to Region Bylaw proposals and the proposed budget. This is your opportunity to meet the candidates and to hear why they are interested in serving, ask questions regarding the items of business that will be consider during the conference, as well as learn how delegates are expected to behave during the discussion and voting process!
Presented by the Nominating, Bylaws and Finance Committees
“And The Tony Goes To……”: Friday General Session Workshop Spice up your meetings with a dash of SOLT, some cayenne pepper and salsa! Learn quick, easy and fun ways to present valuable Soroptimist orientation information to your club! During this general session workshop you will see and hear presentation skills, tips and ideas that will help all club members prepare for any presentation they are doing - whether it's a SOLT highlight, speaking at another non-profit meeting, or work related. The focus is on leveraging the strengths of your members, and collaborating with your team to present a Tony Award winning SOLT presentation!
Facilitated by Stephanie Smith, Region Professional Development Coordinator, and Jan Martin, Region Program Council Chair.
"I Wanna Be A Producer”: Tips and Tools for Managing Club Finances Producers use their skill and creativity to bring a project from start to finish. Soroptimist club treasurers are a kind of producer: their work requires knowledge, project management, and working with people who have differing goals and objectives. Today’s workshop will provide useful, up-to-date, and important information about behind-the-scenes activities to aspiring and current club officers. TAKE SPECIAL NOTE: Club pooling refund checks will be distributed during this workshop.
Presented by Janet Schempf, Northwestern Region Treasurer
“Ya Gotta Have Heart”: Cultivating Club Membership - “When your luck is battin' zero, Get your chin
up off the floor, Sister you can be a hero, You can open any door, there's nothin' to it but to do it.” This lively interactive session will provide attendees with a heart full of wonderful new ideas for creating engaged, successful and positive members and clubs! You will benefit from the shared experience of all present as you discuss best practice ideas for improving membership recruitment, retention and engagement of new and existing members! And most importantly, you’ll gain new skills you can employ immediately in your own club! Presented by SIA Federation Director Connie Desko
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Tentative Workshops (Continued)
“Be Our Guest!” - Developing Your Club’s Fundraising Menu: “Go on, unfold your menu, take a glance
and then you'll be our guest, be our guest, be our guest!” Join this engaging and interactive workshop that will have participants building a club menu of fundraising opportunities for their membership. Attendees will develop a usable tool they can implement with club fundraising projects that will help insure all members are active participants in creating an event that is a Beauty rather than a Beast! Fundraising to support club projects and Soroptimist programs is EVERY member’s responsibility, but not every member has an appetite for each course involved in the process, which can lead to frustration – and heartburn – within the club. “If you're stressed, it's fine dining we suggest! Be our guest, be our guest, be our guest!” Make your reservation to attend this workshop that will prepare and serve with flair a culinary cabaret of ideas for your club!
Presented by SIA Fundraising Council Chair Sandra Schultz
“Feeling Good”: A New Look at Health & Wellness “It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life for me – And I’m feeling good!” This workshop will present attendees with an integrated approach to health and wellness. Our presenter Dr. Karen Carbone has expertise in both the traditional medical system and the holistic/natural treatment environment, and will be sharing her insights regarding the advantages and limitations to each healthcare system; what an integrative health and wellness model looks like; how to be the manager of your own health; conversations with your medical providers; and a question and answer period. “And this old world is a new world and a bold world for me – and I’m feeling good!” Presented by Dr. Karen Carbone, Doctor of Natural Health
Member of SI of South Whidbey
“Of Thee I Sing”: On the “CAN”paign Trail for Committed Club Membership As a busy woman faced with responsibilities and choices to make on a daily basis, can you still find time for Soroptimist membership? Can you divide your time between home and family, work, religious and social activities to include Soroptimist? Can you accept that giving what you can when you can is enough and find joy in making a difference for women and girls? Making good choices is a priority for a healthy well-being. When time is at a premium, do you sometimes feel you can’t give anything more? Have you ever considered not renewing your Soroptimist membership? If so, why? Do you feel the demands are too high in your club and the rewards too low? Are you feeling “burned out?” This session will delve into ways to find joy and commitment in your Soroptimist membership by learning to create an “I can” philosophy by shifting your focus to what you can do to make a difference. Come share your membership experiences and suggestions on creating a deeper commitment to Soroptimist membership within yourself and in your club, and you’ll soon hear “Of thee I sing baby! You have got that certain thing, baby! Shining star and inspiration, worthy of a mighty nation – Of thee I sing!”
Presented by Region Secretary Carol Hansen and Region Membership Chair Nancy Hanson
“Dames at Sea”: Next Steps in Preparing for our 2013 Region Conference Cruise to Alaska! As we prepare for our first ever Conference Cruise, find out what exciting adventures and treasures our new ship has in store for us! Hear about the new staterooms, amenities, special functions, how conference meetings, workshops, speakers and elections will be conducted in this setting, payment plan options available and timelines involved, what types of excursions will be available, what’s included in the cruise package and what’s not. Be sure to attend this workshop to get all you questions answered and become a part of the Region’s Maiden Cruise Experience! It will be an adventure you will treasure!
Presented by, Accredited Cruise Counselor and Region Fundraising Chair Tamra Sipes, Celebrity Cruises Corporate Sales Manager Western North America Beth Lindsley Elwood.
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Tentative Workshops (Continued)
“Songs For a New World”: A Panel Discussion With Our Grant of Friendship Visitors ”Listen to the song that I sing, listen to the words in my heart, listen to the hope I can bring, and you'll start to grow, and
shine.” Our four Grant of Friendship visitors will share how their clubs are each working to improve the lives of women and girls in their communities. Join this interesting international experience Q&A session as we learn from each other, gain new ideas and understanding, and we all start to grow and shine!
Featuring our Grant of Friendship visitors Andrea Sachs from Germany, Ursula Hellberg from Sweden, Margaret Syekonyo Kiundi from Kenya, Janet James from Australia, and moderated by Grant of Friendship Chair Gale Smith
“Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better!” Which clubs have the greater advantage for fundraising
opportunities: a) those located in urban areas, or b) those in rural communities? The answer is – they BOTH do! Even though clubs in rural areas may have fewer people to draw upon as donors, many of our clubs have found it is not only possible to raise money in rural communities, it’s possible to raise large amounts of money! But for clubs both in rural and urban locations, the key elements to raising funds in today’s environment is imagination and a bit of hard work. Join this engaging and interactive workshop where we’ll be discussing some of the different techniques required in rural vs urban fundraising – as well as some of their similarities. You’ll gain new ideas for approaching fundraising in your club for the new club year, and leave the workshop singing “Yes I can, yes I can, yes I can!” Presented by Region Fundraising Chair Tamra Sipes
“There’s No Business Like Soropti-Business” Especially designed for current club presidents and president elects, this participatory workshop will focus on sharing with each other lessons learned in your current roles and discuss ways the experience could be adjusted to help create stronger clubs in the coming year. Offer your insights to Region Leadership on how clubs could best be supported, and gain ideas from each other on how best to support each other within your clubs. We’ll celebrate the successes and identify the knowledge gained from “the headaches, the heartaches, the backaches, the flops”, so that all will be inspired to return to their clubs and say “Let’s go on with the show!” Facilitated by Governor Sue Riney and Governor Elect Kathy King
“We Go Together (like rama lama lama ke ding a de dinga a dong)!” Collaboration means working together to achieve a shared goal. Clubs that work collaboratively can help GREASE the skids to obtaining greater resources, recognition and reward when facing competition for the finite resources within their communities. In this session we’ll be spotlighting successful collaborative efforts by clubs in each District who joined together with other clubs or local businesses on fundraisers, public awareness events, and service projects. “That's the way it should be - Wha oooh yeah!”
Featuring panelists from SI of Burlington, Hamilton, North Valley, Oak Harbor, and Three Rivers
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Special Federation Guests
SIA Federation Director Connie Desko is a member
of SI Greater Ft. Lauderdale Club in Florida and a member since 1998. Connie joined Soroptimist International in Yeovil, England in 1992 and served as Fundraising Chair and Club President to the SI of Yeovil & District Club, Federation of Great Britain and Ireland, before returning to America. She chartered the SI of Naples Club and has served in several leadership positions, including Club Treasurer, President, WOA Chair; and Southern Region District Director and Governor.
Connie is a member of the Laurel Society and has attended many Federation and International Conventions. Along with her Soroptimist involvement Connie has spent many hours working in a women’s shelter and speaking about domestic violence in the prison system. She assists in fundraising for Seafarers House, which is a place for cruise ship workers to send funds home to their country, do a little shopping and have computer availability and a place to read and rest. Connie is the co-owner of a development/construction company, an Independent Distributor of XanGo Products and in her spare time loves the sun, swimming and trips to Mexico. She has traveled extensively, exposed to different cultures as she interacted with clubs in Europe and Africa. Husband Frank, four children and four grandchildren complete her life.
SIA Fundraising Council Chair Sandra Schultz has been a member of Soroptimist for 26
years, serving in many positions within her club SI of Glendale and on the Camino Real Region Board as District Director, Governor Elect and Governor. Sandy was instrumental in helping get a Soroptimist Float in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses for two consecutive years which exposed the Soroptimist name and mission to over 400 million TV viewers. She was on the SIA Board of Directors in 2005-2007, Serving as Secretary/Treasurer as well as Finance Chair during her term. As Fundraising Council Chair, she is a member of the Federation Board of Directors. In February of 2006, Sandy was part of a study tour to visit Kigali Rwanda to observe the Soroptimist International quadrennial project, Project Independence/Women Survivors of Wars. While there she observed how life skills and rights education plus vocational training, monetary and emotional support for a year can truly change the lives of these women and lives of their families forever. Sandy says, “This was a life altering experience and one I will always keep close to my heart as we give service to others to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world.” Sandy is currently partner with her husband Doug in Schultz & Schultz Joint Venture through which they own and lease nursing homes. Sandy has 30 plus years of experience in the health care field including Nursing and Administration. In 1980 she was appointed the first Nursing Director of Perinatal and Outpatient Centers at Glendale Adventist Medical Center, and currently serves on the Governing Board of that organization. Since 1984 she has been administrator of a 142-bed retirement facility and Vice President of Operations of four health care facilities.
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KIMBA LANGAS Co-Founder & Executive Director Free The Girls
Kimba likes to refer to herself as an “accidental abolitionist.” An Emmy-award winning producer and 20-year veteran of the television and video production industry, Kimba has always had a passion for storytelling. Just two short years ago, though, the story of modern day slavery and sex trafficking wasn’t even on her radar. When her friend David approached her as a partner for a new organization he wanted to form to empower survivors of sex trafficking, she was intrigued. Little did she know how the issue would grab her heart and never let go. Kimba heads the Free The Girls U.S. office and is responsible for day-to-day domestic operations of the organization, which include storing and shipping of bras, fundraising, awareness, and igniting fires in new abolitionists. Kimba hopes she serves as an example that global change requires people from all types of backgrounds to step up and offer what they can where they are. A graduate of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Colorado, Kimba is happily married with a five year-old son, and lives in the suburbs outside of Denver, Colorado. She enjoys movies, music, singing, cooking, and word games of all sorts (ask her to tell you about being a contestant on Wheel of Fortune!).
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Grant of Friendship Visitors
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ffoouunnddeedd iinn 11999977 aafftteerr GGeerrmmaann rreeuunniiffiiccaattiioonn.. AAnnddrreeaa wwiillll bbee sshhaarriinngg wwiitthh
uuss aabboouutt lliiffee iinn ffoorrmmeerr EEaasstt GGeerrmmaannyy aass ccoommppaarreedd ttoo ttooddaayy’’ss lliiffee iinn
SSaaxxoonnyy.. Recently elected 2nd Vice-president for her club, Andrea served the prior two years as the club’s representative on a team of regional service clubs collecting money for a memorial honoring her home town’s active participation in the peaceful revolution of 1989. Andrea is employed at the District Administration of the Vogtlandkreis where, among other things, she arranges German Language courses for foreigners and helps secure visas to come to Germany and visit friends and relatives. One of her hobbies is guiding groups through Plauen and the Vogtland district. She enjoys animals of all kinds, and hopes to see some examples of northwest wildlife as she visits clubs in District 1! Andrea looks forward to meeting the Soroptimists of our Region to exchange opinions, make new friends, and simply have some woman to woman chats!
Margaret Syekonyo Kiundi is a member of SI of Milimani in Kenya.
She has always been passionate about drama and theater. By training she is a teacher, but is now using her love of acting to reach into the community to teach about HIV/Aids prevention and to educate young women about the many aspects of TV and movie production in conjunction with the US Peace Corps “take your daughters to work day.” She has starred in many musical theater productions, movies and commercials. Currently she is acting in a series called Changes for MNET Africa which is about to be begin shooting its fourth season. Margaret and her husband also run a media company which produces advertisements and secures media space for the advertisement agencies. As a Soroptimist, her favorite projects involve children, and she is particularly interested in learning about projects in our Region that are specifically in support of youth, with the potential of establishing friendship links and possible project partnerships. Margaret has been a Soroptimist since her club chartered in 2002. She has served as club delegate and president, and in 2010 was selected to represent the Kenya Union in Amsterdam at the 19th European Congress of SI of Europe. Membership is one of the issues she is interested in exploring with Northwestern Region clubs and to gain new ideas on how to attract and retain members. Margaret will be hosted by District 2 during her stay!
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Grant of Friendship Visitors (continued)
UUrrssuullaa HHeellllbbeerrgg iiss aa mmeemmbbeerr ooff SI of Ystad, Sweden in the Swedish Union,
within SI of Europe. A member since 1993, Ursula is the immediate past
GGoovveerrnnoorr ooff tthhee SSwweeddiisshh UUnniioonn wwiitthhiinn SSIIEE.. SShhee lliikkeess to travel and has traveled to about 20 countries, but never to the Pacific Northwest region. She is a Sommelier and a freelance journalist specializing in wine and looks forward to sampling some of the area’s best local vintages. There are several issues Ursula hopes to explore on her visit including how NWR clubs are working to assure women’s advancement in management, politics and decision making. She is interested in learning from members what their clubs are doing to mitigate the effects of climate change and to promote sustainability in personal choices and government programs. Urusla is also interested in the history and geography of the area and its original inhabitants. She likes to take photos and hike as well as play golf and tennis. Ursula will be visiting clubs and communities in District 3.
Janet James is a member of SI of Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia,
part of the SI of South West Pacific Federation. She joined SI of Brisbane South in 1993, holding numerous offices, before relocating to Gold Coast In 2007 and transferring her membership. She is currently Immediate Past President and club Programme/UN Liaison Convenor. She has served at the Region level as Region Secretary, Club Region Delegate and Convenor for Human Rights/Status of Women. Janet is particularly interested in the issues of domestic violence, as well as trafficking of women and girls for slavery/prostitution and is interested in hearing about our local efforts. Janet is a retired Executive Assistant. She will be traveling with her husband Sel who is a retired banker. The two of them are active members of the University of the Third Age (U3A), an international organization dedicated to the education and stimulation of retired community members - those in the third “age” of life. They look forward to our continuing education as they explore District 4 clubs in Montana and Northwestern Region Soroptimist activities.
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Friday Night is “Broadway Baby Night”!
On Friday night the room will be filled with music as we celebrate the Best of Broadway:
Our Northwestern Region clubs!
Each of you is encouraged to bring out your inner diva on Friday evening, as all clubs are encouraged to select a Broadway musical that your
members will represent in costume!
A current list of suggested musicals is posted in the conference link within the member’s section of the Region website indicating the shows that have not yet been selected. Are you ready for some baseball? How about “Damn Yankees”!
Or maybe you’d like to step in time as chimney sweeps in “Mary Poppins”!
There are some wonderful productions still available! Our hope is to not have any shows duplicated – so take a look at the list and let your imaginations get to
work, and send Governor Sue your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice selections at [email protected] !
Costumes are not mandatory. If you would prefer to hold back your inner diva,
you can dress in “theatre attire” (as if you were attending a show).
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SSOORROOPPTTIIMMIISSTT SSIINNGG OOUUTT!!
The "casting call" is now underway for solos, duets, and
groups to perform a number from your club’s Broadway musical of choice! Get your members together, grab a karaoke CD, and have some fun during Friday evening’s
“Waaay Off Broadway Revue”!
And remember ... Don't worry that it's not good enough for anyone else to hear. Just Sing - Until the Whole World Hears!
If your club (or you individually) would like to have a spot on the stage, please contact Governor Sue Riney at [email protected] no
later than Friday, April 6.
PERFORMANCE SLOTS ARE LIMITED – so get your request in today!
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Soroptimist Northwestern Region wants YOU to be able to plan the perfect get-away to anywhere ALASKA
AIRLINES flies!
We are pleased to present the Soroptimist NWR Sealed Bid Auction of 2 Alaska Airline Ticket Vouchers!
Alaska Airlines is a great partner to our region and they donated several tickets for our use at the recent
Soroptimist NWR NWCAT conference in Portland. This allowed us to bring in fantastic speakers and
presenters at no cost. They also provided us with two ticket vouchers to use in our ongoing fundraising efforts
to benefit Soroptimist NWR NWCAT.
Now here’s the fine print and all the details you need in order to submit your sealed bid for this great
auction item:
Alaska Airline Ticket Vouchers are good for unrestricted coach class roundtrip flights with flights
numbered 1-999 or 2000-2999 for Alaska/Horizon and/or flights numbered 3450-3499 for SkyWest
Airlines
Vouchers are valid until January 13, 2013 and have no blackout dates
Two vouchers will be given to the highest winning bid, with each voucher good for one roundtrip airfare
that meets the above criteria.
Value of each voucher is $870.00 or $1740.00 for both
Bidders need to complete the bid form and mail it to: Stephanie Smith/Soroptimist NWR NWCAT
Fundraising 1315 Crosby Rd Oak Harbor WA 98277. NO PAYMENT is submitted with the bid.
Highest bidder will provide payment when notified.
Sealed bids must be RECEIVED no later than APRIL 2, 2012
All bids will be opened at the same time by Stephanie Smith and Tamra Sipes of the Soroptimist NWR
NWCAT Fundraising Team and the highest bid will be notified via phone and/or email no later than
April 6, 2012.
Highest bid must make payment no later than April 13, 2012 or the next highest bidder will be
contacted. Payments may be made via check or credit card.
All Soroptimists and non-Soroptimists are eligible to participate with the exception of Stephanie Smith
and Tamra Sipes as they are coordinating the auction.
Complete your bid form on the next page. Good Luck and thank you for supporting Soroptimist NWR
NWCAT efforts!
Honolulu, Hawaii is a great place to go, especially
when you combine a great vacation with the 42nd
Soroptimist Convention!
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Soroptimist Northwestern Region
501(c)3 non-profit organization EIN 93-6034736
www.nwrsoroptimist.org
Soroptimist NWR Sealed Bid Auction of 2 Alaska Airline Ticket Vouchers
Total value is $1740.00
Bidder instructions:
Complete the form with all requested information
Mail form to:
Stephanie Smith/Soroptimist NWR NWCAT Fundraising
1315 Crosby Rd
Oak Harbor WA 98277
Bid must received no later than April 2, 2012
Highest Bid will be notified via the phone and email contacts provided below no later
than April 6, 2012
Highest Bid must make payment no later than April 13, 2012 or the next highest bidder
will be contacted. Check or Credit Card payments will be accepted.
Questions – contact Stephanie Smith at [email protected] or 360-320-7118
BIDDER INFORMATION
My total bid for the 2 Alaska Airline Ticket Vouchers is $
Name:
Address:
(include city, state and zip code)
Email Address:
Telephone Contact Number:
Thank you for continued support!
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One ticket for $50.00________________________ Three tickets for $100.00 ____________________ Club Name_________________________________________________________ Name(s) ___________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________ Phone _____________________________________________________________ E-mail______________________________________________________________ To pay by Credit Card please call Region Fundraising Chair Tamra Sipes at 360-914-0800 or mail form back with a check enclosed made payable to SI NWR by Monday, April 9th, 2012 to:
Tamra Sipes 1124 Landing Circle Oak Harbor WA 98277 360-914-0800
Purchased ticket stubs will be brought to conference. For those who aren’t able
to attend region conference your ticket stub will be mailed out to you shortly after region conference.
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Celebration of Life FORM and PHOTOS Due by APRIL 1, 2012
If any of your current or former Soroptimist members have passed away since April 1, 2011, and were
not included in last year’s program, please send the following information to be included in our
Celebration of Life on Sunday morning, April 29, 2012.
For our Celebration of Life video presentation, we are requesting a photo of each deceased
member. We encourage you to scan the photo into a digital JPG format and submit it via email. If
possible, please submit a photo that includes only the individual. If a group photo is all that’s
available, and you are submitting a print, please point out the individual by name, indicated by an
arrow, on a Post-It note attached to the photo. If you are submitting the photo electronically, please
include text that clearly identifies the appropriate person. Photos may be black and white or color,
on any kind of paper, and will be returned at Region Conference. If a photo is not available, the
name of the member and the club will be included in the video.
By April 1, 2012 either email this form with your digital photo(s) to [email protected] and include the words [Soroptimist Celebration of Life] in the subject line, or mail the form and photos to: Kimberly Elliott at 29883 SW Old Well Rd., West Linn, OR 97068. Please type or print the following information clearly.
Soroptimist International of ______________________________________________________________________ Contact Person: _______________________________ Contact Phone: __________________________________ Contact e-mail: _________________________________________________________________________________
# Years of Past Charter Region Federation SI
Deceased Member’s Name Membership President Member Officer Officer Officer
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Celebrating First Time Attendees
Please list below the name(s) of any club members who will be attending our Northwestern
Region Conference for the first time. This includes members who have transferred from
another region. Also note this information on the registration form (X). Please complete this
form and return by April 6, 2012.
Name of Club
_________________________________________________________________
Name of FIRST TIME ATTENDEES: (please print clearly) ______________________________________________________________________________
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To honor our First-Time Attendees, special seating with Region and District Officers will be
provided during our breakfast on Saturday, April 28. A reminder will be included in the first-
time attendee’s registration packets of this opportunity for an up-close and personal
introduction to the Region and District Officers.
Return this form by April 6, 2012 to:
Becky Taft, Registration Chair
818 Dunlop Ave
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284-1924
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“When You’ve Got It, Flaunt It”
TELL & SELL 2012
WHEN: Friday April 27, 2012
TIME: 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
SET-UP: 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
COST: $25 for Clubs; $50 for Member Business
Reminder: No non-commercially packaged food items may be sold, and items using the
Soroptimist logo must be properly licensed (see SIA licensing policies @ www.soroptimist.org and additional info below*)
(Please note there will be no electrical outlets available in the Tell and Sell area.)
Club Name/Member Business Name______________________________________________________
Contact: ___________________________________________________________________________
Phone No: ________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________
Item(s) for Sale: __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Return this form with your check payable to Northwestern Region attached by April 6th, 2012 to:
Becky Taft, Registration Chair 818 Dunlop Ave Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284-1924 [email protected]
OR you can reserve and pay for your spot online at http://soroptimistnwr2012.eventbrite.com (an additional fee will apply) by April 6, 2012. QUESTIONS ? Contact Carolynn Kaetterhenry, Region Site Coordinator, at:
[email protected] or 360-320-1663
*No club shall offer for sale any food item, food product, cosmetic or skin item, nutritional supplements and the like which has not been manufactured by a licensed distributor in accordance with the laws under which it is duly licensed, nor may the Soroptimist logo be affixed to any of the aforementioned items or products for resale without documented approval from SIA. Such items must be properly sealed and labeled by the manufacturer and include the manufacture’s name and business location. Open food or beverage items not supplied and/or prepared by the hotel are not allowed.
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Conference Menu
Friday Morning: A full breakfast is available for purchase in the hotel restaurant, Max at Mirabeau, beginning at 6:00 a.m. A number of cafes, restaurants and coffee shops are also within a short walk from the hotel.
Friday Lunch: Regular: New York Italian Sub: Classic deli style sandwich with prosciutto, hot cappacolla, salami and
provolone cheese, served on a fresh baked hoagie roll with thin-shaved tomatoes, sweet onions, shredded iceberg lettuce, black olives and Italian-style vinaigrette. Includes fresh fruit, coffee and tea.
Vegetarian: Small Planet Tofu Wrap: Curry tofu with house made hummus, English cucumbers, vine ripe tomato, sprouts and feta cheese in a garlic herb wrap. Includes fresh fruit, coffee and tea.
Friday Dinner: Regular: Top Sirloin: 8 oz. grilled and basted with hickory spice rub, blue cheese, roasted baby red
potatoes served with frizzled onions, and smoked onion demi or peppercorn sauce. Includes mixed green salad, artisan rolls and butter, chef’s seasonal vegetables, dessert of Tillamook mud slide ice cream, coffee and tea.
Vegetarian: Moroccan Style Curry, Portobello and Couscous: Apricot, spinach and tomato fig samba! Includes mixed green salad, artisan rolls and butter, chef’s seasonal vegetables, dessert of Tillamook mud slide ice cream, coffee and tea.
Saturday Breakfast: Regular: Southwestern Breakfast Stromboli: Scrambled eggs, Tillamook Cheddar Cheese, and diced
sausage wrapped in a pastry shell and baked, served with pico de gallo and home-style sliced red potatoes. Includes assorted breakfast pastries, assorted chilled juices, coffee and tea.
Vegetarian: Garden Quiche: Sautéed garden vegetables placed inside a tender pastry shel, topped with eggs, Swiss cheese, crème fresh and sauce mornay, served with home-style red potatoes. Includes assorted breakfast pastries, assorted chilled juices, coffee and tea.
Saturday Lunch: Regular: Chicken Caesar Salad: Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, topped with herb
marinated chicken, parmesan cheese, lemon wedge and herb crostini. Includes artisan roll and butter, coffee and tea and cookies.
Vegetarian: Tabbouleh salad with edamame and feta: Bulgur wheat, pesto, fresh lemon juice, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, chickpeas, green onions, fresh parsley, edamame and pita. Includes coffee and tea and cookies.
Saturday Dinner Regular: Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef: Served with fresh grated horseradish, thyme brandy au jus
and gorgonzola mashed potatoes. Includes mixed green salad, artisan rolls and butter, chef’s seasonal vegetables, assorted mini desserts, coffee and tea.
Vegetarian: Asparagus Risotto: Fresh asparagus, forest mushrooms, crème Arborio and parmesan cheese. Includes mixed green salad, artisan rolls and butter, chef’s seasonal vegetables, assorted mini desserts, coffee and tea.
Sunday Breakfast Regular: Country Fresh Scrambled Eggs with Sausage, home-style sliced red potatoes, assorted pastries,
assorted chilled juices, coffee and tea. Vegetarian: Southwestern Breakfast Burrito: Scrambled eggs, grated cheese, mushrooms, peppers, salsa
wrapped in a tortilla. Includes home-style red potatoes, assorted pastries, assorted chilled juices, coffee and tea.
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Mirabeau Park Hotel Information
Nestled in the scenic Spokane Valley, The Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center is located just off Interstate 90 at Exit 291B. The hotel is only minutes away from downtown Spokane, Spokane Valley Mall, and the Spokane International Airport. They are an officially appointed three diamond AAA hotel and the only full service hotel in the Spokane Valley. The exceptional staff at the Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center will make your stay a memorable experience that you will treasure!
Rate: Single/double/triple/quad $125 plus applicable taxes. Rooms are available at this price until Friday, April 6. After that date, we cannot guarantee this rate will be honored for any rooms still available.
To make your reservation call 866-584-4674 or 509-924-9000, or go to www.mirabeauparkhotel.com and click the "Book It Now" icon on the left side of the page. Select the "Reservation Wizard" and enter your information and the PROMO CODE SOP8181. You can then select your preferred room type and reserve. Enter any special needs in the “Notes” area. PLEASE NOTE: Be sure to update your reservation immediately if you become aware of any members that will not be able to attend so that the room(s) can be made available to other attendees. Failure to do this will greatly affect the accuracy of our room block count. We appreciate your cooperation!
Hotel Features:
Free Wireless High Speed Internet 24 Hour Fitness Center
Year-round outdoor heated pool with heated deck Hot tub
Beauty Salon Gift Shop
On-site ATM Free local calls
Business Center Laundry Valet
Pet friendly ( $25 non refundable fee will apply) Ample free parking
Directions: The hotel is located at N. 1100 Sullivan Road in Spokane Valley, Washington. From Interstate 90 East or West, take exit 291B (Sullivan Road).
From Spokane International Airport: Hotel Shuttle ($30 per room fee), taxi.
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TRAVEL TO REGION CONFERENCE IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
BETWEEN APRIL 22 AND MAY 2
VIA ALASKA AIRLINES / HORIZON AIR WITH OUR SPECIAL MEETING FARE
7% DISCOUNT CODE ECMG242
COME EARLY, STAY LATE!
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have offered us a 7% discount on flights for all Soroptimist members, other meeting participants, and accompanying family members or friends traveling to Spokane(into Spokane International airport) via Alaska / Horizon between April 22 and May 3. In addition, the Region has established an Alaska Airlines “EasyBiz” account so that every dollar you spend to purchase your Alaska Airlines ticket will earn travel miles for the Region that can be used to provide travel for award recipients and speakers to future events. And best of all, the EazyBiz mileage earned will be in addition to the mileage earned by you! How to use EasyBiz and the Discount Code for travel to Spokane (via Spokane airport):
1. Insure you are enrolled in the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan. If not currently enrolled, go to www.alaskaair.com > Mileage Plan > Join Now.
2. Send your name and email address to Tamra Sipes, Region Fundraising Chair, at [email protected]. Tamra will add you to the Region’s EasyBiz program.
3. Once you receive confirmation of your EasyBiz enrollment, go to www.alaskair.com 4. Click on “EasyBiz” at the bottom of the page and log in with your Alaska Mileage plan number. 5. Select “reservations” and then “flights” if the flight selection box does not appear right away. 6. Select Round Trip or One Way travel. 7. Enter From and To airports, dates of travel, and preferred time of day. 8. Enter the number of adult and child travelers, up to six total people per booking. 9. Enter our meeting code ECMG242 in the Discount Code box. 10. Click on the Go icon. 11. Follow instructions at the end of ticketing process to "forward itinerary" and "send duplicate receipt" to
[email protected]. (Your credit card information will not show on the receipt.) For every 40 tickets purchased with the discount, we receive a free ticket to bring a speaker to our meeting. Please purchase your tickets early for the lowest fares and preferred flight selection, and be aware of restrictions for the fare you are considering before you complete your purchase.
Any Questions?
Please contact Tamra Sipes Telephone: 360-914-0800 or email: [email protected]
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REGISTRATION FEE ONLY
Request for Refund
Northwestern Region, SIA
NWR Conference
Refunds for REGISTRATION FEE ($40) will be honored only under emergency circumstances. Requests
must be made using this form and returned to the Registration Desk on opening day (Friday). Only the Club
President or Delegate may make refund requests.
The Region Treasurer will distribute refunds, approved by the Governor, if money is available after all Region
bills are paid. Refund checks will be made payable to the club and mailed to the club’s address.
Please complete and print clearly:
Club Name ___________________________________________________________________
Member Name ___________________________________________________________________
Club Address _________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Reason for Refund ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________ ____________________________________
Signature of Club President/Delegate Title
Soroptimist International
of the Americas
Request for Refund Approved: Yes No Amount to pay: __________________________
_______________________________________ _______________________
Signature of Governor Date
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Candidates for District and
Region Offices
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Office: Governor Elect Name: Carol Marie Hansen Club: SI of Pasco-Kennewick Company Affiliation: Hames, Anderson & Whitlow, P.S., Attorneys at Law Position in Company: Personal Injury and General Litigation Paralegal
Club Activities:
Member of SI of Pasco-Kennewick since September 1991. Active member for 20 years.
I have held various club offices, including: Secretary (’92-‘93), Vice President (’94-’95),
Director (‘95-‘97), Foundation President (’97-’98), Club Delegate (’98-’00), Foundation Secretary (’03-’05),
President-Elect (’05-’06), and served as Club President (2000-2001 and 2006-2007).
I have chaired or participated in many committees: Tri-Cities Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Task Force (2011),
Fundraising, Membership (scripts/planning), Service, 50th Anniversary, Scholarship & Awards, SOLT, Inspiration,
SIA Breast Cancer Screening for Uninsured Women Grant, SIA Dental Grant (SI “Best Practices” winner), and Club
Charter Committees (SI of Greater Hermiston Area, SI of Three Rivers, and SI of Walla Walla Valley).
Recipient of “Women Helping Women” award. Honored by club with Laurel Society pin for service as president.
I have attended many Area Meetings over the years as a club member and attended all Area meetings in District
3 while serving as the Director in 2008-2010.
District/Region/Federation/SI Activities:
District 3 Director and member of NWR Board from 2008-2010. Planned and developed two District 3 Meetings.
Currently serving as NWR Secretary for the 2010-2012 biennium.
Workshop presenter for Recruitment & Membership, Soroptimist Orientation & Leadership Training (SOLT),
assisted with NWR “Sunny & Hot” workshop (SIA winner), and co-presenter of “Enthusiasm is Contagious” at all
four 2011 District Meetings.
Attended all but a few of the District Meetings and NWR Conferences since 1991. Attended NWCAT Conferences.
Attended all four District Meetings and Leadership training sessions while serving as NWR Secretary.
Attended SIA Conventions held in Honolulu 2002, Philadelphia 2006 (toured SIA headquarters), and San
Francisco 2010. Attended the 2011 SI Convention in Montreal. Honored to serve as the Club Delegate at each.
I am a Laurel Society member (Ruby level).
Other Activities:
For over 35 years, I’ve provided ongoing service to my church in organizations involving young children, teens,
and women. This service has taught me the value of good organization and communication skills and the need
to reach out to “the one.” I currently serve on the church Public Affairs Committee as a Media Specialist for
congregations throughout the region. This position involves regular contact and follow-up with the media.
I am a graduate of Leadership Tri-Cities Class IV (1998) and served as a Board member from 1999-2002.
I am the proud mother of four sons, each of whom earned the rank of Eagle Scout. This required many years of
dedication to the Boy Scout program and completion of Eagle projects benefiting the community.
My leisurely time is spent with family and friends, occasional recreational golf, bowling, snow skiing or camping.
I enjoy sewing, reading, trying to figure out the latest technology (LOL), and spending time with my grandsons.
Brief Statement: As Governor Elect, I will support and serve all members of NWR. I will use my leadership skills, perspective and knowledge to keep the Region healthy and strong and to help it grow. I will provide support where needed and bring a positive, cohesive and creative energy to the tasks at hand. I have truly enjoyed serving on the NWR Board and want to use the momentum and knowledge gained to make new strides in the years ahead.
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Office: SIA NORTHWESTERN REGION SECRETARY Name: D.B. (Bernie) Bell
Club: SI of Tacoma
Company Affiliation: Community Counseling Institute
Position in Company: Associate Director
Club Activities:
Year joined Soroptimist - 1993
Years of active membership - 16
President – 1997/98, 2004-/05, 2005/06
Other offices and years – 1996, Club Secretary
Committee work: Finance Committee Chairperson, 2009/10
Other: Education Cahir 2005/06
Are Meeting: District Area Rep 1998-2000; S.I. Tacoma Area Rep 2005/06
District Meeting Attended:
1992 – Tacoma 2005 – Bellingham
1995 – Centralia 2006 – Ocean Shores
1997 – Mt. Vernon 2007 – Fairbanks
1998 – Belleview 2008 – Olympia
1999 – Tacoma 2009 – Missoula
2002 – Portland 2010 – Marysville
2004 – Blain 211 – Blaine
Registration Chair for 1999 District Meeting
District 1 Director 2010 -2012
Regional Activities:
1998 – Anchorage, AL
1999 – Eugene Assisted with delegate voting
2002 – Spokane, WA
2003 – Tacoma, WA
2006 – Missoula, MT
2007 – Vancouver, WA
2008 – CourDe’laine, ID
2009 – Missoula, MT
2010 – Anchorage, AL
2011 – Vancouver, WA
Regional Site Chair 2004 – 2010
Business/Professional Experience
Employed by Community Counseling Institute for 10 years. Recently I retired from Girl Scott of USA after competing 22 years of
service. I am currently a licensed mediator for Lewis County, Chehalis, Washington.
Why I chose to serve in a Region Office:
I would like to service in a Region position because I believe in the vision and mission of the Soroptimist organization. The
friendship, fellowship and support that I have been privileged to be part of have been very important to me. I would like and would
consider it and honor to be of service to the women in the Northwestern Region.
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OFFICE: Northwestern Region Secretary
NAME: Kristi Puckett
CLUB: Soroptimist International of La Grande
CLASSIFICATION: Health Services
MAILING ADDRESS: 10113 Country Club Lane, La Grande, OR 97850
TELEPHONE NUMBERS: H: (541) 963-8265; W: (541) 963-1475; Fax: (541) 963-1898
E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] Home
[email protected] Work
COMPANY: Grande Ronde Hospital
POSITION HELD: Personnel Director
ACTIVITIES:
Club Activities: Member since May 1990
Active/regular member for 15 years; currently regular member
President – 1996-1997
Newsletter Editor – 2004, 2006. 2007
Chair of Festival of Trees – 2000 and 2004
Chair of June Breakfast – 2005 and 2007
Chair of Oregon Trail Area Meeting - 2006
SI La Grande Woman of the Year – 1999-2000
District Activities: Participated in District Meetings
2009 Leadership Conference
Region Activities: 2007-2010 Region Chair for Ruby Award
2007-2009 Region Nominating Committee
2010-2012 District 3 Director
Other Activities: Sing with the Community Chorus
Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources
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Office: Region Treasurer
Name: Janet Hall Schempf
Address: PO Box 21622
Juneau, AK 99802
Telephone: 907-321-0927
Email: [email protected]
Club: SI of Cook Inlet
Company Affiliation: Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
Position in Company: Environmental Impact Analyst
Club Activities Janet joined SI of Juneau in 1990. She served two terms as Club President (2000-2002), as well as Vice-
President (2003-2004), Immediate Past President (2002-2003), Treasurer (1996-2000), and Board Director
(1995-96). Her membership transferred to SI of Cook Inlet in 2006.
District/Region/Federation/SI Activities Janet has attended District Meetings since 1996, frequently as a delegate, workshop presenter, or plenary
speaker. She helps plan and participates in Alaska Area Meetings and has served as District Representative to
many Region Committees and as Region Fundraising Chair. She has attended Soroptimist Leadership Training
at the District, Region, and Federation levels since 2000, and was elected to the Region Nominating Committee
in 2007 and Region Treasurer in 2010. Janet has attended two SIA Conventions: San Francisco (2010) and
Philadelphia (2006), where she was a reporter to the convention newsletter. This past summer, Janet was a
Silent Observer at the SI Board Meeting and a delegate to the SI Convention.
Other Activities Janet serves on the City and Borough of Juneau Utility Advisory Board and performs with the Juneau Bach
Society, Juneau Lyric Opera, and Christ Lutheran Church. She co-founded the Juneau affiliate for Habitat for
Humanity, Juneau Ducks Unlimited, the Juneau Asthma and Allergy Support Group, and the Duck Creek
Working Group. Janet is a Lifetime member of the Society of Wetland Scientists and Raptor Research
Foundation. She is also the Alaska Alumni Representative for Lewis and Clark College.
The Governor of Alaska recognized Janet and her work with a Denali Peak Performance Award in 2010. She
has also received the 2004 Alaska Coastal Management Program Lifetime Achievement Award; a Coastal
America 1999 Partnership Award; and the Friends of Duck Creek 1993 Award.
Statement I look forward to working with other region board members to meet our mission and to maintain an
organization that will be strong well into the future. I also look forward to working with club treasurers, as I
believe confident and competent club treasurers are necessary for vibrant and thriving clubs. Thank you.
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District 1 Candidates
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Office: District 1 Secretary Name: Sharron King Club: SI Port Orchard Company Affiliation: Retired-Kitsap County Central Communications
3/2006; Hired as Extra Help for Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office-Detective Division 4/2006-present
Position in Company: Administrative Office Manager (CENCOM); Transcriber of case files (Sheriff’s Office)
Club Activities: Date Joined: 3/1989 Offices Held: President 1999-2000 & 2010-2011
President Elect, Vice President, Operations Treasurer & Service Treasurer President SIPO Foundation-current; SIPOF Secretary
Committees Chaired: ROAR, Human Trafficking, Roster, Transitional Housing, Fantasy In February Auction & Dinner, Program Focus Reports, SOLT, Website, Sergeant-At-Arms, Gig Harbor Criminal Justice Summit Registration, Royal Ambassador Tea. Member of other committees: Service, Program & Awards, Finance, Port Orchard Cares Project, Relay for Life, and others as they came up.
Awards: Club Woman of the Year 1996-1997 and 2002-2003 Area Activities: SIPO has hosted the area meeting twice since I have been a member; I helped organize both meetings. I
have attended several area meetings over the past 24 years. New SI Club: Chaired the SI Gig Harbor new club in 2007. Chartered with 36 members. New S Club: On the committee that has started the new S Club at Port Orchard High School in 2011. New Venture: Chaired the new Venture Club start in the mid 1990’s. District/Region/Federation/SI Activities: Leadership: 2008-2009 – District 1 Chair of Imagine Life Without Violence
2010-2011 – Region Elections Chair 2011-2012 – District 1 Nominating Chair 2011-2012 – Registration Chair for Professional Development Workship 2011-2012 – Registration Chair for NWCAT Conference – January 2012 Delegate to District, Region and Federation Conferences: Over the past 24 years, I have attended many district and region conferences.
Federation Conference in San Francisco in 2011.
Other Activities: (since 1988 while living in Port Orchard) Chamber: Chair of Port Orchard Centennial Committee 1989 Church: Church Clerk (1996 to present), Finance Committee, 5th& 6th Grade Sunday School teacher, Women’s
Ministry Committee, Outreach Committee Boards: Fathom’s O Fun Festival Board Member and volunteer since 1991; current Secretary. South Kitsap Helpline Food Bank Board Member – 1999-2007; president in 2007 Betty Faulkner Orthopedic Guild Charter member – 1996-Present; president in 2000 Statement: Offering the skills I have attained over the years in Soroptimist and my community volunteer work to
the NWR is a next logical step for me. If elected, I will strive to serve the District Director and all members of District One as best I can. Thank you in advance for your vote!
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Club Activities:
Joined SI of Oak Harbor in July 1994. Active member for 17 ½ years.
Club President from 1999-2000. Prior to that I served as Club Vice President (1 year)
and Treasurer (2 years)
I have chaired and/or been a member of all major club committees including: Service Projects & Allocations, Ways &
Means, Awards & Scholarships, SIA & International Programs, Club Bylaws, Public Awareness, Budget, Venture Club Advisor.
I have also chaired major events such as UPP Seminar (service project) and Club Pizazz (fundraiser)
I was awarded the Outstanding Soroptimist of the Year Award by our Venture Club.
Since joining SI Oak Harbor in 1994 I have attended the majority of the Area meetings held for our area, in addition to
attending various fundraisers and activities for clubs in our area.
District/Region/Federation/SI Activities:
Since 1994 I have served my district and region in the following positions: Region Venture Advisor (1998-2000); Region Site
Coordinator (2002-2003); Region Finance Chair (2002-2004); Region Professional Development Coordinator (2009-2012);
NWCAT Advisory Board Member/Internal Fundraising (2011-2012)
At the Federation level I served as the VCA Advisor from 2000-2002; Venture Task Force 1994
Over the past 17 ½ years I have attended all but two Region Conferences and District 1 meetings. During my time as the
Region Venture Advisor and Professional Development Coordinator, I attended all of District’s 2, 3 and 4 meetings. I have
had the pleasure of attending three SIA Conventions and will be attending the 2012 Convention in Hawaii. While serving as
club president I acted as a Delegate to the meetings I attended.
During my tenure as a Soroptimist I have had the privilege of presenting numerous workshops and seminars at District and
Region meetings on topics such as: volunteer engagement and motivation; group problem solving and consensus decision
making; managing change; generations and recruitment, “I AM a Soroptimist”; communication skills; leadership skills. I
have also facilitated region board leadership training.
I am a proud member of the Laurel Legacy and Laurel Society at the Envoy level
Other Activities:
Outside of my Soroptimist activities I have previously served as President of the North Whidbey Little League and proudly
created a volunteer environment that allowed us to fundraise and build a new senior league field. I also served as Treasurer
for the Oak Harbor Youth Football League sharing my expertise in budget management and leadership training to help them
successfully raise funds for new equipment and field maintenance.
I provide leadership training and board retreat facilitation to several other non-profits.
Brief Statement: I am passionate about Soroptimist, our members and the work we do to improve the lives of women and girls. I firmly believe that we can accomplish all that we set out to do AND more if we nurture our members, clubs, and our own membership. My positivity, ability to develop and nurture relationships, strong Soroptimist knowledge, coaching and consulting skills, leadership skills, sense of humor and desire to see District 1 continue to grow make me an outstanding candidate for District 1 Director.
Office: District 1 Director Name: Stephanie Smith Club: SI of Oak Harbor Company Affiliation: Wells Fargo Bank Position in Company: VP/Learning & Development Consultant
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District 2 Candidates Office: District 2 Secretary Name: Connie Werst Club: SI of Klamath Falls Company Affiliation: GingerBerry country Stores LLC Position in Company: Owner
Club Activities:
I joined Soroptimist in September 1996
I have been an active member for 16 years
Club President 2005-2006; President Elect 2004-2005; Vice President 2003-2004; Secretary 2002-2003
I have served as club chair of ROAR, Laws and Resolutions, Ways and Means and SILK
I have attended all Area Meetings since they were started
District/Region/Federation/SI Activities:
I attended District Meetings in 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
I attended Region Conference in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
I attended the Federation “Train the Trainer” Meetings in 2005
District Rep for Membership Committee; District Rep for Laws and Resolutions Committee
Workshop Presenter at District Meeting
Member of the Laurel Society
Other Activities: I have been a member of Beta Sigma Phi since 1978 and have served in all offices; PTA president; various Navy Wives clubs, serving on committees and as secretary and vice president; Club Scouts as leader and as Awards Chair for Boy Scout District. Brief Statement: I enjoy this organization and do believe in what we stand for. I think all members should do their part to help with the growth of our clubs and would like to think that as Secretary for this District, I will be able to help with the growth and strength of our Region.
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NWR District 2 Director Marti Crook SI McMinnville Dr. HVAC, Inc. Owner/Accounting Manager Club Activities: Joined Soroptimist International of McMinnville in 1997. I was a member of Venture Club of McMinnville from 1989 to 1996. Offices Held:
Club Treasurer - 1997-1998 & 2008-2009 Club Delegate - 1998-1999 Club President - 1999-2000, 2001-2002, 2004-2005, & 2005-2006 Corresponding Secretary - 2003-2004 Recording Secretary - 2010-2011 President Elect - 2011-2012
Served as chair for: Awards, Growth & Development, Environment, Finance, Human Trafficking, Ways & Means, Audit, Nominations, Programs, Membership and many different fund-raising committees. Served as our club Area Meeting Representative and attended several Area Meetings. District/Region Activities: I have attended most District Meetings and Regional Conferences since 1990 between my time in Venture Club, where I served as Governor during the 1994-1996 biennium, and as a Soroptimist. I served as the District Representative for the Violet Richardson Award and I currently serve as the Regional Chair for the Imagine Life Without Violence Committee. I am a member of the Laurel Society. Other Activities: Member of the McMinnville Chamber of Commerce. Served on the Habitat for Humanity Women Build Steering Committee. Served as President of the Parent-Teacher Club at Memorial Elementary School and served on the fund-raising committee for McMinnville School District. I am honored to accept the nomination for District 2 Director. If I am elected, I would use the leadership and organizational skills I have learned as a Soroptimist to help the clubs in District 2 continue to make a difference in the lives of women and girls. My goal would be to have close communication with clubs to make sure the members are well informed and to hear about any concerns. I would also work towards club retention and increased membership in the district.
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District 3 Candidate Office: District 3 Secretary Name: Barbara Jean Robinson Club: SI of Goldendale Company Affiliation: JC Penny Co. Position in Company: Retired
Club Activities: I joined Soroptimist International of Goldendale in September 2006 and have been a very active member for the past five years. In 2009 I had the honor of being elected President and am presently serving a second term. The committees on which I have served are Hospitality and Publicity. Area Meeting that were attended; Three Rivers, PK, and Walla Walla. District/Region/Federation/SI Activities: District meetings that have been attended were located in the Tri Cities, Skamania Resort and Lake Chelan. Region meetings that have been attended were located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Missoula, Montana and Vancouver, Washington. I served as a voting delegate at all three of the Regional meetings. Other Activities: In the winter of 2006 I began volunteering at the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce. The summer of 2006, I began to assisted in running the Saturday Market for the following three summers. For two years I volunteered at the Maryhill Museum assisting in cleaning and cataloging exhibits. I am recording secretary on the Board of Directors for the Goldendale Food Bank. I also serve on the Advisory Board for the After School Kids Kamp. On each Tuesday of the month you can find me volunteering at the Food Bank. My co-worker and I were instrumental in changing the way the clients received their food boxes. We instigated a food pantry program and the clients now choose the food they want and can use. One Thursday a month I volunteer for the Back Pack for Kids program, packing bags with food for kids to take home for the weekend. My husband and I are on the volunteer staff for the Maryhill Winery Summer Concert Series. I also am a member of the Rural 7 Firefighters Auxiliary. Brief Statement: I am dependable, fair, honest and a team player. I understand the urgency in getting information out in an expedient manner. In being District 3 Secretary I will continue to provide the important information to all club members in the same manner that it has been provided in the past. I am expanding my knowledge of computers, which will be beneficial to me in the position of District 3 Secretary.
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OFFICE: District 4 Director NAME: Carol Malesich CLUB: Soroptimist International of Dillon COMPANY AFFILIATION: Self-employed POSITION IN COMPANY: Consultant Club Activities Joined Soroptimist in July 1996, been an active member for 15 years Elected Vice President in 1999; President in 2000, 2001; Board Member as Past President 2002; Secretary 2003; Board Member 2004; President 2005; Treasurer 2008, 2009; Vice President 2010 and 2011 Committee Work: Have participated and chaired in many projects since 1996 from circus ticket chairman to hosting the annual baby shower for the Saturday service project in March. My club nominated me to the JayCees Outstanding Woman Award. I was the Area Representative and Area Chairperson in 2006 and 2007. I have attended all the area meetings.
District & Region Activities
District : My first District meeting was in Butte in 1997. I have attended meetings from 2000 to present, missing 2004 in Hamilton. I was a delegate 1997 to 2009. I then attended 2010 & 2011 as District Secretary. I presented inspirations, leadership talk, leadership workshop, and presented the new bylaws for Region . I was the District 4 Representative for the Fellowship Award in 2001; The Leading Edge committee in 2002 and 2003 (presented a workshop for the Leadership Training the Friday before conference); Bylaws and Procedures 2004 and 2005; Vo Tech representative 2006-2007, area representative and chairperson for Southwest Sisters 2006 and 2007, Finance Committee 2008-2009 and Nominating Committee 2009-2010. Region: Attended my first Regional conference in Billings in 2001 as the Presidential Delegate. As I have been appointed to different committees as District representative, I have attended and reported to the Regional conferences in that capacity as much as possible. After 1997, I attended Region Conferences in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Other Activities I worked as an Office Manager for 12 years, then pursued some home based businesses while taking
care of my daughter. Sara is now in the seventh grade and enjoys helping out in our Soroptimist group. I currently work part time helping a ranch with record keeping and am a consultant with Creative Memories. I help in my church by teaching, holding offices, and chairing committees.
Conclusion
I believe spending time as a Soroptimist member is worthwhile to me as a person, my community, and my country. I believe my participation in Soroptimist activities has
provided me with the qualifications to become your next District 4 Director. District Director has the opportunity to challenge and inspire individuals and clubs to become better at what they
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PROPOSED ACTION RELATED TO REGION STANDING RULES
INDEX 1 To increase the member registration fee for District Meeting and Region Conference, including the introduction of an “Early Bird” rate for those that register in the first weeks after the Call is posted.
PROPOSED BY: Northwestern Region Board
CURRENTLY READS:
D. Dues and Fees 2. Region Conference and District Meeting Registration
a. The region conference registration fee shall be $40 for each member in attendance. The district meeting registration fee shall be $20 for each member in attendance. These fee amounts will be reviewed every two years. Payment for two registration fees for region conference and district meetings is mandatory for each club, whether or not the club has delegates in attendance. Mandatory registration fees are waived for any club chartered within 30 days prior to conference.
WOULD INSTEAD READ:
D. Dues and Fees 2. Region Conference and District Meeting Registration
a. The region conference registration fee shall be $50 for each member in attendance who registers no less than 30 days in advance, and $60 for those who register 29 days or less in advance. The district meeting registration fee shall be $30 for each member in attendance who has registered no less than 30 days in advance, and $40 for those who register 29 days or less in advance. The date of registration with payment will be determined by the postmark, email or online purchase date. Payment of two registration fees for region conference and district meetings is mandatory for each club, whether or not the club has delegates in attendance. Mandatory registration fees are waived for any club chartered within 30 days prior to conference. These fee amounts will be reviewed every two years.
RATIONALE: The Region’s standing rules indicate that these fee amounts will be reviewed every two years.
The Region has not had an increase in the registration fee amounts since 2002, ten years ago.
With the number of clubs in the Region declining from 123 in 2003 to 104 today – a 15% decrease - our income to support these meetings has not kept pace.
Northwestern Region’s registration fee structure is currently the lowest in the United States, with other Regions ranging from $25 to $75 for District Meeting and $45 to $135 for Region Conference.
We are including an “early bird rate” for those who register in the first weeks after the Call is posted to entice members to register early, thus aiding the meeting committee to better anticipate the number of attendees.
Expenses for holding these meetings – primarily through what is charged by the hotels where the meetings are held - have been increasing at approximately 6% per year.
o Many hotels now have mandatory Audio Visual fees, even in those instances when we supply our own equipment and labor, with some locations requiring us to use their contracted AV providers which come at a much greater expense.
o There are new or higher fees applied to our events for use of meeting rooms, exhibit tables (for Tell and Sell), bars, food and beverage minimums, and staging.
Because of depressed earnings on Region investments, we need to look at generating income through District and Region conferences to fund those Region programs and projects that previously were supported solely through earnings on restricted reserves.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Additional mandatory cost to clubs of $40 per year who register no less than 30 days in advance of District Meeting and Region Conference.
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PROPOSED 2012-2014 NORTHWESTERN REGION OPERATING BUDGET
Amount Projected for Proposed for
2012-2014
Budget 2010 - 2012 Biennium
Income Dues 57,500.00 56,000.00 57,850.00
District Dues 1,070.00 1,065.20 1,000.00
Assessments 9,951.00 9,904.50 9,300.00
District Meeting, Net 7,000.00 (4,097.98) 0.00
Conference, Net 2,000.00 4,577.06 8,000.00
Professional Dev Workshop, Net 4,000.00 3,547.86 0.00
Interest 1,849.00 1,990.38 2,110.00
Miscellaneous Income 0.00 396.86 0.00
Late Fees 500.00 525.00 500.00
Region Fundraising, Net 0.00 3,150.00 2,200.00
TOTAL INCOME 83,870.00 77,058.88 80,960.00
Expense Region Awards 27,000.00 27,000.00 27,000.00
NWCAT Sponsorship 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00
Grant of Friendship 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00
Transportation 30,000.00 18,410.00 16,000.00
Award Winner Travel 4,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
Bank Service Charges 150.00 750.00 960.00
Meals 8,370.00 8,672.00 9,380.00
Lodging 13,000.00 9,365.00 7,400.00
Printing/Reproduction/Postage 1,300.00 475.00 450.00
Communications 1,150.00 1,200.00 820.00
Website 4,000.00 1,160.00 1,200.00
Professional Services 6,500.00 6,500.00 6,500.00
Administration & Supplies & Misc. 3,500.00 3,890.00 4,680.00
Membership - Retention/Charter 4,000.00 1,200.00 4,000.00
District Mtgs (officer attendance) 1,800.00 0.00 0.00
SI and SIA Meetings 4,100.00 3,842.65 2,500.00
113,870.00 89,464.65 86,890.00
NET (30,000.00) (12,405.77) (5,930.00)
Transfers from Restricted Reserves 30,000.00 12,405.77 5,930.00
Net with Transfers 0.00 0.00 0.00
Note: Does not include NWCAT information. Information on NWCAT will be presented at conference.
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