SI Ukiah President Katie just returned from attending the SIA 42nd Biennial Convention in Honolulu Hawaii with more than 1,000 Soroptimists from 19 countries and territories in our federation. What an amazing privilege to connect with so many wonderful women all working together to help women and girls in local communities and throughout the world! General Session Keynote Speakers included: Kathy Lemay founder/president and CEO of Raising Change. Jennifer Siebel Newsom filmmaker, actress, speaker and advocate for women, girls, and their families. Alice Wells president of Soroptimist International.
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Hope everyone had a nice summer! SI of Ukiah will resume our weekly meetings beginning Wednesday September 7th, noon - 1:00 pm at the Ukiah Garden Cafe. - see you there!
It was wonderful to have such a great group of ladies at our information meeting earlier this evening! Thank you for coming Tiffany and daughter Julianna, Debbie, Mel, Cheryl, Willow, Lori, Sandi and Loretta. We are very excited to have the opportunity to welcome new friends into our club!
If you weren't able to attend the meeting, but are interested in learning more, please don't hesitate to contact us at siukiah@soroptimist.net Looking forward to the sharing information tomorrow, Thurs. 8/18, with those who are interested in joining SI of Ukiah. - It's not too late to RSVP!
Are you a successful women who values the opportunity to lend a hand to other women in need? If so, please consider joining us for light refreshments and a meeting to learn more about Soroptimist and the personal and professional opportunities offered through membership.
Date: Thursday August 18, 2011 Time: 5:30 pm Place: Jay Epstein State Farm Insurance Meeting Room 488 North State Street RSVP: siukiah@soroptimist.net or call Lucille Mirata 468-0738 Light refreshments will be served. SI of Ukiah is part of an international organization of business and professional women like you. As a service club, we have a long and distinguished history in our community. We're a diverse group of women representing a wide range of professions, small businesses, generations, backgrounds and interests... all with a common thread that connects us - the desire to improve the lives of women and girls in our community and throughout the world. We do this by providing financial and volunteer support. - we also have a great deal of fun! We look forward to seeing you on the 18th! Sincerely, Tami Glasco President Soroptimist International of Ukiah Thanks to the Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce - We enjoyed sharing information about Soroptimist with everyone that stopped by our booth!
Stop by and visit our booth at the Local Business Expo to learn more about SI Ukiah and what we do.
Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce Local Business Expo Location: Alex Thomas Plaza, Ukiah Time: 5:00PM Thursday, July 14th 6/29/11 - Ukiah Daily Journal
On Saturday, June 18th, Soroptimist International of Ukiah held their annual installation of new club officers during a dinner at Schat's Courthouse Bakery. The ceremony also included the presentation of Attendance Awards, the Past President's Pin and Book, and Soroptimist of the Year. For the benefit of all members, Ann Holden described the duties of each office as she installed the new club officers for 2011-2012 which include Tami Glasco, President; Penny McIntosh, Vice President; Lorraine Purviance, Recording Secretary; Joyce Melton, Corresponding Secretary; Janet Hunt, Treasurer; Katie Kight, Assistant Treasurer; Anne Holden & Eloise Grothe, Directors; Jessica Kimball & Carol Lanier, One-Year Delegates; Sharon Barker & Tina Rorabaugh, Two-Year Delegates. Perfect Attendance Award recipients include Janet Hunt, 1 year; Katie Kight, 2 years; Tami Glasco, 3 years; Jessica Kimball, 15 years; Julie Sawyer, 18 years; Eloise Grothe 22 years; Anne Holden, 25 years; Ginger Masini, 40 years; Vi Richardson, 41 years. Tami Glasco, 2010-2011 Club President, was presented with her Past President Pin and Book. In accordance with the phrase from the Soroptimist Pledge, "The sincerity of friendship", Tami will continue her theme "Friends" as she serves a second one-year term as 2011-2012 Club President. Katie Kight was honored as SI of Ukiah 2010-2011 Soroptimist of the Year. This is the greatest honor bestowed upon a member. The recipient is selected by the club president honoring an outstanding Soroptimist that stays true to the mission and goes above and beyond serving the club. Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. |
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