Soroptimist International Loomis Basin News
February 2022
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Attend the Feb. 23 Awards Ceremony at Blue Goose
Soroptimist International Loomis Basin club is investing over $9,000 in awards on February 23 to encourage women to continue their education, support teachers and recognize women making a difference. Please join us at the Blue Goose from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
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Save the Date - March 17
Once again, the club will be selling St. Patrick's Dinner To Go on Thursday, March 17. It will be all hands on deck that day as we make meals for the senior LIFE Center and hold the fundraiser in the late afternoon. Information is coming on how to sell tickets to your friends and sign up to volunteer. Thanks Cyndie for taking the lead on this!
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Purse Event a Success
Despite COVID knocking out event chair, Chris Hebard-Summers, and other members, volunteers and guests, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the designer purse fundraiser on January 19.
"We found a way to make some money so we can continue to lift others at this year's 'It's in the Bag' purse event," said Chris. "Ashley, with the help of all our fantastic members, stepped up and pulled off another fabulous fundraiser; feedback from attendees has been extremely positive."
"We ended up with approximately 175 attendees and a profit of approximately $10,000; we had 10 table sponsors and one Platinum Sponsor -- Durk Family Farms that went above and beyond by donating some fantastic purses for a silent auction," said Chris. "Thank you to all of the members who came through with gift cards for our 'Left-Right-Center' games and Peggy who once again shined with a scrumptious menu. Shari Lynn coordinated our volunteer helpers from Koinonia and they made clean up a breeze. Thank you all for your contributions to making this another great event!"
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Bev Proctor, Eileen Elder, Julie Bruce & Carol Van Ness with donations for Stand Up Placer
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Service Projects Update
Stand Up Placer: On January 26, Bev Proctor headed a collection drive for the Stand Up Placer thrift shop, delivering over two SUVs of donations. (Picture above.) Stand Up Placer's mission: Saving lives by empowering survivors and educating communities to stand up to domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
Acres of Hope: The next Acres of Hope Soroptimist Service Project is scheduled for Saturday, March 26, 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
- An updated outdoor patio conversation set will replace the facilities existing seating. New cushions will replace tattered ones.
- Lunch will be provided
- We'll have Bingo games with prizes
- A demonstration of proper skin care and stress relievers will be presented.
"It is very important for the families to feel valued; if you can help in any way the committee would be DELIGHTED," said President Rae. Contact Rae if you are interested in participating.
Days for Girls: We’ll be meeting on April 20 at Rae's house to complete 79 drawstring bags to hold the sustainable sanitary kits. You can help cut, iron, sew and thread ribbon.
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Everyone's Invited -- Soroptimist Conference in Reno on April 1-3 Conference
 All club members are invited to the Sierra Nevada Regional Soroptimist conference in Reno this spring. Contact President Rae if you'd like to attend and register for the conference.
The club can match you up with a roommate and the club uses the delegate fund to help defray some of the expenses. Rooms are $149 for Friday and Saturday; please make your hotel reservations now.
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 President Rae’s Message
When we think about this year’s theme “We Rise by Lifting Others” our minds focus on women that are in difficult situations.
But also consider how we rise as members by lifting each of us within the club. Our “It’s in the Bag” event was a perfect example of this. Everyone stepped up and made this very important fundraiser a success.
Presidency of this club is not a difficult challenge; it is Enlightening and Joyful. Thank you all for making us Shine.
We Rise by Lifting Others,
Rae DeGabriele, SILB President
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Help us Share our Story
At the past business meeting, members asked how they could help the club communication committee, chaired by Marilyn with Becky and Jenny doing social media, Alaire and Karen producing the newsletter, Toni creating our beautiful flyers, Sharon and Karen maintaining the website and others helping with photos. "Everyone can follow the club on Facebook and Instagram @SILoomis and comment on our posts," said Karen. "There are also roles such as writing up an article about your committee, taking photos, updating the website and online calendar (we can train you), posting articles on blog and helping create social media posts." Contact Karen to join this committee and help us tell our story.
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Calendar
- Feb 23 (Replaces the Feb. 16 meeting) - Awards Ceremony Blue Goose
- Feb 26: Sierra Nevada Region, District 4 Meeting, 10 AM at Orchard Creek Lodge in Sun City, Lincoln
- Mar. 2: Business Meeting, 5:30 - 7 PM, Round Table Loomis
- Mar 17: St. Patrick’s Dinner for Seniors
- Mar. 17: St. Patrick’s to Go Fundraiser at the Blue Goose
- Apr 1- 3 - SNR Conference, Reno, NV
- Apr: 6: Business Meeting, 5:30 - 7 PM, Round Table Loomis
- Apr 20: Complete Days for Girls Bags at Rae's 5:30 - 7PM
- May 7: Save the Date -- Tostada Bingo
Conventions
- April 30 – May 1, 2022 – Sierra Nevada Region Conference Reno
- July 20-23, 2022 SIA's 47th Biennial Convention in Seoul, South Korea
- Jul 27-29, 2023 SI Convention Dublin Ireland
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Websites:
Loomis Basin Club
Sierra Nevada Region
Soroptimist International of the Americas
Facebook: @SILoomis
Instagram: @SILoomis
Officers:
Rae DeGabriel, President
Shari Lynn Goodwin, Treasurer
Sharon O’Donnell, Secretary
Cyndie Whitefoot, One-Year Delegate
Jenny Knisley, Two-Year Delegate
Newsletter editors: Submit your news items to Alaire and Karen.
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