SI of Walla Walla Valley and President Teresa L. together with District 3 Director Kristi P. and Secretary, Cathy B. presented a comprehensive agenda and conducted an across-the-board Area Meeting on Saturday, March 19.
Held in a comfortable meeting room inside the St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington, the meeting convened and disbanded timely. Everything from start to finish was well organized, thoughtful, constructive and valuable.
SIWWV Pres-elect, Jennifer Sullivan opened the meeting with a strengths exercise, and the attendees fit together puzzle pieces labeled with our individual assets. With the puzzle assembled, the masterpiece evokes power and vigor as a collective.
At 10:15 am, presidents and representatives from the seven Area clubs provided reports to the assembly. There was ample opportunity to share ideas and explain aspects of the various club approaches and models in membership, club projects, fundraisers, public awareness and community recognition.
Following lunch, two Walla Walla non-profits comprised a panel and discussion ensued in their efforts to improve the lives of women and girls.
From Helpline and the STEP Women's Shelter program: Dan W., Gabriela S., and Nina N. Anne-Marie S. represented the YWCA at this panel of "Harmonizers for Women".
We concluded the meeting with sharing and brainstorming for the good of the order and adjourned at 2:30 pm.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Japanese Soroptimists are members of SIA
As I am certain you are aware, Japan is suffering the devastating effects of multiple disasters—earthquake, tsunamis and radiation from malfunctioning nuclear power plants. Soroptimist has set up a special fund to collect donations to assist women and girls following the disaster. These funds will be used to support future projects enabling women and girls to rebuild their lives.
Soroptimist is not an immediate disaster relief organization; however, women and girls in Japan will most certainly need help after immediate needs are met. Soroptimist will be monitoring the situation and may respond earlier if a project is identified to meet women's special health care or safety needs in the upcoming weeks. Please also check the SIA Facebook page for news of the disaster and its specific effects on women and girls.
If you are a Soroptimist member, go to http://www.soroptimist.org/eseries/source/security/site-logon.cfm to make a contribution.
If you are not a Soroptimist, please go to https://www.donation-net.net/public/SIA/donation/donation1.cfm?dn=1159&source=8&CFID=11491004&CFTOKEN=96217576.
To read a report on the damage from Japan Kita Region, please go to http://www.soroptimist.org/pdf/KitaRegionTsunamiReport.pdf.
Soroptimist is not an immediate disaster relief organization; however, women and girls in Japan will most certainly need help after immediate needs are met. Soroptimist will be monitoring the situation and may respond earlier if a project is identified to meet women's special health care or safety needs in the upcoming weeks. Please also check the SIA Facebook page for news of the disaster and its specific effects on women and girls.
If you are a Soroptimist member, go to http://www.soroptimist.org/eseries/source/security/site-logon.cfm to make a contribution.
If you are not a Soroptimist, please go to https://www.donation-net.net/public/SIA/donation/donation1.cfm?dn=1159&source=8&CFID=11491004&CFTOKEN=96217576.
To read a report on the damage from Japan Kita Region, please go to http://www.soroptimist.org/pdf/KitaRegionTsunamiReport.pdf.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
March is National Women's History Month
SIPK will celebrate and partner with Franklin Co. Historical Society & Museum (FCHSM) on Thursday, March 17 when, at 7 pm Mary Michaelson presents "Finding Aunt Phoebe" at the CBC Hub.
BEFORE HER PRESENTATION, Mary asked that we serve as her tour guide to FCHSM, and Benton Co. Historical Museum and CREHST before joining Sherel Webb, director of FCHSM, at 4:30 for dinner at the Pasco Red Lion.
Won't you please join Jo and Pat on Thursday afternoon (March 17) to host the Inquiring Minds-Humanities program speaker, Mary Michaelson? This delightful woman has never been in Tri-Cities. Hope you'll join us! Call Pat, 586.4327 for details.
BEFORE HER PRESENTATION, Mary asked that we serve as her tour guide to FCHSM, and Benton Co. Historical Museum and CREHST before joining Sherel Webb, director of FCHSM, at 4:30 for dinner at the Pasco Red Lion.
Won't you please join Jo and Pat on Thursday afternoon (March 17) to host the Inquiring Minds-Humanities program speaker, Mary Michaelson? This delightful woman has never been in Tri-Cities. Hope you'll join us! Call Pat, 586.4327 for details.
MARCH MADNESS COMING MARCH 15
Selection Sunday
March 13
National Bracket Day
March 14
First Four
March 15-16
Second Round
March 17-18
Third Round
March 19-20
NCAA Sweet 16®
March 24-25
Elite Eight®
March 26-27
Final Four®
April 2, 4
FANS' NIGHT OUT @ TRAC IN PASCO
April 4, doors open at 4:30 pm, tipoff at 6:09ish
Hosted by Soroptimist Intl of Pasco/Kennewick
Premier Sponsor: McCurley Dealerships
March 13
National Bracket Day
March 14
First Four
March 15-16
Second Round
March 17-18
Third Round
March 19-20
NCAA Sweet 16®
March 24-25
Elite Eight®
March 26-27
Final Four®
April 2, 4
FANS' NIGHT OUT @ TRAC IN PASCO
April 4, doors open at 4:30 pm, tipoff at 6:09ish
Hosted by Soroptimist Intl of Pasco/Kennewick
Premier Sponsor: McCurley Dealerships
TAWNEY CARRIER NAMED LAW FIRM PRINCIPLE
The law firm of Cowan Moore Stam Luke & Petersen announced Friday, March 11:
Tawney L. Carrier has become a principle in the firm.
Ms. Carrier's practice includes:
Domestic (divorce, paternity), Estate Planning, Real Estate (including Landlord Tenant) and Civil Litigation.
CONGRATULATIONS, TAWNEY!!
The law firm is now known as
Cowan Moore Stam Luke Petersen & Carrier
Tawney L. Carrier has become a principle in the firm.
Ms. Carrier's practice includes:
Domestic (divorce, paternity), Estate Planning, Real Estate (including Landlord Tenant) and Civil Litigation.
CONGRATULATIONS, TAWNEY!!
The law firm is now known as
Cowan Moore Stam Luke Petersen & Carrier
JAPAN DISASTER RELIEF FUND
Soroptimist expresses heartfelt concern for those affected by the earthquake that struck Japan early on March 11. Stay tuned for more information about the safety of Soroptimist's Japanese clubs and members.
Send contributions to assist with the disaster to: Soroptimist International of the Americas, 1709 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Checks should be earmarked "Japan Disaster Relief."
Send contributions to assist with the disaster to: Soroptimist International of the Americas, 1709 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Checks should be earmarked "Japan Disaster Relief."
Saturday, March 5, 2011
International Women's Day Centennial
The first International Women's Day events were run in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland in 1911 and attended by over one million people. 100 years on, International Women's Day (IWD) has become a global mainstream phenomena celebrated across many countries and is an official holiday in approximately 25 countries including Afghanistan, Russia, Ukraine, Vietnam and Zambia.
8 March sees extensive global women's activity. Performer and social activist, Annie Lennox, will lead a mass march across London's Millennium Bridge for charity. In Washington D.C. over a thousand people will descend on Capitol Hill demanding a better world for millions of marginalized women and girls around the globe. A major international businesswomen's conference will be hosted in Sydney, Australia. Schools and governments around the world are participating in the day. Trade Unions and charities are campaigning. Global corporations are hosting conferences and distributing extensive resource packs. The United Nations Secretary-General delivers a formal message. The United States even designates the whole month of March as Women's History Month as officially proclaimed by President Obama on February 28, 2011.
International Women's Day is a global celebration of the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present, and future. However, activity has not always been on the increase. Australian entrepreneur and women's campaigner Glenda Stone, who founded the http://www.internationalwomensday.com website, a global hub of events and information, said:
"A decade ago International Women's Day was disappearing. Activity in Europe, where International Women's Day actually began, was very low. Providing a global online platform helped sustain and accelerate momentum for this important day. Holding only a handful of events ten years ago, the United Kingdom has now become the global leader for International Women's Day activity, followed sharply by Canada, United States and Australia. 2011 will see thousands of events globally for the first time."
More recently, social networking websites like Twitter, Facebook and Youtube have also helped fuel International Women's Day activity. Generally the day has moved away from its socialist Suffragette beginnings to become more mainstream in celebrating women's achievements. Women's rights campaigners, however, continue to remind that vigilance rather than complacency is essential in striving for women's equality.
8 March sees extensive global women's activity. Performer and social activist, Annie Lennox, will lead a mass march across London's Millennium Bridge for charity. In Washington D.C. over a thousand people will descend on Capitol Hill demanding a better world for millions of marginalized women and girls around the globe. A major international businesswomen's conference will be hosted in Sydney, Australia. Schools and governments around the world are participating in the day. Trade Unions and charities are campaigning. Global corporations are hosting conferences and distributing extensive resource packs. The United Nations Secretary-General delivers a formal message. The United States even designates the whole month of March as Women's History Month as officially proclaimed by President Obama on February 28, 2011.
International Women's Day is a global celebration of the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present, and future. However, activity has not always been on the increase. Australian entrepreneur and women's campaigner Glenda Stone, who founded the http://www.internationalwomensday.com website, a global hub of events and information, said:
"A decade ago International Women's Day was disappearing. Activity in Europe, where International Women's Day actually began, was very low. Providing a global online platform helped sustain and accelerate momentum for this important day. Holding only a handful of events ten years ago, the United Kingdom has now become the global leader for International Women's Day activity, followed sharply by Canada, United States and Australia. 2011 will see thousands of events globally for the first time."
More recently, social networking websites like Twitter, Facebook and Youtube have also helped fuel International Women's Day activity. Generally the day has moved away from its socialist Suffragette beginnings to become more mainstream in celebrating women's achievements. Women's rights campaigners, however, continue to remind that vigilance rather than complacency is essential in striving for women's equality.
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