START! STOP. CONTINUE...

The 2010-2011 SIPK Retreat was very well attended and OMG, do we know how to raise the roof with ideas and concepts!
The icebreaker activity, "Start! Stop. Continue..." fueled the evening's discussion with ample topics in what SIPK can/should/could consider as a new club project or practice (START!). We also wrapped around those activities and efforts that could be eliminated from our proverbial plate (STOP.). Pleasing to the assembly, we showed eagerness and enthusiasm to Continue... most of the services, projects and programs for which SIPK has a longstanding reputation, perhaps with a new fangled twist.
Did we choose to curtail or wipe out any worthy SIPK projects or practices (STOP.)? I cannot think of a thing. Truth is, the final-final determination lies with the committees, and without doubt there will be new service projects come on line to rejuvenate the members and others eliminated to relieve us of some daunting or tired efforts!!
The 2010 SIPK Retreat was simply chock full of fabulous ideas from outstanding women, epitomizing sharing, caring and hope in the spirit of making a difference for others!
Thank you for SIPK members for showing up and showing off your splendid and noble thoughts and ideas for the future.
Homework Assignment: Complete the SWOT Analysis and fill in the blanks the Retreat Packet! Mail, email or fax your forms to my attention and I will make it worth SIPK REWARDS points.
Oh yeah!

RETREAT

Each club year we start off with a planning session, the SIPK Retreat. Bring your questions, comments and ideas to help make a difference within the club and within our community and across the SI spectrum.
SIPK Retreat, 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the Abadan Bldg., Richland
Info: Call Jo, 539.7144

Foster Care Service Project a Success!

This year, the Service Committee chose to support foster care girls that were graduating from the foster care program. SIPK members were asked to collect and donate general household items since this is a large cost for someone that is trying to establish their first home.  SIPK member really got behind this project, collecting seven laundry baskets, 4 of them were already full of goodies. Additional donations included 96 rolls of toilet paper, a case of Comet bathroom cleaner, several boxes of Kleenex and many rolls of paper towels. A total of $210.00 was contributed by SIPK members so that in the end, each basket contained: sponges, disinfectant wipes, laundry detergent, softener, bleach, dryer sheets, paper towels, toilet paper, Kleenex, all-purpose cleaners, all-purpose cleaning wipes, scrubbing bubbles, tub & shower cleaner, toilet cleaner, cleaning gloves, dish soap, pan scrubbers, refillable dish scrubbers, dish cloth & dish towels, bath soap, nice skin lotion, anti-bacterial hand gel, pretty bath sponges, band-aids, and a special item such as a stationary set or a pretty air freshner.  In all, we were able to deliver 12 baskets to the Catholic Family and Child Services Independent Living director.

These baskets will be distributed to young women between 18 and 22 years old who are establishing their own households. Each basket contained a card with a little note from SIPK and our email and address.  Thanks to every club member that helped to support this meaningful service project!  We are truly making a difference!