Sample Sale

Award applications now available!

We are currently accepting applications for our 2015 awards.

The "Live Your Dream" award is for women who provide the primary financial support for themselves and their dependents, have a financial need, are enrolled in or have been accepted to a vocational or undergraduate degree program, and are motivated to achieve their education and career goals. First place winner will receive $3,000.  Second place winnner will receive $2,000. Applications must be submitted by November 15, 2014.

The Violet Richardson Award recognizes women who provide exemplary volunteer work in their communities, schools or churches. Recipients will receive $250, plus $250 will be donated to a charity of their choice. Deadline for applications is December 1, 2014.

The Helen Cox award is a $2,000 scholarship paid to the college. Applicants for this award should be a junior or senior woman college student pursuing a degree in business or accounting.  Deadline for applications is January 15, 2015.

The Professional-Technical Award is for women enrolled in a program leading to a certificate or technical degree.  First place is $2,000 and second place is $1,000.  Deadline for applications is January 15, 2015.

Applications are available at WSU Tri-Cities and CBC financial aid offices.  You may also download applications through our website:

www.soroptimistpascokennewick.org/live-your-dream-awards.html

News Release: SIPK and SI3R receive $5,500 grant from Northwestern Region

This week SI of Pasco-Kennewick and SI of Three Rivers are hosting Human Trafficking Training that is specifically designed to train first-responders and medical professionals to recognize the signs of a trafficked victim. This conference was funded through a grant from Northwestern Region. For a conference schedule please follow the link to our website.

http://www.sipascokennewick.org/human-trafficking-training.html

Mother’s Day Brunch – May 10, 2014

Treat your Mom, Grandma, Daughter, Wife, Sister… (or all the important women in your life) to brunch this Mother’s Day weekend!!

Join us Saturday, May 10, 2014, from 10:30am – 1:00pm at Meadow Springs Country Club for this fun event including great food, fashion, portraits, gifts, prizes and an overall fun time!!! The theme for this event is “Petit Fours and Pearls” so come dressed accordingly—in your fun spring attire (no jeans please).  

We held our inaugural event last year and are looking forward to a bigger, better and more fun-filled time for 2014!! Best of all: proceeds go to support programs, education and services for women and girls in our community.

For tickets or more information: 
Contact Jane Foreman (jforeman@tridec.org)
or stop by Ideal Jewelry or In Bloom Maternity.

 

 

ROLL INTO SPRING BUNCO!!!

It's not looking much like spring these days... but really it's just around the corner! Come out and enjoy a night of fun as we "Roll Into Spring" with Bunco at Clover Island Inn on March 18!!!

Social time will start at 5:30pm, and we promise to get the dice rolling by 6pm. A silent auction of spring themed items will also be available, while we learn about programs and initiatives of Soroptimist. 

Definitely looking forward to another fun night, with proceeds going to support scholarships, and programs for women and girls in our community. 

Get your tickets at: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/566472 

Fall Carnation flower Sale!

Holiday Bazaar November 11, 2013

Halloween Bunco October 29

October/November Newsletter 2013

It's time to DRIVE for McCurley

Call a friend and then call Jo to sign up! (539.7144) It's time to drive Chevies and Caddies and Benz' for Bill McCurley. Must be 25 years old and licensed to drive a car. Expect to drive 8-9 vehicles per shift!!
Next McCurley Drive, Oct 9 and Oct 14.

SIPK Flower Sale Coming Fall 2013!!!

SIPK Flower Sales were AWESOME!!!

Thank you, Suzanne and Nichole for your awesomeness.  Our first time and think of where it can grow! You All Rock!

THANKSGIVING FLOWER SALE!!

SOROPTIMIST THANKSGIVING CARNATIONS  $20/dozen

Soroptimist International of Pasco-Kennewick is selling superior quality Carnations in an array of Fall harvest colors. (deadline Wednesday, November 14 at close of business)

Let those special in your life, know how special they are with the nice gift of flowers.

Thank You's are splendid. When said with flowers, stupendous!

The carnations you order will arrive on November 16 and may be picked up in a lovely clear presentation box with fern and gift tag.

Fresh carnations last two to three weeks, and will make a wonderful impression on the recipient.

Best part: this fundraiser for Soroptimist International of Pasco-Kennewick will make almost 50% profit, which will go towards our great service projects, to serve women and girls in the community.

How often can you say "Thank You" and make a donation to help local women and children?

We hope you choose to purchase gifts, one dozen flowers each, for your Thanksgiving Day host, family, friends, associates, clients and service providers, such as hairsylist, accountant, attorney or real estate broker.

For more info, go to: http://www.facebook.com/events/list#!/events/294319660685266/

Hands & Words Presents to Future Leaders!

On October 8, at the Region Conference of the Family Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), SIPK members made three presentations to 68 students during their breakout workshop sessions.

The anti-bullying program, Hands & Words Are Not For Hurting, was well-received and the assemblies expressed interest in spreading the program in their communities.

One goal of the SIPK Hands & Words team is to "saturate" the the Tri-Cities with knowledge of this program and get in front of as many school-age children and school teachers as possible.

Hands and Words is a celebrated and award winning anti-bullying program. The H&W headquarters is in Salem, Oregon. For info go to www.handsproject.org or call Anne @ 888.443.6299.

Be sure to SAVE THE DATE: October 30. Listen to and learn the presentation when the SIPK H&W Committee makes the pitch at our 5th Tuesday meeting!! 12-1 pm, Clover Island Inn, Kennewick. All are welcome!!

Social Media and Soroptimist Intl of Pasco/Kennewick

Are you in the Network? Follow Sorptimist on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Flickr! Having a presence on these interactive sites enables members to talk with each other, network, share photos, videos and Soroptimist friendship!

Simply visit these networks and search for Soroptimist International of the Americas and/or Soroptimist International of Pasco Kennewick to follow us today!

liveyourdream.org

Visit Live Your Dream.org

Visit Live Your Dream.org. The website was launched recently and is the way Soroptimist is riding the social media wave. This initiative will help us accomplish our mission to improve the lives of women and girls. As we strive to empower other women to live their dreams, live yours!!

Friends of Fran

Fran Grabriel was a beloved friend and valued volunteer to Soroptimist. Her life on Earth was celebrated on Friday, July 27. Many conversations and thoughts in the future will share her name with fondness, love and laughter.

Special woman, beautiful spirit and kind soul: Fran Gabriel. August 1, 1939-July 24, 2012. RIP

42nd Annual SIA Convention in Honolulu, HI

WOW! At 7 pm, Hawaiian time, the opening ceremonies commenced for the 42nd annual convention. Opening Ceremonies are a time of much pageantry with flags waving from the 19 countries our Federation represents.

Thursday through Saturday will be filled with workshops, networking, fun times and good food and optional tours for all!

Suzanne S. from SIPK and who also serves the SIA Fundraising Council will provide her perspective of the convention upon her return.

Other SIPK members in attendance are Carol H. and Jane F. We are certain to receive a bounty of information from the Hawaiian convention.

Thursday morning is when the Soroptimists Celebrating Success! awards are announced!! Can't wait to hear SIPK, SIMC and SI3R mentioned... crossing fingers!!

BOOK SIGNING & GET TOGETHER

Michelle Withers has published a book! Woo-hoo!!

"Creative Goal Setting and Habit Forming"


She's hosting a get together and book signing to celebrate and would love for you to join in the fun and fanfare!
Tuesday, July 10th

6:30 pm until 8:30 pm

5011 W. 18th Ave., Kennewick Crystal Carroll's home

Please join in the celebration of Michelle's book printing!!
"Creative Goal Setting and Habit Forming."

She'll have a goal setting activity for you and your 10 and older children to do. Please no children under 10.

You can check out her website at www.creativesuccesssystems.com

SIPK Member to Publish a Book!

Today Michelle W. announced the publication of her book, "Creative Goal Setting and Habit Forming". Congratulations, Michelle and keep on rockin' the world.