Over $17,000 will be awarded to local women and young women on Tuesday, March 8th as three Soroptimist clubs hold their annual awards reception at 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church of Kennewick at 19th and Olympia.
Soroptimist International of Mid Columbia (SIMC), Soroptimist International of Pasco-Kennewick (SIPK) and Soroptimist International of Three Rivers (SI3R) will be presenting awards to 16 women and young women. The scholarships and awards support the mission of all Soroptimist clubs around the world, which is “the best for women and girls”.
The awards ceremony is held to coincide with International Women’s Day, a time to reflect on the progress made by women and to appreciate acts of courage and determination in pursuit of women’s rights and also to celebrate the Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA) Live Your Dream Campaign.
The awards given are: Violet Richardson, awarded to young women between the ages of 14 and 17 committed to making the world a better place through their volunteering; Women’s Opportunity Award (WOA), the major project of SIA. (Each year, more than $1 million dollars is disbursed through cash awards for the WOA at various levels of the SIA organization. Eligible applicants must be women who are the primary financial support for their families and who are enrolled in or have been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program); the Fellowship Award, given to a woman in a post-graduate program; and the Ruby Award, a service award honoring a woman who works to improve the lives of women and girls. The Professional/Technical Award and the Helen Cox Award, in memory of a long-standing former member of SIPK, are two additional awards presented by SIPK.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
HAPPIEST NEW YEAR!!
...and we're off! It's fabulous to ring in the new year with sunshine on my shoulders and committed and dedicated friends at hand to complete the service and fundraising efforts we have set as Soroptimists!
Fans' Night Out is in full swing. Event and "travel and rec" tickets are for sale. Buy one, buy many. Just buy em!! Call Carol K., 783.1634. Bill McCurley Chevrolet has partnered as our primary sponsor. KEPR is providing media sponsorship and Jennifer Ann Wilson, KEPR weather anchor will MC on Monday, April 4, 2011 at TRAC in Pasco.
You will be what makes the difference between now and April 4. Talk to friends and neighbors, sell and buy tickets. As always, fabulous food will be served, game boards will be available for the fun of it and raffle prizes galore. McCurley will staff basketball hoops for those who want to practice shootin hoops and they'll have vehicles on display, too. Our stage will be an eye catcher when McCurley parks two shiny pickups back to back from which Jennifer Ann will MC.
Wait!! There's more!! Broadmoor RV donated a weekend use of an RV (hitch included) and such will be on display at TRAC, to help build the excitement for the opportunity to win this fun and extraordinary prize!
Get ready for March Madness...
Before all that excitement commences, plan to attend and help with Bunco on Thursday, February 24, 2011. Tickets will be on sale soon!! We'd like to see 100 wild and wooly women, wailin and whoopin it up to raise money for SIPK service projects.
On March 8, we'll honor and celebrate women and girls at an Awards and Scholarships Ceremony/Reception at the First Christian Church, 1921 S Olympia, Kennewick. Save the date and be at the church to provide support and warmth to those receiving scholarships and awards!!
You are who and what makes the difference in improving the lives of women and girls. When you check off the boxes on your SIPK Volunteer Rewards Card, it adds up expoentially.
Hope to see you soon!!
Fans' Night Out is in full swing. Event and "travel and rec" tickets are for sale. Buy one, buy many. Just buy em!! Call Carol K., 783.1634. Bill McCurley Chevrolet has partnered as our primary sponsor. KEPR is providing media sponsorship and Jennifer Ann Wilson, KEPR weather anchor will MC on Monday, April 4, 2011 at TRAC in Pasco.
You will be what makes the difference between now and April 4. Talk to friends and neighbors, sell and buy tickets. As always, fabulous food will be served, game boards will be available for the fun of it and raffle prizes galore. McCurley will staff basketball hoops for those who want to practice shootin hoops and they'll have vehicles on display, too. Our stage will be an eye catcher when McCurley parks two shiny pickups back to back from which Jennifer Ann will MC.
Wait!! There's more!! Broadmoor RV donated a weekend use of an RV (hitch included) and such will be on display at TRAC, to help build the excitement for the opportunity to win this fun and extraordinary prize!
Get ready for March Madness...
Before all that excitement commences, plan to attend and help with Bunco on Thursday, February 24, 2011. Tickets will be on sale soon!! We'd like to see 100 wild and wooly women, wailin and whoopin it up to raise money for SIPK service projects.
On March 8, we'll honor and celebrate women and girls at an Awards and Scholarships Ceremony/Reception at the First Christian Church, 1921 S Olympia, Kennewick. Save the date and be at the church to provide support and warmth to those receiving scholarships and awards!!
You are who and what makes the difference in improving the lives of women and girls. When you check off the boxes on your SIPK Volunteer Rewards Card, it adds up expoentially.
Hope to see you soon!!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
SHOP FOR A CAUSE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8
OMG!
Pampered Chef, Miche Bag, Jewels by Park Lane, AJs Edible Arts, Discovery Toys, Mary Kay, Creative Memories (scrapbook extraordinaire).
These vendors will all be in one place at one time. I know, it's an outrageous concept. And, yes it's all happening from 5:30-7:30 PM on Monday, November 8, 2010 at the Tri Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau/TRIDEC building located at 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd, Kennewick.
Besides the great shopping opportunity, the vendors will provide fabulous door prizes and... Yes, AND some of the vendor proceeds will be donated to the Soroptimist International cause. Get it? Shop for a Cause!!
Juli M. will prepare yummy chili and Rebecca W. is bringing cornbread. Desserts will also be served and there's simply no reason to stay away and many to come out for one of the most unique shopping experiences of the season!!
5:30 PM on Monday, November 8, 2010
Tri Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau Bldg.
7130 W. Grandridge Blvd.
Kennewick
Info: 509.539.7144
Pampered Chef, Miche Bag, Jewels by Park Lane, AJs Edible Arts, Discovery Toys, Mary Kay, Creative Memories (scrapbook extraordinaire).
These vendors will all be in one place at one time. I know, it's an outrageous concept. And, yes it's all happening from 5:30-7:30 PM on Monday, November 8, 2010 at the Tri Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau/TRIDEC building located at 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd, Kennewick.
Besides the great shopping opportunity, the vendors will provide fabulous door prizes and... Yes, AND some of the vendor proceeds will be donated to the Soroptimist International cause. Get it? Shop for a Cause!!
Juli M. will prepare yummy chili and Rebecca W. is bringing cornbread. Desserts will also be served and there's simply no reason to stay away and many to come out for one of the most unique shopping experiences of the season!!
5:30 PM on Monday, November 8, 2010
Tri Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau Bldg.
7130 W. Grandridge Blvd.
Kennewick
Info: 509.539.7144
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