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Monday, March 26, 2012

Kennewick, Pasco and Richland City Managers Present

At our meeting Tuesday, the Tri-Cities City Managers will provide up-to-date information about the State of the Cities. This annual presentation is informative and helpful to everybody. Grab a friend and check out the State of the Cities on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 12-1 pm @ Clover Island Inn, Kennewick.

Saturday, March 24, 2012

MEET IMMEDIATE PAST GOVERNOR, URSULA H.

The month of April will bring to the Northwestern Region, Ursula Hellberg. Ursula hails from Ystad, Sweden and has served Soroptimist since 1993, most recently as Governor in the Swedish Union 2009-2011.

As a Grant of Friendship visitor, she looks forward to meeting Soroptimists from another federation, promoting peaceful conflict resolution, intercultural and interracial tolerance and condemning genocide and terrorism.

Professinally, Ursula is a journalist interested in society, history, geography and specializing in wine and wine and food.

SIPK, SI3R and SIMC will host Ursula from April 23-26. Please save the dates with the expectation of getting to know Ursula, opportunity to learn about Sweden and the programs and projects of Soroptimists in her federation.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

ALYS STUTZ WHITNEY DONATES VAN FOR FUNDRAISER

In an effort to help STOP Human Trafficking, Alys Stutz Whitney donated a custom Chevy van to the Tri-Cities Soroptimists Against Trafficking (TCSAT) Task Force. The Task Force sold it to the highest bidder and reaped $3,800. The funds will bring Deceptions Training to the Tri-Cities on Saturday, April 21, 2012 and allow for more awareness raising and coalition-building to combat trafficking, especially domestic minor sex trafficking.

Mrs. Whitney is a lifelong activist and learned about TCSAT via Senator Jerome Delvin while in the process of liquidating her assets. Because Soroptimist networks with the legislature, Washington Engage and other groups with a mission to stop trafficking, TCSAT was contacted by the Senator's office.

In a recent phone conference with Mrs. Whitney, she stated, "I love you." "I respect what you're doing." Those words from a giving, courageous, thoughtful and caring woman are inspiration to keep moving forward with our efforts.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

ELIZABETH SMART LUNCHEON APRIL 9 2012

Carol H. and Jane are registered to attend the YWCA’s luncheon (April 9th) featuring Elizabeth Smart as keynote speaker. Jane is a table captain without the obligation that I must fill the table. Instructions (below) for registering online.

$75 per person

Should be very interesting and the proceeds go to a worthwhile cause. If you do sign up to attend, please notify Jane, so she can keep tabs on how the table is filling.

Feel free to pass the information on to others you think may be interested.
Getting your tickets:
Go to: ywcayakima.org
Click on: Save the date Leadership Lunch April 9, 2012
Under the picture Click on: Register and Pay Online
Fill in donor information
Put Jane's name as table captain
Put 1 in the number of guests
Ignore list of guests unless you are paying for more than one.
Hit "submit"

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

SIPK VIOLET RICHARDSON RECIPIENT WINS AT NORTHWESTERN REGION

Congratulations to our 2012 Violet Richardson Awardee, Susan B.! Susan has been recognized by Soroptimist International of the Americas Northwestern Region and is one of four region-level winners to receive $500.

Northwestern Region Violet Richardson Award Chair, Melissa Loy-Domme said about Susan, "her commitment to World Relief is exemplary and we applaud her efforts and your club-level recognition of her."

SIPK is pleased to have received Susan's award application and will honor her on Thursday, March 8 at the local Annual Awards Reception:

1921 S. Olympia
Kennewick
7-8:30 pm

Monday, March 5, 2012

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR CAMP SARC 5 K FUN RUN/1 MILE WALK

Soroptimist Intl of Pasco/Kennewick (SIPK) is eager to receive sponsors and registrations for the 5K Fun Run/1 Mile Walk to benefit Camp SARC.

Saturday, May 5, 2012
8:30 (if not pre-registered) $25
9:00 am (for those pre-registered @ $20)
Howard Amon Park
Gazebo behind the Richland Community Center
Richland, WA
Info: JoDee/374.5391
Email: jgarretson@frontier.com

Registration form online:
http://sexualassaultresponsecenter.org/5KFunRun.asp

- Camp SARC stands for Strengthening and Revitalizing Children
- Camp SARC is an innovative summer camp program
- Camp SARC is fun
- Camp SARC heals with psych-educational activities for kids
- Camp SARC mitigates the impacts of abuse

You can help by sponsoring the 5K Fun Run/1 Mile Walk on May 5, 2012.

Contact JoDee for details: jgarretson@frontier.com