OAKHURST - Soroptimist International of The Sierras is celebrating 50 years of service in the Oakhurst Area and inviting the community to join them for this once in 50 years special event in Bass Lake at The Pines Resorts beautiful Lakeview Room on Sunday, May 20, 2018. The event will be a luncheon from 11 am to 2 pm and tickets are $30. RSVP is a must by contacting Club President Joelle Leder-Rule at 310.433.3286 by Monday, May 14, 2018.
We will be honoring seven of our amazing current members for long standing service to our community with a special ceremony. Since 1968, 50 years, Charter Member, Ann Topham, 40 years – Dannie Forbes, 31 years – Dianne Abney, 30 years – Cass Adelsbach, 28 years – Sandy Brinley, 28 years – Tara Ryan and 25 years – Peggy Davis.
In addition to celebrating our 50th Anniversary, we will also be honoring the Soroptimist 2018 'Live Your Dream College Scholarships for Women' Awards will be awarded to Michele Ciccozzi and Brittany Caldwell. The awards are given to women who are striving to obtain skills and education to improve her employment status and standard of living for herself and her family. The awards come from Soroptimist fundraiser programs that are held throughout the year.
The Soroptimist 2018 'Women of Distinction' Award will be awarded to Gina Clugston with Sierra News Online and the 2018 'Women Helping Women' Award will be awarded to Kristen Fiester with Mountain Crisis Services.
Inspirational Key Note Speaker will be the Soroptimist International, Sierra Pacific Region Incoming Governor 2018-2020, Gail Dekreon with SI San Francisco.
Club members, past members, award recipients, friends, family and the community is welcome to this event and may purchase tickets in advance online 24/7 -> https://50soroptimist.eventbrite.com (small convenience will apply) or with Club President Joelle Leder-Rule at 310.433.3286 orThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by May 14, 2018.
We would like to thank our Event Sponsors - Gold - Designs by Christine Smith, Silver - SierraTel.com, Mark Wallo Pump Service and Tom Wheeler. Bronze - Miller & White CPA’s.
Soroptimist is an International volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.
Founded in 1921, Soroptimist has approximately 95,000 members in 120 countries and territories. Soroptimist members belong to local clubs which determine community focus projects and programs in addition to supporting organization-wide programs, all of which benefit women and girls.
Interested in becoming a new member? Join us – Give Back. Volunteer. Be a part of your community. Our meetings are 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month at Oakhurst Grill Restaurant. Contact Club President Joelle Leder-Rule for more information.
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