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Soroptimist International of Monroe County
Soroptimist is a volunteer service organization for business and professional women in Monroe County. If you are interested in working with others to improve the lives of others, this is the organization for you.
Address:
PO Box 1121
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: Cindy 734-625-4301 View Website
Membership:
Soroptimist was formed because in 1921 women who were interested in volunteer service were not permitted to join male service organizations. Since that time, Soroptimist has worked to help women improve their standing in the world.
Membership Style:
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Join Date: 09/20/2006
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| Mission Statement |
Soroptimist International of Americas focus is to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world.
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| Welcome New Members!!! |
Gail Hutra
Chris Burkett
Brenda Massengill
Melissa McLaughlin
Kay Gelvin
Kelsey Starr
Kim Ruiz
Cassy Valesquez
Laura Meiring
Donna Langton
Julie Edwards
Kimberly Jones
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| The Monroe High School - "S" Club, |
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| Leigh Wintz, Executive Director SIA, at the Spring Conference with Vivian, |
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| Kathi, Pricilla, and Vivian at a Soroptimist conference. |
| Who We Partner With: |
The Salvation Army by sending girls to summer camp and ringing the bells at Christmas time.
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Habitat For Humanity by serving lunch to the Habitat home builders each June.
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Family Counseling & Shelter by providing "showers" for paper products, personal items, goods, and products for the women and children of domestic violence. Providing education and awareness through conducting high school workshops addressing "Teen Dating Violence".
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Paula's House - Our mission is to empower women as they make the transition from treatment and/or incarceration to interdependent lifestyle, in a homelike environment. We hope to assist women in reconstructing their lives and returning to our community with skills that allow them to be self-sufficient. Our goal is tor reduce the occurrence of relapse and stop the “revolving door’ of incarceration
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| Looking For New Members |
The Soroptimist Club of Monroe County is looking for new members to join in their efforts to help improve the lives of women and girls. For more information on joining, please call Bonnie Snyder at 734-242-2061.
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| Club Meeting -Meals |
On the Friday prior to a regular meeting, please contact Deb at 240-5748 if you are planning to eat lunch at the meeting.
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| Event Posts |
No Upcoming Events
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| #1 in the Midwestern Region! |
Due to the service projects, public awareness, and success with new memberships, SI of Monroe County is #1 in the region for the second year in a row! The region consists of 6 states and 32 clubs.
In addition to working hard in our community, several members servce on a Regional level: Kathi Stiefel is the MW Region Treasurer, Vivian Walczesky is the District III Director, and Pricilla Hutra was named MW Region Soroptimist of the Year 2010.
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| Awards |
The Violet Richardson Award honors a young woman between the ages of 14 and 17 for her commitment to making the world a better place through her volunteer activity. The winner may choose to donate a portion of her $1000 award to a charity of her choice. DEADLINE: December 1.
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The Women's Opportunity Award ($1000) will honor a woman who is the head of her household and in need of further skills and training to enter the work world or upgrade employment status. DEADLINE: December 15.
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The Virginia Wagner Award ($1000) will honor a woman pursuing a bachelors, masters, or doctorate degree in her chosen field. Emphasis is put on scholarship and effort toward education. DEADLINE: January 15
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The Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women (formerly The Soroptimist Making A Difference for Women Award) honors women who are making extraordinary differences in the lives of other women using personal and/or professional means. The recipient should be a women who inspires and encourages other women and who has had a significant impact on the lives of women and girls. $500 award to the winner's charitable organization of her choice. DEADLINE: December 1
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Applications for the Violet Richardson, Women's Opportunity Award, or Virginia Wagner Award can be obtained by calling Soroptimist member Peg at (734) 242-4935. Applications for the Soroptimist Ruby Award are also available.
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Midwestern Region was the 2009 Outstanding Renaissance Award winner.
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Soroptimist International of Monroe County Members
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Vivian, SIA Executive Director Leigh, and Kathi
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| 2011-2012 Board Members |
PRESIDENT -
Darcy Merritt
VICE PRESIDENT -
Patricia Cavell
SECRETARY -
Anne Noland
TREASURER -
Linda Boberg
DIRECTORS:
Cindy Ellison
Nicole Majerski
Julie Panza
DISTRICT III Director:
Vivian Walczesky
MIDWESTERN REGION TREASURER: Kathi Stiefel
Email: monroesoroptimist@yahoo.com
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| 2010-2011 Committee Chairs |
PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS-
Marge Kreps and Ann Rothman
PUBLIC AWARENESS -
Pricilla Hutra
SERVICE -
Linda Boberg and Julie Panza
AWARDS CO-CHAIRS-
Peggy Morrison, Patricia Cavell, Vicki Franzen, Chere Perhatch
MEMBERSHIP CO-CHAIRS -
Barb Neidinger and
Lori Tibai (734) 241-6015
FUNDRAISING CO-CHAIRS-
Patricia Cavell and Mary Conner
GIRLS PROGRAMS -
Kari Hughes
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| Suits For Success |
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| This event offered interview attire at no cost to women looking for employment. Gently used suits were available for free. Club members also provided job interview and resume writing information and tips to participants. Right to left – President Cindy Ellison, Elaine Cangealose and District III Director and SI Monroe County member Vivian Walczesky., |
| Help Hotline |
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| National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 800- 787-3224 for the hearing impaired. |
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| Soroptimist members, Cindy, Vivian and Peggy at "Ladies Night Out -Christmas Shopping Extravaganza". An annual fundraiser for Soroptimist Service Projects and Scholarship and Awards Program. |
| Proud To Be A Soroptimist |
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| Need a new nametag? Would you like a Soroptimist shirt? Order what you need today by calling Julie at 289-2459. |
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