Members have been great in supporting our biggest fund raiser of the year - Wreath & Greenery Sale. A number of helpful suggestions went to members this year to maximize our efforts on this project.
This is one project where every member can help out by just buying a wreath or basket for their own personal use.
The fun started with the delivery of 260 items by Ms. Engle of Engel's Evergreens. As the photo above shows, the truck was nearly half full with just our order.
Fortunately on the day of the delivery help was on hand to move the items from the truck to the staging area in President Evie's back yard. Granddaughter Desi took several loads to the destination at the "studio plaza" for members to pick up their orders.
Babs has plans to be our top seller next year, but for this year our top three member sellers were:
President Evie (90+)
Member Babs (30+)
Vice President Carole (30+)
Thank You! to all the members who took part in our biggest annual fund raiser and made it successful! When everyone helps out it makes a big project much easier.
Friday, December 6, 2013
Thursday, November 28, 2013
SUPPORTING MEALS ON WHEELS
SIPN supports the Meals on Wheels program in N. Portland by member volunteers driving meals to seniors and shut-ins every Tuesday.
Vice President Carole has been closely involved with this effort for several years. As with many other programs, funding is always a challenge and MOW is no different.
To raise money for the local operation a Spaghetti Dinner fund raiser was held at the center. Several of our SIPN members supported the dinner as shown here.
Vice President Carole has been closely involved with this effort for several years. As with many other programs, funding is always a challenge and MOW is no different.
To raise money for the local operation a Spaghetti Dinner fund raiser was held at the center. Several of our SIPN members supported the dinner as shown here.
Monday, November 11, 2013
NOVEMBER NEWS
Have a look at the Friendship Link page to see the letter, at the bottom of the page, we received from our friends in Toyama, Japan. They included pictures of their recent concert fund raiser that made possible a project of renovating two pianos that were given to a school, in the disaster area.
Our Wreath and Greenery fund raiser has ended with a total of 236 pieces being sold this year! Items will be delivered to the my house on November 25th for members to pick up and distribute to their individual customers.
The Silpada Party hosted by Margaret was a success as members and friends chose fashion jewelry while enjoying light refreshments. Thanks to each of you that supported this fund raiser!
Your support of these activities are the reason we can fund the club's outreach programs to the many needy and deserving women and girls in our community.
Thanks SIPN Members for all your hard work in these fund raisers, and your individual club tasks, over the past few months. Working together we will make a difference!
- President Evie
Our Wreath and Greenery fund raiser has ended with a total of 236 pieces being sold this year! Items will be delivered to the my house on November 25th for members to pick up and distribute to their individual customers.
The Silpada Party hosted by Margaret was a success as members and friends chose fashion jewelry while enjoying light refreshments. Thanks to each of you that supported this fund raiser!
Your support of these activities are the reason we can fund the club's outreach programs to the many needy and deserving women and girls in our community.
Thanks SIPN Members for all your hard work in these fund raisers, and your individual club tasks, over the past few months. Working together we will make a difference!
- President Evie
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
IT'S BETTER AT THE BEACH !
The District 2 Meeting at Lincoln City is but a memory now. Our Delegate, Sharon will be updating members at the November Business Meeting on the 13th. Attending this year were Barbara, Evie, Heidi, Rebecca, and Sharon.
The Oregon Coast weather cooperated and we enjoyed some sunny skies and very little wind. Accommodations were at the Chinook Winds Hotel, (formerly a Shilo Inn) and within walking distance of the casino and meeting rooms. See the picture page for a few snapshots.
The Oregon Coast weather cooperated and we enjoyed some sunny skies and very little wind. Accommodations were at the Chinook Winds Hotel, (formerly a Shilo Inn) and within walking distance of the casino and meeting rooms. See the picture page for a few snapshots.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
HEALTH INSURANCE UPDATE
The October speaker was Dr. Matt Reid, a member of the Oregon Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) who spoke about how new Oregon Healthcare laws and programs are Saving Lives and Saving Money.
This was a very informative meeting, especially since mandatory health insurance starts in 2014.
Doctor Reid practices at the Kaiser Permanente facility on North Interstate and gave attending members an overview of the new laws and how they affect everyone. Following his presentation, he answered individual questions from the members, and continued to be available following the meeting for additional help to our members.
This was a very informative meeting, especially since mandatory health insurance starts in 2014.
Doctor Reid practices at the Kaiser Permanente facility on North Interstate and gave attending members an overview of the new laws and how they affect everyone. Following his presentation, he answered individual questions from the members, and continued to be available following the meeting for additional help to our members.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Tell & Sell at the Beach
Oct 24,2013
The Beanies in the photo are packing up and getting ready for their trip to Lincoln City and the District 2 annual meeting.
They will be introduced at our Tell & Sell table. Each of these has been hand decorated in blue and gold to maximize their appeal. The heart shaped ear tags read "I Love SIA" with the District 2 meeting below.
So far, people cannot resist picking them up! Also at our table will be some hats, beautiful gold floral designed SIA pins and our Raffle Basket filled with yummy chocolate and select wines. Many thanks to Evie, Carole, Heidi and Leslie for the work in creating the fun costumes for each Beanie Baby!
Saturday, October 12, 2013
WREATHS & HOLIDAY GREENERY
Our biggest fundraiser of the year has kicked off for 2013 ! Each year SIPN Members reach out to friends, relatives, business associates, stores where you shop, and those names on your email list that send you jokes all the time. Everyone of those people would like to know if they could help support SIPN this year by purchasing some of our 6 offerings this year.
Be sure to remind your contacts that if they would like to make a gift of a 24 inch diameter wreath to one of their friends, neighbors, relatives - we can arrange for delivery. The wreath will contain a 20 word (maximum) greeting and red bow. Details are on the wreath & holiday greenery page. The deadline for all our orders is November 6.
Each SIPN Member was emailed a copy of our brochure for ease of sending these out by email to your contact list. Additional printed brochures are available from Evie. In addition, our wreath & greenery page ( right side --> ) has a copy plus all the details members may need to answer most all questions.
Be sure to remind your contacts that if they would like to make a gift of a 24 inch diameter wreath to one of their friends, neighbors, relatives - we can arrange for delivery. The wreath will contain a 20 word (maximum) greeting and red bow. Details are on the wreath & holiday greenery page. The deadline for all our orders is November 6.
Each SIPN Member was emailed a copy of our brochure for ease of sending these out by email to your contact list. Additional printed brochures are available from Evie. In addition, our wreath & greenery page ( right side --> ) has a copy plus all the details members may need to answer most all questions.
NEW MEMBERS TO SIPN
Kathy (L) & President Evie |
Barbara E. transferred her membership from the Gresham club to SIPN this past summer and will be attending the Regional Meeting later this month in Lincoln City. Babs A. also joined SIPN this summer. Babs has been very active in all things St. Johns and brings a wealth of knowledge of networking there.
Welcome to all our new members !!
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Annual Awards Programs
The club is beginning to reach out to our community to find applicants for the Violet Richardson Award and the Woman of Opportunity Award. Over the years the club has been fortunate to find very deserving applicants that can use the cash awards to give them an assist in their endeavors.
Our volunteer for managing the Violet Richardson Award this year is Babs.
Managing the Woman of Opportunity Award this year is Barbara.
Both our project managers are new to SIPN this year!
If you have information that would be helpful to either project, please contact our responsible manager and let them know.
Our volunteer for managing the Violet Richardson Award this year is Babs.
Managing the Woman of Opportunity Award this year is Barbara.
Both our project managers are new to SIPN this year!
If you have information that would be helpful to either project, please contact our responsible manager and let them know.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Garage Sale Success
Rebecca's back yard before the sale |
Our main entrance with flags |
While we were setting up on Saturday, some early shoppers came by to check out the bargains and at 9am we were in full swing with a driveway full of buyers. More showers came and the tarps went back over everything again, but some hardy customers lifted each tarp looking for their items.
Our happy cashiers |
Fortunately, our cashiers were well protected under the tent where we sold bottled water and Mexican Coca Cola. At the end of the day approximately half the volume of goods had been sold. The rest will be donated to a charity that will pick up everything. Our supply of men's suits will go to the Salvation Army's "Dress for Success" program that provides free clothing for clients having interviews.
President Evie helps close a sale |
Friday, August 16, 2013
BARGAINS GALORE - Garage Sale
AUGUST 24 !!!
It's almost time for our first Garage Sale at Rebecca's house in Kenton. Joining more than 30 other households in the Kenton Neighborhood, SIPN will be selling everything from books to mens suits with a telescope and weiner warmer thrown in.
President Evie went to Ocean Shores, WA to pick up a load of items donated by one of her friends and neighbors. More items are filling up Margaret and Joe's garage, all of which is moving to the sales location at 1839 N. Terry. There will be approximately 3 times as many items as you see filling Mike's pick up above. All items will be arriving at Rebecca's house on Wednesday the 21st for sorting, pricing and pre-staging. If you have items that you have not yet taken to Margaret & Joe's or Carole, you should bring them to Rebecca's on Wednesday.
Sharon and Babs are the go-to people if you have items to donate, to move, to work at the sale or to just help in some other way.
It's almost time for our first Garage Sale at Rebecca's house in Kenton. Joining more than 30 other households in the Kenton Neighborhood, SIPN will be selling everything from books to mens suits with a telescope and weiner warmer thrown in.
President Evie went to Ocean Shores, WA to pick up a load of items donated by one of her friends and neighbors. More items are filling up Margaret and Joe's garage, all of which is moving to the sales location at 1839 N. Terry. There will be approximately 3 times as many items as you see filling Mike's pick up above. All items will be arriving at Rebecca's house on Wednesday the 21st for sorting, pricing and pre-staging. If you have items that you have not yet taken to Margaret & Joe's or Carole, you should bring them to Rebecca's on Wednesday.
Sharon and Babs are the go-to people if you have items to donate, to move, to work at the sale or to just help in some other way.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
New Page !
It seems we are usually trying to figure out what the addresses are on the web for various kinds of things we work with or need information from. Club members are encouraged to send me an email with links you would like to share on our new Links page.
Here is the first one!
Dear Mike
The final 2013 issue of Best for Women magazine is now available at: http://www.magcloud.com/webviewer/605887?__r=336310&s=w !
The digital issue includes a print-on-demand option: http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/605887
and features the same great content as past issues. Your Board of Directors directed staff to investigate this new method of producing the magazine due to spiraling print and postage costs.
Beginning in the 2013-2014 club year, Best for Women will have a new look as it transforms into a six-panel newsletter. It will still include information important to members: president’s message, executive director’s column, Women’s Opportunity Awards recipient stories and great club projects. Longer articles and other information will be available on the Soroptimist website. This new piece will be delivered to each member in her own language, twice a year!
Please share this with other members in your club who may not receive email communications. We look forward to providing a new and informative newsletter to all of our members, in all of our federation languages!
Sincerely,
Soroptimist Headquarters
Here is the first one!
Dear Mike
The final 2013 issue of Best for Women magazine is now available at: http://www.magcloud.com/webviewer/605887?__r=336310&s=w !
The digital issue includes a print-on-demand option: http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/605887
and features the same great content as past issues. Your Board of Directors directed staff to investigate this new method of producing the magazine due to spiraling print and postage costs.
Beginning in the 2013-2014 club year, Best for Women will have a new look as it transforms into a six-panel newsletter. It will still include information important to members: president’s message, executive director’s column, Women’s Opportunity Awards recipient stories and great club projects. Longer articles and other information will be available on the Soroptimist website. This new piece will be delivered to each member in her own language, twice a year!
Please share this with other members in your club who may not receive email communications. We look forward to providing a new and informative newsletter to all of our members, in all of our federation languages!
Sincerely,
Soroptimist Headquarters
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
FIREWORKS !
Roosevelt High School Booster John Teuscher again operated 3 TNT Fireworks booths as a Optimist Club Fund Raiser for the RHS athletics and scholarship programs.
SIPN was invited to participate again this year and earn a portion of the sales proceeds for our club. We chose to help operate the tree lot location, along with other non-profit local entities including PAC, Holy Cross, RHS soccer and football.
Primary set up of the site was handled by Mike and Evie, operational and sales were managed by: Carole, Faye, Heidi, Kristine, Rebecca, and Sharon. Special thanks to these members who braved the warm weather and gave generously of their time. The SIPN portion of the earnings will be announced here soon.
SIPN was invited to participate again this year and earn a portion of the sales proceeds for our club. We chose to help operate the tree lot location, along with other non-profit local entities including PAC, Holy Cross, RHS soccer and football.
Primary set up of the site was handled by Mike and Evie, operational and sales were managed by: Carole, Faye, Heidi, Kristine, Rebecca, and Sharon. Special thanks to these members who braved the warm weather and gave generously of their time. The SIPN portion of the earnings will be announced here soon.
Finding the right item was sometimes a daunting task |
Monday, July 15, 2013
Festive Installation !
June 20th saw the arrival of many SIPN Members for a very festive outdoor installation and luncheon party.
Our hostess Kristine, opened her recently reorganized backyard for the event. Her husband Kevin's garden, with its many potted trees and flowers was carefully arranged to provide a wonderful setting for the attending members.
The warm weather required additional umbrellas, provided by member Heidi, to shade those enjoying a wonderful potluck luncheon featuring several special dishes. The main course was Bar B Que ribs that had been slow cooked overnight in a special sauce created by the 3rd place winner of a national competition for Bar B Que sauce.
Installation of officers for the 2013-2014 year was adeptly handled by SIPN Member Tina Kotek, Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives.
Our hostess Kristine, opened her recently reorganized backyard for the event. Her husband Kevin's garden, with its many potted trees and flowers was carefully arranged to provide a wonderful setting for the attending members.
The warm weather required additional umbrellas, provided by member Heidi, to shade those enjoying a wonderful potluck luncheon featuring several special dishes. The main course was Bar B Que ribs that had been slow cooked overnight in a special sauce created by the 3rd place winner of a national competition for Bar B Que sauce.
Installation of officers for the 2013-2014 year was adeptly handled by SIPN Member Tina Kotek, Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives.
President Evie is re-elected to a second year |
A garden setting for the 2013-14 Installation of Officers |
Hostess Kristine worked hard to make a successful event |
Tina Kotek reminds officers of responsibilities |
Thursday, July 11, 2013
YUM - STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES
Club members gave great support to the annual Strawberry Shortcake fund raiser this year. Despite some issues regarding the date change from years previous, the club worked this two day event at the New Seasons stores in the metro and Vancouver Washington area. Helping out with promoting the event in the stores this year was: Carole Martin, who organized the event and promoted it within the club, Evie Salvo, Faye Palmerton, Rebecca Liu (two shifts!), Babs Adamski, Kristine Clarke, Mariah Taylor, Louise Scott and Tina Kotek.
The money raised at all the stores is put into a single pot and divided among several worthy charitable organizations benefiting women and children. This year the event made $8640 and awards of $1440 each were given to:
Bradley Angle
Clackamas Women & Children's Services
Domestic Violence Resource Center
Raphael House of Portland
The Salvation Army West Women's Shelter
YWCA Clark County SafeChoice Shelter
The money raised at all the stores is put into a single pot and divided among several worthy charitable organizations benefiting women and children. This year the event made $8640 and awards of $1440 each were given to:
Bradley Angle
Clackamas Women & Children's Services
Domestic Violence Resource Center
Raphael House of Portland
The Salvation Army West Women's Shelter
YWCA Clark County SafeChoice Shelter
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