SISR Upcoming Dates

Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization for business and professional women

working to improve the lives of women and girls locally and around the world.

Meeting Schedule, Programs, Other SI clubs' events, and Community Functions:

February 2012

02/20 – (committee) Fundraising Committee meeting at Paddy’s home at 4:30 pm, 1641 Gamay Street, Santa Rosa; res phone# 573-8488

02/25- (club fundraiser) Mark your calendars for our annual Night in Italy at the Scottish Rite Center in Santa Rosa. Contact member Barbara for tickets at 542-8821

02/29 – (committee) Scholarship/Award Luncheon Committee meeting at Denise’s home at 4:30 pm, 510 Woodchuck Court, Santa Rosa; res phone# 542-4647

March 2012

03/01 – Business Meeting: 1^st Thursday of each month at Sam’s Restaurant, 2630 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA; Inspiration to be announced

03/01 – (Founder Region): Women’s Opportunity Award district applications due to Region chair

03/03- Saturday of Service for all Soroptimist. Will be a “hands on project” selected by club members and the Service Committee

03/08 – Program Meeting. To be announced; Inspiration to be announced

03/08- (other SI clubs) – Soroptimist International of Windsor invites us to join them at their “Soroptimist Bunco Night” from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM to be held at the Windsor Grange Hall, 9161 Starr Road, in Windsor. $25 per person to play – call Joan at 707-838-438 or e-mail her joan@windsorgymnastics.com. You may also pay by going to their website www.siwindsor.org and pay with paypal.

03/10- (other SI clubs) – Soroptimist International Cloverdale invites us to join them at their annual “Corned Beef and Cabbage” (or sausage) fundraiser from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM to be held at St. Peter’s Hall, 491 Franklin Street in Cloverdale. Adults $25, Children $10. Live Music by Brian Ward. Contact any club members for tickets. Club e-mail is sicloverdale@soroptimist.net.

03/15 – Program Meeting. To be announced; Inspiration to be announced

03/15 – (Founder Region): Women’s Opportunity Award Region applications due to SIA Federation

03/29 – (club awards) Annual Awards Luncheon 11:30am to 1:30pm at the at the Flamingo Hotel to honor the following our Ethel Balbi Master's, Women’s Opportunity Award, and Violet Richardson Award winners. Contact member Denise at 542-4647 for invitations or to RSVP

03/31 – (District /Founder Region): Region Caucus will be at the Cloverdale Citrus Fairgrounds.

April 2012

04/01 – (Founder Region): Violet Richardson Award Region applications due to SIA Federation

Expanding Your Horizons – 20th Annual Conference will be held in April 14, 2012. Time: 8:30 AM Place: Sonoma State University 1801 East Cotati Ave Rohnert Park, CA. This event encourages 7th and 8th grade girls to consider careers in science and other non-traditional areas. click here for more info

04/05 – Business Meeting: 1^st Thursday of each month at Sam’s Restaurant, 2630 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA; Inspiration to be announced

04/05 – (community): Chops Teen Club – Art Reception/Exhibition Opening; 5 – 7pm at the Finley Community Center, 2060 West College Ave. The Exhibition runs from April 2rd through the 26th

04/14 – (community): Expanding Your Horizons – 20th Annual Conference will be held in April 14, 2012. Time: 8:30 AM Place: Sonoma State University 1801 East Cotati Ave Rohnert Park, CA. This event encourages 7th and 8th grade girls to consider careers in science and other non-traditional areas. click here for more info

04/21- (other SI clubs) – Soroptimist International of Novato invites us to join them at their annual Fashion Show and silent auction to be held at the Margaret Todd Center. Details to follow. Club contact, Carole Bennett, President at profcb@comcast.net or call 415-897-6830. Web site http://soropnovato.org/

May 2012

05/03 – Business Meeting: 1^st Thursday of each month at Sam’s Restaurant, 2630 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA; Inspiration to be announced

05/04 thru 05/06 – Founder Region Conference

TBA – Fire Safety Trailer at the Rose Parade

June 2012

06/07 – Business Meeting: 1^st Thursday of each month at Sam’s Restaurant, 2630 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA; Inspiration to be announced

6/10 – Redwood Memorial Grove Service for recently deceased Soroptimist members

TBA – Club installation of officers

July 2012

07/05 – Business Meeting: 1^st Thursday of each month at Sam’s Restaurant, 2630 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA; Inspiration to be announced

07/18 thru 07/21 - (SIA Federation): Mark your calendars for the 42nd biennial convention at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu, Hawaii.