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December 15th, 2024

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Please take the time to read this week's E-Blast so you can stay up to date on happenings around the Region and Federation.


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December Time is Ticking: SAVE THE DATE Winter Leadership Roundtables/Meetings:


District 1 & 2 February 2

District 3     February 22

District 4   March 1

District 5       March 8

District 6       February 1
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Hello Sierra Nevada Region Members, Friends and Family!

Happy Holidays! Thank you for all that you all do to make women and girls dreams come true!


Cue the hustle and bustle of the season! We know it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos, and

that there are a million things to do right now and simply not enough time to do them. Once

you've gotten your holiday shopping done; you can make time for more joy. I can’t believe

2025 is just around the corner! Now that the November 15 Live Your Dream

Awards application deadline has passed, it’s time to select your recipients! Check out SIA’s

great resources to make it a smooth process:


  • How To: Select Recipients
  • Online Judging Resource 
  • Sample Judging Invitation
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Judges’ Evaluation Form
  • Sample Recipient Letter
  • Sample Non-recipient Letter

As this year begins to close, it's the perfect time to showcase the incredible impact your club has

had on women and girls in the community. Don't miss the opportunity to spread festive cheer and

highlight the remarkable work your club has accomplished. 

 Tips to weave your club's impact into its heartfelt holiday messages:

Countdown of Best Moments 

A twist on a year-in-review, consider creating a countdown to the new year and post highlights,

events, and encouraging moments throughout the past year. Mix content like photos, videos, and testimonials to keep it fresh—prompt followers and members to share and comment on their favorite memories. A great number to start would be a week out, 12 days, or if you are feeling ambitious, try 20 days! 

Share Inspiring Stories 

Forge a deeper connection with your community by sharing member spotlights, award recipient features, and stories of community engagement. These narratives can be relatable and touching. It fosters a sense of unity and shared purpose.

Spread Gratitude 

Express gratitude towards your club members, community members, sponsors, and partners. Share testimonials, success stories, or quotes that highlight the positive impact of their contributions. This not only shows appreciation but also strengthens relationships. 

Sneak Peeks 

Tease your club’s plans and goals for the upcoming year. Share some projects you have coming up in the new year and what you hope to achieve. Building anticipation can generate excitement throughout the community and create a sense of unity as everyone looks forward to the future. Are you looking for some input? Ask a fun question like “What would you love to do for women and girls in 2025?”. 


Check out your Sierra Nevada Region Board of Directors! We had some fun with our Holiday

photo!

Pictured from Left to Right: Top Row – SNR Govenor Stacey Jensen, District 6 Director Elaine Cassell, District 3 Director Sheryl Longsworth, SNR Treasurer Evie Wright. Second Row L to R: District 2 Director Jenn Young, District 4 Director Rae DeGabriele, & District 5 Director Susan Horst. Bottom Row L to R: SNR Governor Elect Kathy Dunbar, SNR Secretary Maureen Mason & District 1 Director Teresa Armstrong. From all of us to all of you, here’s to a season filled with love,

laughter and all that brings you happiness Happy Holidays! See you next year!


Yours in Soroptimists,



With gratitude,


Stacey Jensen

Sierra Nevada Region Governor 2024-2026




Holiday greetings to you all!


I wish you all a safe and happy holiday and a very Happy New Year! There are friends and family to catch up with and loose ends to finally tie up and of course, trips to make in the hustle and bustle. Oh wait! You can always just take it easy on yourself and snuggle up with a good book and some delicious munchies.


However you spend it, I want to thank you for your dedicated service and devotion to Soroptimist and the women and girls we make a difference with and for. Without you, there would be no clubs, districts, regions or federation.


I am so grateful for you and to be of service to you,


Kathy



Kathy Dunbar

Governor Elect 

415-518-5483

SIA's Season's Greetings

Nominations and Elections News

The Simply Voting electronic ballot platform for SIA Board of Directors is now open in the following Electoral Areas and regions. The ballot system closes on January 2.


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SI News

Position Papers

The SI Board recently revised two "Where We Stand Position Papers"; (WWSPP) on Human Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Girls. Make sure to visit the Position Papers section for more information.


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The Power of Planned Giving: Leave a Legacy for Women and Girls 

The new year is a great time to set goals and envision the impact you want to make in the future. Join SIA for an educational webinar on January 28, from 7 to 8 p.m. (ET) to learn more about planned giving and ways to include it in your philanthropic goals. What planned giving questions do you have? Submit them here and they may be answered during the webinar! Register Now

Changes to Club Eligibility for Canva for Nonprofits

For some time, SIA has encouraged clubs to apply for the Canva for Nonprofit program to receive free access to premium Canva features.

Unfortunately, Canva has recently changed its eligibility criteria to exclude subordinate organizations that do not have their own recognition of 501(c)(3) tax exemption from the IRS. Read about the changes to Canva’s nonprofit program and how that will impact club eligibility.

Trauma-Informed Practices

Want to learn more about trauma-informed practices and how to best support program

participants who have experienced trauma? Elaine Miller-Karas, author, social worker and co-

founder of Trauma Resource, will join SIA’s program team for a live webinar on February 19 at

8 p.m. (ET). This virtual event will feature simultaneous interpretation in all our languages and

will be recorded for later viewing. Register Now

SOLT for December


The LYD online deadline has passed, and many clubs will be making decisions on who their awardee or

awardees will be. Use this time to keep your club members informed of the decision process. Share whether

you use outside judges, such as college professors, librarians, teachers, business owners and how you recruit them. Share the process of the scoring, and other information that is available to the LYD Coordinator. This is an ongoing training for the next coordinator and makes the members feel included. This might just get the next coordinator to jump forward ready to serve in this leadership position. Good Luck!


Sue Chambers

SOLT Coordinator

solt_evelynholland@soroptimistsnr.org

Video Series: Stop Human Trafficking Workshop



Presenting: Stop Human Trafficking Awareness Workshop by Stop Trafficking Coordinators Linda Turner and Debbie Laffranchini. Learn how to spot a woman signaling for help and how to help them.

 


Enjoy this video series with thanks to all our presenters. 


Danielle Kennedy, Public Awareness Chair 2024-2026

District 6 Winter Leadership Roundtable


Saturday February 1st, 2025

10:00 am to 1:00 pm


Zoom Meeting Only!


Click here for the Call to the District 6 Leadership Roundtable


Click here to Register

Happy Holidays,


I hope everyone is enjoying the holidays with family and friends. I know this is a very busy time of year. I have included some friendly reminders and upcoming deadlines for the Live Your Dream Awards. Please take a few minutes to read the below message. 


Thank you,


Please be sure to follow the online reporting form process! Last year, a handful of clubs did not report this way and, therefore, were not included as participating. Don’t let your hard work go to waste! Once you have successfully submitted your club report, you will receive a copy in an email confirmation. If you don’t receive a confirmation email, please email program@soroptimist.org right away.


If you are a new club in the region that wants to give a Live Your Dream Award this year, please apply for the new club funding! You must submit the form at this link with an eligible Live Your Dream applicant by February 1st if you would like to receive the $1,000 for your first award: https://form.jotform.com/liveyourdream/LYDA-new-club-funding-form


As you move through the judging process, be sure to use the LYD Toolkit. It has lots of templates and resources to assist you through the process. https://soroptimist.imgix.net/05-for-members/Program_Resources/live-your-dream-awards-club-resources/club-participation-toolkit-north-america.pdf 


Your Clubs 1st place LYD Awardee needs to be submitted prior to the February 1st deadline, so it can be included in the District and Region level judging. Please let me know if you have extra applicants to share or if you need extra applicants. LiveYourDream@Soroptimistsnr.org


Happy Holidays,


Billie


Billie Araiza

Live Your Dream Awards

Sierra Nevada Region Coordinator

2024-2026 Biennium

Sierra Nevada Region

Soroptimist International of the Americas

SI Bidwell Rancho

SI Elk Grove

  • Avon Flyer
  • Power of the Purse (02/08/25) Flyer
  • Martini Fundraiser (03/15/25) Flyer

SI Citrus Heights

  • 39th Annual Crab Feed Flyer

SI Grass Valley

  • Zero Waste Club Kit Flyer

SI Greater Las Vegas

  • Sweet Fantasy 2025 Flyer

SI Greater Sacramento

SI Lincoln

SI Loomis Basin

  • Olive Oil Flyer
  • It's in the Bag Flyer
  • It's in the Bag Sponsorship Opportunity - Flyer

Si Mineral County

  • Shoe Drive Flyer (10/21-12/21)
  • Planet Green Recycle Flyer

SI Pahrump Valley

  • Voices of Change Flyer (01/11)

SI Rancho Cordova/GR

  • Print cartridge recycling
  •  Flyer
  • e-waste recycling Flyer
  • Tru-Earth Eco-products Flyer
  • Human Trafficking Education Program Flyer

SI South Sacramento

  • "Show You're Soroptimist" Flyer

SI Bidwell Rancho

SI Chico

SI Davis

SI Elk Grove

SI Folsom/EDH

SI Grass Valley

SI Lincoln

SI Loomis Basin

SI Metro Sac

SI Pahrump Valley

SI Rancho Cordova/ Gold River

SI Sacramento

SI Tahoe Sierra

SI Sierra Foothills

SI Truckee Donner

SI Truckee Meadows

SI Woodland

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