2023 FUNdraiser: Wow, do we have a lot to offer in the way of fun! We must be bonkers! We have FOUR things going on at once!

First, you can be a CLUB Sponsor for SITS. Learn more about sponsorship here and partner with us for the good of others!

Second, the club has started two (yes two) raffles for exciting vacations. One is a week's stay in a Kihei, Maui condo, and the other is a week's stay at an RCI timeshare anywhere in the world!

Your odds are great too, just 200 tickets will be sold for each vacation location! Tickets are $50 each and include six nights and seven days of accommodations (no airfare). To enter, or find out more information, visit Maui Raffle HERE, and RCI Timeshare Anywhere in the World Raffle HERE. Winners will be drawn at 5 p.m. on May 12, 2023. Since it is all online, no need to be present to win, and the club's president will call the winners that night!

Third will be the inaugural Mad Hatter Tea Party from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Valhalla! Only 100 tickets will be sold. Dressing up is not required but would certainly be fun: Create a Mad Hatter hat with ideas from Pinterest and the internet, or come in costume and join them down the rabbit hole where being “bonkers” is quite alright. Tickets are available SOON, so check back soon at www.sitsfundraiser.org to purchase the limited tickets. You’ll enjoy an array of tasty treats, tea, and entertainment, and you’ll have a chance to bid on Signature Soroptimist Baskets all within the beauty of the Grand Hall at Valhalla Tahoe.

Lastly is the club's famous ONLINE AUCTION We post new donations almost daily (we end up hosting 350 donations annually!) and you can begin your bidding on April 30th as well! The generous business community is donating so there are many items to bid on, and they can be viewed HERE.

Our Raffle and Auction Winners will be announced on May 12, 2023 at 5PM! In order to purchase any of our items, you will need to REGISTER to bid, so do so now! Thank you to everyone who makes this possible. TOGETHER we are changing the lives of many.

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SITS Member Items & Our Projects

Mt. Tallac NEWS!

Congratulations to the 5 students of Mt. Tallac High School for their accomplishments, dedication, and their mid-year GRADUATION! Yeah! We are so very proud of all of you and proud of your teachers.

And weʻd like to share a special recognition to

Kevin Rico was chosen as Superstar Student for January.

All of the teachers commended Kevin for making a huge improvement, and becoming a dedicated student. Way to go Kevin! You are setting an example for your fellow students and youth throughout the community.

Healthy Women-Healthy World:

What happens when SITS Members, Lasagna Love, and Bread & Broth all collide? Wonderful things for everyone, of course! SITS has adopted two separate Bread & Broth evenings and we assisted by being servers for the Jan. 30th Bread & Broth.

Lasagna Love is another one of those brilliant "ideas" just started from the heart and mind of ONE person that is now sweeping the world with kindness. Seriously, the world!

Everyone can be involved in Lasagna Love in one way or another. Several of our members are crew for the international group, Lasagna Love. This movement is feeding those who could use a delicious hug and reminder that "they are important" . Do you know someone who could use a lasagna?? That single mom with kids, an individual on their own and elderly? Someone with a recent loss? They can order for themselves, or you can nominate them here!

Lasagna Love has people all over the world who volunteer in one way or another. YOUR local area probably has a division but if not, create one! Check the websites of both organizations and become involved in your community.

From AWARDS Committee: Please send your suggested Ruby Award applicant and a description to Nancy as soon as possible. We vote next week at the February business meeting.

The decorating committee for our Mad Hatter Tea Party will have their first meeting at Lisa Cali's house on Monday, February 13th at 6 pm.

The Scholarship committee will meet on March 8, 5 pm at Wendy's house, mark your calendars now!

SITS Committees - Chairs please update your descriptions! 

All Members:

New Committees to sign up for... Live Event Team and Online Auction Team. Please click on the link below and choose which committee you want to help out. It's gonna get going very soon!!

Please sign up for your committees of choice here. It's through our committee work that we accomplish so much for the community of Tahoe and the world. We ask that all members select one Technical (how our club operates) and one Service (what our club does) committee. Remember, we can jump in on all committee meetings and activities as desired! For your viewing pleasure see the committee videos we made with Tahoe Production House for full explanations. 

                  Many hands make light work!

VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COMMUNITY NEEDED!

Challenge Day at STHS is confirmed for February 13, 14, 15, and 16, 2023. 25 volunteers are needed for each of the days. If you'd like to volunteer you can sign up directly https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A5AA22A6FDC34-challenge. If you have questions, contact Theresa Papandrea at tahoesafekids@gmail.com . Let her know you're with SITS. And if you have friends who are interested, please share! We are awaiting the dates for STMS. And if you're not familiar with this amazing opportunity for our youth and all the volunteers, check the program out here. 

Soroptimist Everywhere!

SIA’s virtual Wrap Yourself In Love, Soroptimists! event on Wednesday, February 15th at 4pm. Join Soroptimists worldwide for a celebration of self-care and self-loving during this inspiring virtual program. Link -https://events.zoom.us/ev/AvWpMJSYugbRQSZHDP4qTvqqOssxrhqZNWYzDf0M8XlxTvM1W7vR~AggLXsr32QYFjq8BlYLZ5I06Dg

NON-SITS Fun and Opportunities in Tahoe

Caldor / Mosquito Fire Recovery and Nonprofits

The El Dorado Community Foundation is asking for letters of inquiries (LOI) for funding from EDC non-profits in good standing with federal and state nonprofit requirements that are working on Caldor or Mosquito Fire recovery efforts or are planning fire preparedness projects. Projects must be executed within El Dorado County.

In a one-page LOI, please provide information about your non-profit, its mission, and details about the program/project that is being planned or executed in regard to fire recovery or preparedness within El Dorado County. Be sure to include Tax ID number, overview of program budget, and other sources of income for the said project/program. Be sure contact information is also provided. 

LOI’s are due by Feb. 28^th and should be emailed to Kathy Haven, EDCF Program Manager, at kathy@eldoradocf.org.

"Broadway Live Goes to the Movies" is a benefit concert for the South Tahoe Association of Realtors Scholarship Fund. Join us this winter for songs from your favorite movies; from James Bond to Dirty Dancing, celebrate 50 years of movie music with us! Join us for a fantastic night of friendship, nostalgia, and music brought to you by local singers and musicians at the South Tahoe Association of Realtors, located at 2307 James Ave in South Lake Tahoe!

Proceeds from the show go to support the STAR Barbara Kelly Scholarship Program. Let's raise some money to help the arts and education, and support a wonderful scholarship program!

Click Here for More Details

Puppet Art Theater Company!

This is an amazing opportunity for families in Tahoe! Who doesnʻt love a puppet show!

Make it a family outing for the everyone on February 6 - 10 at the Duke Theater at LTCC.

For more information about the TAP Puppet Show click HERE.

Broadband Survey - Residents of El Dorado County asked to complete broadband test for national survey

Go Here For More Information

Attention, ALL NON Profits!



Tahoe Womenʻs Community Fund, a collective giving organization , will be giving away $100,000 this granting cycle, because of the amazing donations we had from all of our returning and new members, plus of course our matching money from Lisa Maloff, our Angel of Tahoe! Her legacy lives on!!!!

Any nonprofit serving the South Shore of Lake Tahoe may apply during our granting cycle (From Feb. 13-March 9), but nonprofits may ONLY APPLY for ONE grant in ONE area of need, and as always, nonprofits who received a grant in 2022 are ineligible to apply for this cycle (they can reapply in 2024).

Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless seeks community support in keeping people warm this winter

As our Tahoe winter settles in with snow and frigid temperatures, most residents retreat to the inside for activities, comforts, and warm beds in a place we call home. Our South Shore community has been able to sleep better knowing that our homeless population has this option as well. This winter season marks the seventh anniversary of the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) providing warm beds to the most vulnerable in our community.

They are also in great need for clothing items and will accept donations at their office

The office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12-4 at the Red Lodge, 1137 Emerald Bay Rd. As the temperature drops they are in need of warm clothes and jackets, gloves, and hand warmers. 

More details here

Blood Donations are Needed!

Our Nation continues to have a blood shortage everywhere. Giving blood is giving life. So GIVE!

Vitalant Blood Donations. Click here to find a blood draw near you!

Wed - Mon throughout Feb

Carson City Vitalent Donation Center

256 Winnie Lane

Carson City, NV

Monday, 02/13

South Tahoe Association of Realtors - Building Addition

2307 James Ave

South Lake Tahoe

Open 9am-1pm

Thursday, Feb 16

Harrah’s Harvey’s Special Event Center

15 Hwy

Stateline, NV

Open 8am-1pm

Thursday, 02/21

Pulse Fitness Blood Mobile

885 Mahogany Dr

Minden, NV

Open 10am-1:30pm

Friday, 2/24

South Lake Tahoe Community Gymnasium

1180 Rufus Allen Blvd

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Open 11:30am-5pm

Tuesday 2/28

Douglas High School - Blood Mobile

1670 State Route 88

Minden, NV

Open 8:30am - 2pm

Between Horses and Humans continues to grow! If you're a lover of youth and a lover of horses, this is a program for you! You can keep up on their information by reading their newsletters here! Volunteers and donations are always needed.