Today's business meeting was opened by President Shelly.

Invocation given by Lydia started with this quote: "When the power of love overcomes the love of power. the world will know peace." - Jimi Hendrix. After reciting the grim statistics of the most recent wars, Lydia reminded us that all of those dead or injured, no matter the side, were someone's, son, daughter, husband, or wife. From St. Francis of Assisi, "Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love;.... And this from Albert Einstein, "Peace cannot be kept by force, it can only be achieved by understanding." Lydia encouraged everyone to pray and meditate on peace and how we can be the peace in our world.

We are sending sunshine out to Dennis Julie's husband, Margie and her family, Doris G, Lisa F., and Sherry P's NASCAR family. For more information about her life and battle with ovarian cancer see SherryStrong.org.

Correspondence: Thank you letters were received from SI Maui and the Family Resource Center for the backpacks that we filled for their kids.

Installation: During our Business meeting to day we were honored and excited to induct new member Diana Foster. Diana has moved to Tahoe recently from Memphis, TN. She is retired, but has many interests including textile art. Pictured above are a few of her characters which she not only dresses impeccably, but creates a life story for them. She also loves walking in the woods with her Golden, Sunshine and wants to "give back" to the community! You found your tribe, Diana.

District 5 Meeting Report: Shelly and Lydia reported that Soroptimist International of the Americas (our Federation) is embarking on a project to touch one million lives of women and girls. Each club has been asked to keep track and report on how many lives they have impacted.

Committee Reports and Information: Dream It Be It committee met with S-Club members at the high school. We have been asked to sponsor this club and they will be attending our Halloween Party (see below). The Social committee had a fun outing to the Black Ice Production of "The House on Haunted Hill" on Sunday, with social time afterwards. The Awards committee announced that applications for Live Your Dream are open and the deadline for applying is November 15. Click here for more info and on line application.  Live Your Dream Awards program is a unique education award for women who provide the primary financial support for their families. The Live Your Dream Awards give women the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects. The Youth Enrichment and Scholarship committee reported that they will be giving Student of the Month awards fro Mount Tallac students each month. Anyone who would like to represent our club and present an award, please see Wendy.

ROSE (Recognition of Soroptimist Excellence) To end the meeting President Shelly presented all the members with a rose, thanking them for all the ways they support our club and make the world a better place.

Next week will be a special presentation by the young women that we supported to go to Tech Trek. This is a week long camp put on by AAUW that is located on many college campuses and designed to make STEM fields exciting and accessible to girls in Middle School. It's always fun to hear about the girls experiences. Join us!

SITS Member Items & Our Projects

The Technology Committee Happy Hour at the Tech Cafe

October 13, 5:00 p.m.

Laurie Flesher’s home. E-mail Laurie for address.

Join us for happy hour, drinks and nosh! Get help with your tech questions, learn some new skills that we would like all members to master, play some games and spend time with your SITSters. Remember to bring your devices: phone, tablet, laptop--whatever you use to communicate. Please RSVP to LaurieFlesher@sitahoesierra.org.

Save The Date:  Leaf peeping walking tour at Taylor Creek on October 19 with Lois and club members. Meet after our meeting at 9:00 at the visitor’s center. We will walk the rainbow trail to see if any salmon are spawning yet and enjoy the fall colors. 

Challenge Day at the Middle School on November 30th Volunteer sign up- Middle School Challenge Day November 30th Volunteer Sign Up  There will also be an assembly on December 1st which is around 2 hours for all 7th and 8th graders. If you are interested in attending this please let Theresa Papandrea know.

Reminder to chairs: You can send vouchers for funding requests by email to: treasurers@sitahoesierra.org. One of the treasurers will cut the checks and deliver them to you at the following meeting.

The Dream It Be It committee met with the STHS S-Club After announcements, the members helped make tray treats for Meals on Wheels! S-Club will also be joining us for our Halloween Party On Oct. 26.

NON-SITS Fun and Opportunities in Tahoe

There's actually so much going on so you're going to want to check out the EVENTS tab on www.southtahoenow.com, but here's a few to get you started!

Raising Support for Maui

SUPPORT MAUI: There are fully vetted charities on Maui that are collecting funds for those affected by the tragic Lahaina Fire. Visit HERE for a full list. Through our Soroptimist One Voice Committee, our club sent the Maui Soroptimist Sister Club $1,000. We continue to keep all of them in our hearts.

There will be a local SUPPORT MAUI event being spearheaded by a woman who is a member of Soroptimist of West Maui but also lives in South Lake Tahoe part-time. More on that soon but it looks like it will be at end of Sept.

Our club is also organizing a I Got Lei'd fundraiser. See above to get involved in the planning.

DANCING WITH THE STARS!!!

It's that time of year again! Tickets are on sale!!.

Click Here to see the full flyer with all the details of all the STARS!

Join us in welcoming Ms. Carter and her band for a fun evening on October 20th!

Scholarship Giving Circle - From now until Feb 1st 2024

Scholarship Giving Circle- announcing a giving circle where anyone can contribute, and all funds collected will go towards scholarships at the each of the following EDC high schools (and you can choose which high school scholarship your funds are designated for): El Dorado High School, Ponderosa High School, Oak Ridge High School, South Tahoe High School and Union Mine High School.

You can become a member of this new giving circle for $40 or more, and 100% of your donation (and everyone else's) will go towards a new scholarship at the EDC high school of your choosing. Just click on the link or scan the QR code below to join this giving circle any time until Feb. 1, 2024.  Your membership will allow you to vote on how the funds are allocated for the scholarships (minimum scholarship amount will be $1000). Join today and become a part of something bigger than yourself!

Click here for full details... or scan the QR code below

For more information laketahoemuseum.org.

The next Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe softball field cleanup at Soroptimist Stadium at the South Tahoe Middle School is scheduled take place 12:30-4:30PM on Saturday, October 14. If there is inclement weather, we will plan for the following week. Feel free to bring your friends, family, and kids if they would like to help.

November 3rd 6-9 - SISLT (the other group?) Annual Gala

Click here for more details

League to Save Lake Tahoe's Keep Tahoe Blue Volunteer Portal!

For all of those who want to help keep our Lake Tahoe prestene, here's a portal which you can now see the events and programs which are available to volunteer for! SHARE this with your family and friends! Portal here!

Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless seeks community support in keeping people cared for.

Our South Shore community has been able to sleep better knowing that our homeless population has an indoor option. This winter season marked 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.

More details here

Tahoe Learning Haven - Click here for all their information and a link to each month's newsletter.

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!

Vitalent dates:

Monday, 10/16/2023

Palisades Tahoe - Bloodmobile

1960 Squaw Valley Rd

OLYMPIC VALLEY, CA, 96146

Open 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Monday, 10/23/2023

South Lake Tahoe Fire Department - SLTF Training Center

1195 Rufus Allen Blvd

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA, 96150

Open 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Wed 10/25/23

Harrahs Lake Tahoe

Harrahs Harveys Special Event Center

15 Hwy 50

Stateline, NV

9am-1:15pm

Carson City Vitalent Center

256 Winnie Lane

Carson City, NV

Open 7am - 4pm

Wed - Mon Carson City Vitalent Donation Center

256 Winnie Lane,Carson City, NV.

Click here to find more dates and locations

Sugar Pine Foundation

It's their busy time of the year! Check out the website for ALL the opportunities to do your bit to help!

With the 45 day moratorium in place, we are ready to begin a record-breaking planting season very SOON - we will be planting over 27,000 trees this fall! - so check our schedule and mark your calendar to come out and plant with us!

Please also check our Facebook page and Calendar in case weather causes a change of plans - plus sometimes we add more events!

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. BHH Update-they are soon relocating to the Amacker Ranch!

Food Assistance Guide for So. Lake Tahoe. If you know of anyone in need, please share this information. Click and print!