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April 1st, 2025

Hello Soroptimist Int'l,


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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April Reminders:


  • SNR 49th Annual SNR Spring Conference Early Bird Registration OPEN - Deadline is April 30,2025
  • Atlantis Hotel Room Block Registration OPEN – Room Block closes at 5pm May 16, 2025.
  • Electronic Ballot for 2025-2026 SIA President Elect closes 8:59pm PDT.
  • May 1 Celebration of Life Form and Photos Deadline
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Governor Stacey's Message


Hello Sierra Nevada Region Members, Friends and Sponsors!

Happy April Fools Day!!


But I’m not fooling when I say, we have the 49 th Annual SNR Spring Conference

Registration now OPEN! YES!

Please see the Call and registration links below.


49 th ANNUAL SNR Spring Conference June 6-8, 2025


We are so pleased to announce our theme for this year’s Conference “Making Dreams Soar”. We are going to make it all about the “DREAMS”. The Conference committee has been working tirelessly to keep the costs down. All of our costs for the conference primarily cover just the meals and the audio-visual needs. The Atlantis Casino Resort does provide us with extras based on room reservations at the hotel. The deadline for the Atlantis Room Block Group Rate is May 16, 2025, at 5pm PDT. For hotel questions or concerns please contact The Atlantis toll free: 1-800-723-6500 and reference Soroptimist International.

I’m also so excited and have already registered for SIA’s Leadership Roundtable that is coming up

June 24, 2025, from 3pm to 6pm PDT (virtual). This SIA event is open to all our region/club members, and I highly encourage everyone to attend. The cost is just $50 and it is worth it. Whether you aim to strengthen your leadership abilities or feel inspired to pursue future leadership roles within Soroptimist, this training will help you grow and become a more effective leader.


And if you are seeking a more intensive leadership development opportunity? Learn

about the 2025-2026 Soroptimist Leadership Fellows Program.


I also wanted to give Club Presidents and Club Treasurers an update on dues from SIA.

During their February 2025 meeting, the SIA Board of Directors approved the following

budget parameters:


  • A USD $1.00 increase in SIA dues, reflecting the projected U.S. cost of living adjustment,
  • A USD $0.25 increase in SI dues (per capita), and
  • A possible increase in insurance premiums for U.S. Clubs, depending on renewal rates.


The parameters were approved according to SIA’s Bylaws Section 10.2, which states that dues are intended to fund governance and member services. Additionally, the voluntary contribution of Founders Pennies will see an annual increase of USD $0.06. For further details, please visit SIA’s frequently asked questions page.


REMINDER: 2025-2026 SIA President-elect


The ballot to elect SIA’s 2025-2026 president-elect is now open through May 1. Links to the electronic ballot were sent to clubs in good standing. Resumes and videos for both candidates can be found here. They are also available to view on YouTube.


With gratitude and love


Stacey Jensen

Sierra Nevada Region Governor 2024-2026

Hello, fantastic Members of the Sierra Nevada Region!


It’s getting close to Conference 2025, and we are planning and putting fun things

together with Governor Stacey in order to provide you with a memorable

experience! Please put the date in your calendars and plan to attend. Send your

three Delegates so they can vote on the new Nomination Committee Members

and a bylaw change.

June 6-8 at the Atlantis Resort and Casino in Reno!!


Also, there are opportunities to sponsor in order to defray some of the costs *(we

are always trying to make it more affordable), so take a look and see where you or

your club or local businesses may want to participate.


Contact Cheryl Foley 916-203-8204, Sheryl Longsworth 916-833-1218 or

Conference Coordinator Kathy Dunbar 415-418-5483


Be there to Make Your Dreams Soar!!!


Kathy Dunbar, SNR Governor-Elect

Things to Know 



  • The Dream It, Be It reporting deadline is June 30 but it’s never too early to report your project. Report your hard work so it can count toward our Big Goal progress! 


  • Tax season is fast approaching! United States members, get the documentation you need to file your 2024 tax return. 


  • Important reminder: Please send all mailed payments to Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc., PO Box 95000 – 2553, Philadelphia, PA 19195-0001.


  • If you missed our Planned Giving webinar or want to view it again, watch it here.

SAVE THE DATES!


April 25-27 SNR Board Retreat 


June 24, 6-9 p.m. (ET)

2025 Leadership Round Table

Click here to Registration


 June 28, 1-4 p.m. (ET)

2025-2026 Soroptimist Leadership Fellows Program (first

session)

Registration coming soon!

March and April’s UpliftHER Focus is on Single Parenting.


This is an obstacle that women and girls face on their path to

formal education and economic empowerment. SIA headquarters

will share suggested projects related to that obstacle that count

towards our Big Goal, of helping make the dreams of half a

million more women and girls come true by 2031. Clubs can

participate in the quarterly project focus by sharing SIA posts and

posting their own projects with the hashtag #SoroptimistsUpliftHER.


What Might That Look like?

Financial assistance for childcare during school or training programs can make a huge difference to a single parent! If your club provides childcare grants to single mothers, be sure to report it to SIA.


Ways to Get Involved!


This is a completely voluntary initiative, but we do hope members and clubs will be excited to participate!


• Share SIA’s posts about each monthly focus on social media.

• Post about your club’s own project using the hashtag #SoroptimistsUpliftHER.

• Participate in one of the suggested quarterly projects and report it to SIA as appropriate!


You can share your ideas with other members on your website/Facebook page and at the Conference in June! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at Program@soroptimistsnr.org.


Tracey Edwards

Fed. Program Chair

9916) 826-9325

How are those nominations coming along?


I hope each club is preparing if not actively working on nominations for their Board for next year. This includes not only your Nomination Committees but each member of each club to suggest potential candidates or be candidates themselves.


It’s not always easy to fill those spots. May I suggest thinking a little outside the box?

Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows has Co President-Elect’s this current year. Two women are sharing the duties. One is a veteran member and the other a more novice member. This has worked to not only share the load but also establish a mentoring situation. They will continue next year as Co-Presidents.

Another instance is a current President whose President-Elect feels she is not ready to be President. The two can be Co-Presidents for the year and the mentoring can take place. The following year, the mentee is ready to lead on her own.


As you look at your club, see how these mentorship opportunities present themselves and be innovative as you work on your new Board.

Please reach out if you have questions or additional ideas.


Holly Nash

You can call or text me at:

805.218.4322. You can email me at: membership@soroptimistsnr.org

Dream It, Be It – Chairs


It is an exciting time of the year. Many of our clubs have either completed or are close to completing a DREAM IT, BE IT program. Just think of the impact all of you havemade on young women and know that we continue to grow through mentoring and relationship building. According to AI, “Dream It, Be It, is a crucial program for

Soroptimist because it empowers girls to achieve their education and career goals, helping them break cycles of poverty and violence by providing access to professional role models, career education, and resources, aligning with Soroptimist’s mission of transforming the lives of women and girls.”


Now is the time to prepare to measure the experiences that were and are being provided by your club. Below are links to valuable resources that each club will need to complete the program cycle. An evaluation form for girls, a guide to outline the evaluation process, a reporting and evaluation worksheet and a link to submit your final report for the year.

Best of all is the participant certificate that shows each students achievement and each clubs dedication to young women. Thank you, Sierra Nevada Region for giving students a powerful voice to help shape their future.


Click below for the links


Evaluation Form for Girls


Dream It, Be It Evaluation Guide


Evaluation Worksheet


Participant Certificate


Submit Your Report Online


Please make sure to send a copy of your clubs Dream It, Be It, Club Reporting and Evaluation Form to


Karen Holley at dreamitbeit@soroptimistsnr.org

CONGRATULATIONS to all clubs celebrating a Charter anniversary during the month of April!



SI Greater Las Vegas April 15 

SI Loomis Basin April 16

SI Citrus Heights april 18

SI Auburn April 28

SI Metropolitan Sacramento April 28

SI Bidwell Rancho

  • Sticker Flyer
  • License Plate Frame Flyer
  • Stop Human Trafficking 5K/ Flyer


SI Elk Grove


SI Fallon

  • Soroptimist 24th Annual Home and Garden Show Flyer



SI Folsom/El Dorado Hills

  • "A Night to Remember" Gala Flyer


SI Grass Valley


SI Greater Sacramento


SI Lincoln


SI Loomis Basin


SI Mineral County

  • Planet Green Recycle Flyer


SI Rancho Cordova/GR

  • Print cartridge recycling Flyer
  • e-waste recycling Flyer
  • Tru-Earth Eco-products Flyer
  • Buncos in Bloom Flyer


SI/Roseville


SI/Sacramento

  • Spring Fling - Wine, Beer & Food Tasting Flyer


SI Sacramento South

  • "Show You're a Soroptimist" Flyer


SI Sutter Yuba

  • Mother's Day Brunch and Bingo Flyer



SI Tahoe Sierra

  • 3rd Annual Mad Hatter Party Flyer

SI Sierra Foothills

  • Annual Spring Garden Tour Flyer
  • Golden Opportunity Flyer

SI Bidwell Rancho

SI Chico

SI Davis

SI Elk Grove

SI Grass Valley

SI Folsom/EDH

SI Lincoln

SI Loomis Basin
Find out what's happening with other SI Clubs in our region.

SI Pahrump Valley

SI Rancho Cordova/ Gold River

SI Sacramento

SI Tahoe Sierra

SI Truckee Donner

SI Truckee Meadows

SI Sierra Foothills

SI Woodland
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