Sierra Nevada Region E-Blast
Soroptimist International
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E-Blast Digest
July 1st, 2025
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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.
NOTE: When you see at the bottom of this eblast "message clipped view entire message" click on it to see the complete eblast.
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July Reminders:
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NOW - Online registration open for SDR – August 16-17, 2025
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July 30 – SIA’s Trauma-Informed Practices Webinar
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August 1 – Live Your Dream Awards Online Application Portal Opens
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August 1 – Late Fee of $100 for any club that has not yet paid 2025-2026 Dues
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August 1 – Solicitation letters to clubs for nominations for Federation Board (in regions electing this upcoming cycle) and to all clubs for Fundraising Council.
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August 15 – Soroptimist Club Grant Impact Reports Due
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August 15 - Fifth Board Meeting of the 2024-26 Biennium
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Hello Sierra Nevada Region Members, Friends and Sponsors!
So excited for our upcoming Soroptimist Development Retreat in August! Just got word that we will have a special guest from SIA with us all weekend! SIA’s Iesha D. Brown, Chief Impact and Engagement Officer. I am really looking forward to another great round of workshops to help the clubs in our region. From Presidents, Secretary,
Treasurer training, but we will also have workshops on How to host a Fall District Meeting, Dream Programs and so much more.
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I have already heard that our leadership team is busy making sure that our workshops are fun and engaging, tying into our “Super Star Dreamers” Comic Book theme. Early registration will end on July 24th so hurry now and register for this fun event.
I also wanted to mention that with the new club year, we are still looking for updates on club officers - so please be sure to send your Roster Change forms into not only SIA, but also to your District Director and our Region Treasurer. We would love to have our updates by the time SDR is here.
A special thank you goes out to Gov Elect Kathy and her team as they are working to provide our Region with a fantastic event for sure. From food to the presentations at our workshops and so much more. If you or someone in your club would like to help out by being a sponsor, I encourage you to reach out to Gov Elect Kathy. Oh and did I mention that the Marketplace will be back!!
I am looking forward to seeing you all in August!
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With gratitude and love
Stacey Jensen
Sierra Nevada Region Governor 2024-2026
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Hello wonderful Members of the Sierra Nevada Region,
I hope you are enjoying this summer with friends and family and staying cool.
Soroptimist Development Retreat (SDR) is rapidly approaching, and I see many are
registered already. We are working hard to provide you with an informative and inspiring
weekend with some added fun and frolicking! So, come one, come all!!
We also are very hopeful of more sponsors this year, as that helps us to provide a more
affordable experience for you all. So, if you feel generous, we accept all donations,
advertising and sponsorships! Give me 415-518-5483, Sheryl Longsworth 916-833-
1218 or Cheryl Foley 916-203-8204 with any questions.
If you want to be a vendor in our Marketplace, call Beth Sharp 916-296-3541!
See the link to register below.
Register for SDR right here
Sincerely honored to serve,
Kathy, SNR Governor-Elect
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Hello Soroptimists!
I know that most, if not all, of us have installed new club officers by now. Hopefully, we are all
headed into a great year.
I am ecstatic to report that EVERY club in our Region has sent in roster updates. BIG thank you
to all the officers that sent in updates and the amazing District Directors and wonderful Governor
Stacey Jensen for all the help!
Please send me any changes that happen throughout the year so we can keep the roster
completely updated.
Thank you all the work that you do 😁
Felicia Quinlan
SNR Roster Coordinator
roster@soroptimistsnr.org
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Things to Know
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Budget Planning for Biennial Convention: Discover simple and effective ways to raise funds for convention fees!
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Technology Transformation: SIA’s 2025 Dues Enhancement Project – In July, expect new portal features such as printable rosters, accessible invoices and new permissions for regions and to assist clubs in the dues renewal process. The portal remains accessible to club presidents, treasurers and admins during this transition. Access resources, FAQs and training materials
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July 1, 2025
TO: Region Board Members
Federation Chairs
Committee Coordinators
Past Governors
Club Presidents
SNR Members
FROM: Stacey Jensen, 2024-2026 SNR Governor
RE: CALL TO REGION BOARD MEETING
WHEN: Friday, August 15, 2025
WHERE: Paradise D and E
At the Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa, 3800 S. Virginia Street, Reno Nevada
Please join the Sierra Nevada Region Board at their fifth board meeting of the 2024-2026 biennium. All Soroptimists are welcome to attend this in person SNR Board Meeting.
Any ACTION ITEMS for the board meeting must be sent to the 2024-2026 Governor Stacey by August 1, 2025, to be included on the SNR Board Meeting Agenda. (Please see the email listed below).
Please send all reports to 2024-2026 SNR Governor Stacey and SNR Secretary Maureen mason by August 1, 2025.
If you are a Federation Chair or Committee Coordinator and have no report, please let me, and
Secretary Maureen know that you have no report.
Secretary Maureen Mason
Email: snrsecretary@soroptimistsnr.org
For questions on this first SNR Board Meeting of the biennium, please feel free to reach out to Governor Stacey at snrgovernor@soroptimistsnr.org
Thank you and we hope to see you there!
-Stacey Jensen, 2024-2026 SNR Governor
Click here for the tentative Agenda
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District 1 Fall Meeting
Hosted by Soroptimist International of Burney-Fall River
To: District 1 Club Officers, Members, Potential Members, SNR Governor, SNR Board
members, Committee Chairs and Representatives, SNR Federations Chairs, and SNR Past
Governors.
When: September 6, 2025
Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Where: 37006 Main Street, Burney, CA
Theme: “Fall in Love with Falls this Fall”
Whether it is the majestic Burney Falls or the tranquil setting of the town of Fall River
Mills, the only thing that surpasses the natural beauty of eastern Shasta County is the
amazing members of SI Burney Fall River.
Please join us for a fun and informative meeting in the beautiful mountains of Burney, California.
Registration Fee: $45.00
Registration Link: 2025 District 1 Fall District Meeting
District 1 Friday Night Social: September 5, 2025: TBA.
Sales and Display tables available:
$10 for Soroptimist Club tables
$25 for non-members
Sign up available with registration.
Click here to view the agenda
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District 4 Fall Meeting
Hosted by Soroptimist International of SI Lincoln
To: District 4 Club Officers, Members, Potential Members, SNR Governor, SNR Board Members,
Committee Chairs and Representatives, SNR Federations Chairs and SNR Past Governors.
When: September 13, 2025
Time: 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Where: The Artist’s Workshop within the Lincoln Brand Feed Compound
436 Lincoln Blvd., Ste 108, Lincoln, CA Directions
Theme: “She Believed She Could, So She DID”
Registration Fee: District 4 Fall Meeting
$45. Includes District 4 Fall Meeting with Continental Breakfast and Buffet Lunch.
Food is provided by: Rebel Hen Café Food | Rebel Hen Cafe
Friday Night Social:
When: September 12, 2025
Time: 5pm
Where: Rancho Roble Vineyard
340 Fleming Rd, Lincoln, CA 95648 Directions
Registration Fee:
Friday Night Social (optional)
$20 includes Old Towne Pizza (vegetarian option will be available) and Salad. If you don’t want pizza, you are free to bring dinner to the vineyard. Rancho Roble Wines will be available for purchase.
Registration Link Click here
Agenda: Click here
Hotels:
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Hotels Holiday Inn
657 Red Rock Rd, Lincoln, CA, US 155 Ferrari Ranch Rd, Lincoln, CA, 95648
(279) 213-0180 (916) 644-3440
Contact:
Rae DeGabriele, D4 Director 916-316-2174
Stacy Rea Thomas, SI Lincoln President 916-521-0246
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Soroptimist Trivia
Did you know?
Soroptimist International of the Americas (our Federation) oversees clubs in 19 countries:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Guam, Japan,Korea, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, USA, and Venezuela
Soroptimist International of the Americas (our Federation) is made up of 24 regions:
- America del Sur Region, Board Directed No. Philippines Region, Brazil Region, Camino Real Region, Central East Coast Region, Desert Coast Region, Eastern Canada Region, Founder Region, Golden West Region, Japan Chuo Region, Japan Higashi Region, Japan Minami Region Japan Nishi Region, Mexico/Centro-America Region, Midwestern Region, North Atlantic Region, Peaks to Plains Region, Northwestern Region, Philippines Region, Sierra Nevada Region, Sierra Pacific Region, South Central Region, Taiwan Region, and Western Canada Region
Our Region, Sierra Nevada, serves clubs in 27 Northern California counties and the entire state of Nevada!
- Alpine, Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Inyo, Lassen, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo, Yuba in California; and the entire State of Nevada
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Clubs celebrating an Anniversary in the Month of July
SI Downtown Redding – July 1, 2000
SI Washoe County – July 17, 2005
SI Quincy – July 19, 1941
SI South Lake Tahoe – July 29, 1958
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Just a friendly reminder:
If you want your clubs' event or newsletter published in the Region Eblast, please send me a PDF file and/or a working link by the 27th ( for the 1st of the month edition) or the 12th ( for the 15th of the month edition) Please get in touch with me, if you have any questions about that. Thank you all so much!
Enjoy your summer! Babette Maiss - SNR Eblast Editior
blastsnr@soroptimistsnr.org
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SI Bidwell Rancho
SI Elk Grove
SI Grass Valley
SI Greater Davis
- Save the Date Golf Tournament Flyer
SI Greater Sacramento
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Olive Oil Fundraiser Flyer
SI Lincoln
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SI Mineral County
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Planet Green Recycle Flyer
SI Rancho Cordova/GR
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Print cartridge recycling Flyer
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e-waste recycling Flyer
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Tru-Earth Eco-products Flyer
SI Sacramento South
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"Show You're a Soroptimist" Flyer
SI South Lake Tahoe
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SI Bidwell Rancho
SI Davis
SI Elk Grove
SI Greater Sacramento
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 Sierra Foothills
SI Tahoe Sierra
SI Truckee Donner
SI Truckee Meadows
SI Woodland
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SNR Eblast Coordinator
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