^{November 2024}

^{e-NEWS BLAST}

A message from Governor Liz Glowka:

Happy November, Golden West Region!

The calendar says it is fall, so the weather will soon catch up with the calendar. I am looking forward to cooler weather along with wearing sweaters and long pants.

The district 3 Fall Meeting was a resounding success, with Governor-elect Pat and I in Parker AZ for an amazing Met Gala and informational meeting. We then found the same energy at District 1 meeting in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. We had a fun paint night and another informational meeting that included a presentation by Cherryl Thompson, a Certified Health and Life Coach. It was truly inspirational and enlightening. We continued to Indian Wells, CA, for the District 2 Fall Meeting. We had fun at the Indian Wells Resort for dinner and a show featuring Marc Antonelli. Saturday was, again, informative and we were treated to a keynote presentation from Palm Desert Pro-Tem, Jan Harnik.

We are now getting ready for our road trip to the District 4 Fall Meeting in Las Cruces. I am looking forward to Friday night’s dinner and Dia de los Muertos celebration. I have my Day of the Dead outfit, and I truly hope I am not the only one ready to celebrate in costume.

The Republic Services donation has been distributed to Districts 1, 2, and 3. The District 4 donation is ready and waiting for distribution in Las Cruces. Their donation is widely appreciated. I hope to see pictures of the various clubs distributing their collected items to multiple women-based educational facilities and shelters. And then, see them posted on social media with credit to Republic Services and submitted to SIA as a Big Goal Accelerator Project. If you need assistance helping to make your project educational and/or economically empowering, please get in touch with SIA at Program@Soroptimist.org

Preparations are also under way for the 2025 Spring Conference in Fort McDowell, AZ at the We-Ko-Pa Resort and Casino. After our wonderful experience at that location for the Soroptimist 100-Year, All-Districts, Fall Meeting celebration, I am eagerly anticipating the upcoming event. I am sure they will not disappoint.

I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope you can spend some time on the many things for which we have to be grateful.

-Governor Liz

How does your Soroptimist Glow?

Important Information:

ATTENTION!

Looking for a few good women to run

for the 2025 - 2027 Nomination Committee

Deadline for form Submission: December 1st, 2024

GWR Nomination Form 2025-2027 Nominating Committee

Nominees must be members in good standing.

Spring Conference Committee

is looking for a few dedicated volunteers from all over the region to help with the 2025 Spring Conference in Fort McDowell, Arizona. Be a part of the "behind the scenes" activities and

have fun doing it.

If interested, please contact

Mandy Mann no later than

December 1st, 2024

Mandy Mann, Spring Conference Chair

mandym.gwr@gmail.com

Attention:

Resources for the 2024 "Leadership Training"

is now available on the region website for immediate download: LINK

"Sweet Dreams" were had by all at the District 1 Fall Meeting!

Hosted by by SI Chino Hills/Inland Valley

Friday night Paint Party!

Looks amazing DD Tori!

Our leadership at work!

District 2 takes a "Leap into Leadership"!

Hosted by SI Palm Desert and SI Palm Springs

Soroptimists enjoy Dinner and a show on Friday Night.

Enjoying a Retro come-back to 1960's Hollywood.

Even Soroptimisters were seen enjoying the festivities.

Do you know someone passionate about empowering women and girls but life’s busy schedule or geographical distance keeps them from attending in-person club meetings? Fear not! The future charter of our region-wide Online Soroptimist Club is an innovative way to connect members across San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Arizona (except Yuma), New Mexico, and the county of El Paso TX primarily through technology.

Contest Alert: The Ad hoc Online Club Chartering Committee is excited to introduce our Fall Online Club Member Recruitment Contest from October 1- December 31, 2024. Help us grow our Soroptimist community and make a bigger impact together while having some FUN in the process!

How You Can Help: Refer a friend and enter our Fall Online Club Member Recruitment contest for a chance to win Starbucks gift cards. For complete contest rules and entry forms, visit this link.

Why This Matters: Our Golden West Region Soroptimist community thrives on teamwork. Together, we’ll amplify our impact, one referral at a time. Let’s grow our Soroptimist circle and create waves of empowerment. Remember, teamwork makes the dream work!

LIVE YOUR DREAM AWARDS: Application deadline is November 15th. Need Help? Email: LYDAwards@soroptimist.org

IRS Filing Deadline for 2023-2024 Club Year is NOVEMBER 15th.

All Soroptimist clubs holding any 501(c)(3) federal tax status are required to file annually with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) a version of Form 990. Contact Region Treasurer Sam Dewing if you require assistance. samd.gwr@gmail.com.

Nominating Committee: Deadline for form submission is December 1st.

Its never too early to start planning:

Spring Conference 2025 - June 5 - 8 In Fort McDowell, AZ at WeKoPa Resort.

Start Inter-club fundraising now to send members.

Soroptimists making a lasting Impact

CELEBRATING OUR STARGAZERS!

We’re celebrating our Stargazers, our incredible monthly donors who play a vital role in sustaining SIA’s mission. Thanks to their commitment, we’re able to create lasting change and expand our collective impact for women and girls around the world, getting us closer and closer to our BIG GOAL. Read our blog honoring the amazing contributions of these special donors.

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

& UNITED NATIONS NEWS

Represent SI at Upcoming CSW69

SI invites members who are interested in attending the 69th session on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) to complete an interest survey by November 18. Please note: limited delegate spots are available to SIA members.

CSW takes place March 10-21, 2025. Reminder that all expenses for travel, hotel accommodations and other activities are at the expense of the delegate. For follow-up questions concerning the process, please contact Tana Elizondo, SIA Representative to the SI Advocacy Committee, at tana@elizondoins.com.

Region Storefront Items

2024 and 2023 Dream Maker Charm Bracelets are Available!

The 2024 Dream Maker Charm Bracelet is a great way to support our region’s “Dream” programs. Proceeds from your $100 donation goes to GWR Service Fund which helps us fund our Region Live Your Dream Award finalists.

ONLY $5 ADDITIONAL FOR SHIPPING

2024 Dream Maker Charm

The 2024 Dream Maker Attachable Charm (for those who already have a 2023 Dream Maker Bracelet) is a great way to support our region’s “Dream” programs. Proceeds from your $100 donation goes to GWR Service Fund which helps fund our Region Live Your Dream Award finalists.

ONLY $5 ADDITIONAL FOR SHIPPING

STOREFRONT LINK