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Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc
SIERRA PACIFIC REGION 43rd Annual Region Conference
May 16-19, 2019 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto
Governor Gail Dekreon 2018 - 2020
Hosted by Soroptimist International of Oakdale
Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.
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Spring Conference of Inc. is hereby called to meet in
Table of Contents
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
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Invitation from Governor 2 Official Call and General Information including Hotel information 3 Advertising in the Conference Program information 5 Tentative Conference Agenda 6 Friday 6 Saturday Business 6 Saturday Workshops 7 Saturday Dinner 8 Sunday 8 Checklist for Club Presidents 9 Responsibilities of Club Delegates 10 Proposed 2019-2020 Sierra Pacific Region Operating Budget 11 Proposed 2019-2020 Sierra Pacific Region Service Budget 12 Nominating Committee Report 13
ATTACHMENTS AND FORMS Candidates’ Statements 14 Delegates Credentials Form 17 Conference Menu 18 Club Sales Information 19 Club Sales Form 20 Celebration of Soroptimist Service Form 21 Laurel Society Event & Silent Auction 22 Table Decoration Contest Form 23 Lip Sync Contest Form 24 Modesto Graffiti Walk- Where were you in ‘62? 25 SIA Consignment Sale 26 SAVE THE DATE – Development Retreat- co-hosted by SPR & SNR 28
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Dear Soroptimists and Guests,
On May 17-19, 2019 I will welcome all of you to the Sierra Pacific Region’s 43rd Annual Conference. We are excited to return to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Modesto…we love those chocolate chip cookies!
We are using “Club Express” software for our registration process. If you have ever shopped on-line (shoes on Amazon?), using this software is just as easy! Governor Lori Reed of the Golden West Region has been tutoring me and our Conference Team on setting it up and it is working beautifully. Just go to www.sispr.clubexpress.com OR go to our home page on the Sierra Pacific Region website at www.sierrapacificregion.org and click on the REGISTRATION LINK.
Bonus! You can pay for the Conference meals and reserve a sales tables electronically with PayPal! If your club has a PayPal account, then you can pay directly from your club’s checking account to the region PayPal account OR you can pay from a credit card. You can still pay by check…once you have registered then Club Express will create a handy invoice for you to print out and send with your check to Treasurer Charlie….all the details of your club registration will be in the system already…food preferences, names of attendees, names of delegates, etc.
We will not have a Friday afternoon Leadership segment this year; instead we will hold a “Development Retreat” in Reno, Nevada at the fabulous Atlantis Casino Resort Spa July 27-28, 2019 (Sat and Sunday). We are co-hosting and producing this leadership training with the Sierra Nevada Region and will feature exciting workshops on leadership and other things like Turning Your Fear of Speaking Into POWER and The Secret Language of Soroptimist! Plus Bay Area movie Critic Jan Wahl is a key-note speaker. You will get more information at the Conference on this.
You will not want to miss the Graffiti Walk on Friday afternoon with its creator Chris Murphy in downtown Modesto (Home of George Lucas and the original American Graffiti). Back by popular demand for Friday night’s entertainment is the LIP SYNC CONTEST! Dig out your favorite “powerful women – we can do it” song, dress yourselves up and bring it to Conference!
Our Live Your Dream luncheon on Saturday will feature 2014 Sierra Pacific Region Live Your Dream recipient, Shanell Williams. Not only did Shanell graduate from college with the help of our grants, she went on to run for election for the City College of San Francisco Board of Trustees and won! She will be a great inspiration to our 2018-2019 recipients.
At our Saturday night dinner we will be entertained by the Thomas Downey High School Nightingales and our keynote speaker is Carlandra, The Magical Teacher! You will ALL wish you had a teacher like Carlandra!
Our official visitor this year is our Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA) Secretary/Treasurer Pat McCay. Pat is passionate about ending human slavery and trafficking in the U.S. as well as the world and will present up-to-date information on the issue.
I look forward to seeing all of you in our relaxed “conference mode”, celebrating our clubs’ and members’ successes in improving the lives of women and girls.
Sincerely, Governor Gail
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OFFICIAL CALL TO 2019 SIERRA PACIFIC REGION CONFERENCE
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto 1150 - 9th St Modesto, CA 95354 Telephone: (209) 526-6000 (fax) 209-526-6096 www. doubletree3.hilton.com (800) 222-8733
Host Club: Soroptimist International of Oakdale
Hotel Reservation: Deadline: April 25, 2019 Individual members are to call in reservations directly to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto. Please state that you are reserving a room in connection with the “Soroptimist International of the Americas Sierra Pacific Region Conference.” PLEASE ONLY RESERVE ROOMS YOU ARE SURE YOU WILL ACTUALLY USE.
Reservation Link: https://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/D/DSTO-DT-SOR-20190516/index.jhtml
Single and double occupancy $112.00 per night, plus taxes/fees and assessments of 9.16% and .35 downtown improvement fee.
Hotel Parking: Ninth Street Garage parking fees will be added to your room bill. $12.00 per day for self-park and $17.00 for valet parking.
Conference Registration:
NEW!!! ALL REGISTRATION IS NOW ON-LINE.
Go to www.sispr.clubexpress.com or our region website at www.sierrapacificregion.org and click on the REGISTRATION link on the home page. You do NOT need to log in when you are on the registration page.
Meal Package: The total meal package is $165.00. The meal orders are included on the Registration Form. Soroptimists and guests are welcome to attend individual meal functions. The costs are:
Friday dinner $50.00 Saturday lunch $35.00 Saturday dinner $50.00 Sunday Brunch $30.00
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OFFICIAL CALL cont’d
Registration: Friday, May 17, 2019 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2018 8:00 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. (Registration/Credentials will be closed during business session) Saturday, May 18, 2018 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Final registration Delegates to Conference are: President and two delegates. If the club President is unable to attend, the President Elect or Vice President shall be
her alternate. Any alternate elected by the club or appointed by the club Board of Directors to fill a vacancy in the club’s representation shall present a statement signed by the Club Secretary stating that this person was so selected.
Complete the enclosed Delegates CREDENTIALS form, on page 17 and email to Credentials Chair Carol Nelson at [email protected] or snail mail to her at 2725 Don Pedro Rd, Ceres, CA 95307.
You will receive your credentials card at the credentials desk when you register for
Conference. Your credentials card entitles you to vote.
Delegates must be seated in the reserved section prior to the start of the business meeting.
Conference Packets:The official program and other materials will be available at the Registration Desk located in the Event Space Foyer. Please print and bring a copy of this call with you as the biographies of the candidates and copies of the budgets are only in this Call.
Club Sales: Please complete the Club Sales Form and return it to Conference Coordinator Nancy
Prather Cardwell [email protected] before April 25, 2019.
Sales Hours: Please observe the posted times for sales as follows: Subject to change:
Friday – 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday – 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
after close of business session to Noon 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Deceased Members: For members who have passed away since last year or have not been previously
honored, please email the form along with a jpg picture before April 25 to Region Secretary Nancy Lilly at [email protected]
Suggested Attire:
Friday evening: Soropti-wear Saturday day: Business Attire Saturday evening: Business/Evening Attire Sunday morning: Business/Casual Attire
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SIERRA PACIFIC REGION 43rd Annual Region Conference
ADVERTISING in the PROGRAM
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS, OR PROMOTE YOUR FAVORITE BUSINESS
AND SUPPORT CONFERENCE AT THE SAME TIME BY ADVERTISING IN THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Acceptable Formats: PDF, MS Word, TIFF or JPEG Logo files: JPG, TIFF or PNG Configure for full color All fonts and artwork must be included All art at a minimum of 300 dpi resolution File Delivery Ads, logos, and writings must be delivered by email before April 25, 2019 to Secretary NANCY LILLY at [email protected]. Any submissions that do not meet reproduction requirements as listed above will be returned for revisions. We reserve the right to reject any advertising copy or design we deem unacceptable. Full page ad Half page ad Business card 50 words
Your company’s promotional material will be inside every bag! Ad Size Color Rate__
Full page ad Full Color $400.00 Sign up and pay using Half page ad Full Color $250.00 the Conference online Business card ad Full Color $150.00 Registration 50 word write up $ 75.00 Promotional materials in attendees bags $100.00
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TENTATIVE CONFERENCE AGENDA May 16 – May 18
Thursday, May 16, 2019 3:00 p.m. Sierra Pacific Region Board and guests arrive 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sierra Pacific Region Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. Board Dinner Friday, May 17, 2019 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Walk about with Governor Gail 9:00 a.m. to Noon Sierra Pacific Region Board Meeting - Presidential Suite (location TBD) Soroptimist members are welcome as silent observers with notification to Governor by April 25th 3:30 pm.to 6:00 pm Conference Registration/Credentials Desks Open in hotel lobby 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Graffiti Walk with Chris Murphy 6:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. No Host Social Hour - Hotel Bar and Event Center Foyer 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Opening – Governor Gail Dekreon with Presentation of Club Presidents & Members Welcome by Host Club – Soroptimist International of Oakdale Fundraising Pillar: Recognition of Club Giving and Laurel Society Bingo Dinner and Program District Directors’ Report
Lip Sync Contest – “The Power of Women - We Can Do It!!” Announcements – Nancy Prather Cardwell, Conference Coordinator Recess Saturday, May 18, 2019 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Walk about with Governor Gail Breakfast: On your own 8:00 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. Registration in hotel lobby 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Sierra Pacific Region Annual Business Session Call to Order Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance Conference Appointments Credentials Report Official Greetings Parliamentary Review – Standing Rules Adoption of Conference Standing Rules
Adoption of the 2019 Conference Program Recognition of First-Time Attendees
Official Visitor Report – Pat McCay – Secretary/Treasurer SIA Federation Board of Directors
Treasurer’s Report Proposed 2019-2020 Sierra Pacific Region Operating Budget Proposed 2019-2020 Sierra Pacific Region Service Budget
Nominating Committee Report Nominations from the Floor Statement from the Candidates Voting Instructions – Carol Nelson 11:15 am to 11:30 am Polls Open for Voting
Announcements - Nancy Prather-Cardwell
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TENTATIVE CONFERENCE AGENDA May 18
Saturday May 18, 2019 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Final Registration Noon to 2:00 p.m. “Live Your Dream” Luncheon Welcome Sierra Pacific Region “Live Your Dream” Awardees
Speaker: Shanell Williams 2014 Sierra Pacific Region Live Your Dream recipient Mary Ellen George (MEG) Scholarships
Recess Announcements – Nancy Prather-Cardwell
Session One Workshops 2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Workshop #1 - Dream It, Be It – Part 1 Presented by: Katie Ritchey, DIBI Region Chair
2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Workshop #2 - What We Want To Be vs. What We Are Willing To Be:
15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership Presented by: Michelle Donohue-Mendoza, SPR Region Fellowship Chair and Tana Elizondo, Past SPR Governor and SPR Program Pillar
2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Workshop #3 - The Diamond Campaign- Shining Our Way to the 2nd Century Presented by: Amory Marple, SPR Membership Pillar 2:15 p.m. to 3:00 pm Workshop #4 - Don’t Make Me Talk About It !
Cultural & Sensitive Conversations with LYD Recipients - Trauma Informed Support Presented by: Yesenia Curiel
___________________________ Session Two Workshops 3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Workshop #5 - Dream It, Be It – Part 2 Presented by: Katie Ritchey, DIBI Region Chair 3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Workshop #6 - Soroptimist Yoga! Presented by: Melissa Martinez, Primal Pilates Instructor 3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Workshop #7 - Modern Day Slavery: The Fight Against Slavery and Sex
Trafficking - Presented by: Pat McCay, Secretary/Treasurer SIA Federation Board of Directors
3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Workshop #8 - Pluses and Minuses of Being Ms. Moneybags: Trivia and FAQ’s
for Club Bookkeeping/Treasurers - Presented by: Charlie Rodgers, SPR Region Treasurer and the “3-Ds”:District I Director Cheryl, District II Director Beth and District III Director Janie
3:15 p.m. to 4:00 pm Workshop #9 – (repeat presentation) Don’t Make Me Talk About It!
Presented by: Yesenia Curiel
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TENTATIVE CONFERENCE AGENDA May 18 – May 19
Saturday, May 18, 2019 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Free time 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Laurel Society Reception – Governor’s Suite 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. No Host Social – Ballroom Foyer 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Dinner Welcome Introduce Past Governors Announce Election Results
Dinner Entertainment – Thomas Downey High School Nightingales Special Guest – Calandra Williams – Magical Teacher Announce Winner of Table Decorations contest
Announcements – Nancy Prather-Cardwell, Conference Coordinator Recess Sunday, May 19, 2019 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Walk about with Governor Gail 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Sierra Pacific Region Recognition Brunch Welcome
Celebration of Soroptimist Service Sierra Pacific Region’s Fellowship Award
Soroptimists Celebrating Success Awards Shaping the Future Region Contest
Pillar Reports
Fundraising Membership Program Public Awareness
Attendance Report Invitation to the 2019 Conference Invitation to Co-Hosted Development Retreat July 27-28, 2019 Reno, Nevada Invitation to Sierra Pacific Region Conference 2020 Club Drawings
Soroptimist Pledge Adjournment
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CHECKLIST FOR CLUB PRESIDENTS
THIS PACKET CONTAINS FORMS THAT MUST BE REVIEWED AND SUBMITTED BY YOUR CLUB.
CHECK ALL FORMS FOR DETAILS FOR
DEADLINES AND MAILING ADDRESS
Remind club members to make hotel reservations. Complete the Conference Registration on-line at www.sierrapacificregion and pay online
via PayPal or print the invoice and send it with a club check payable to Sierra Pacific Region to Treasurer Charlie. (address below).
Complete and return Club Sales form to Conference Coordinator Nancy Prather Cardwell at [email protected]
Submit official form and photos for Celebration of Soroptimist Service to [email protected]
Complete Club Delegate form and sign it and send to Credentials Chair Carol at [email protected]
Encourage members to attend!!!! Bring your club’s retractable banners (if your club has one). We will have a place for
them to be displayed, but each club will be responsible for setting up their banner and taking it down at the end of Conference.
DEADLINE FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS April 25, 2019 DEADLINE FOR MEAL RESERVATIONS & FORMS April 25, 2019
$50.00 late fee per club for registrations paid or postmarked after April 25th. ~ No Penalty for early registration ~
REMINDER: ALL forms are due on or BEFORE April 25, 2019 NO REFUNDS AFTER: April 25, 2019 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Sierra Pacific Region Complete the Conference Registration AND pay on-line. If you pay by paper-check, print out the invoice and mail it with your check to:
Treasurer Charlie Rodgers 1918 Berkeley Ave
Hughson, CA 95326 [email protected]
Whether you pay on-line or mail a check with the invoice form, your registration information will be automatically received if you use the new registration link.
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF CLUB DELEGATES
Designated club delegates should have a working knowledge of Soroptimist laws, Region Bylaws, the objectives and ideals of the organization, and experience as a member of a club board or committee. An understanding of parliamentary procedure and a spirit of goodwill and understanding will help the delegate, the club, and the Conference body. The Club President, who serves as a delegate and the leader of the club delegation, should:
• Allocate time at a business meeting to discuss proposed indices/resolutions, budgets and solicit club opinion or direction.
• Arrange with the other delegates for assigning sections of the report on Conference to be given to non-attending club members.
• As soon as possible after Conference, schedule time at a club meeting for delegates to present their reports.
Prior to Conference Delegates should:
• Study the Invitation (Call) that indicates the tentative agenda listing business to be transacted, forms, workshops, and social events.
• Verify with Club President or Treasurer that Registration Forms and payment have been submitted for all attending members in a timely manner.
• Check in at the Delegates Registration to receive Conference materials and delegate credentials.
• Determine which delegate will attend which workshop, etc. • Bring Invitation (Call) to Conference, Region Bylaws & Soroptimist pin.
During Conference Delegates should:
• Register promptly. Wear your name badge so others can identify you and your club. • SIT IN DESIGNATED DELEGATE AREA. • Be on time. Time schedules at Conference are important. Don’t leave early. Guests
invited to address the Conference body deserve consideration. • Attend all sessions and take notes for precise reporting back to club. • Vote with the club viewpoint in mind.
After Conference Delegates should:
• Prepare a report to their club that may include action taken during the business meeting and the reason for each action.
• Discussion of awards - who won them and why? • How can your club participate next year? • Present their personal evaluation of the Conference and encourage increased club
attendance at future meetings and Conferences.
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Sierra Pacific Region Budget 2019-2020 General Fund Revenue 22,500 Membership Dues 900 Members @ $25 50 Interest Income 22,550
Amount to Balance Budget to/from Operating Fund (1) (700) Total Income 21,850
General Fund Expenses Officers & District Directors Governor 2,000 Governor-Elect 1,200 Secretary 400 Treasurer 400 District I Director 750 District II Director 600 District III Director 1,000 Parliamentarian 350 Subtotal 6,700
Region Expenses Tax Return & Review (split between years) 2,575 Bond/Insurance 1,000 Federation Biennial Convention 2,000 Federation Governors Roundtable (split between years) 1,625 Region Board Meetings 2,250 Member Development & Retention (originally part of Region Operating) 1,000 Region Operating 2,000 Subtotal 12,450
Committee Expenses SIA Pillar Committees (Program, Public Awareness, Fundraising, Membership) 2,000 Region Program Committees (Meg/S Clubs, Fellowship, Other) 500 Subtotal 2,500 Technical Committees Web Site 150 Region Tech Committees (Laws & Resolutions, Nominating & Finance) 50 Subtotal 200 Total Expenses 21.850 *(1) Amount to Balance Income and Expense. A Negative number will add to Operating Fund Equity
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Sierra Pacific Region Service Budget
2019-2020 Service Revenue Fellowship Fee 900 Members @ $5.00 4,500 Region Service Fund 3,500 Total Income 8,000 Service Expenses Estimate from Fellowship Income 4,500 From Service Fund for Fellowship 2,000 Beyond A Cash Award (from Service Fund) 1,500 Total Expense 8,000
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REPORT OF THE SIERRA PACIFIC NOMINATING COMMITTEE To: Governor Gail and Region Board 2018-2020 Report from the Region Nominating Committee Dear Governor Gail, I am happy to report we have 2 nominees for District I and II. We have one nominee for District III. I received 6 applications but only 5 Consent to Run forms were returned. The following Soroptimists are nominees: District I Judi Sanderlin of SI Carmel Bay Maria Jandres of SI San Francisco District II Yolanda Rivera of SI Modesto Jackie Hair of SI Oakdale District III Susan Bubenchik of SI Merced The above nominees are all in good standing and meet the requirements to be placed on the ballot for the Nominating Committee Thank you to Governor Gail and the Region Board for the opportunity to serve on the Nominating Committee. Sincerely, Loretta Fornaciari Nominating Committee Chair 2017-2019
The report of the nominating committee will be read during the Saturday morning business session. After the report is read, nominations will then be open, and nominations may be made from the floor. Candidates nominated from the floor must have given their consent to serve, if elected, and the nominator (a delegate) must have on hand the candidate’s resume using the same format as those in the Call to Conference for distribution to each voting delegates.
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NOMINEE RESUMES FOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE 2019-2021
DISTRICT ONE
JUDI SANDERLIN NOMINEE for DISTRICT ONE
Name: Judi Sanderlin Club: Soroptimist International of Carmel Bay
Soroptimist Experience:
Club Offices Held:
Carmel Bay – President, two terms
Crescent City (Founder Region) – President, Treasurer, and Secretary
Club Committee Chairs: Live Your Dream, Membership, Nominating
Region Experience: Sierra Pacific Region Finance Committee
Federation Experience: None, other than attending biennial convention
Contributions You Will Make if Elected: Encourage and motivate members to run for office; seek out a diverse group of nominees with varying talents and skills
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MARIA JANDRES NOMINEE for DISTRICT ONE
Name: Maria Jandres
Club: Soroptimist International of San Francisco
Soroptimist Experience:
Club Offices Held: none
Club Committee Chairs: Public Awareness Committee- Face Book
Region Experience: none
Federation Experience: none
Contributions You Will Make if Elected: I will contribute with my skills in any project we need to perform. I want to provide support to the group and activities. I want to share my creativity and organizational skills.
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DISTRICT TWO
JACKIE HAIR NOMINEE for DISTRICT TWO
Name: Jackie Hair
Club: Soroptimist International of Oakdale
Soroptimist Experience:
Club Offices Held: SI Oakdale: President- Elect 2018-19; Vice President 2017-18
Club Committee Chairs: Education (includes LYD) 2018-19; 2019 SPR Conference (Host Club); Vice Chair Economic and Social Development 2017-18 and 2018-19. Also Motor Madness (fundraiser) co-chair of raffle and door prizes; and a member of DIBI; Budget, and Distinguished Young Women committees; responsible for Programs.
Region Experience: None
Federation Experience: None
Contributions You Will Make if Elected: I understand how important it is to have a pool of qualified individuals who can step into leadership roles. Hopefully, I can use the experience and expertise from these previous roles to add value to our Soroptimist organization at the region level.
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YOLANDA RIVERA NOMINEE for DISTRICT TWO
Name: Yolanda Rivera
Club: Soroptimist International of Modesto
Soroptimist Experience:
Club Offices Held: Club President (twice), Vice President, Secretary, Club Treasurer (twice)
Region Experience: District Director 2016-2018
Federation Experience: none
Contributions You Will Make if Elected: I have met many members in District II and have a pretty good knowledge of those that would be good candidates for office.
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DISTRICT THREE
SUSAN BUBENCHIK NOMINEE for DISTRICT THREE
Name: Susan Bubenchik
Club: Soroptimist International of Merced
Soroptimist Experience:
Club Offices Held: Board of Directors, Recording Secretary (3 times), Vice President, President, one-and two-year delegate, Club Committee Chairs: Nominating, Social, Scholarship, Growth & Development Co-Chair, Hors D’oeuvres
Festival (two times), and Attendance
Region Experience: Co-Chair Newsletter Committee (2018), Past Judge Newsletter Committee
Federation Experience: none
Contributions You Will Make if Elected: If elected I will collaborate with the other two committee members to build the best 2020-2022 Region Board possible.
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DELEGATES’ CREDENTIALS FORM Each club in good standing is entitled to three (3) votes. Delegates MUST register with the Credentials Committee upon arrival at Conference. Their credentials card will be issued at that time. Please print or type the information. List the three delegates who will be representing your club at the 2019 Conference. Club: _____________________________________________ District: __________________ President: _____________________________________________ (If this is not the President, but a 3rd delegate, then please indicate by checking here
Delegate: _____________________________________________ Delegate: _____________________________________________ I hereby certify that the above-named delegates are members in good standing of this club. _____________________________________________ Signature of President or Secretary ________________________ Date One copy to be mailed no later than April 25, 2019 to:
Carol Nelson Credentials & Elections Chair 2725 Don Pedro Road Ceres, CA 95307
[email protected] Retain one copy for club files. Proper completion of this form will simplify and facilitate the credentials verification process at Conference.
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CONFERENCE MENU
Friday May 17, 2019
Dinner Baby Spinach Salad, Red Onion, Roasted Mushrooms, Egg Confetti, Dijon Vinaigrette Marinated Grilled Flank Steak
Grain Mashed Potatoes Wild Mushrooms Jus
Rolls and Butter Seasonal Vegetables Traditional Strawberry Shortcake Coffee and Tea
Vegetarian option: Cheese Ravioli
Saturday May 18, 2019
Lunch Plated Traditional Chef’s Salad Rolls and Butter Platter of Assorted Dessert Bars Coffee and Tea
Vegetarian Option: Farro, Spinach, Arugula Salad with Roasted Almonds, Tomato, Cucumber, topped with Bleu Cheese and served with a Balsamic Vinaigrette
Dinner Chicken Marsala Caesar Salad, Garlic Herbed Croutons, Shaved Parmesan
Rolls and Butter Seasonal Vegetables Home Made Cheesecake, New York style Coffee and Tea
Dessert Vegetarian option: Grilled Vegetable Stack with Pomodoro Sauce
Sunday May 19, 2019 Breakfast Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese Smoked Bacon and Country Link Sausage Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers and Onions Sliced seasonal Fruit
Freshly baked Danish with Butter & Preserves Assorted muffins Assorted cereals with milk Fresh orange juice and cranberry juice
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CLUB SALES INFORMATION Clubs are permitted to have promotional items and sales benefiting Club fundraising efforts at the 2019 Region Conference. The sales rooms will be locked during the Business Meeting and evening events. You must have a raffle permit for raffle ticket sales*. All ticket sales must be completed by Saturday at 5:00 p.m. Tickets for drawings are considered sales
and must be sold only in the sales area. NO selling by going table to table during business meetings and meal functions. To expedite the various drawings at the conclusion of Sunday’s Brunch, please have tickets and items easily accessible for distribution. It is recommended that ticket purchasers write their names on the back of the tickets due to time constraints, or bring a supply of small preprinted labels. Permission to participate will be granted ONLY to those clubs who return form to Treasurer Charlie Rodgers by the deadline of April 25, 2019. Sales will be permitted during the following times:
Friday – 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday – 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
after close of business session to Noon 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
NO sales on Sunday. Each club is entitled to one table for club sales items at no charge on a first reserved basis. Commercial sales booths are available on a first reserved basis for $50.00 per space. Commercial sales booths shall not occupy more than 30% of the total booth space area. Return CLUB SALES TABLE REQUEST FORM by April 25, 2019 to: Nancy Prather-Cardwell P.O. Box 323 Oakdale, CA 95361 [email protected] *For more information about Raffle Permits for Non-Profits Visit the Attorney General of California website: http://ag.ca.gov/charities/raffles.htm For forms and reports go to: http://ag.ca.gov/charities/forms.php#raffles
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CLUB SALES TABLE REQUEST FORM FROM: Soroptimist International of ______________________________________________ Our Club/Individual/Commercial Vendor would like to reserve a table in the Sales Room and sell the following items:
________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Club Representative: _______________________________________________________ or Name of Individual Representative: ____________________________________________________ Address of Representative: _________________________________________________________________________________ Daytime phone: _______________________________________________________________ Daytime fax: ________________________________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________________________ State Raffle Permit #: ________________________________________________________________ (Required if you are selling raffle tickets) Items sold with Soroptimist Trademark have been approved by Soroptimist International of the Americas $50.00 Commercial Vendor Fee enclosed. $50.00 Fee enclosed for Soroptimist Member selling items for non-club benefit. -$0- fee for Soroptimist Club Fundraising Return by April 25, 2019 to: Nancy Prather-Cardwell
P.O. Box 323 Oakdale, CA 95361 [email protected]
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Celebration of Soroptimist Service Form
Each year the “Celebration of Service” honors the lives of Soroptimists in the Sierra Pacific Region who have passed away between April 1, 2018 and April 25, 2019 or have not been previously honored.
The name and date of death of the deceased members will be announced and their photos displayed on a power point. Please send a jpg picture of each deceased member along with a brief description of how the member contributed to your club and/or the region to Secretary Nancy Lilly at: [email protected]
PLEASE USE A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH DECEASED MEMBER
Please type or print the name and information clearly. If you have a copy of the obituary please submit it.
Name: ____________________________________Date of Death: __________________
Member of S.I._____________________________ Joined: ________________________
Brief description of how this member contributed to your club/region (please limit to 100 words).
Submitted by Soroptimist International of _______________________________
By___________________________________
Please email this form, an obituary if you have one and a high-quality jpg photograph of each deceased member to Secretary Nancy Lilly before April 25, 2019 for inclusion in this year’s presentation.
Nancy Lilly Sierra Pacific Region Secretary [email protected]
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Laurel Society Reception
Laurel Society Members
are invited to an exclusive Reception AND Silent Auction
with special guests: All club presidents! Enjoy time to brag and encourage joining the Laurel Society
SATURDAY EVENING
May 18, 2019 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. - Governor’s Suite
All Laurel Society funds raised go to Soroptimist Programs.
Let’s make dreams come true for all the women and girls throughout the world.
Make SOROPTIMIST your cause of choice! _____________________________________________________________________________
SILENT AUCTION The Sierra Pacific Region Board and friends are donating special items for a Silent Auction at the Laurel Society Reception. Please come, not only for the refreshments and camaraderie, but also to support our favorite cause of choice by bidding on the wonderful prizes
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NEW:
Each club is invited to make a table centerpiece for our Friday night dinner. Here are the rules for the centerpieces which must reflect the Making Dreams Come True theme.
1. The height cannot exceed 18 inches
2. Be CREATIVE
3. The vase to be used will be found at Dollar Tree. It is the Round Glass Floral Bowl SKU: 850473. Cost is $1.00
During the evening we will encourage our members and guests to vote on their favorite centerpiece by placing dollars in an envelope on that table. The one with the most money at the end of the night will win the contest.
At the end of the evening they will be moved to the Sales Room for display along with their placement in the contest. They will also be available for purchase. All proceeds from this contest will go to Sierra Pacific Region for the Beyond the Cash Award for our Region Recipients. Please notify our Conference Coordinator that you will be participating Nancy Prather-Cardwell at [email protected]
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It’s Back - - by popular demand!!
THE LIP SYNC CONTEST!
Sierra Pacific Region will be hosting a Lip Sync Contest during Friday evening’s entertainment. We encourage you to choose a song with a strong female theme: “The Power of Women - We Can Do It!!”
All members of your club attending the Conference may participate. Submit the following form by April 25th to our Conference Coordinator Nancy Cardwell at [email protected].
LIP SYNC CONTEST ENTRY FORM:
Club Name: _______________________________________________
Club Contact Information
Name:_________________________ Contact number: ___________________ Email: _____________
Song Selection Information:
1st Choice: Song Artist: __________________________ Song Title: _____________________
Song Performance Length:_________________________
2nd Choice: Song Artist: __________________________ Song Title: _____________________
Song Performance Length:_________________________
All songs must be emailed or given to Nancy on a thumb drive no later than 3:00 pm Friday May 17th. Song selection is “first come first served”, so please submit your entry as soon as possible in case some other club chooses the same one as you!
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Modesto Graffiti Walk Home of George Lucas and the original American Graffiti
Go for a walk with one of Modesto’s most knowledgeable and enthusiastic people, Chris Murphy. We will go for an easy walk around Modesto and the cruise route at
5:00 on Friday May 17, 2019.
“Where were you in ’62?”
….asked a movie poster in 1973. It was a simple question that has tugged on our culture ever since. Everything from Grease, Happy Days, and a fond feeling of retro-America points back to the George Lucas movie about the end of high school age in Modesto. This cinematic look at Modesto was fun, novelty, romance, and reality all rolled into one with some of the best rock and roll music ever written. The spirt of American Graffiti still endures today.
10th and 11th Streets of Downtown Modesto were the location and origin of the stories and people of the true cruising route that inspired Lucas’ film. We hope you’ll have a rockin’ good time on this nostalgic walk through history. Get your kicks on the Historic Modesto Graffiti Cruise Route!
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