Soroptimist International of Everett

PO Box 1492 Everett, WA 98206

2014/2015 OFFICERS:

PRESIDENT:

Donna Stringer

VICE PRESIDENT: Marina Ball

RECORDING SECRETARY:

Debbie Blodgett

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY:

Diane Perry

TREASURER: Kelly Hatfield

TREASURER ELECT:

Lori Powlas

PAST PRESIDENT Sue Levison

HISTORIAN:

Leslie Elsaesser

BOARD MEMBERS: Laura Leuze Ann Hadley

SOROPTIMIST PLEDGE:

I Pledge allegiance to Soroptimism and to the ideals

for which it stands: The sincerity of friendship The joy of achievement The dignity of service

The integrity of profession and

The love of country. I will put forth my greatest ef-fort to promote, uphold, and

defend these ideals for a larger fellowship in home, in society, in business, for country and for

The Evergreen Bark

February March 2015 Soroptimist International of Everett

It is hard to believe that we are half way through our Soroptimist year. Our Poinsettia sale was a huge success, thank you to Sue Levison and everyone who sold the beautiful plants. Our next BIG fundraiser is Grab The Grape, this is my favorite fundraiser, I always look forward to our guest having the opportunity to see how amazing our club is. The Ways and Means Committee, Terry Clark ,and Carol Wheeler have been really working hard to make this our biggest “Grab The Grape”. I am still planning on attending our Area Meeting February 21, 2015; let me know if you would also like to attend. It is only a day meeting and we can all car pool. Also keep in mind that the Regional Conference is April 9-12 in Bellevue.

In the spirit of our Seahawks going to the Super Bowl again this year, GO HAWKS!!!

Donna

President’s Message

Grant of Friendship visit from Australia

Karen Thornton visits Soroptimist International of Everett from Victoria, Australia.

Karen sent us a nice letter of gratitude that has been sent along with this newsletter to

members of SI of Everett.

You can find this newsletter and others at our website at SIofEverett.wordpress.com.

Ongoing Giving for Local Non-Profits

GI Jane items to Lori Powlas

Toiletries, hair clips, candy, magazines

Everett Gospel Mission Clothing, toiletries, food items

Queen it’s a new day, 3231 Broadway Clothing

The Opportunity Shoppe

Soroptimist web pages and links.

Northwestern Region Website

Soroptimist International of the Americas

Live Your Dream

Soroptimist International

Soroptimist of Everett on the web:

SI of Everett on LinkedIn!

SI of Everett on Facebook

SIofEverett.wordpress.com

In The Know

Holiday Party December 17, evening event

Filled stockings support the Snohomish Boys and Girls Club

Bark information and articles due: March 25, and May 27

for April, and June issues.

Up coming member events Event When Where Ways to support Club Contact

Girl Scouts of Western Washington

Girl Scout Cookie

Sale

February 27 to March 15

Western Washington

Learn more https://www.girlscoutsww.org/cookies-and-more/Information-for-Girls-Volunteers-And-Families/Pages/default.aspx

Carol Wheeler and Marina Ball (We don’t have girls selling cookies, but we can direct you.)

Peoria Home

Dinner and Auction

Saturday March 21 5PM

Everett Holiday Inn 3105 Pine Street Everett, WA

Tickets are $50 per person or $450 for a table of ten (use code ‘hostatable’). http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/887586

Paula Newman Skomski

Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County

Chocolate Lovers Gala

Friday March 20 5PM—10PM

Xfinity Attend Vicci Hitly Executive Director 425-259-2827

Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County

Handbag Luncheon

June 11 11am—1:30PM

Xfinity Donate handbags and/or attend.

Vicci Hitly

Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County

1st Annual

Celebrating Women Expo

Friday June 26 12PM—7PM Saturday June 27 10am– 7PM

Xfinity Sponsorship Vicci Hitly

Everett YMCA

Bright Futures Benefit Auction

October 10 Xfinity Arena Donate items (silent or live), desserts, or attend

Megan Allen Director of Business Services 425-374-5718

Child Strive

One hour fundraising event

May 14th Noon—1PM

Everett Event Center

Host a table or two that seats ten each.

Terry Clark Executive Director 425-353-5656

Reclaiming Futures Celebration

Wednesday March 11th 4:00—6:00

Everett Music Hall

Attend and be inspired to help provide pro-social activities and support for our youth. (Free)http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1155592

Marina Ball

Snohomish County Project Homeless Connect

Thursday, July 9

Evergreen Middle School

Bring your service to our homeless at this one stop event.

Marina Ball

Sarks club at Cedarcrest Middle

Big Brothers Big Sisters has been the nation’s leader in mentoring since 19 . In recent years, group

mentoring has become a popular way to serve more children while maintaining a high standard of staff

support to mentors. Similar to our Kids Book Clubs, Sparks Club is a group mentoring program for

middle school students. A Spark is a special interest, talent, or activity that a young person is passionate

about. Sparks Clubs meet weekly during students’ lunch hour for group activities, guest speakers, and

discussion time. Caring adults actively assist students in finding their Spark and nurturing it.

Currently, Sparks Club is active at Cedarcrest Middle School in Marysville. We have two groups who

meet weekly – one Girls’ Club and one Boys’ Club. The Sparks Girls are a group of 8th graders who meet

weekly with two female mentors and a BBBS staff member. The girls do games and activities centered

on a curriculum that includes topics such as Self Confidence, Leadership, Cultural Competency, and

Bullying. Guest speakers are brought in to provide insight from the community and leadership examples

for the girls. The Sparks girls came up with an amazing project for the holidays – they collected supplies

for the women’s shelter! A Marysville Soroptimist member came to speak to the group and picked up the

kits the girls had made for the women. They had so much fun giving back to the community that they are

now raising money to buy a goat for a community in Africa. We are so proud!

WendiLee Johnson Program Manager Big Brothers Big Sisters of Snohomish County 425-304-1574

Soroptimist International of Everett

Board Meeting: 2nd Wednesday of Each Month 1:00 pm, All Members Welcome

Business Meeting: 2nd Wednesday of Each Month

Xfinity February 25 (Fourth Wednesday of February)

April 8

Program Meeting: 4th Wednesday of Each Month Everett Golf and Country Club

Join us for Grab the Grape, February 11th April 22 at Xfinity

5th Wednesday of Any Month

Soroptimist Social Event April 29

Social Event, bring a friend Stay tuned for coming events.

Bark information and articles due

March 25, and May 27

for April, and June issues.

District Meeting LaConner

February 21

International Convention Quadrennial Convention

Istanbul, Turkey July 2015

Federation Convention 44th Biennial Convention

Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel July 20-23, 2016

Upcoming Meetings and Conventions Everett Program Meetings

This calendar subject to change.

March

Economic & Social Development

April

Awards, Scholarships, and Recognition

May

Human Rights & Status of Women

Technical Committees

Finance/Laws and Resolutions Leslie Elsaesser – Chair Kelly Hatfield Lori Powlas Debbie Blodgett Sue Levison Donna Stringer Carol Wheeler Ways and Means Linda Hjelle – Mentor Carol Wheeler –Chair Sue Levison Lisa Saunders Diane Perry Terry Clark Cindy Portman Marci Volmer Laura Washabaugh Cindy Jones Public Relations and Newsletter Inernet/website Marina Ball –Chair Debbie Blodgett Rebecca Brayton Ann Hadley Megan Allen ROAR – Membership Janet Duncan – co-chair Rebecca Brayton – co-chair Cindy Portmann Vicci Hilty Marina Ball WndiLee Johnson Social and Contacts Ann Hadley – Chair Marci Volmer Laura Leuze Cindy Jones Bonnie Giles Megan Allen

Ad Hoc Committees

DREAM IT BE IT Marina Ball – Chair Donna Stringer Paula Newman-Skomski Rebecca Brayton Kelly Hatfield

Service Committees

Health October Program meeting Linda Hjelle – Chair Lori Powlas Carolyn Bath Education September program meeting Terry Clark -Chair Marci Volmer International Goodwill and Understanding Laura Washabaugh –Chair Bonnie Giles Environment January Program meeting Marina Ball –Co-chair Carol Wheeler –Co-chair Economic and Social Development March Program meeting Cindy Jones WendiLee Johnson Awards and Recognition April Awards program Donna Stringer -Chair Diane Perry Ann Hadley Student Scholarship Award April Awards program Leslie Elsaesser (4 year term, appointed in 2013) Carol Wheeler (2 year term, elected in 2014) Laura Leuze (2 year term, elected in 2012) President – Donna Stringer Treasurer – Kelly Hatfield Human Rights/Status of Women May Program meeting Bernie Terry –Chair Paula Skomiski Vicci Hilty Sue Levison

Area Committee Representative – Ann Hadley

2014 – 2015 Soroptimist Committees Shared Hope

Debbie Blodget t–Chair

Lisa Saunders

Marci Volmer