~~~~~~~~~~~~OUR BIG GOAL~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"Investing in the Lives of Half a Million Women & Girls

Through Access to Education by 2031”

Click link below to watch LYD video

Link to Live Your Dream Video

MEMBERS AND EVENTS

Join The 15th Annual Soroptimist Decor Raffle &
Silent Auction Fundraiser

DECEMBER 5th, 2024, Thursday

In Person Raffle ~ Silent Auction

Location: Golden Era Golf Clubhouse
19871 Gilman Springs Rd, San Jacinto, CA 92583

Raffle drawings at 7:00 pm, December 5th

$25 PER PERSON -Ticket purchase includes Entry and 5 raffle tickets

Indulge in our well-known chocolate table
Light refreshments and Oak Mountain Wine for sale by the glass
extra raffle tickets available at $5.00 each

Supporting the projects and programs for

women and girls in the San Jacinto Hemet Valley
Click below to make a donation
Jingle Mingle 2024

How it works:

With your purchased ticket a member will take that actual ticket & then advise you to walk around the raffle tables & place your raffle tickets in the bins of the decor items you hope to win. If you want to purchase more raffle tickets, a Soroptimist member will be available in the guest area. Once your tickets are all put in the baskets, wander in to have some light refreshments or buy a glass of wine and bid on some wonderful items in our silent auction.

OFFICERS AND BOARD

“Rebuild, Rejuvenate, Resilience”

SOBOBA CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

APRIL 2-4 2024

SOROPTIMISTS ARE HONORED

SUPER FUNDRAISERS AT THE CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT Soboba check

dAWN AND

Soroptimist President Dawn Lawrence with Dondi Silvas Soboba Foundation President at the awards presentation

Officers for 2024- 2025

President Michelle Meade

Vice President Valerie Vandever

Secretary Dawn Lawrence

Treasurer Jodi True
Assistant Treasurer Linda Burke
Directors Cristy Bedetti
Brenda Scott
(Top to bottom, left to right)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Guests welcome but must contact
sisanjacinto.hemetvalley@soroptimist.net for Zoom link

Zoom link & Doors opens 5:00 PM
SJHV Chamber , 615 N. San Jacinto Ave.

Board Meeting
2nd Tuesday of the month Zoom

Hybrid Club Meeting
4th Thursday of the month 2024

Fall Meeting
10/18/24-10/19/24/24
Indian Wells Resort
October 4 Hotel Registration Deadline
Click here for Fall Mtg Details & Registration

CLICK LINKS BELOW FOR SIA EVENTS

Soroptimist Biennial Convention
Bellevue, Washington

July 27 Planning and 24-25 Super-Powered Officers & Members

Group Planning Mtg

SOROPTIMIST : "Best for Women"

Soroptimist is a global women's organization whose members volunteer to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Approximately 75,000 Soroptimists in about 132 countries and territories support community-based and global projects benefiting women and girls. The organization is particularly concerned with providing women and girls access to education, as this is the most effective path to self-determination.

Use the Venmo App on your phone-search Soroptimist Hemet San Jacinto Valley, last 4 digits 9453

Donate to Our Programs

2023 2024 PROGRAM WINNERS

LIVE YOUR DREAM 2024
CELEBRATION & AWARD WINNERS
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Team Work makes Dreams Work
Club 1st Place Kari White
On to the District
⭐⭐⭐

Kari is completing four Associate’s degrees by the Spring of 2024. She will be getting an Associate’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, and Liberal Arts. After achieving this goal, she plans to go to California Baptist University for the accelerated program for Social Work. Ultimately, she seeks a Master's degree in Social Work. After overcoming obstacles and personal challenges she has plans to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and help others, no matter what obstacles she faces.

Dawn Lawrence , President & Michelle Meade (rear) LYD Chair

Calvin Smith, MSJC Trustee
Speaking at the Banquet

Banquet Dinner January 13, 2024
Our Live Your Dream Winners were honored with financial awards in an award certificate and recognition at an Awards Banquet Dinner at MSJC

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Congratulations !!
2024 Community Service Scholarship Winners
Surprise honor at each winner's high school

Hemet High Winner
Ravin Magri (3rd from L)
with Soroptimists
Dawn Lawrence (far L)
Ramona Ford, Member (2nd from L) &
Scholarship Chair Jeannie Duisterrmars

HHS Scholar Ravin Magri

West Valley High School Winner
Astrid Howard (below center)
with
Soroptimist Commitee Member Ramona Ford
& President Dawn Lawrence

Astrid Howard WVHS

Tahquitz High Winner Avery Ros
with Soroptimist Members: Dawn Lawrence President, Avery,
Jeannie Duistermars Committee Chairwoman, and Member
Ramona Ford
THS Avery Ros

Scholarship Winner
Demi Soares (below)
Western Center Academy
Demi Soares WCA

Demi (center) with Soroptimist President Dawn Lawrence (L) and Committee Member Ramona Ford

2024 Soroptimist High School Recipients recognized with
gifts, certificates & Scholarships

2023	A Look Back at Girl Power Conference 2023 ~~~~~~~~KEYNOTE SPEAKER~~~~~~~ SURPRISE 2023 Speaker Race Car Driver Karen Salvaggio
WHO IS YOUR SHERO She + Hero = SHERO TAKE THE SHERO QUIZ	Click here Soroptimist International Global Voice To Read More-Click Here Blogs and photos from CSW62 World Water Forum Brazil Roundup from SI UN Representatives

We hope you will take a moment to:

Learn more About Us

Read about our upcoming Events

Find out about our Projects

Check out our event and activity Calendar

Get information about becoming a Member

Click here for details and see photos above
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Live Your Dream Award Program

The Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards (formerly the Women’s Opportunity Awards) assists women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects.

The APPLICATION PORTAL IS NOW CLOSED

The Live Your Dream Awards offers three levels of cash awards. Eligible applicants can submit their application between August 1 - November 15. Ultimately, a Live Your Dream Awards finalist has the potential receive up to $16,000 to help offset tuition costs, purchase books, get transportation, or find reliable childcare so she can worry less about how to pay her bills and focus on reaching her dreams.

GIRL POWER CONFERENCE
MSJC Library San Jacinto Campus
Thank you to our 2019 Community Sponsors
Mount San Jacinto Community College
Board of Supervisors, County Supervisor Chuck Washington's Office
The San Jacinto Valley Women's Conference
The Country Club at Soboba Springs
Soboba Foundation
San Jacinto Unified School Disctrict
The Band of Soboba Luiseno Indians
Cozart Management Services
The Bank of Hemet
Altura Credit Union
Arrow Printing, Inc.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
San Jacinto
Hemet Valley Medical Center
Quality Inn
Zerebny Financial Services

MEMBERS AND EVENTS﻿

Join The 15th Annual Soroptimist Decor Raffle & Silent Auction Fundraiser