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SAN JACINTO - HEMET VALLEY
Improving the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment




~~~~~~~~~~~~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
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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


Check presentationSUPER FUNDRAISERS AT THE CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENTSoboba 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)

      Michelle Meade  

         


                

    
      
 

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
bellevue


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

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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
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Kari White LYD 2024

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
Calvin Smith, MSJC  Trustee
Speaking at the Banquet

Ladies at long table
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  So
roptimist  High School Recipients  recognized with
gifts, certificates & Scholarships


2023
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A Look Back at Girl Power Conference
2023
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SURPRISE
2023 Speaker Race Car Driver
Karen Salvaggio 

WHO IS YOUR SHERO 
She + Hero = SHERO
TAKE THE SHERO QUIZ


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Soroptimist International Global Voice

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  • Roundup from SI UN Representatives
  • and much more!
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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