Improving the lives of women and girls in our community and throughout the world.

Volume 44, Issue 12 June, 2015

Raise Your Hand to Volunteer

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF TRUCKEE DONNER

Soroptimist SPOTLIGHT

President’s Message 2

Birthdays & Anniversaries 2

Believe It or Not ... 2

News ♦ Education ♦ Editorials 3

Calendar 4

Inside this issue:

SOROPTIMIST DEVELOPMENT RETREAT JULY 25-26, 2015

SELL TICKETS

Tickets available online at situckeedonner.org Biggest Raffle Yet with prizes worth nearly $4000!!

SELL RAFFLE TICKETS! ($40/each)

Coordinators: Nancy Davis & Francine Tone

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!

Contact Francine Tone if you are joining SITD for this Retreat [Rooms to share will be reserved]

Details To be Announced as soon as we get them!

INSTALLATION 2015

Officers and Board of Directors for

2015-2016

will be installed

By Lane Parks Sierra Nevada Region Secretary

on

June 25, 2015 6:00 PM

at the home of Nancy Davis

Please RSVP to Susan Horst

Soroptimist Spotlight

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2014-2015 Officers & Board

President: Linnis Jellinek

President Elect: Francine Tone

Recording Secretary: Lauren Schaake-Hudson

Correspondence Secretary: Leslie Dugger

Treasurer: Nancy Davis

Treasurer-Elect: Constance Ledna

Directors: Susan Horst, Laura Mohun

Delegates: Alissa Just, Kathy Neus

Parliamentarian: Pati Johnson

SI Truckee Donner Contact Details

Website: www.sitruckeedonner.org

For general questions, please email

info@sitruckeedonner.org

President Linnis Jellinek

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Believe It or NOT ...

President’s Message

BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVESARIES

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

6/4 Kathie Schwartz 6/7 Janet Sanzari 6/16 Lil Schaller 6/22 Chris Otto

6/23 Kathy Neus 6/27 Nancy Davis

2007 Ruth Geresy 2007 Pat Gibbons-Johnson 2007 Fran Tone 2009 Erika Murphy 2013 Katy Jones

BELIEVE IT OR NOT … Soroptimist International WANTS to know about EVERYTHING we do. Yes, EVERYTHING! How they find out is through the Programme Focus Report. When a Committee has completed anything, any project, within the four PILLARS (Membership, Public Awareness, Program, Fund Raising), we need to complete a Pro-gramme Focus Report (online) to let SI know what we did. BELIEVE IT OR NOT … Someone at Soroptimist Internationally actually READS every single one of these Programme Focus Reports. BELIEVE IT OR NOT … Some of the information from these reports have made their way into reports at the United Nations. YUP—this is TRUE! I kid you not! THE CATCH? The catch is we have to fill out these reports throughout the year. If they don’t get completed, no one knows about what we did. You might not think what you did was major—but it’s important, no matter how small. Let’s not judge our actions …

let’s just report them. Member and Former President Chris Otto has agreed to be the

Programme Focus Report ADVISOR. She will be contacting (possibly hounding) coordi-nators to complete these reports upon the completion of every and any project. These reports can be done in draft form, saved for review before finalizing. Chris is also available to assist you if you need help. And once you complete the report, please let her know. That will make her so happy!

I want to take this space, in this newsletter, to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for your participation in and support of our club this past year. You are all

truly amazing!

This year went by at warp speed and now it is time to pass the gavel to incoming President, Francine Tone . I am very proud to have Fran as our next President. She has supported me this past year in many ways and most of it behind the scenes. She loves our club and is a consummate

Soroptimist.

We had a super busy year with new events, special events and amped up existing events: Butterfly Effect, Region 5 Fall District Meeting, Soroptishop, Celebrating the Best for Women Awards…all of this in addition to the other events and fundraisers. YOU

are all amazing.

To our SITD Board, deep bows! None of this would happen without you. I’m humbled by

your servant leadership and support. Thank you.

A special thank you to Susan Horst for adding your classy touches to all of our social events! One question…where do you store everything? Also, thank you for your growth this year as a Sorpotimist through attending the SIA Annual Confer-ence in Vancouver and while on your va-cation, taking time to visit SIA headquar-ters in Philadelphia. Your interest and your heart for this organization has been

noticed and is appreciated by all.

In appreciation,

President Linnis

Linnis Jellinek

2014-2015

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News ♦ Education ♦ Editorials

Ever wonder what happens at Convention? The Soroptimist International Convention is scheduled for July 9-12, 2015 in Istanbul, Turkey. Below are some excerpts from the Agenda for a little peek into what will transpire. Opening Ceremonies will be held on 9 July 2015. From 10 July 2015 through 12 July 2015, a variety of workshops are offered, which include: Educate to Lead: Far we’ve come, far we need to go Since the first Soroptimist International Convention in 1930, Soroptimists have gone through many national and international upheavals and yet their determination remained unshaken and their projects continued. What has all the chaos of the 20th century taught us about resil-ience? How should we further develop the Educate to Lead concept to inspire momentum and engage new generations? The power of a second chance Women who have not been able to complete their education due to economic constraints, violence in the family, forced migration, and many other reasons, can reclaim their independence through different types of continuing education programs. Is it ever too late to go to school? Women and Islam This session aims to correct the misconceptions and misperceptions often held of women in Muslim societies. It will discuss their values, their cultural diversity, their identities. It will recognise the many different roles and types of influence women have in their communities. Making your voice heard at the local, national and international levels! This workshop aims to provide participants with concrete tools and tips for becoming effective advocates for women’s rights at the local, national and international levels. Is there any connection between lobbying a local/national government and an international institution? The United Nations and us: From vision to action What place do women’s issues have at the United Nations today compared to 20 years ago? What are the main current and emerging issues relat-ed to women at the UN? Is NGO participation in UN processes really meaningful? How can Soroptimists influence the global agenda? Women’s status in business, education and health in Turkey There are many highly successful professional women in Turkey. They contribute to their society and their economy actively and in many different ways. Women leaders from Istanbul will share their experiences and their perspectives. Defeating Violence! Violence against women is shaped by social, political, economic, and legal factors in complex ways but it is always rooted in the unequal power relations between men and women. The phenomenon remains widespread but it still poorly understood. Soroptimist International of Europe, together with SIGBI and with the support of the United Nations, is launching a project entitled Defeating Violence! What’s the project all about and how can you contribute? Slavery in the 21st century: The realities of human trafficking Trafficking in human beings is a critical problem and a form of modern-day slavery. What are the realities victims face? What can Soroptimists from source, transit and destination countries do to help prevent trafficking? Poverty and prosperity: Do women have the right rights? Changes in national and international laws and policies can have a huge impact on the lives of women and girls. What can Soroptimists do locally, nationally and internationally to help close the gaps in women’s rights?

Innovative strategies for empowering women In recent years, sets of binding human rights, labour, and anti-corruption standards for businesses have been developed by international institutions and governments. Many companies are also involved in voluntary corpo-rate social responsibility initiatives. Does businesses really believe in CSR and women’s empowerment?

Turkish Delights … Yum

Haga Sophia

International Convention In Istanbul

July 20-23, 2016 Registration deadline May 20, 2015. $475 Fee (plus additional fees for various events.) Details will be sent via email soon.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!! Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort

Federation Convention In Disney World

From President Linnis

5 ½ cups (1 bag) shred-

ded coconut

2 Egg Whites

½ tsp Coconut Extract

(may substitute with Al-mond Extract)

1 Cup of Confectioners’ Sugar

1 Cup of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

1 Cup of White Chocolate Chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. ● Mix together coconut, egg

whites, coconut extract and powdered sugar. Firmly shape into golf ball sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on parchment cov-

ered, flat (no edges) cookie sheets. ● Bake for 15-17 minutes

or just until lightly browned on the edges. Do not over bake! Carefully slide the parchment off the cookie sheet onto the coun-

ter. ● Melt chocolate (dark first) in a freezer Zip Lock bag on a

med-low setting in the microwave using 1 minute cycle…then 30 second cycles. Squish the chocolate chips around after each 30

second cycle until melted. ● Snip a tiny corner of the bag and

use it like a pastry or frosting bag and drizzle chocolate in one

direction over each cookie. ● Repeat with the white chocolate

and drizzle in the opposite direction. ● Cool

Completely. ● Makes 24 of the best maca-

roons you’ve ever tasted! MEETINGS and EVENTS CALENDAR

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gmail.com

COPY EDITOR Becky Gumns

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We reserve the right to edit material for length and content.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the

information contained within this publication. However, SITD

cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information and hereby

expressly disclaims any responsibility for errors.

Committee Workshop Report

June 2015 6/6 All Day SITD 41’st Annual Wine Tasting @ Coyote Moon 6/8 noon Board Meeting @ TDPUD, Brown Bag 6/11 noon Business Meeting @ Zano’s, $15 6/24 Teen Closet Baby Shower @ Truckee River Winery 6/25 6-8 pm 2015-2016 Board Installation @ Nancy Davis’ home *NOTE CHANGE IN DATE for Installation July 2015 7/2 noon Board Meeting @ TDPUD, Brown Bag 7/9 noon Business Meeting @ Zano’s, $15 7/16 5:30 pm SUDS* @ Uncorked Wine Bar, Downtown Truckee 7/25-26 Soroptimist Development Retreat (SDR), Reno Future Dates to Save July 9-12, 2015 SI Soroptimistanbul, Istanbul, Turkey July 25-26, 2015 Soroptimist Development Retreat (SDR) Atlantis Casino Resort, Reno, Nevada April 29-May 1, 2016 SNR Conference, Atlantis Resort, Reno, Nevada July 20-23, 2016 SIA Convention, Disney World, Florida Board Meetings are Brown Bag @ TDPUD Conference Room. All members are welcome to attend. *SUDS: Soroptimist Understanding through Drinking & Socializing

Presidential Macaroons The Committee Workshop held in the evening May 21, 2015 was hugely successful for so many reasons. We saw members that we don’t usually see at noon meetings — hint there? For those of you who could not join, the agenda was: 1. Call to Order 2. Get a glass of wine 3. Get some food 4. Now let’s socialize … and while you’re doing that, please

stop by the table and sign up for openings on committees and for the 2015-2016 Thought for the Day and White Elephant.

The room was “a-buzz” with chit-chat, catching up, sharing sto-ries, and even talk about committees from soon-to-become advi-sors. We have to do this again! Despite a ton of socializing and fun, the Committee List did get filled out—soon to be sent out to the membership for the upcoming year. THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR RAISING YOUR HAND TO VOLUNTEER!!! One item that came out of this evening was the question: should we hold some business meetings in the evening? After a quick email to the entire club and a 65% response, the unanimous vote was “yes”! So watch your emails for the 2015-2016 calendar—some business meetings are scheduled for 5:30 PM. Expect to see new faces at meetings!!