February 2016 - Soroptimist International of Indian Rock

SI/Indian Rock Inc. Monthly Newsletter
The Soroptimissle
Soroptimist International of the Americas
February, 2016
North Atlantic Region
Letter From Your President
2015-2016
Board of Directors
Dear Club Members,
President
Kathy Meyer
President-Elect
Eileen Conner
Recording Secretary
Linda Storione
Linda Kinslow
Corresponding
Secretary
Jan Giumette
Treasurer
Peggy Boudin
Director (2 Year)
Carol Zemnick
Marilyn Puchalski
Delegate (2 year)
A quote that could be attributed to Soroptimist International of Indian Rock….since it incorporates
our Mission Statement and our Slogan, right? But….it was written by Julian Fellowes and spoken
by Lady Edith Crawley in Sunday evening’s episode of Downton Abbey.
Now I know many of you are fans, starting at Season One. After being cooped up for 3 days, I was
looking for inspiration to write this President’s letter and for a good hour of wit and wisdom from
the Crawley family. (Psst…actually, I enjoy seeing the previous week’s episode again, so for me
it’s two hours!!)
Mary Kononenko
Barbara Oliver
Director (1 Year)
“We talk about making a difference, but this could actually change
lives.”
Patti Cullen
Delegate (1 Year)
Charlene Curtis
SI/Indian Rock Website:
www.soroptimistindianrock.org
North Atlantic Region Website:
www.soroptimistnar.org
SIA Website:
www.soroptimist.org
Soroptimissle Newsletter Editor
Jan Giumette
[email protected]
Inside This Issue:
President’s Letter
Dinner/Board/Finance
Fundraising
LYD/New Mem.Tea
Women’s Hist/Jan. Pic
Holiday Help/Share A Spare
Wrapping Presence/Ad
Ads/Things to Remember
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It was that and more….an evening of thought provoking inspiration from women looking to make a
difference by helping to provide women with an education to improve their stake in life.
They also spoke of a man who involved young women with his cunning ways into a life of
prostitution…..trafficking in today’s vernacular.
We’ve come a long way and after January’s meeting with Shea Rhodes, we heard how much more
we need to do. Many of you have commented how much you learned from Shea and what a great
speaker. I’m glad you came out on that cold January evening to hear of this
$32 billion worldwide industry and the sad story of young Jamielynne Cleary. Her face is seared
on my mind.
So how do we make a difference? By participating in the activities and fundraisers of OUR Club,
that include our LYD baskets and Share A Spare, our Award winners in March and Scholarship in
June. You have heard about our Helping Hand Emergency Fund grantees, seen the faces of our
Scholarship winners and our Ginny Cooper and Live Your Dream winners. You make a difference
and you have changed lives over the years by attending each of our events and little by little
touching lives. Hopefully these experiences have made a difference in your life too.
So what’s next? Ask your friends or family members to come to our February 3rd meeting. For
$35, it’s dinner and entertainment in the form of “An Evening with Julia Child.” A night out with
friends….can’t beat it. Join us for Pancakes on Saturday, February 20 th at Applebee’s. Celebrate
and honor our nominee, The Honorable Cynthia M. Rufe, at the Women’s History Month event on
March 10th and bring a group to Designer Bag Bingo, on April 8th.
Make a referral of a woman you know for the HHEF grant and a LYD basket. Encourage a young
woman to apply for our Scholarship. Take a look at our website if you need further inspiration.
And
Liztune in next Sunday evening to see what the ladies of Downton are up to next. Theirs is the
final season…..ours is just beginning!! Be a part of it…the Ladies of Soroptimist International of
Indian Rock! Thank You for being a Trustee of this mission
Yours in friendship,
Kathy
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE AMERICAS
MISSION AND CORE PURPOSE - To improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.
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At Our January Meeting
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Dinner Menu
Mixed greens shredded carrots cucumbers, tomatoes
Choice of Balsamic Vinaigrette or French Dressing
Chicken Chasseur with Tomatoes and Mushrooms
Rice Pilaf
Green Vegetable
Warm Rolls with Butter Flowers
Chocolate Mousse for Dessert
$35.00 Dinner and the show
RSVP TO MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
You have received your Eventbrite email for the February meeting. Please remember to respond and
include yourself and your guests, so that we will have a correct number of meals prepared for the
evening. Email the name of your guests to [email protected]
YOU ARE INVITED
OUR NEXT BOARD MEEETING WILL BE
Tuesday February 16, 6:30 P.M. At Tescor
As always, all of our members are invited to attend the Board Meetings.
Peggy Boudin has been kind enough to host our Board Meetings each month.
It would be nice to give Peggy a break now and then.
If you would like to host a meeting in your home, please contact
President Kathy Meyer [email protected]
WE NEED A HOST FOR OUR MARCH 15TH BOARD MEETING
This is a great opportunity to experience a Board meeting in the comfort of your home.
SAVE THE DATE – FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Board Members and All Committee Chairs
The Finance Committee will meet Wednesday, February 10th, 6:30 p.m. at the home of Finance
Chair, Joy Hardin, 700 Joy Court, Warminster. We will be establishing our budget for 201617. You will be included in the count unless you email [email protected] to let Kathy know
you can not attend.
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FUNdraising Committee
SI/Indian Rock’s Monthly Membership Meeting
and Internal Fundraiser
“An Evening with Julia Child”
Julia Child was an American cook, author and television personality who introduced French
cuisine and cooking techniques to America. She was in the vanguard of "foodies," who by
changing America's taste, helped create modern American culture. While her public face and voice
became familiar to all of us, this play focuses on her private side - especially the relationship with
her husband, Paul Child. Local actress, Linda Kenyon, passionately portrays Julia with historical
accuracy and great style...the hair, makeup, dress, humor, voice and demeanor…all of it!
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Spring Mill Country Club
Doors Open 5:30pm – Dinner @ 7:00pm
$35.00 pp includes full course sit down dinner and performance
(Cash bar available)
Lucky Bucks Raffle and Live Auction* (Bring an extra check!)
*Auction Items include a Toppers Spa Gift Certificate, Julia Child Memorabilia and Cooking Items Basket,
a Le Creuset 4.5 Qt Round Casserole Oven…and more!
Please note your attendance at this event is not tax deductible. Proceeds from this fundraiser support SIIR’s
operating/administrative account. We truly appreciate your generous support!*
Questions? Contact Patti @ 215-378-1992
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Soroptimist International of Indian Rock
Presents its 2nd Annual
Friday, April 8, 2016
Doors open at 5:00pm; Games 7:00-10:00pm
Spring Mill Manor
171 Jacksonville Rd, Ivyland, PA
Ticket Info: $35.00
Includes a light meal, iced tea, coffee and hot tea; plus one 10 Bingo Game
Pack
Also featuring:
Themed Basket Raffle - Lucky Bucks Raffle
Two (2) Game Specials
Designer bags may include Coach, Dooney and Bourke, Michael Kors,
Kate Spade and more!
Contact: Patti @ 215-378-1992
Email: [email protected]
Important Tax Note: For federal tax purposes, the amount of your contribution that is deductible is limited to the excess, if any, of your contribution over
the fair market value of goods or services provided by SI/Indian Rock, Inc.
The estimated value of goods provided by SI/Indian Rock, Inc. is $15.00.
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Applebee's® Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast
to support SIIR Live Your Dream Project
$8 per person
$4 Kids 4 yrs & under
WHEN: Saturday, February 20, 2016
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
2 West Road, Newtown, PA 18940
For Tickets & to Volunteer…Contact Jan Walters @ the
February Monthly Meeting or call 215-962-4578
Valid only at participating restaurant listed above. Ticket valid for pancake event only.
Applebee's menu items are not included as part of purchase.
A demo by FIRST LEGO League Team 5942,
sponsored by Archbishop Wood FRC Team 2607, The Fighting Robovikings!
FIRST LEGO League, created through a partnership between FIRST (For Inspiration
& Recognition of Science & Technology) and the LEGO Group, inspires future
scientists and engineers. Kids, ages 9 to 14 years, work as a team to design, build
& program autonomous robots.
Bring your children & grandchildren, enjoy family time, and meet FIRST LEGO
League Team 5942 members and their robots. Learn more about joining a team,
being a coach or mentor.
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LIVE YOUR DREAM BASKETS
All Purpose Cleaner
Aluminum Foil
Broom w Dustpan**
Bucket**
Can Opener **
Cups Lg. & Sm.**
Dish Soap
Flash Light **
Floor Mop
Hand Soap Bars **
Laundry Basket
Laundry Detergent
Light Bulbs **
SHOPPING LIST
Napkins
Paper Plates Lg.& Sm
Paper Towels
Plastic Dinnerware
Plastic Wrap **
Plunger**
Scissors
Scouring Pads
Scrub Brush **
Sponges
Tissues
Toilet Bowl Brush **
Toilet Cleaner
Toilet Tissue
Trash Bags
Window Cleaner
Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags
Food Storage Bags Gallon **
Food Storage Bags Quart **
Target Gift Card $100 **
Starred items are those most needed.
Soroptimist International
of Indian Rock
New Member Tea
You are cordially invited to join us
for an afternoon of fun and fellowship.
Saturday, February 6, 2016, 1:30 – 4 p.m.
Kathy Meyer’s home
267-987-4717
The afternoon will be a time for veteran members and newer members to exchange
ideas about what it means to be a Soroptimist while enjoying a steaming cup of tea
and light refreshments in a relaxed setting.
Please R.S.V.P. to Kathy Meyer at [email protected]
We will be in touch with you to set up carpooling arrangements as there is limited
parking. Hope to see you there.
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Bucks County Women’s History Month Award
This award has been presented for the past 34 years to a Bucks County
woman who best exemplifies the social, intellectual, and creative
contributions women have made to our future and the quality of life for
Bucks County residents. Soroptimist International of Indian Rock, Inc.
has participated as a sponsor of this award for the past 25 years. The
Honorable Cynthia M. Rufe, a former Indian Rock member and our
nominee, is this year’s winner. She is a Judge of the United States
District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, a federal bench
appointment, and will be the recipient of the 35th annual award at a
special reception to be held in March.
Please save the date: Thursday, March 10, 2016 (snow date: Friday,
March 11, 2016) at the James-Lorah Memorial Home Auditorium, 132
Main Street, Doylestown, PA. This year in honor of the 35th award
being given at the James-Lorah House, there will be limited tours
provided of the home of Sarah James from 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. prior to the reception. In addition, a special
award will be given to the VIA in honor of Miss Sarah James. The actual program event begins with
refreshments at 5:45 and the program starting at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $15, admission at the door.
It is such an honor to have our nominee selected and we hope you will plan to be there.
Invitations will be emailed, so mark your calendar for a very special evening.
OUR JANUARY GROUP PICTURE
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Holiday Help
2015 Co-Chairs: Linda Storione / Eileen Finnigan
For the first time, Holiday Help teamed up with the United Way to include 11 tweens in our
program. We also teamed up with St Cyril’s to help 4 students. This year the program was
quite successful, thanks to the kindness, compassion and generosity of our members. We
coordinate with various case workers who ask each family member to provide three wish
items and the head of household lets us know what grocery store and department store they
prefer, so we can provide Gift Cards for those as well. The final number of tweens we could
service was determined after all items for the six families were collected. The tweens each
received two gift cards, 1 for a restaurant and 1 for entertainment.
Final tally: Families served-6, Family members- 19, United Way Tweens- 11
Linda Storione did a wonderful job as co-chair and will be looking for someone to mentor in
the 2016 Holiday Help Season. I have been honored to serve on this uplifting and positive
Holiday Program.
Thank You & Be Well,
-Eileen Finnigan
SHARE
A
SPARE
Co-Chairs: Mindy Pinkus / Eileen Finnigan
Committee: Mary Ann R., Marilyn P., Mary Ellen B., Nancy S., Joy H., Marsha C., Maureen
G., Nancy H., Sue P., Jan W., Sally Z., Sandy C., Mary Catherine S., Peg W.
Joy Hardin has taken over as program coordinator. All caseworkers who received LYD
baskets have been contacted with program info and request forms. Jude Shine has gotten
the word out to Family Services Assn. and Bucks Co. Housing group.
As in the original program proposal, LYD recipients hold priority over other requests.
Fortunately, to this point we have consistently brought in multiple boxes of donations each
week. Five requests have been filled to date. Each request delivered was five or more boxes.
We are currently pursuing a barter relationship with Impact stores as a positive way to deal
with donated items not covered under the program’s purview.
All members of the committee have committed to help organize, clean, box and deliver client
requests.
What we are looking for: kitchen gadgets, dishes, cups, mugs, pitchers, utensils, drawer
organizers for utensils, serving dishes, mixing bowls, bakeware, casserole dishes, cookie
sheets, muffin tins, cutting boards, pots and pans, whisks, spatulas, cooling racks, trash
cans, storage containers, trivets, recipe boxes, dish racks, paper towel holder.
If you wish to donate to share-a-spare, feel free to bring gently used items to any
membership meeting. My truck will be parked out front until full or the meeti ng begins. If you
have any questions or want to give me a heads up that a large donation is coming, please
call Eileen (215)322-1344. Ok to leave a message.
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OUR MEMBERS HONORED BY WRAPPING PRESENCE
The Wrapping Presence project recognized
Maureen Gorman and Sue-Ann Roades
at the annual thank you luncheon for
volunteers on January 15th. Maureen
received the golden hook award for
bringing in the most new volunteers this
year. She drafted a many of her SIIR fellow
members and their friends to
participate in the project. Sue-Ann was
recognized as a special Santa's helper for
her enthusiasm and willingness to do
whatever was needed. She received an
adorable elf hat with ears that wiggled.
Wrapping Presence was founded in 1995
by Marne Kies Dietterich in honor of her
parents. She has developed a special all
volunteer program to bring the hubbub of
the holidays back into the lives of nursing
home residents. Marne has been
recognized for her work by many
organizations including SIIR’s 2011 Ruby
Award Winner.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Dinner Meeting:
Please note: Our dinner meeting fee is $35.00.for this month only. Dinner and a show
Please check your email! The club uses this method of communication to contact members about
board meetings, club updates, volunteer opportunities, special news, as well as to send you the monthly
newsletter. Please send your email address changes to: [email protected].
Inviting a friend to join our club? You must complete a New Member Form prior to a new
member’s induction if you will be extending an invitation to a prospective new member to join Indian
Rock. Eileen Conner will have forms available at the membership meeting or you can contact her at
[email protected]. Please submit this form to President Elect Eileen Conner as soon as
possible.
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Events & Things to Remember
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February 3, 2016 – Monthly Membership Meeting Internal Fundraiser, Spring Mill CC
February 6, 2016 – New Member Tea Kathy Meyer’s Home-812 Tennis Ave. Maple Glen, PA.
February 16, 2016 – February Board Meeting – Tescor 6:30 p.m.
February 20, 2016 – Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser – Applebee’s, Newtown.
March 2, 2016 – Monthly Membership Meeting, Spring Mill CC
March 15, 2016 – Board Meeting 6:30 TBD
April 6, 2016- Monthly Membership Meeting, Spring Mill CC
April 8, 206 – Spring Fundraiser – Designer Bag Bingo – Spring Mill Manor
April 19, 2016 – Board Meeting – Tescor, 6:30 p.m.
April 29, 2016 – North Atlantic Region Spring Conference – Saratoga Springs, New York.
Reminder – we’re looking for members to write articles on club meetings and activities. Please contact Jan
Giumette. Don’t forget to send your bio to Jan Giumette [email protected] for the Nice to Know
You feature in our newsletter.