The Soroptimissle - Soroptimist International of Indian Rock

SI/Indian Rock Inc. Monthly Newsletter
The Soroptimissle
Soroptimist International of the Americas
June, 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)
It’s a time when we come together to conclude our Club year and to honor the women
we have selected to receive the fruits of our labor and to commit to the Big Goal of
investing in the dreams of women and girls through access to education. It is an
evening to see how lives are transformed and empowered by our programs. It is a joy
to meet these celebrated women and to wish them well in their endeavors and look
forward to hearing that we played a part in their success.
Mary Kononenko
Barbara Oliver
Director (1 Year)
Our June meeting is one of Celebration... for the accomplishments of the Biennium,
the Club year, the efforts of our entire membership and for our very special awardees.
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]
Also as a region finalist, OUR club’s entry was advanced to federation-level judging.
The Soroptimist Board of Directors has reviewed the region finalists and has selected
the top entry in each of the four categories. The four federation finalists will be
announced during the Soroptimists Stars in Action Lunch on July 21.
I will be there, joined by Eileen Conner, Linda Kinslow and Patti Cullen to represent
YOU! The description of YOUR participation in the Club Survey, YOUR attendance
at the Open Forums where you shared ideas, gave suggestions and how we executed
on those ideas was the focus for our Membership Category of these Awards.
We hope you will join us again for the Open Forums, June 14 and 15. See inside for
details.
Inside This Issue:
President’s Letter
Dinner/Board/LYD Baskets
Membership/NY Trip
Pearl Buck/Design/Forums
Presidents Awards/Shop
Installation/Milestones
Spring Conf./ Meeting Info
Ads/Things to Remember
This year it is also a Celebration of Success of YOU , our Club Members. Indian Rock
was selected as a region finalist for the Soroptimists Celebrating Success Awards! As
a region finalist, we have been invited to create a display of our award-winning
project, Open Forum with Club Survey, for presentation in the program lounge, which
will be part of SIA’s 44th Biennial Convention in Orlando, Florida on July 20-23,
2016.
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I’ve told you before, being your President has been a life changing experience. I thank
you and hope you will join me at our June meeting for an evening of Celebration of
our mission.
Liz
Our awardees are truly inspiring. Welcome them. See you June 1st.
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 June Meeting
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Dinner Menu
Salad with carrots, cucumbers and tomatoes
Choice of balsamic vinaigrette or ranch
Chicken Marsala
Chef's choice of Starch
Vegetable du jour
Chocolate cake for dessert
RSVP TO MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
You have received your Eventbrite email for the June 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]
CHANGE OF DATE - YOU ARE INVITED
OUR FINAL BOARD MEEETING OF THE YEAR WILL BE
Monday June 6, 6:00 P.M.
At Kathy Meyer’s Home
812 Tennis Avenue, Maple Glen, PA
Please RSVP to [email protected] no later than Friday June 3rd.
LIVE YOUR DREAM BASKETS
Please Continue To Purchase Items Over The Summer
SHOPPING LIST
Aluminum Foil
Broom w Dustpan**
Bucket**
Can Opener
Napkins
Dish Soap
Flash Light
Floor Mop **
Hand Soap Bars
Laundry Basket
Laundry Detergent
Light Bulbs
Paper Towels
All Purpose Cleaner
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
Starred items are those most needed.
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Membership dues for the 2016-2017 club year are due and payable by June 1, 2016. Checks in
the amount of $110 should be made out to SIIR and will be collected at the June dinner meeting.
SIA charges a $10 late fee/re-instatement fee so kindly submit your dues payment before the
deadline.
If you will not be attending the June membership meeting...Please mail your dues to Peggy Boudin,
173 Golfview Drive, Ivyland, PA 18974 no later than June 1st.
ON YOUR FEET
Broadway Trippers
Please remember your deposit for the New York Trip on June 1, 2016 to see On Your Feet, The
Gloria Estefan Story. The cost of the trip is $195 which includes the lunch at Carmine's, orchestra
ticket, bus, and tip for the driver. (The deposit is $100 at our June meeting and the balance is due
at our September meeting)
The date is Wednesday, October 12th.
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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION AT PEARL BUCK HOUSE
On Monday, May 9th, seven ladies, all of whom worked on the Christmas tree at Pearl Buck house,
attended a volunteer appreciation luncheon in the outside tent area on the grounds. Pictured are,
Committee Chair, Sandra Cumbo, Peg Walker, Pat Sole, Sally Zemanek, President, Kathy Meyer
and President Elect Eileen Conner. Not pictured, Jan Giumette.
DESIGNER HOUSE
The Village Improvement Association (VIA) would
like to thank these Soroptimist Indian Rock
members who served as hosts at this year’s
Designer House. We enjoyed two mornings at
Foxtrot Farm. But we forgot to take a picture!
Thanks all.
Joyce Warne
Maureen Gorman
Nancy Staich
Marsha Cooper
Mindy Pinkus
Jan Giumette
Kathy Meyer
Peg Walker
Hazel Smith& Friend
Sandra Cumbo
Eileen Conner
Barbara Oliver
Julie Ivers
OPEN FORUMS ARE ALMOST HERE
You will receive an Eventbrite for each session.
Tuesday, June 14, 6:30 p.m. at Tescor
Wednesday, June 15, 1:00 p.m. at Eileen Conner’s home
Just respond Yes to your choice of sessions.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2016 PRESIDENT’S AWARDEES
MENTOR OF THE YEAR- CAROL ZEMNICK
CAN DO ATTITUDE – NANCY STAICH, LINDA STORIONE
GIVE IT ALL YA GOT – GERRY SMITH, SHARON KAUFMANN, KATHY LYNCH
INNOVATORS – SUE PRICE, MINDY PINKUS, MARY ANN REYNOLDS
STEPPING OUT OF THEIR COMFORT ZONE – SANDY CUMBO, SALLY ZEMANEK, KATHY
BURGER, ANNMARIE KIESER, JAN WALTERS, JAN GIUMETTE MARY CATHERINE SNYDER
NAR UNSUNG HERO – PATTI CULLEN
CLUB UNSUNG HEROES – LINDA KINSLOW, PEGGY BOUDIN
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR – MAUREEN GORMAN
LIFETIME OF EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE – PAT MALLOY
PRESIDENT’S AWARD – “PEANUT” EILEEN FINNIGAN
Congratulations for receiving this year’s
Soroptimist Indian Rock President's Award.
Your hard work and contribution to the meaning of
Soroptimist, “Best For Women”
gives us all a wonderful example to follow.
Congratulations on this well deserved award and
recognition.
SUMMER FUNDRAISING SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA
Friday, August 26, 2016 through Sunday, August 28, 2016, Macy’s will host its
11th annual Shop For A Cause benefiting charities nationwide. Since 2006,
Shop For A Cause has raised more than $47 Million for charities across the
country. This is your opportunity to be part of the excitement.
For just $5.00 you can purchase a certificate that will entitle you to 25% off your
purchases with the exception of a few items. Use it any or all of the three days.
Soroptimist keeps the entire $5.00 purchase price. You can use this certificate
in ANY Macy’s across the country. So purchase lots and give them as gifts to
your out of town family and friends. See Patti Cullen at the meeting or e mail her at:
[email protected].
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INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
Congratulations to all of our Board Members for the 2016-2017 year on their installation.
Our President Kathy Meyer receiving her pin and gift of appreciation from
President Elect Eileen Conner
MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES 2016
Congratulations to all of these ladies for reaching these milestones with many, many more years to
come.
Mary Ellen Bornak
Marilyn Puchalsiki
Terry Adams
Sandra Cumbo
Kathy Fitzgerald
Ruthann Fulmor
Patti Cullen
Janet Johnson
Gail Mastropietro
Carol Zemnick
Carole Wanko
*was missed last year
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SPRING CONFERENCE AT SARATOGA SPRINGS
Our ladies who attended the conference had a great time and showed off their hat decorating
talent. Looking good ladies!!!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Dinner Meeting:
Please note: Our dinner meeting fee is $25.00
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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June 1, 2016 – Monthly Membership Meeting – Spring Mill CC – Annual Awards Ceremonial Dinner
June 6, 2016 – Home of Kathy Meyer 812 Tennis Ave. Maple Glen, PA
June 14, 2015 – Open Forum – Tescor – 341 Ivyland Road, Ivyland, PA
June 15, 2016 – Open Forum – Home of Eileen Conner 6336 Powderhorn Court, Bensalem, PA 19020
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.