Ruby Award 2020 Winner Announced - Nikki of MJ's Project
We are proud to announce this year’s winner: Nikki Gardea. Nikki dedicates herself to helping other women, especially young woman.
Club News
Seeking $1,000 Award Applicants
SOROPTIMIST PLACERVILLE CLUB SEEKS WOMEN WHO HAVE MADE EXTRAORDINARY DIFFERENCES ON BEHALF OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN OUR COMMUNITY
Soroptimist International of Placerville (SIP) is searching for applicants for its Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women, which honors women who—through their professional or personal activities—make exceptional efforts on behalf of women and girls. Women can nominate themselves or another woman in the community.
Soroptimist Delivered Human Trafficking Awareness Training to EDCO Transit
Soroptimist International of Placerville members Lynne, Deb & Kaye presented human trafficking awareness training to El Dorado Transit staff. Attendees were attentive and focused on the presentation; all scored 100% on the "quiz".
New Member Induction - Kathi & Stacey
President Lynne was thrilled to Induct New Members Kathi Guerrero and Stacey Caso-Turk in December & January. They are amazing women; we're thrilled to have them join our club.
UPDATE: Deputy Ishmael Fundraiser - $3,500
Final numbers are in!!! We're pleased to report that our December 15th fundraiser hosted by Mother Lode Lion's Club and Soroptimist International of Placerville raised $3,500 for the Deputy Ishmael Memorial Fund.
New Member Induction
Stacey Caso-Turk joined Soroptimist International of Placerville in December 2019.
Soroptimist Donates to Clients of Only Kindness
Soroptimist Members toured Only Kindness in Placerville and celebrate our donations to several of their clients. Soroptimist's Helping Hands Program provides funding for women and famlies experiencing a crisis. Funds benefitted these clients directly, not Only Kindness.
Deputy Ishmael Family Fundraiser
Soroptimist International of Placerville collaborated with the Mother Lode Lions Club to raise funds for the Ishmael Family Memorial Fund. It was a huge success. Preliminary estimate is over $1,200 was raised. Hundreds of community members attended, bought lunch and did some early Christmas shopping.
A huge THANK YOU to Mr & Mrs Claus who's presence added so much joy to this event.