October 2019 Newsletter "Empowering Women to Lead Change"

Save the Date for Our 46th Annual Christmas Fantasy Saturday, December 14, 2019

Raffle of six beautifully decorated Christmas Trees with gifts. Raffle for six themed gift baskets Raffle of wonderfully decorated Christmas Wreath

Luncheon and Fashion Show by Macy's $50 per person Door Prizes Download Event Flyer

Be an event sponsor. Make it possible for us to help more women and girls in our local community. Be a Dream Maker in the Community Download Sponsorship Information

Live Your Dream Application Deadline Is November 15, 2019

Accepting Applications for Our 2020 Live Your Dream Education and Training Award for Women We Are Accepting Applications for our 2020 Awards Deadline: November 15 Since 1972, the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards program (formerly the Women’s Opportunity Awards) has disbursed more than $30 million to tens of thousands of women who have overcome poverty, domestic and sexual violence, divorce, the death of a spouse, or other life challenges. They are women who had the courage and determination to turn their lives around. Know someone who might qualify? Forward this newsletter to them. Click her to enter the on line application portal

Holiday Auction Wednesday, November 20, 2019

‌

‌

‌

Heading Here An annual tradition. Members bring unique holiday items for auction. Candles, ornaments, Christmas elves, pretty wreaths, you get the idea. We bring family and friends to enjoy a meal, some holiday cheer, and bid, bid, bid. This is a great way to learn more about Soroptimist and our club. Non members welcome. Place: Elks Lodge 14041 Hesperia Rd, Victorville Time: 5:30 PM Call: 760-486-2405 for more information

Ask Me Why I Am A Soroptimist

At our October program meeting, members wrote why they were a Soroptimist. Read a few:

I want to give back. I want the friendship of Soroptimists. I want to promote women and girls. I want to stop traffic! .........Linda Forest J joined Soroptimist when I retired. I needed to make friends but I also wanted to do something to help my community. ......Mary Spitzer As our community becomes interconnected, we become interrelated. In addition, our human nature seeks human interaction. I am a Soroptimist so I can effectively express mu human nature while I am empowering myself and others.....Daisey Purcel, 2018 Live Your Dream Winner I am a Soroptimist because I know what it is like to struggle and need help and guidance. It is so rewarding to be a part of change in someone’s life. Watch girl grow and change and women feel better about themselves. Giving them hope that they can keep moving forward and do better in their life is what makes a difference....Shannon Baird

Why Are You A Soroptimist?

Upcoming Meetings

November 6, 2019 Board Meeting 5:30 PM Business Meeting to follow at 6 PM Victorville Elks Lodge November 20, 2019 Annual Holiday Auction 5:30 PM Victorville Elks Lodge