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Date: 4/1/2019
Subject: GWR News Blast - APR 2019
From: Governor Lori Reed



April 2019
News Blast
Governor's Corner
Hot Topics
Governor Lori
Camp Fire
Spring is here and there is energy in the air!
 
There is so much going on in our region, I wonder when we sleep! 
  • Clubs are conducting their Live Your Dream Awards ceremonies
  • Dream it, Be it conferences are well underway
  • New members are joining our clubs
  • Successful fund raisers are being held
  • And, our communities are embracing our efforts by recognizing and celebrating with us
Recently, I had the opportunity to meet one of the GWR finalists for the LYDA - who we will be celebrating in June at Spring Conference.  Her story, and the stories of all our applicants for that matter, remind me of why I am a Soroptimist. The awards given to these women are life changing and sets them on a path to live an empowered life.  I am grateful to be a small part of this program.  Prepare to be amazed when you meet the 10 finalists at Spring Conference! 
 
As you look forward and start planning your club activities for next year, be sure to explore the resources available on our GWR website and from the SIA website.  Highlighted below are quick links to the web pages that contain some useful tools, templates and ideas.  The SIA website also has a wealth of tools for clubs in all areas, and many can be accessed from the April Soroptimist Summary
 
Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing you in June at Spring Conference!
 
Governor Lori
2018-2020
"Igniting our Dreams"
 Spring Conference 2019 Reminders
 
Quick Links to the CALL Documents: 
 
 
What to Bring?
1. "Camp Fire" centerpiece craft project 
2. "Adventures in Travel" silent auction basket
3. Club president "sash" with all of her accomplishments from her club year
4. Exhibit Room Sales items
5. Dream Maker donations
6. See Page 6 of the CALL for more items to bring
 
What to Wear?
Thursday Evening: Dressy Casual/Cocktail
Friday Day: Resort Casual
Friday Evening: Travel Adventure Theme outfit
Saturday Day: Resort Casual
Saturday Evening: Semi Formal- LYDA Celebration
 
Other Opportunities include:
Program advertising
T-shirt sales
Pre-purchase Pick-A-Prize tickets
Club Tablecloth sales
Special SPA pricing
Winery Tour on Sunday
 
Quote for the month:
"If you don't like something, change it.  If you can't change it, change your attitude" - Maya Angelou
 
Featured Article
Reminders/Deadlines
Pillar Resources
Check out a few of the highlighted resources available to the GWR club's on our region website
Membership

Fund Raising
 
Public Awareness
 
Programs
Calendar

2019 Important Dates:

May 2, 2019 - SIA Pres-Elect ballots due to SIA
May 10, 2019 - Registration due for Spring Conf
May 31, 2019 - Club Giving due to SIA
May 31, 2019 - Founder's Pennies due to SIA
June 1, 2019– Alaska Cruise Deposit due 
June 30, 2019 - DIBI online reports due to SIA
 
2019 Meeting Planner:
June 6-8, 2019
GWR Spring Conference
Pala Casino & Resort, Pala, CA
August 2-3, 2019
GWR Leadership Training Retreat
Hilton Garden Inn Midtown, Phoenix, AZ
August 21 - Sept 1, 2019
GWR "Navigate to Educate" Alaskan Cruise
Princess Cruise Line
October 2019 FALL Meetings:
District 1 - Oct 5-6 in Corona, CA
District 2 - Oct 18-19 in San Jacinto, CA
District 3 - Oct 25-26 in Flagstaff, AZ
District 4 - Oct 11-12 in Glendale, AZ
 
Reminder:
Submit your club events to Pat Box to be displayed on the GWR event calendar
patbox1@verizon.net
GOLDEN WEST REGION NEWS BLAST - April 2019
Contact Governor-elect Laurie Moses - LaurieM.GWR@gmail.com
Soroptimist International of the Americas
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