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SI-GSCV CLUB PILLARS
WOMENS HEALTH
WOMEN IN CRISIS
CELEBRATING WOMEN
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2011 Events Mark your Calendars February 23 Business Meeting February 27 Day of Service with Single Mother's Outreach for Mending Kids International March 4 DWOS Serendipity March 8 Awards Luncheon March 20 Simply Irresistible Fashion Show @ the Hyatt March 23 Business Meeting April 2 Dancing with Our Stars featuring Dora Zavala April 12 Program Luncheon April 27 Business Meeting May 10 Program Luncheon May 13-15 Carlsbad SI Spring Conference May 22 High Heel-a-Thon May 25 Business Meeting June 14 Program Luncheon June 22 Installation of Officers July 10-14 SIA International Convention in Montreal We'll see you there, won't we!? |
********************************************** Upcoming New Member Luncheons (by Invite only) in February and March.  If members have any questions or would like to get more involved, please call Sheryl Geraci VP Membership at
(661) 877-5544. ***********************************************
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Dancing with our Stars - Starring our very own SI District Director Dora Zavala - will be dancing to raise money for the Jacquie Petersen Endowment Award - Please make your plans to support her efforts on Saturday April 2 with dinner at the Odyssey Restaurant.
click here for more info!
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From President Kris -
"If We Believe
We can Achieve!"
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer.
Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." ------Harriet Tubman
We are coming in to a busy time for us Soroptimist --- I can guarantee you won't be bored between now and the end of this Soroptimist year!
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February 8 was our "Heart" Program luncheon at TPC featuring heartwarming Board Chairwoman, Ann Drummond, from Mending Kids, International. She has hosted 3 Heart patients under 6 years old from Ecuador and been on 3 Medical Missions. We were moved by her stories of mothers struggling with their children's congenital heart problems.
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The Sweetheart Social on Sunday February 13 with our "Star" Dora Zavala was lots of fun.
We brought our sweethearts, enjoyed lite appetizers and dancing! Past Dancing with our Stars participants - BJ and Jeannie Atkins showcased their winning style and taught us the Merengue.
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Join us to celebrate past sponsors and welcome
new sponsors as we get ready for our
High Heel - A - Thon
"Stomp Out Domestic and Dating Violence"
Thursday February 17th at 6:30pm. Fresh Boutique,
24419 Walnut St, Newhall
2010 HHaT Video
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DAY OF SERVICE
Save the date of Sunday, February 27 for SI-GSCV Annual Day of Service
Join us from 2-5pm--- at the new home of Single Mothers Outreach tying blankets and putting together gift bags of much needed items and snacks for Mending Kids International - benefiting young kids receiving open heart surgery and their doctors!
Single Mothers Outreach Website
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On Friday March 4 join us at TPC after dinner for the 2nd annual Serendipity Auction, benefiting the Jacquie Petersen Endowment Award. This is the ultimate "re-gifting" event --- bring that special gift that just doesn't fit in your home, or isn't your style - it will be someone else's treasure!
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The Soroptimist Camino Real Region Spring Conference is being co-hosted by the Desert Coast Region and will be in Carlsbad!
A beautiful weekend by the sea with lots of Soroptimist women - what could be better? Calendar May 13, 14 and 15 --- with details to follow soon.
 And finally, the
3rd annual
High Heel-a-Thon - Stomping out Domestic and Dating Violence! This event is all new under the direction of Tora Brown, so make your plans to join the fun on Sunday May 22 in Downtown Newhall from 11am to 2pm.
Ticket/Team information here!
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FIND SOROPTIMIST OF GREATER SANTA CLARITA ONLINE!
SIGSCV WEBSITE
 
 
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SI of Greater Santa Clarita Valley and
Soroptimist International
of Santa Clarita Valley
join forces to bring back....
Boutique, Lunch & FASHION SHOW
REGISTRATION FORM CLICK HERE
Our fantastic Fashion Show and Boutique on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency in Valencia, California will be produced by Shelley Hann and co-chaired by Kris Hough and Donna Kreutz.
The amazing Mr. Ed Masterson will host the show featuring Fabulous Men and Women of The Santa Clarita Valley, professional models and many exciting surprises.
We are pleased to present fashions from our own J. David Custom Clothiers of Valencia, White House-Black Market, Fresh, J. Serraino and more.
Produced by Shelley Hann - it's a fabulous boutique; simply scrumptious lunch and exciting show!
Wait! There's more: We are auctioning a designer, one of a kind, couture, fairytale
wedding dress!
Proceeds will benefit Soroptimist programs focused on Stopping Human Trafficking.
Buy your tickets NOW for Sunday, March 20 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia!
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
The following Sponsorship opportunities are available:
- Title Sponsorship at $5,000.00 which will include tickets for a fabulous table of 10
- Centerpiece Sponsorship at $1,500.00 which will include 4 tickets to the event
- Ad Book Advertising at $250.00 (full page only)
- Vendor Space is available at $125.00 for the first table and $75.00 for an additional table*
- Best Seats in the House Table of 10 at $2,000.00
- VIP Tables of 10 at $125.00 per person
BECOME A SPONSOR NOW
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Women in Crisis Pillar
3rd Annual High Heel*a*Thon
Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 11:00am
"Stomp Out Domestic and Dating Violence"
The 150- yard walk will be a lively event in Newhall starting on Main Street, continuing to Veteran's Plaza and end on Walnut Street at our Vendor Village.
A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to three causes:
Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita
Break the Cycle and
Valley Trauma Center.
The Committee is encouraging participants to bring a team, don't walk alone; join ing the walk with a team makes a strong statement to our friends and family.
Form a Team at any level you choose.
Check out the Registration Form online at http://www.highheelathon.org/team-registration
TEAMS can earn awards for: Team Sign, Team Spirit, Costume, BestHigh Heels and Most Participants. INDIVIDUAL awards are: Best High Heels, Best Costume and Best Sign. Our next HHaT Committee meeting will be Thursday, Mar. 3, 5:30 pm. Location: Fresh Boutique 24419 Walnut Street Newhall, CA. All are welcome to attend. WATCH LAST YEARS HIGH HEELATHON YOUTUBE VIDEO
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Celebrating The Women of SIGSCV
By Tora Brown
One of the Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley (SIGSCV) pillars is "Celebrating Women". Today we celebrate one of new members Sheryl Robinson Bagalio. Sheryl is not only new to SIGSCV, she is orginally from upstate New York. One day while shopping on, Sheryl popped into La Via Bella. She struck up a conversation with the owner, Billie Hubbard, who is a member of SIGSCV. Sheryl mentioned that she was new in town and was looking to make some new friends. "It's been hard leaving New York behind with my family and friends all being on the East Coast, but I'm excited to be in California for a new chapter in my life." Billie told her about SIGSCV and said, "I think you would love this group! You should join!" The rest is history. Soroptimist is the perfect organization: "I love meeting cool, fun, interesting women, and I like the fact that I now have some wisdom and experience and can mentor young women," she said. She joined just in time to help with the Wine Affair "It was really fun!" Now she is working on the High Heel-a-thon, the Day of Service Hands on Project: Mending Kids International and starting next month she will be writing the Celebrating the Women of SIGSCV Newsletter article. One of the reasons Sheryl decided to take the job in So. Cal. was to have a more balanced life-allowing her to be with her children. When talking about her sons she said, "I really LIKE them as well as love them. They are great people and I feel very lucky they are in my life.They (Zachary16 and Noah 14) took part in the Cardboard Box City fundraiser to raise money and bring awareness to homeless children and families. Working in Regulatory Affairs for a medical device company, Sheryl is a liaison between the FDA, other international regulatory agencies and her company. The travel involved with her work has afforded her the opportunity to visit many different countries and work with people all around the world, many who have become friends. What you see is what you get with Sheryl -" no pretense!" Kayaking or scuba diving brings her peace. Entertaining brings her joy. She is famous for her cooking and theme gatherings including the toga party party pictured here that was an "absolute blast"! 
If someone gave Sheryl 1 million dollars today, no strings attached, she would "pay off every debt I have and make sure my children and my sister's children are set for college. I'd give money to the Epilepsy Foundation of America and to fund research for a cure for my brother-in-law with a rare form of cancer, and my little Methodist church in Monroe, NY. I'd love to set up a scholarship fund for young women." So, now you know a little bit about Sheryl. The next time you see her, say hello and get to know more of her great ideas!
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$$$ Donation Checks $$$ Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley gives back! This check represents the first of three significant contributions to the MHMH NICU unit so that we can help the littlest Santa Claritans and their moms! 
The proceeds from the Wine Affair have enabled SI-GSCV to present this $2500 check to the Veloz Breast Imaging Center at NMHMH. 
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Soroptimists' Local
Businesses Win Awards
The 87th Annual SCV Chamber of Commerce Recognition & Installation Dinner was held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on January 21, 2011. This prestigious event honored and recognized many outstanding members of the Chamber of Commerce in several categories. Soroptimist of the SI-GSCV Member Recognitions included:
Medium Business of the Year ~
SCV Bank managed by our own President Kris Hough "We are honored to live and work in this great community of Santa Clarita Our enthusiastic staff of professional bankers are committed to providing exceptional customer service ---their commitment makes this award possible."
Special Achievement ~
Kim Kurowski, owner of A-1 Party Balloons
"I won that award for my dedication to
the Chamber and its value and the
service it provides for its members.
I am equally committed to Soroptimist.
When you need me, I'm there."
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