The evening of June 6 headed out on Hamilton Harbour for our end-of-year dinner. Many of our club was able to attend and some guests joined us. The buffet dinner was quite good and the view, looking back at the city, was very different. In particular, it was interesting to see the piles of coal up close along the steel factories.
The weather was wonderful – warm, not too windy – and the rain waited until we got back to shore.
Congratulations to our two newly weds this year: Brooke and Nancy.
The Soroptimist girls were out with aprons and tongs at Weeks of Waterdown yesterday. We had sausages, hotdogs and Rose’s Famous Dishcloths for sale!
Spring confernce this year was the 76th annual and hosted by SI Stoney Creek-Niagara and held in St. Catherine’s.
We as SI – DAF won 4 (yes four!!!) awards: Highest Conference Attendance (as a percentage), Recruitment Award, Retention Award and the coveted Rose Bowl!!! The Rose Bowl is for the greatest percentage in membership increase from March 2007 to March 2008. We all should be proud for sharing our passion for Soroptimist with our friends, and truly being the little engine that could!!
Also, Brooke donated a basket that was raffled at the Spring Conference and raised $ 585. Way to go ladies…
Russ Weil and his band joined us for the Magic of Motown on Thursday April 24 at the Scottish Rite, 4 Queen St, Hamilton. The evening was Cabaret Style with dessert and coffee plus a cash bar.
We sold 81 tickets and raised over $1,000 in the raffle ticket sale.
Thank you to everyone who attended!
Leontyne Anglin, Membership Director at Soroptimist International of the Americas created a new group on LinkedIn (with the Live Your Dream logo) on April 1, 2008. This group is a forum to discuss or answer questions from other members, share your experiences with people from all over SIA and post news.
SI-DAF member, Brooke, has joined the group. To find out more, visit http://www.linkedin.com and search for Soroptimist Inernational under groups.
Congratulations to our award winners. The Women’s Opportunity Award is given to a female head of the household retraining for the workforce and the Violet Richardson Award to for a young woman that is an active volunteer.
Women’s Opportunity Award ($2,500) was given to a nursing student who is a single monther and supporting her family while getting her degree.
Violent Richardson Award ($500, of which a portion is given to her charity of choice) was given to a highschool student who is actively involved in the Girl Guides of Canada.
The Beautiful Women Project is an exhibition being held at the at the Downtown Art Centre, Hamilton. The opening evening was on Thursday March 1st and included a welcome from the artist Cheryl-Ann Webster. Our club sponsored $350 towards uncreating of one of the torsos and were sponsors of the opening night. Thank you Jane, who sat on the planning committee at the YWCA.
Following a tour of the exhibit, the ladies of SI-DAF treked down to Capri Restaurant on John St to hear Val Campbell speak about the Living Rock Ministries’ “Just for Gurlz”. This program focuses on healthy lifestyle choices and selfcare for young women aged 16-26. Those participating in the program can also access the food bank and receive other supports through The Rock in Action and Rock Resources Programs.
Activities such as crafts, self-care and topical themes are introduced through informal discussions and teachings that are focused around the needs of the young women (self-esteem, relationships, sexuality, healthy choices, community, etc.). Philpott Memorial Church provides nursery, volunteers and program area for Just for Gurlz.
YWCA of Hamilton is sponsoring the Beautiful Women Project from March 1st – April 19th, 2008.
The Beautiful Women Project is a teaching and healing tool for women and girls, men and boys. The foundation of the project is a touring art exhibition of 120 clay torsos of real women, aged nineteen to ninety-one.
A number of SI DAF’ers attended the Alzheimer’s Walk for Memories at Lime Ridge Mall.
Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) members Soroptimist International of Dundas/Ancaster/Flamborough recently attended the Alzheimer’sWalk for Memories at Lime Ridge Mall in Hamilton on January 27/08. Immediately before the walk the SI/DAF teamtook the opportunity to have a photo taken with HamiltonMayor Fred Eisenberger and Honorary Chairperson and Mistress of Ceremonies with CHCH TV news anchor Connie Smith (front row, centre).
The SI/DAF team raised over $2,000 for the event through generous sponsorships by friends and co-workers. Representing the Soroptimist were club members (back row) Pauline Hardcastle with her mom Rose Bayley, Susan Hooper, Sandra Gray (FCC past president and top fundraiser for the team), Mayor Fred Eisenberger, Margaret Kovacs & ‘a friend of Soroptimist’ JeanMasi. Front row is Barbara McCoy, Connie Smith and Shirley McCoy who is also past SI Eastern Canada Region Governor.
The event at Lime Ridge raised over $17,000.00 for the Alzheimer’s Society.Thank you to all those who sponsored this event or another one in their community!
Walk for Memories
