Soroptimist International of Glendale
SOROPTIMISTS SERVE SUCCESS!
MENU OF SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
2012-2013
Welcome to
Soroptimist International of
Farmington Valley, CT !!!
Improving the Lives of Women and Girls in Local Communities and Throughout the World
www.soroptimist.org
We could benefit from your talent, time and treasure!
For more information on our club projects, please contact SIFV President Kathleen Oyanadel at (860) 614-5676 or
MENU OF SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
VOLUNTEER FORM
Name:
Contact Number:
Email Address: ______
Get involved in as much as you would like. Check the area you like and write the specific activity that you can do. Vice-President Sharon collects the forms.
AWARD PROGRAMS/ HANDS-ON SERVICE PROJECTS
Women’s Opportunity Award Program
Violet Richardson Award Program
_____ Ruby Award Program ______
Grace Academy
Prudence Crandall Center
Burmese-Karen Refugees
_____ SIFV STOP Trafficking ______
Self-Defense Workshops
Future Projects
FUNDRAISING & EVENTS
Wreath Selling Fundraiser
Annual Fundraiser ______
Holiday Potluck Dinner
_____ Spring Awards Dinner/Ceremony ______
Year-end Potluck Dinner
Other ______
COMMITTEES
Meeting Program Committee
Membership Committee
Public Awareness Committee
_____ Fundraising Committee ______
AWARD PROGRAMS
Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Award Program
We provide an unrestricted cash award of $2,000 annually to a local woman who needs training or education to improve her earning capabilities.
© Champion(s): TBD
© Distribute applications to women and organizations that provide services for women eligible for the award
© Help SIFV’s public awareness chair craft an announcement to send to media and public outlets to promote the opportunity
© Help procure a panel of judges to decide the winner
© Club winner gets submitted to region level for further judging – if the region’s winner, goes to the Federation level
Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award Program
We recognize young women between ages 14-17 who make the community and world a better place through volunteer efforts. Cash awards are contributed to the winner’s volunteer organization as well as the winner herself (if she chooses).
© Champion(s): Lydia Tedone, Dr. Leora Berns
© Distribute applications to young women and appropriate venues for candidates
© Help SIFV’s public awareness chair craft an announcement to send to media and public outlets to promote the opportunity
© Help decide the local winner
© Club winner gets submitted to region level for further judging – if the region’s winner, goes to the Federation level
Soroptimist Ruby Award Program (fka Making a Difference for Women Award)
We acknowledge women who, through personal and professional activities, work to improve the lives of other women and girls. Cash awards can be contributed to the winner’s charity organization.
© Champion(s): TBD
© Ask club members to craft & submit nominations
© Help decide the local winner with club members
© Club winner gets submitted to region level for further judging
STRATEGIC PROJECTS
SIFV & Grace Academy ~ Partners to Promote Education
Local project initiated in 2010-2011 club year. SIFV members self-lessly give time, energy, charity to students at Grace Academy by helping with clubs and workshops. Other activites have included back-to-school backpack & supplies drives, fundraising efforts, etc.
© Champion(s): TBD
© Participate on the project committee
© Volunteer to help with a club or workshop for the girls
SIFV & PCC ~ Partners to Eradicate Domestic Violence
Preventing and eliminating domestic violence is a Soroptimist focus. Members can participate in the Soroptimist Workplace Campaign to End Domestic Violence event on November 25th and/or serve in partnership with Prudence Crandall Center, New Britain CT.
© Champion(s): Tracy Scala
© Participate on the project committee
© Distribute cards in the workplace that contain domestic violence hotline information (international awareness event on November 25th)
© Donate and/or procure personal care items from local businesses
© Help assemble and/or deliver personal care tote bags
SIFV & Burmese/Karen Refugees ~ Partners in a “New World”
SIFV members help this population in several ways – teaching English, helping procure apartments, teaching them about American customs (e.g., take them Trick-or-Treating, going to Mystic Aquarium and the beach, etc.)
© Champion(s): Julie McNeil
© Participate on the project committee
© Help teach this population English skills
© Donate and/or procure items needed by this population (e.g., school supplies, beds/bedding, furniture, etc.)
© Help procure Halloween costumes and take them on “field trips”
SIFV STOP Trafficking Initiative
Raising awareness about the sex trafficking of women and girls is a Soroptimist focus.
© Champion(s): TBD
© Participate on the project committee
© Join a task force to develop a local effort to raise awareness (Dec. 2nd & Jan. 11th)
© Leave Soroptimist STOP Trafficking literature in places such as public restrooms in train & bus stations for possible victims to get awareness and possibly help
STRATEGIC PROJECTS (continued)
SIFV Self-Defense Workshops
© Champion(s): Kathleen Oyanadel
© Help schedule & promote basic self-defense workshops for women & girls
© Help SIFV’s public awareness chair craft announcements to send to media and public outlets to promote the workshops
© Attend the workshops, help with registration and collect monetary donations
SIFV Future Projects
© Champion(s): TBD
© Research women and girl issues that need advocacy and support
© Research potential new hands-on projects
FUNDRAISING & EVENTS
Wreath Fundraiser (Fall event)
© Champion(s): TBD
© Participate on wreath fundraiser committee
© Help with publicity
© Solicit your contacts to purchase wreathes
© Solicit businesses to purchase wreathes
© Help collect & submit orders
© Help collect money
© Purchase wreathes (or make a donation)
Annual Fundraiser (Spring Event)
© Champion(s): TBD
© Participate on the event committee
© Help with publicity
© Solicit your contacts for auction items (if applicable)
© Solicit businesses for sponsorships and donations (if applicable)
© Volunteer to help with set up and/or clean up
© Invite your friends to attend!
© Purchase a ticket
Holiday Potluck Dinner Meeting/Party (December)
© Champion(s): TBD
© Coordinate food & beverages (sign-up sheets)
© Volunteer to help with set up and/or clean up
© Promote SIA’s December 10th Appeal (SIA mini-fundraiser to be done at the event)
© Invite your friends to attend!
A Salute to Women - Spring Awards Dinner (March)
© Champion(s): TBD
© Help with publicity
© Volunteer to help Award Chairs with preparation details (certificates, etc.)
© Volunteer to help with set up and/or clean up
© Invite your friends to attend!
© Purchase a ticket
Year-end Potluck Dinner Meeting/Party (June)
© Champion(s): TBD
© Coordinate food & beverages (sign-up sheets)
© Volunteer to help with set up and/or clean up
© Invite your friends to attend!
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES to SUCCESSFULLY SERVE
MEMBERSHIP Opportunities
© Champion(s): Kathy McAfee & Linda-Daniels Miller
© EACH ONE, REACH ONE – Governor Tracy’s Membership Initiative…each member bring in 1 new member from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2014.
© Promote Live Your Dream – sign up for it on www.liveyourdream.org and encourage others to join as well (they don’t need to be Soroptimist members!)
© Ask friends, neighbors, co-workers, peers – anyone in your personal network that you think would benefit from membership and Soroptimist would benefit from them - to attend meetings
© Ask friends, family, co-workers and peers to attend fundraising events to become aware of what we do for women and girls
© Mentor a new member by including her in discussions at meetings, social events and explaining unfamiliar terms
© Sign up to call members who need personal contact from club
© Offer to speak at a meeting
© Help with a membership event by baking, setting up, planning
© Help plan and decorate for awards dinner
© Sign up for 15 minute talk on business/hobby, etc.
© Be a committee member
LEADERSHIP Opportunities
© Champion(s): Kathleen Oyanadel & Sharon Alleman…Governor Tracy
© Serve on the club board of directors as an officer
© Volunteer for opportunities to lead a project
© Volunteer to lead a committee
© Work on club’s Annual Service Budget
© Update club Bylaws
© Update club Strategic Plan
© Volunteer to report on an event or project
© Attend Fall Workshop
© Attend Northeastern Region Spring Conference – Delegates get free registration!