Soroptimist International of Susanville

SOROPTIMIST International of Susanville

Our Projects

Soroptimist clubs receive assistance in their volunteer efforts by participating locally in programs developed and sponsored by the organization. Soroptimist’s major service project, the Women’s Opportunity Award program, provides cash grants for head-of-household women seeking to improve their economic situation through additional education and training.

A Few of Our Service Projects

(Past & Present)

Northeastern Rural Health -

On June 2, 2005 a donation was made by Soroptimist International of Susanville to Northeastern Rural Health Clinic. These funds will be used towards the purchase of a new procedure table in the Women’s Health clinic.

(2004-05 President, Jean Loosemore allocated her President’s funds towards this project, with the balance being donated from the Club’s Service Fund.)

Maureen Murphy Memorial Cookbook—

In collaboration with Northeastern Rural Health Clinics, helping to pay for breast and cervical cancer screenings for women.

Various Scholarships—

For graduating high school seniors and college students.

Clothes Closet—

In collaboration with employment services agencies, helping needy individuals seeking employment with clothing appropriate for work and job interviews.

Lassen Family Services Women’s Shelter—

Donations of food and clothing to women and children displaced due to domestic violence.

Camp Ronald McDonald—

Ongoing donations to help fund camperships, counselors, etc.

Promises—

Responding to specific needs of this substance abuse program for pregnant and parenting women.

Baby Think It Over -

The latest in high-tech infant simulators provide local 9th graders with an opportunity to experience teen parenting.

Women's Opportunity Award -

Acknowledging and supporting the hard work of women returning to school while raising a family.

Sober Graduation—

Annual donation to ensure the continuation of this free event in our community that protects the lives of our young adults.

Christmas Baskets—

Providing food and gifts to low-income families in our community during the holiday season.

Senior of the Month—

Acknowledging the academic performance and citizenship of local high school seniors.

Janesville Park Beautification Project -

Janesville Park is more beautiful today thanks to the 2002-2003 President's Project and a grant received from SNR.

New Lamp for Memorial Park

Thanks to President Sheila Winebarger's Presidents Project Memorial Park in Susanville now has a new lamp.

Fund Raisers & Other Important Events

(Past & Present)

Antique Appraisal Faire -

Assessment of items such as jewelry, pottery, china, coins, dolls, musical instruments, western tack, Indian artifacts, general estate appraisals & more.

Cow Chip Bingo -

During various local western events, sell tickets for squares that will be marked off and left to the cow to mark.

See’s Candy Sales -

For Valentine’s Day and again in November and December for Christmas.

Ducks Unlimited Dinner -

In September, cooking and serving dinner to Ducks Unlimited supporters.

Mystery Theater Dinner -

One of our popular annual events involving a variety of community members as actors.

Seat Cushion Rentals -

Seat Cushions made by members, to rent out to the public at various local events

Annual Golf Tournament -

The event for which we are best known, and is one of our major fundraisers, takes place in the summer.

International Goodwill and Understanding

(I.G.U.) Project for SI Susanville!

Our very own"S" Club

A program that allows young girls and boys to serve their family, school and community.

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