Soroptimist International of the Americas

OFFICIAL INVITATIONTO THE

DESERT COAST REGION

42ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE

October 2nd - October 4th, 2020

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON

SAN DIEGO MISSION VALLEY

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

2020 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

Conference Liaison, Printing, & Signage

Pat Origlieri, SI Vista & North County Inland

Credentials and Elections

Myra Lau, SI Orange

Registration

Lynn Flanagan, SI Poway

Hospitality

Michelle Enfield, SI Oceanside-Carlsbad

Decorations

Ayanna Young, SI Mission Valley

Club Giving & Gifts

Rita Gibbons Sterling, SI Orange

Autumn Washington, SI San Dimas/La Verne

Finance

Carla Kuhns, SI El Centro

Linda England, SI Poway

Audio Visual

Cynthia Hayes, SI Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs

Tibby Montgomery, SI Saddleback Valley

Ayanna Young, SI Mission Valley

Soroptimist Empowerment Zone

Pat Whitacre, SI Poway

Workshops

Thoralinda Soyland, SI Vista & North County Inland

Program

Laurel Lanham, SI Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs

Terry Rose, SI Huntington Beach

OFFICIAL INVITATION TO CONFERENCE

The Desert Coast Region of Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc.

takes great pleasure in inviting you to participate in the 42nd Annual

Conference at the Doubletree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, San Diego,

California on Oct. 2 to Oct 4, 2020. Our Conference Committee and Region

Board has created a program that you will find empowering, fruitful,

fulfilling, and equipping.

2018-2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Laurel Lanham, Governor

Thoralinda Soyland, Governor-Elect

Terry Rose, Secretary

Carla Kuhns, Treasurer

Debbie Hayes, District I Director

Rebecca (Becky) Strahm, District II Director

Bonnie Mendenhall, District III Director

Linda England, Parliamentarian

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Official Invitation to Conference ................................................................................................................................... 1

Governor’s Letter of Welcome ....................................................................................................................................... 3

Preliminary Conference Agenda ............................................................................................................................... 4-6

President’s Checklist for Conference Deadlines ...................................................................................................... 7

Other Important Information ......................................................................................................................................... 8

Responsibilities of Club Delegates ................................................................................................................................ 9

Delegate Credentials Form ............................................................................................................................................ 10

Registration Instructions ............................................................................................................................................... 11

Conference Registration Forms ............................................................................................................................ 12-13

Workshop Descriptions .................................................................................................................................................. 14

Celebration of Life ............................................................................................................................................................. 15

Volunteers Needed! .......................................................................................................................................................... 16

Club Giving Silent Auction ............................................................................................................................................. 17

Sponsorship Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................... 18

Conference Menu ............................................................................................................................................................... 19

Trailblazer Bunco Bash……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 20

Soroptimist Empowerment Zone ................................................................................................................................ 21

Region Service Project ..................................................................................................................................................... 22

Hotel Accommodations & Reservations……………………………………………………………………………….23-24

Items of Business…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….25

Appendix I – Proposed Bylaws Amendments……………………………………………………………………… 26-28

Appendix II - Proposed Budget 2020-2022 ………………………………………………………………………….29-30

Appendix III – Candidates Statements………….………………………………………………………………………31-39

Notes..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………40-41

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Laurel Lanham

Governor

Desert Coast Region

governor@soroptimistdcr.org

Desert Coast Region

Soroptimist International of the Americas

February 2020

Dear Soroptimists, Friends and Guests:

On behalf of the Conference Planning Committee and members of your Region Board, I am delighted to invite you to “Tomorrow IS Today’s Dream” our 42nd Annual Conference.

Come meet our official federation visitor, SIA Secretary-Treasurer Kazuko Morita of SI Kyoto, Japan Chuo Region. She will enlighten us with the latest news from our federation and help us celebrate the exceptional efforts of our clubs and members as well as our Live Your Dream Honorees.

Join us Friday evening Oct. 2nd for Trailblazers Bunco Bash a fun-filled pre-conference event! Book your room and register early or come for the evening. Members can invite family and friends to join in the fun and Invest in Dreams. All money raised will support our Live Your Dream region awards.

Our conference will officially open Saturday morning, and promises to be an empowering weekend! You will not want to miss our keynote speaker Maggie-Mae Gaughan as she shares her success story with the Dream It, Be It Program and its impact.

The Nominating Committee will present the slate of candidates for our 2020-2022 Region Board. We will hear their aspirations, hold elections, and the installation will take place later that evening!

On Sunday morning, we will be uplifted as we honor nine remarkable women. Our Live Your Dream Award honorees will share their dreams and heartfelt stories with us. As always, we will be inspired by their tenacity, strength, and courage to overcome such obstacles as poverty or homelessness to reach their full potential.

The “Soroptimist Empowerment Zone” features our Soroptimists Celebrating Success Awards displays, Club Giving Silent Auction, International Projects as well as our Region Project.

So, don’t sit around on your Laurels! Mark your calendars and join us for an inspirational and empowering conference October 2nd through 4th at the Doubletree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley for “Tomorrow IS Today’s Dream!”

With Soroptimist in my Heart,

Governor Laurel Desert Coast Region

Soroptimist provides women and girls with access to the education and training

they need to achieve economic empowerment.

Preliminary Conference Agenda

Friday, Oct. 2, 2020

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020

7:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

7:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

7:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Region Board Meeting

Lunch

Region Board - Healthy Region Discussion

Club Giving Silent Auction Set up

Empowerment Zone Set Up

Conference Registration Open

Trailblazers Bunco Bash!!

OFFICIAL OPENING CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS MEETING

Conference Registration Open

Club Giving Silent Auction Open

Empowerment Zone Open

8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Tellers Gathering

8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Delegate Briefing

Region Business Meeting – Morning Session

8:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Official Opening of Conference

Call to Order

Color Guard Presentation

Welcome/Introductions

Inspiration

Credentials Report #1

Adoption of Official Program & Conference Rules

Official Correspondence

Recognition of First-time Attendees

By-Law Proposal

Treasurer’s Report

Fundraising Committee Report & Laurel Society Recognition

Keynote Speaker – Maggie-Mae Gaughn

Nominating Committee Report

Presentation of Candidates

Break for Voting

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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Conference Registration Open

Dream Big Luncheon

11:45 a.m. Doors Open Welcome Back

12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Inspiration

Election Results

Lunch

Official SIA Visitor – Kazuko Morito

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Workshops

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. District Meetings – Elect Leadership Council

4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Conference Registration Open

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Presidents Reception - By Invitation Only

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. No Host Member Reception

Star Alliance Reception

Believe & Achieve Dinner

6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Welcome/Introductions

Recognition of First-time Attendees

Inspiration

7:00 p.m. Dinner

7:30 p.m. Public Awareness Committee Report

Soroptimist Celebrating Success Awards

Membership Committee Presentation

Governor’s Outstanding Member Service Award

Installation

9:30 Bingo & Celebrate!!

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Conference Registration

Club Giving Silent Auction Open

Empowerment Zone Open

Invest In Dreams Brunch

Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

7:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Welcome/Introductions

Procession of Award Honorees

Recognition of First-time Attendees

Inspiration

Star Alliance

Dream It, Be It Presentation

Brunch

Program Report

Live Your Dream Awards Presentation

Club Giving Silent Auction Winners

Region Raffle

Adjournment

Imagination – allow your dreams to guide you to the future

Dream….Believe….Achieve

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PRESIDENT’S CHECKLIST FOR CONFERENCE DEADLINES

Item Deadline Mail/Send to: Conference

Registration(pp. 12-13)

Sept. 15, 2020 Make checks payable to: Desert Coast Region

Carla Kuhns 625 Tiger Lily Lane Imperial, CA 92251-8934 Email: treasurer@soroptimistdcr.org

Questions???? Contact Lynn Flanagan Registration Chair Email: lynnrome26@yahoo.com

DelegateCredentials

(p. 10)

Sept. 15, 2020 Myra Lau Credentials Coordinator 15475 Meknes St. San Diego, CA 92129 Email: dcrmyra@msn.com

ConferenceVolunteers

(p. 16)

Sept. 15, 2020 Michelle Enfield 2121 Bunker View Way Oceanside, CA 92056 E-mail: shield17maiden@gmail.com

Celebrationof Life Form

(p. 15)

Sept. 15, 2020 Send photo via email in .jpg format. Original photos cannot be returned.

Terry Rose, Region Secretary 212 Utica Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Email: secretary@soroptimistdcr.org

HotelReservations

(p. 22)

Sept. 15, 2020 Call 1-800-222-8733. Provide Group Code SOR. Or On-line using Web Link: https://book.passkey.com/go/SoroptimistDesertCoast

Silent Auction(p. 17)

Sept. 15, 2020 Rita Gibbons Sterling, Fundraising Chair 240 S. Grand St. Apt 3 Orange, CA 92866-2086 Email: gibbsterlg@aol.com Cell: 714.612.2875

Region Project(p. 21)

Sept. 15, 2020 Bring gift cards to support LYD Applicants and EOPS/CARE

Diana Orlando

Email: diana.orlando1@gmail.com

SoroptimistEmpowerment

Zone (p. 20)

Sept. 15, 2020 Pat Whitacre Email: dist3pat@aol.com

OnlineConference

Registration

Sept. 15, 2020 www.soroptimistdcr.org

Website link: http://bit.ly/DCRConference20 - case sensitive

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OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Registration Hours & InformationFriday, Oct. 2, 2020 5:00 p.m. to 6:00p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020 7:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, Oct 4, 2020 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Each Soroptimist must pick up her own registration packet from the Registration area. Conference materials for all Desert Coast Region members will be filed by member name.

Club Presidents and Delegates will pick up their registration materials and delegate credentials from the Delegate Registration area.

Registration information for non-members will be available at the VIP, Honoree and Guest Registration area. Please remind all guests to check in during registration hours.

Please remember that name badges are required for admittance to all sessions.

Please remember to bring the appropriate meal ticket to each meal function. No one will be admitted to a meal function without a ticket.

What Should I Bring to Conference? Invitation to Conference - make a copy for each club member attending – copies are available at http://www.soroptimistdcr.org Lots of Enthusiastic Club Members Your Bolo (name tag or name tag holder, if you have one) Your Club’s Live Your Dream Award Honorees, only if they are one of region honorees Potential New Members Your Business Cards Cash & Checks to use at the Club Giving Silent Auction, SIA products table and the STAR Alliance Empowerment Zone Bring a tote bag if desired. This will not be provided on site.

Credentials Desert Coast Region Bylaws state:

Article VI, Section 6.5. Each club shall be entitled to three (3) voting delegates at any Region meeting; the President, and two (2) delegates should be selected annually to serve in this capacity from among the members of the club. In addition, each member of the Region Board is entitled to one vote at the Region Conference.

Evening Casual

Morning/Afternoon Business Casual or Soroptimist Attire Evening Dressy or Cocktail

Attire Friday, Oct. 2nd

Saturday, Oct. 3rd

Sunday, Oct. 4th Morning Business

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RESPONSIBILITIES OF CLUB DELEGATES

Designated club delegates should have a working knowledge of Soroptimist laws, Region Bylaws, the objectives and ideals of the organization, and experience as a member of a club board or committee. An understanding of parliamentary procedure and a spirit of goodwill and understanding will help the delegate, the club, and the Conference body.

The Club President, who serves as a delegate and the leader of the club delegation, should: Allocate time at a business meeting to discuss proposed indices/resolutions and solicit clubopinion or direction. Arrange with the other delegates for assigning sections of the report on Conference to be givento non-attending club members. As soon as possible after Conference, schedule time at a club meeting for delegates to presenttheir reports.

Prior to Conference Delegates should: Study the Invitation that indicates the tentative agenda listing business to be transacted, forums,workshops, and social events. Verify with Club President or Treasurer that Registration Forms and payment have beensubmitted for all attending members in a timely manner. Check in at the Delegates Registration to receive conference materials and delegate credentials. Determine which delegate will attend which workshop, etc. Bring Invitation to Conference, Region Bylaws & Soroptimist pin.

During Conference Delegates should: Register promptly. Wear your name badge so others can identify you and your club. Attend the Delegate’s Briefing as listed in the Conference Agenda. Be on time. Time schedules at Conference are important. Don’t leave early. Guests invited toaddress the Conference body deserve consideration. Attend all sessions and take notes for precise reporting back to club. Vote with the club viewpoint in mind.

After Conference Delegates should: Prepare a report to their club that may include action taken during the business meeting and thereason for each action. Discussion of awards - who won them and why? How can your club participate next year? Present their personal evaluation of the Conference and encourage increased club attendance atfuture meetings and conferences.

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DELEGATE CREDENTIALS FORM

Soroptimist International of __________________________________________

District __________

Please list the Delegates representing your club at Conference below. Delegates must be Regular Members in good standing. Upon arrival at Conference, Delegates must register at Delegates Registration table to receive their delegate cards along with their conference materials. Alternate Delegates may be substituted at Conference provided the Alternate Delegate registers at the Delegates Registration Table.

President—Delegate #1: Alternate:

Delegate #2: Alternate:

Delegate #3: Alternate:

Mail the completed form by September 15, 2020 to:

Myra LauCredentials Coordinator 1150 N. Mountain Avenue, Ste. 101

Upland, CA 91786

Email: dcrmyra@msn.com

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2020 DESERT COAST REGION CONFERENCE

Attendance and Meal Registration Forms

You have the option of individual online registration or club mail in registration. Individuals may register online using the website link http://bit.ly/DCRConference20 - case sensitive. Clubs may send one check with the registration forms for their members. Please avoid having individual members mailing in their registration. Remember to include any guests, such as Live Your Dream Award recipients, family members, spouses, etc. We want to give the honorees and their guests’ priority seating; therefore it is important to check with your honoree as to how many guests they are bringing.

§ Please print clearly or type when filling out the registration forms.

§ Be sure to include the name of your club’s contact person, email and telephone number in case we need to reach you.

§ For each person being registered, be sure to indicate the following, if applicable:

1. Whether they are a First-time attendee to a Desert Coast Region Conference.

2. The type of Registration under which they are attending (e.g.. Honoree, Guest). Please note: If your club has a Live Your Dream Award recipient attending, your club is responsible to pay for meals and any lodging expenses for the honoree. There is no registration fee for honorees or guests. It is up to your club to decide if you are hosting the honoree’s guests, or expect them to pay, but you must include the honoree and all guests on the club’s registration form to receive reserved seating. The registration deadline is September 15, 2020.

3. For each registrant, indicate the meal function(s) they plan to attend and whether they wish a regular (X), vegetarian (VEG) or special needs (SP) meal. Indicate the specific special needs so that we may coordinate with the hotel.

4. Indicate the registration fee. NOTE: Registration fees for the Club President and two delegates was already paid with your Region dues. For these attendees, you only need to pay for their meals, NOT additional registration fees. For all other Soroptimists, the Full Registration Fee is $75 or the One Day Registration Fee is $45. If a member is attending more than one day, they should pay the Full Registration Fee. For registrations received after September 15, 2020, there is an additional $50 late fee per member including delegates, whether Full or One Day. After Oct. 1st you will only be able to register on-site, subject to availability, and for an additional late fee of $100, so please don’t be late! There are no registration fees for non-Soroptimists.

5. Total the amount of meal and registration (if applicable) fees in the far right column of the Registration Detail page.

§ Make check payable to Desert Coast Region.

§ Send both the Summary Page and the Registration Detail along with payment to:Carla Kuhns, 625 Tiger Lily Lane, Imperial, CA 92251.

§ If you have any questions, please contact:Lynn Flanagan, Conference Registration Chair, Lynnrome26@yahoo.com

§ REMEMBER to register separately for your hotel accommodations. This may be done onlinewith the link from www.soroptimistdcr.org. Instructions on page 22. Deadline for HotelReservations is September 15th.

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2020 DCR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DETAIL

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SPECIAL NEEDS: List below attendee’s name and any special diet restrictions or allergies.

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2020 DESERT COAST REGION CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AND MEAL REGISTRATION

SUMMARY PAGE

Soroptimist International of ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Club Address: ________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person _______________________________________________________

Contact Phone _______________________________________________________

Contact Email ________________________________________________________

Mail Forms with Checks attached to:

QUESTIONS? Email Lynn Flanagan Conference Registration Chair Lynnrome26@yahoo.com

$75 x __________ $ ______________

$45 x __________ $ ______________

$50 x __________ $ ______________

Full Registration (See instructions)

One-Day Registration

Late Fee (after 9/15/20)

Late Fee (after 10/1/20) $100 x __________ $ ______________

Meals: Friday Pre-conference Event $35 x __________ $ ______________

Saturday Lunch $40 x __________ $ ______________

Saturday Dinner $76 x __________ $ ______________

Sunday Brunch $40 x __________ $ ______________

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $_____________

Make Check Payable to DESERT COAST REGION

NO REFUNDS OR CANCELLATIONS AFTER SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Late Fees apply to delegates and members 13

Carla Kuhns

625 Tiger Lily Lane

Imperial, CA 92251

Exploring the World of Soroptimist

Presented by

Cathy Standiford, Star & Past SIA

President

Are you a relatively new Soroptimist? Ever wondered how you and your club fit into our global Soroptimist organization? Struggling to get your head around who we are, what we do and why we do it? This interactive workshop will orient you to the wonderful world of Soroptimist, demystify some of the Soroptimist vernacular and acronyms, and help you discover how to get the most out of your membership. Specifically designed for newer members and not-so-new members who either missed their club's orientation or simply want a refresher.

United Nations and the Commission on

the Status of Women

Presented by

Michelle Enfield

Ever wonder what Soroptimist does at the 7 United

Nations headquarters around the globe? Soroptimist

holds consultative status with the United Nations; what

does that even mean? Michelle will demystify the

United Nations/Soroptimist connection and as an

added bonus unpack her personal experience at the UN

headquarters in NYC, serving as delegate to CSW63 and

64 (Commission on the Status of Women). This

interactive, fast paced workshop will answer these

questions and fill you with inspiration and enthusiasm

for our amazing organization.

“In Her Shoes”

Presented by

Maggie-Mae Gaughan

Are you interested in starting or expanding your Dream It, Be It program? Learn from the successes and obstacles of a thriving program while gathering ideas for your own! Participants will have the opportunity to not only work in breakout sessions with other members to share ideas and best practices, but the opportunity to be a student participant themselves! Build your confidence in your ability to deliver impact to girls in your unique community, and how to gain public awareness of your amazing work!

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CONFERENCE WORKSHOPSSaturday Afternoon, October 3, 2020

A celebration of life will be held during the business meeting on

Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 to honor and celebrate the lives of

Soroptimist members who have passed away since May 2019.

Please complete this form with a brief description of the deceased member's club

accomplishments and a photo of the member to be included in our presentation that day.

Please send photos as an email attachment (in .jpg format). Original photos cannot be

returned. Please type or print information clearly.

Name of Deceased __________________________________________________________________________

# of Years as a Member_______Charter Member __________ Date of Death _________________

Description of Accomplishments/Comments:_______________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Submitted by:____________________________________________________________________________

Soroptimist International of ___________________________________________________________

Contact Address: ________________________________________________________________________

Contact Phone: ___________________________ Email: _________________________________________

Please submit by September 15, 2020, this form and photo in .jpg format to

Terry Rose, Region Secretary 212 Utica Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Email: secretary@soroptimistdcr.org

714-271-9305 - call or text

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WE NEED YOU !!! Volunteers are needed to make the 2020 CONFERENCE A GREAT SUCCESS!!

Please check the box next to the area you would like to help:

□ REGISTRATION –We need courteous, well-organized folks to make registration for the Special Event and Conference a pleasant experience for all.

□ GREETER – Happy, friendly folks to greet attendees, provide directions to registration and meeting rooms, and make everyone feel welcome.

□ SET-UP/BREAK DOWN – Help set up Soroptimist Empowerment Zone, post signage, assist setting decorations on the tables and set-up prior to meal functions, hand out gifts for first time attendees and move materials from storage areas to meeting rooms.

□ FLOATER- “Other duties as assigned” – someone who is flexible and available to do whatever is needed.

□ TELLERS – 2 from each district ideal. Cannot be a candidate or club delegate.

□ DCR CLUB GIVING SILENT AUCTION – Help set up club silent auction items and assist with the silent auction throughout the conference. Must be flexible with time.

□ DCR TABLE MONITOR – We could use a few folks to monitor the DCR Table and help sell Soroptimist items during the conference break times. Some of the times will be different than those shown below.

“MUST BE REGISTERED FOR CONFERENCE TO VOLUNTEER”

Please check the times that are most convenient for you to volunteer during the event:

DAYS/TIMES 7:00-9:15 AM

11:00 AM-12:00 PM

1:00-2:00 PM

2:00-3:00 PM

4:30-7:00 PM

FRIDAY 10/2 N/A N/A N/A N/A SATURDAY 10/3SUNDAY 10/4

N/A N/A N/A

Please PRINT carefully:

Name:_________________________________SI of _________________________

Email:________________________________________

Daytime Phone:_______________________Cell Phone:_________________________

For questions or to sign up as a conference volunteer, please contact:

Michelle Enfield, Email: shield17maiden@gmail.com or 760-583-4191, call or text

Deadline: September 15, 2020

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Themed Gift Baskets Galore! Calling ALL Desert Coast Region Clubs

2020 Club Giving Auction

Pick a theme for your basket. Let the Fundraising Committee know what it is. We want 37 unique

containers. They don't have to be a basket - try boxes, suitcases, etc, just so long as they fit in a

24” X 24” space! Themes are on a first come first serve basis. If another club has already chosen

your theme, you will be asked to choose a different theme! Please let us know by August 25.

Contact: Rita Gibbons-Sterling at gibbsterlg@aol.com

Your basket’s value must be at least $150. You can include anything related to your theme.

Club:

Contact:

Phone: email: _

Description of Themed Basket and Value: _______________________

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BECOME A CONFERENCE SPONSOR for the LIVE YOUR DREAM AWARDS

A highlight of conference each year is meeting recipients of our Live your Dream: Education and Training

Awards for Women. These awards assist women who provide the primary source of financial support for

their families, by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment

prospects. We plan to present five cash awards to supplement the four cash awards provided by

Soroptimist International of the Americas, which is three more than last year. This means we will be

honoring nine women this year! We also want to present laptop computers to the nine Region Live Your

Dream recipients. To become a Desert Coast Region Conference Sponsor, please send your

donation payable to Desert Coast Region to the address shown below by September 15, 2020. Your

contributions are greatly appreciated.

Soroptimist International Desert Coast Region is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, committed to

improving the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.

At our annual Conference, Oct. 2 to 4, 2020, we plan to present cash awards and computers to our Live

Your Dream recipients. We ask that you help sponsor these awards.

DREAMER LEVEL SPONSOR………………………………………………..……………………...…….$100 - $499

Sponsor recognition listing in program

BELIEVER LEVEL SPONSOR………......……………………………..………….……..…..……………$500 - $999

• Reserved seating for you and one guest at Conference• Sponsor recognition listing in program

ACHIEVER LEVEL SPONSOR……………………………………………...………………………..$1,000 or more

• VIP reserved seating for you and up to 9 guests at Conference (please identify guests to be seated at your table)

• Sponsor recognition listing in program

Please make check payable to Desert Coast Region and send by September 15, 2020 to:

Carla Kuhns, DCR Treasurer 625 Tiger Lily Lane Imperial, CA 92251

Questions: e-mail treasurer@soroptimistdcr.org

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MENU SELECTIONS

Friday Special Event

Light Appetizers

Saturday Lunch

Soy Glazed Chicken Salad: Mandarin Oranges, Green Onions, Bean Sprouts

Carrots, Cabbage, Bok Choy, Orange Sesame Dressing Warm Rolls and Butter and Iced Tea

Apple Crumble Tart

Saturday Dinner

Mixed Greens, Mushrooms, Shaved Parmesan Fresh Chives, Dill, Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette

Prime Flat Iron, Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes Sautéed Mushrooms, Asparagus, Green Peppercorn Demi

Warm rolls, butter, and ice water. Coffee with dessert.

New York Cheesecake Vegetarian – Chef’s choice

Sunday Morning Breakfast One bakery basket per table

Organic Scrambled Eggs, Tomatoes, Sharp Cheddar Three Strips of Smoked Bacon and Signature Potatoes

Orange juice, freshly brewed coffee, and an assortment of teas. Vegetarian – Chef’s choice

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“SOROPTIMIST EMPOWERMENT ZONE”

Featuring

The Star Alliance – Join for a surprise from the DCR Stars!

Soroptimists Celebrating Success Awards – displays of 2018-2019 club submissions and DCR Region Awardees!

Club Giving Silent Auction – support clubs to help achieve 100% Club Giving for DCR.

International Projects – support SI President’s Appeal

SIA Store items – buy your 1st Soroptimist pin

DCR Opportunity Drawings - all money supports our Dream Programs

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2020 Desert Coast Region Service Project

Keep love in our hearts

By Supporting our Communities

Our Live Your Dream applicants and Awardees need our support and mentorship. Grocery store gift cards can help fill the gaps in basic needs for low-income families while

movie tickets can provide incentive to go the extra mile. Gas cards are lifesavers, especially beneficial to women in school who need transportation assistance, or you can think about treating a Mom who is balancing home, a job, kids and

school with a gift card for a meal out.

Clubs and individuals are invited to purchase gift cards which will be donated to EOPS* &

other agencies within our Region. Each gift card earns one drawing entry.

*Extended Opportunity Programs & Services

Suggested gift cards include: Gas Cards, Target, Walmart, Kohl’s, Vons, Ralphs, Food 4

Less, Albertsons, Rubio’s, Soup Plantation, Starbucks, Subway $10 to $25 denominations recommended.

Please mark the cards with the dollar amount!

Thank you for your support!!

Questions, contact:

Diana Orlando, Program Chair

diana.orlando1@gmail.com

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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS AND DIRECTIONS

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON: SAN DIEGO MISSION VALLEY

This modern hotel next to Hazard Center Mall and a San Diego Trolley stop is 2 minutes' drive from Interstate 8. All rooms offer contemporary decor and custom-designed beds, plus

flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi (fee). A chic cafe with an indoor fountain offers breakfast, and a casual restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

Double Queen & Single King Rooms $139 per night (plus tax) A maximum of 4 persons per room

Overnight self-parking discounted to $19 per vehicle, per 24 hours Flat rate of $10 per vehicle for day of event parking.

You can book your reservation using the web link: https://book.passkey.com/go/SoroptimistDesertCoast

You may also call reservations at 1-800-222-8733 and provide our Group Code SOR.

The reservation cut off date is September 15, 2020 So, don’t sit around on your Laurels…. book your room now!!

DIRECTIONS

Take I-15 S toward San Diego. Follow I-15 S and CA-163 S to Friars Rd. Takeexit 4 from CA-163 S. Continue on Friars Rd to your destination

Take I-5 South to San Diego. Keep left to Continue on I-805 S. Use the right 2 lanes totake exit 20 to merge onto CA-163 S toward Downtown. Take exit 4 for Friars Road.Continue on Friars Road to destination. Hotel is on the right-hand side.

Follow I-8 W to Camino Del Rio N in San Diego. Take exit 5 from I-8 W.Take Mission Center Rd and Hazard Center Drive to your destination.

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HOTEL FLOOR PLAN

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Items of Business

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Appendix I

Proposed Amendments

to

Desert Coast Region Bylaws

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INDEX NO. 1

PROPOSED BY: Desert Coast Region Board

Article III, Section 3.1 now reads:

Soroptimist International clubs and their members residing within the territorial limits of the Region shall be considered members of the Region.

PROPOSED:

That we remove “residing” so that this section would read “Soroptimist International clubs and their members within the territorial limits of the Region shall be considered members of the Region.”

REASONS FOR PROPOSAL:

This would conform to current practices within our Region and Federation. We realize that club

members may reside or work in an adjacent city or county, or they may have relocated and wish to retain

their membership in their original club. This proposal removes the restriction as to where members

reside.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None

ADVANTAGES:

Clarifies that the territorial limits do not prevent members, currently working or residing outside of

those areas, from joining or maintaining their club membership.

DISADVANTAGES:

None known

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INDEX NO. 2

PROPOSED BY: Desert Coast Region Board

Article IV, Section 4.2 now reads:

To be eligible for election to office, candidates must be regular members in good standing. Candidates for Governor-elect must also have served as club president.

PROPOSED:

That we allow an optional course to running for Governor-elect, changing the second sentence to read

“Candidates for Governor-elect must also have served as a club president or as a Region Board Member”.

REASONS FOR PROPOSAL:

Current and past Region Board Members have stated that their Region Board experience has given them

a better understanding of Soroptimists and the operation of the Region, Districts and Clubs. This

proposal would allow a member who has never served as a club president an optional course that may

lead to serving as Region Governor.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None

ADVANTAGES:

This would expand the pool of qualified candidates.

DISADVANTAGES:

A governor who has not served as a club president is not eligible to run for SIA Board of Directors. The

only eligibility requirement for the SIA Board is having served as club president.

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Appendix II

Proposed Budget

2020-2022

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DESERT COAST REGION

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE AMERICAS

2020 - 2022 Budget - General Fund

S upport and Revenue

Region Dues $ 36,800

E xpenses

Mission Support

Delegate fees - District Meetings 2,280 Region Officers' Expenses (Sch. 1) $ 10,550

Region Materials Fee 1,140 Region Board Meetings 7,000

Conference (Delegate Fees) 17,100 Mission Support Committees 360

Working Fund 10,000 Liability Insurance 1,000

Franchise Tax/Raffle Registration 200

Total Support and Revenue $ 67,320 Committee Meetings/Training 2,000

Governor's Round Table 3,400

SIA Convention 3,000

Storage 1,500

Working Fund 10,000

Schedule 1 - Region Officers' Expenses Total Mission Support $ 39,010

Governor $ 3,000 Member Services

Governor-Elect 2,500 Membership Committee $ 360

Secretary 700 New Club Formation 800

Treasurer 700 Delegate Fees - District Meetings 2,280

Parliamentarian 150 Conference Expenses 17,100

Director - District I 1,100 President's Meetings 1,200

Director – District II 1,100 Leadership Development 2,000

Director - District III 1,300 Printing and Supplies 790

$ 10,550 Total Member Services $ 24,530

Program Services

Program Committee $ 720

Total Program Services $ 720

Fundraising Services

Fundraising Committee $ 360

Total Fundraising Services $ 360

Public Awareness Services

Public Awareness Committee $ 1,200

Region Website 1,500

Total Public Awareness Services $ 2,700

Total Expenses $ 67,320

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Appendix III

Candidates’

Statements of Qualification

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CANDIDATE STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

CANDIDATES FOR REGION OFFICES

FOR GOVERNOR ELECT

Bonnie Mendenhall, SI La Jolla………………………………………………….

Pat Whitacre, SI Poway…………………………………………………………….

FOR REGION SECRETARY

Becky Strahm, SI Ramona…………………………………………………………

FOR REGION TREASURER

Carla Kuhns, SI El Centro……………………………….......................................

CANDIDATES FOR DISTRICT OFFICES

FOR DISTRICT I DIRECTOR

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

FOR DISTRICT II DIRECTOR

Lynn Flanagan, SI Poway……………………………………………………………..

FOR DISTRICT III DIRECTOR

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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DCR Candidate Statement of Qualifications For 2020-2022 Biennium

Information for: Patricia Whitacre Active Member: 29 years Club: SI Poway Classification: Retired Health/Blood Bank Title: Immunohematologist I consent to serve, if elected, in the office of: Governor-Elect/Governor

Soroptimist Experience:

On the club level, I have served in two different clubs as Recording Secretary, Vice-President, President-Elect, President and Director. I have served on several committees including Committee Chair for WOA/Live Your Dream Award. On the District Level, I have served as a member of the Leadership Council and was the SYCA (VRA) Chair for District III for 1996-1998. I served as District III Secretary from 1998-2000 and District III Director from 2006-2008. On the Region Level, I served as the Region Parliamentarian from 2000-2002, Region Secretary 2002-2004 and 2004-2006, and Fundraising Chair from 2008-2010. I have also been on several region committees, am currently serving as the International Projects Coordinator and am the District II Representative for Live Your Dream Award. I have attended every District Meeting, DCR Conference and SIA Federation Convention since 1991. I have also attended the SI Conventions in San Francisco in 1995, Sydney, Australia in 2003; Glasgow, Scotland in 2007, Montreal, Canada in 2011; Istanbul, Turkey in 2015 and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2019. I am currently a member of the Laurel Legacy and the Laurel Society at the Ambassador Level.

Educational Background:

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry – California State University of San Bernardino, 1970 California Laboratory Scientist Certificate – 1977 American Association of Clinical Pathologists, Specialist in Blood Banking Certification – 1987 Several technical and professional courses as part of Continuing Education Requirements

Responsibilities in other Organizations:

Member in American Association of Blood Banks since 1980 to present: Served on the Immunohematology Reference Laboratories Accreditation Program Unit for eight years (member for four years and chair for four years) and Education Advisory Accreditation Subcommittee for four years Accreditation Assessor: 1992 to present Member in California Blood Bank Society since 1986 to present Currently serving as the chair and have been for the last four years for the Clinical Laboratory Scientist Committee.

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A Brief Statement of why I wish to serve as the Governor-Elect/Governor for Desert Coast Region:

I would be excited to serve as Governor-Elect and Governor of Desert Coast Region. I will continue to use my time, energy and above listed skills and strengths to help guide our future efforts to provide women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. I feel I have displayed and shared my passion and enthusiasm for Soroptimist throughout my membership. I especially love working with people who are diverse in backgrounds and experiences as we achieve the mission and goals of our organization. My professional life of over 40 years has helped develop my skills as a listener, communicator, organizer and hard worker. I am a goal-oriented leader with an analytical nature. These skills will also allow me to serve the members of Desert Coast Region with competence, integrity and honesty. Our region is full of fun, accomplished women with amazing talents. I will do my best to meet the needs and desires of our members to grow the impact of our region.

As Governor, I vow to keep the members of Desert Coast Region informed of the latest news and developments from SIA. I am committed to support all members and clubs in their efforts to help achieve growth and strength in Soroptimism. I believe in the Big Goal for our future; to focus on retaining and increasing our membership, on our Dream Programs as our recognizable brand, to improve our public awareness and to increase funding for our programs. I am passionate about our mission to increase our collective impact to unlock the potential of 20 million women. I believe in our vision to help women and girls have opportunities to reach their full potential and to “Live Their Dreams.” I do and will encourage all of the membership to become engaged and financially supportive and be “The Best for Women.”

I am passionate, experienced, flexible and accessible. As the next Governor-Elect and Governor, it will be an honor and privilege to serve the members of Desert Coast Region. I look forward to continuing my own growth as a Soroptimist as we all strive together to share the sincerity of friendship, the joy of achievement and the dignity of service.

Patricia Whitacre Member of SI Poway

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Soroptimist International

Desert Coast Region

Candidate Statement of Qualifications

For 2020-2022 Biennium

Information for: Lynn Flanagan Club: SI Poway

Active Soroptimist Member for: 6 years

Title: retired

Firm or organization: Geico Insurance Company

I consent to serve, if elected, in the office of: District II Director

SOROPTIMIST EXPERIENCE:

2018-2020 District II Leadership Council

2019-2020 Director, SI Poway

2018-2019 Past President, SI Poway

Jan. 2017- June 2018 President, SI Poway

July 2016- December 2016 President-Elect, SI Poway

2015-2016 Vice President, SI Poway

Served on Transitional Housing Committee and SI Poway Annual Awards Breakfast; past co-chair Dream It,

Be It; 2019-2020 Chair of Soroptimists Together Against Trafficking

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE:

A.S. Grossmont College

B.A. in Business Administration, National University

Master’s in management, National University

TECHNICAL SKILLS OR OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Enjoys working with others

Proficient in Word 2013

Enjoys public speaking

A brief statement of why you wish to serve in the above office:

I believe that all women deserve to be free to make their own decisions, live free from discrimination, seek and

receive a good education, earn a decent living, live without the fear of violence, and strive to make their

dreams become their reality. When I first joined SI Poway, I did not fully understand how our Dream

Programs could give women and girls opportunities to reach their full potential, but I have seen firsthand how

women’s lives can be changed.

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Empowering women and girls lends them strength and confidence to make significant, positive contributions

to their families and communities and aids in breaking down gender inequities for all women. I am a strong

advocate for lifelong learning, and the Soroptimist International mission and vision speak to what I value:

empowerment for all women and girls regardless of where they live and access to education. During my first

two years in the club, other members encouraged me to join committees and asked me to consider serving on

board. I have enjoyed serving SI Poway as a board member and have particularly enjoyed visiting some of the

other District II clubs and getting to know their members. I believe that my experience, strong leadership

skills, and dedication to our core values will enable me to serve the Desert Coast Region effectively as the

District II Director.

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Notes

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Notes

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Our Vision: Women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams

Our Mission: Soroptimist provides women and girls with access to education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment

Core Values: Soroptimist International of the Americas is committed to:

Gender Equality - Women and girls live free from discrimination

Empowerment - Women and girls are free to act in their own best interest

Education - Women and girls deserve to lead full and productive lives through access to education

Diversity & Fellowship - Women from varied backgrounds

and perspectives work together to improve the lives of women and girls