Soroptimist InternationalSoroptimist International of Saratoga County (SISC) is part of an international organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives ofwomen and girls, in our local community and throughoutthe world. Soroptimist means “best for women,” and that’swhat our organization strives to achieve.

Headquartered in Cambridge, England, SI has consultativestatus with the Economic and Social Council at the UnitedNations and is a recognized authority on mattersthat women value most.

SISC Efforts Include• In partnership with Wellspring (formerly Domestic

Violence and Rape Crisis Services), we sponsor and facilitate “Project Hope and Power,” which helps victims of domestic violence achieve financial independence. Hope and Power fosters comments such as:“I learned that I am a good person…that I am deserving and that I have rights. I learned to start believing in myself and hope in a better future. This project is aptly named! I loved every session.”“I am not a victim, I am a survivor. It is important that I model positive behavior and lead by example for my children.”

• $20,000 in grants to many local nonprofit organizations throughout Saratoga County

• Funding to build a birthing center and health clinic in Uganda, construct latrines and hand-wash stations in Haiti and perform surgeries in remote villages of Ecuador

and • Scholarships to women and girls who are improving

themselves through college education and community service.

Visit www.soroptimist.org or www.soroptimistinternational.org

for complete information on current projects.

Thank you toour Sponsors

Saturday, January 21 • 11:00am

Saratoga National Golf Club458 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs

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PlatinumStewart’s ShopsWomen’s Care in Obstetrics

& Gynecology

White Gold Allerdice Building SupplyHarris Beach, PLLCM&T BankMary Jane GiletMoving Forward on Your Own

FoundationNemer Motor GroupSaratoga National Bank & Trust Company

Sue Gilet DoughertyTowne, Ryan & Partners, P.C.

Gold Adirondack Trust CompanyArthur J. Gallagher Risk

Management Services

Silver Arquette Law Firm Aztech Environmental Technologies Aztech Geothermal, LLCBerkshire HathawayBill Justice RealtyCharlotte GiletCMJCudney’s CleanersGirl Scouts of NENYHolistic Wealth AdvisorsIanniello Anderson, P.C.kerr devoe pcLegacy Title Services, LLCMac-Son Industrial Service‘s Inc.Myrtle Street Obstetrics and

GynecologyPassaretti GeologicalWhiteman Osterman & Hanna, LLP

BronzeACC Family Wellness CentersAdirondack Veterinary Clinic

Anchor QEA, LLCThe Anderson Group, LLCArtisanal Brew WorksBallston Spa National BankBehan CommunicationsBucknam and Rodecker CPAsCaroline Hommel of Homestead

Funding Corp.Clements Insurance Brokers, Inc. Edward Jones InvestmentsEmpire State PlumbingEP&M InternationalGreen Conscience HomeHearing Care ResourcesHerzog Law FirmKelleher Herkenham LLCLavelle & Finn, LLPLuzerne ProductionsManagement Advisory Group of NYNBT BankNorthwestern MutualPlug PowerPompa Bros., Inc.Prestwick Chase at SaratogaPrime at Saratoga National/

MazzoneRose & Kiernan, Inc.Salerno Law, P.C.Saratoga HondaShaker GroupSlocum DeAngelus & Associates, P.C.Select Sotheby’s International

RealtyStokes Wealth SolutionsSusan Van RaalteThe Kathleen Revell TeamThorn Gershon Tymann and

Bonanni, LLPUHY AdvisorsVillage PizzeriaWitt Construction, Inc.Women‘s Divorce AllianceYoung/Sommer LLC

with special guest speaker

Kasey MathewsAward-Winning Author of

Preemie: Lessons in Love, Life and Motherhood

Cabin Fever Luncheon

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Yes! I would like to support the Soroptimist mission and meet Kasey Mathews over lunch.

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Please make check payable to:SI of Saratoga CountyP.O. Box 1074 • Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

or register online at www.soroptimistsaratoga.org

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No tickets will be issued; please check reservations at the door

The tax-deductible contribution for attending Cabin Fever is $30. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Soroptimist International of Saratoga CountyCabin Fever LuncheonSaturday, January 21, 201711:00amSaratoga National Golf Club458 Union AvenueSaratoga Springs

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A life-long writer and graduate of St. LawrenceUniversity, Kasey Mathewsearned a Master’s degreefrom Boston College, whileteaching for ten years at

an elite Boston independent school. It was duringher teaching tenure that Kasey discovered a love of nurturingwriting in her students, and with the birth of her first child,launched her own business, The Wizard’s Way, a series of popular after school independent writing workshops.

Her debut book, Preemie: Lessons inLove, Life and Motherhood, was pub-lished by Hatherleigh Press in 2012.The book chronicles the vast array oflife lessons that ensued as a resultof the birth of her second child,born four months prematurely,weighing a mere 1 pound 11ounces. The story leads readerson a journey and the universal themes are pertinent to anyone who has faced adversity, or known someone whohas. Following her daughter’s birth, Kasey became a certifiedReiki Master, and in her book, chronicles the role complimen-tary medicine played in their family’s healing.

After the book’s release, Kasey became a featured speaker,traveling around the country, speaking to groups rangingfrom fireside book group gatherings and women’s organiza-tions; to company award banquets, medical conferences, andradio and television programs. Preemie: Lessons in Love, Lifeand Motherhoodwon the New Hampshire Writer’s Project

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Meet Our Speaker

Reader’s Choice award, and was a featured book on the Random House book site Bibliophile. Kasey has become a go-to resource and advocate for parents of premature babies,and in the words of Harvard Medical School Professor, Dr. Heidelise Als, “Kasey Mathewshas made us painfully aware ofhow far we must still go to dobetter by the parents and theirinfants in our care.” Kasey wasrecently contacted to speak before Congress and advocatefor increased funding in thearea of neonatology.

With a newly expanded mission, and the launch of her website, The Usual Magic, Kasey is inspiring women to find more meaning, purpose and balance in their lives. Her work includes The Rediscovering Me, Reclaiming Your Life Guidebook, a series of online workshops, and her blog,Awaken the Magic.

Kasey and her husband, Lee, consider themselves passionatehouse renovators and are currently living in their latest reno-vation, a 200-year-old house in Southern New Hampshire,

with their son,Tucker, daughter,Andie and theirrescue dog, Ed.

Kasey Mathews

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