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Mission- to empower woman and girls through education leading to empowerment. Soroptimist International of Vacaville A nonprofit for women's educational empowerment offering grants and scholarships. Get your tickets today! Use QR Code or follow the link Interested in being a sponsor? Contact SoroptimistDawn@gmail.com OUR MISSION MEMBERSHIP CALENDAR/EVENTS SI/Vacaville awarded over $10,000 to 9 LYD applicants in 2025-2026 club year. LIVE YOUR DREAM APPLICATIONS OPEN AUGUST 1 ROCKTOBERFEST 2023 SPONSORS YOUR NAME COULD BE HERE! SPONSOR TODAY. Contact Dawn-SoroptimistDawn @gmail.com Adobe ZenBusiness NorthBay Health Hall Management Infinity Tax Service Embarc Valley Strong Credit Union Skylight Landmann Wire Rope Products Medic Ambulance Scaffold Solutions Corner Stone Assisted Living Pilates by Design Beth Rowe, Edward Jones Caymus -Suisun OUR 2025 SPONSORS ZenBusiness crop.pdf Are You Ready to Make a Difference? Stand with us as we join forces with the Vacaville Police Department to donate backpacks for survivors of trafficking. Donate by scanning the QR code, or follow this link. LINK We are creating emergency backpacks filled with essentials and compassion. Each backpack may include a sturdy school bag, sweatsuit, underwear, socks, personal hygiene items, and small comforts to remind them that they matter… that someone cares… that they are not alone.

Nominate a mentor today for Soroptimist International of Vacaville's You Make A Difference You Make A Difference Award Do you know a woman who is currently making extraordinary differences in the lives of women/and or girls? Nominate her today for our You Make A Difference Award! She is an inspiration, a mentor, role model and a catalyst for affirmative change, who quietly and without fanfare goes about positively influencing the direction and path of young women. She actively participates as a mentor, cheerleader, coach and leader. She does these things through her employment, volunteer work and/ or friendship. Examples may include a counselor, teacher, mentor, girl scout leader, mother of a friend, coach. The following attributes make you think of her: Impact: This woman’s work or volunteerism is making a significant difference in the life of a woman or a girl. Inspiration: The work of this woman inspires and encourages women and girls Mentor: She serves as an ongoing coach and mentor, who inspires and encourages, assisting women/girls in developing their skills and experiences, and provides them with ongoing support and encouragement. Commitment: Through the depth and breadth of her involvement, she supports women and girls to achieve their goals, aspirations, and dreams. NOMINATE TODAY! Sarah Velasquez 2023-2024 Awardee Submission Form Your Name Nominee's Name Your Email Why you are nominating this person Submit Left to Right Chair Cyndy, Sarah Velasquez, Committee members Connie and Donna Sarah is an outstanding teacher at Buckingham Charter School enjoying her 22nd year in teaching. She is also an "S" Club advisor. Sarah is dedicated to enriching the lives of all students, not just her own. She takes on extra duties as a teacher going above and beyond the call of duty and adding to her already overwhelming workload. Sarah is warm, nurturing and dedicated to her profession all while making the lives of her students and colleagues much brighter. She is a woman of substance and is a perfect addition to our Soroptimist “You Make a Difference” award. Awardee for 2021-2022 Congratulations to awardee Kelli Germeraad of Vacaville, who has been honored with SI Vacaville’s first-ever “You Make a Difference Award,” for her outstanding mentorship, support, encouragement and advocacy for young women through the American Legion Auxiliary’s Girls State program. Kelli Germeraad Awardee for 2022-2023 Congratulations to Cathia Bueno Sanchez, who was presented with the "You Make a Difference," award by Soroptimist International of Vacaville during its annual awards banquet April 17. Soroptimist Bridgit Strachan (left) and Cyndi Gianquinto (right) presented flowers in a crystal vase and the award to Cathia, who is a case manager for the Women's Re-Entry Achievement Program with Solano County. Left to Right Chair Bridgit, Cat Sanchez, member Cyndy

Empowering women and girls since 1960 locally and globally. About We believe all women and girls can embrace who they are, live their dreams, and can change the world. Our Mission Our Mission Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment, especially those facing significant obstacles. The name Soroptimist means "Best for Women." If you share our vision and would like to know more about membership in Soroptimist click here. Our Vision Women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams. Founded in 1960, Soroptimist International of Vacaville is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas, a global organization that works to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. We Need Your Support Today! Donate TERMS OF USE

Soroptimist of Vacaville's presence in the community. News About Soroptimist of Vacaville Local Media Coverage The Reporter, 9/5: Vacaville Soroptimists ready to jam with their Rocktoberfest fundraiser The Reporter, 8/13: New Vacaville Soroptimist Co-Presidents Begin their Terms Daily Republic 7/13: New Soroptimist Officers Put Hearts into Mission Press Releases Soroptimists Plan Rocktoberfest for 2024 Soroptimists Announce New Slate of Officers Mary Dickey and Clara Oakes, Co-Presidents for 2024-25 Earlier newspaper clips...

Visit our site to ready all about Live Your Dream. A program that is changing lives for women in their educational journey. Qualifying head of household women can receive grants from $1,000 to assist in their education or related expenses. LIVE YOUR DREAM Online Application System Opens on August 1 Complete an online application from women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and seek financial assistance to continue their education or receive training. APPLICATION HERE The Vacaville club provides cash grants to the award recipients; each award will be at least $1,000. The first-place awardee at the club level will advance to the District Level, and if they are chosen as a District Level winner, they will receive an additional $5,000. The winner at the Region Level will be submitted to SIA, where an additional $10,000 will be awarded to one lucky recipient. You will be given club choices when you apply. Remember to choose Vacaville. ELIGI BILITY Provides the primary financial support for yourself and your dependents. Dependents can include children, spouse, partner, siblings and/or parents. Has financial need. Is enrolled in or has been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program. Is motivated to achieve your education and career goals. Resides in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas’ member countries/territories (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela). Has not previously been the recipient of a Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity or Live Your Dream Award. Does not have a graduate degree. Is not a Soroptimist member, an employee of Soroptimist International of the Americas or immediate family of either.

Club and Region events are listed on the calendar page. Events Save the Date for next year's Rocktoberfest- Saturday,Oct 17, 2026 Want to learn how you can be a part of this dynamic group? Visit a club meeting. Email us at sivacaville@soroptimist.net Thank you Accordionist Diane We Need Your Support Today! Donate

Honoring women in the Vacaville Community who have been mentors to women and girls. Dream Makers We have teamed with WRAP ( Women's reentry achievement program) WRAP case managers provide pre-release services in the jail prior to a woman’s release. Services include individual reentry planning, trauma and empowerment groups. We show women coming out of incarceration that we care, they are valued, and we believe in them. This program is specific to Soroptimist Int. of Vacaville, and local to our Solano County women. One common comment we get from the participants is that we made them feel special. Members take the woman shopping, out to lunch and send to a local salon for hair and nails. It may seem like a small thing but it has a big impact. Are you going back to school or enrolled in a program? You may qualify for a scholarship- Follow link to apply SCHOLARSHIP

Visit some of our archived files from the founding of Soroptimist International of Vacaville from 1960. Our History In 2013, longtime Soroptimist International of Vacaville member Jill Hunter, DDS ( pictured below) decided to take on a big project -- documenting our history! She worked with graphic artist and longtime member Tara Baumann to create a visual History Map of SI/Vacaville. Click on the link to read about Our "HER"STORY to see the results of their work. This publication stretches from 1960 to the 2000's and is updated as needed by our club historian. OUR "HER"STORY Past Presidents Elsie Sasser 1960-61 ( Charter President) Virginia Clark 1961-62 Mary Ward 1962-63 Alice Knapp 1963-64 Marian Thomas 1964-65 Mae Azevedo 1965-66 Betty de la Cruz 1966-67 Beverly Stocking 1967-68 Marian Rowland 1968-69 Lola DeVan 1969-70 Pluma Deavers 1970-71 Noreen Rhodes 1971-72 Lela Johnson 1972-73 Lucille Spengler 1973-74 Martha Comstock 1974-75 Carol Zadnik 1975-76 Arta Miller 1976-77 Dee Yost 1977 Donna Meyers 1977-79 Carol Miller 1979-80 Jill Hunter 1980-81 Corinne Grannen 1981-82 Jan Marie Whitley 1982-83 Debbie Hitzeman 1983-84 Jackie Pearson Ricketts 1984-85 Pat Burd Johnson 1985-86 Lois Simmons 1986-87 Wendy Wasserman 1987-88 Ann Rollin 1988-89 Pat Moreno 1989-90 Diane McClure 1990-91 Denise Suihkonen 1991-92 Shelly Willis 1992-93 Joyce Suihkonen 1993-94 Kathy Andronico 1994-95 Kathy Riley-Graver 1995 Joyce Suihkonen 1996(President Pro Tem) Judy Dykes 1996-97 Rose McPharlin 1997-98 Yvonne Johnson 1998-99 Donna Fox 1999-2000 Tara Baumann 2000-01 Mary Harris 2001-02 Clara Oakes 2002-03 Stephanie Corrington 2003-04 Yev Dakessian-Taylor 2004-05 Suzanne Clark 2005-06 Suzan Hey 2006-07 Faye Sheppard 2007-08 Lenora Fuller 2008-09 Kari Rader 2009-10 Carla Demaray 2010-11 Bambi Reile 2011-12 Clara Oakes 2012-13 Sandy Esparza 2013-14 Joy Swank 2014 -15 Desiree Ramos 2015-2016 Colleen Berumen 2016-2018 Beth Rowe 2018-2019 Lisa Hilas 2019-2020 Mary Dickey 2020-2021 Jackie De Vries 2021-2022 Linda Johnson and Sharon Marcacci 2022-2023 History of Soroptimist Founding

Dream it, Be it- workshops to empower girls 14 through 18 with lifeskill and problem solving training. Dream It, Be It Dream It, Be It reaches girls in secondary school who face obstacles to their future success. Through small group workshops or a conference setting, we mentor girls on setting and achieving their goals, moving forward after setbacks or failures, and discovering career opportunities.

Live Your Dream awards grants to women head of household who are furthering their education and have financial need. Live Your Dream This is a program from Soroptimist International of the Americas. Award is open to women who are head of household with financial need. Since its inception in 1972, SIA has distributed more than $30 million in education awards to 30,000 women making a better life for themselves and their families. Soroptimist Int. of Vacaville is a part of this effort. Read about the impact here. To learn if you qualify please visit our application page LYD 2024-2025 We awarded 9 Live Your Dream Scholarships Ranging from $1000 to $1,500 Apply between 8/1 and 11/15

Reading to the children of Vacaville in the afterschool program. Named after long time member Mary Harris. Mary Harris Reading Program Soroptimist International of Vacaville truly believes that literacy is one of the keys of life that build self confidence and furthers the desire to learn for a lifetime. Our reading program was started in 2002, by our beloved past president Mary Harris. She developed the program to include various sites within after-school programs and our libraries to bring stories to life as volunteers read to young children. We are not sure who enjoys this program more, the children or the Soroptimist volunteer readers! To learn more and how you can be involved email us at Mary Harris Reading Program

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