Soroptimist International Best for Women

SIA Humber, Credit Valleys & Brampton

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Special Event

A Fun Way to Support Our Work in the Community

FUN WITH FRIENDS
FUNDRAISING EVENT
WAS A GREAT SUCCESS

Held on Saturday, October 20, 2007.
Thank you to all of you who supported our efforts.


IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Ruth Marion Tafts (nee Frey)

Passed away in Burlington, Ontario on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Wilson Tafts. Loving mother of Donnie Tafts of Lacombe, Alberta and Marilyn McDermott and her husband Mark of Burlington. Dear Grandma of Christopher McDermott and Meghann and Daniel Eagle. Predeceased by her brother Edwin and survived by her brother Gordon Frey. Ruth was a graduate of the University of Toronto class of 1937 in Household Sciences and worked for many years as a registered dietitian at the Queensway General Hospital in Etobicoke. She was a longtime member of Soroptomists International and a committed community volunteer. Mom spent many happy years as an independent resident of Richview Residence in Etobicoke. Heartfelt thanks go to the excellent and amazing staff of Park Avenue Manor for their care and compassion over the last few months.

Ruth was a wonderful supporter of Soroptimists for many years assuming many leadership roles throughout her life with our club. She was loved and will be missed.


Monthly meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the Month
September to June
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Westminster United Church,
4094 Tomken Road, Mississauga


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Service Programs

Christmas Families

Our club provided gifts for two senior’s homes at Christmas. We provided them with gifts, candy and lap blankets. We also provided gifts for two needy families in our community. We gave them gifts and food for Christmas.(Economic and Social Development)

Armagh House

Our club supports a second stage housing project with food vouchers designated for the welcome package for each new family. We supported eight families this past year. We also prepared and served dinner to the residents and their children one evening. (Human Rights, Status of Women)

Women’s Opportunity Award

Our club participated in the WOA award program and we gave the winner $500.00 (Education, Human Rights/Status of Women, Economic and Social Development)

Violet Richardson Award

Our club participated in the VRA award program and we gave the winner $200.00. (Education)

Soroptimist Foundation of Canada

Our club made donations to The Foundation of Canada.


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Fundraising

Talent Challenge

Members use their talent to raise money. We are a very resourceful group and wait eagerly to learn of the creative ways our members have of making this a successful event. Some of the unique ways our members have used their talents to raise funds are:

Jam, wreath, knitted slippers and sweaters, senior’s discount receipts, air miles points, greeting cards (Stampin’ Up).

Card Parties

A euchre party is held each year in the party room of one member’s condominium. Guests pay a small fee for a night of euchre and fun. Snacks and drinks are provided. Prizes are plentiful and everyone takes one home. The high scorers have first choice of the prizes.

50/50 Draw

Funding for various Soroptimist programs is generated at our monthly meetings. The winner keeps one half of the “pot” and the other half helps fund such worthy projects as assisting victims of domestic violence, single-parent families, seniors and bus tickets for teenaged mothers continuing their education.

Greeting Cards

Creating greeting cards is our newest means of fundraising. Materials are generously donated by our member who has shared her talent in the field of “Stampin’ Up!”, a system of creating beautiful greeting cards to sell at such events as Soroptimist Spring Conference and Soroptimist Fall Region meeting, or to anyone who wishes to purchase them. Each card is unique! Order yours via email: dhuhtalo@cogeco.ca

Spring Raffle

At Soroptimist Eastern Canada Spring Conference our club provides a collection of items to sell or a gift basket to be raffled. The money raised funds local projects assisting women and girls. As well, some of this money is donated to Soroptimist International’s global projects.

Fun with Friends Fall Auction

An auction of lovely and useful items is planned for Saturday, October 20, 2007. It will be held at Westminster United Church, 4094 Tomken Rd. (at Rathburn), Mississauga at 7:30 p.m. Dessert and Coffee served. Door prizes. Tickets $10.00. Bring friends and make up a table! To obtain tickets email us at: dhuhtalo@cogeco.ca

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