Annual Christmas Gift wrapping at Stone Road Mall

Every year it is a pleasure to run gift-wrapping tables at Stone Road Mall. With various results we always are able to have good success with local support of the Mall and its patrons. In 2005 we set up our table with paper, tape and lots & lots of ribbon and had one of the most successful fundraisers. Guelph Soroptimists as well as some volunteers from Michael House were able to man the booth the week before Christmas. All volunteers who help are invited to a “Thank you” evening to say Thank you for your time in supporting this cause.

Dragon Boat Races

In June 2003 & 2004 we help run the Children's Corner at the Dragon Boat Festival. With a Dragon Bouncer and games, buried treasure as the main attractions fun, fun, fun was to be had by all. We raised over $1,200.00 for our local projects and awards.

Soroptimists manned the Dragon Bouncer and everyone enjoyed being eaten alive and then bouncing up a storm inside

Regal Greetings and Gifts

For many years the members of SI Guelph have used Regal Greetings & Gifts as a fundraiser to help with the Clubs needs. This has aided in sending members to conference & conventions so the members can see the larger scope of what Soroptimist International of the Americas does and continues to do focusing on our mission. Regal Greetings and Gifts has reinvented itself and we hope this will assist us in our fundraising.

Loonie Toonie Auction

Annual Library Book Sale

This event is held during the last week of September at the Hamilton Public Library. There are thousands of books for sale that have been discarded from area libraries and are on sale for a dollar or two. This Book Sale is our major fundraiser so that we can continue to allocate money to our service groups.

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

Annual Victorian Tea:

Our Annual Victorian Tea will be held at Battlefield Park in Stoney creek on Saturday, June 16, 2007. A formal high tea is served with scones, jam, sandwiches and tarts. The members serve tea dressed in Victorian Costumes as supplied by the Penny Pincher on Ottawa Street. Time and ticket prices will be available soon. For more information on this event, please contact the club at si_sc_n@hotmail.com.

Dinner Dance:

Chinese Auctions

Westfort Street Fair

Sale of Poinsettias

We have an arrangement with a local greenhouse to supply us with Poinsettias. Members begin taking orders for them in September\October. We rent a Hall for one day in early December and have all the plants delivered there by the greenhouse. As many members as possible volunteer to work that day. Buyers then come to pick up their plants from 10 am to 5 pm Members also deliver plants to their own buyers, but we also deliver plants, especially to businesses who have placed large orders. This is an especially good selling point and members who have vans or other large vehicles help out in this way.