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Date: 11/1/2017
Subject: GWR News Blast - November 2017
From: Soroptimist International - Golden West Region



     November 2017        NEWS BLAST 
 


Governor’s Message

"Great leadership usually starts with a willing heart, a positive attitude, and a desire to make a difference.” — Mac Anderson

When I read this quote by Mac Anderson, immediately the thought popped into my head that his words describe every Soroptimist I’ve ever known. Even when you have a little fun and mix the words, it’s still about Soroptimists: willing to make a difference with a positive heart and a

desirous attitude!  Everything we are speaks to leadership. Not the “control” and the“management” of a leader, but the daily “influence” you have via your passion and our mission.  You lead when you use your affiliation with our international organization to improve lives.  It’s natural for you.

I know that you are passionate about helping others. I know that you have an amazing heart for service.  I know that you have opinions, ideas and organizational skills.  I know that when you are busy, you find a way.  I know that you are a leader.  Now, we just need to add the formal title of a region leadership position to who you “are.”  You can do it. You lead every day.

Nomination Form due December 1st

Best wishes,
Governor Penny





GWR Assistance With LYDA Beyond the Cash Award
This year, our SIA clubs increased funding LYDA recipients by $196,250 (11%) and 112 additional women received the award (8%). Three years later, 96% of past recipients still report an increase in their self-esteem.  We’d love to help you recognize your own club’s LYDA recipient – even if she isn’t a regional finalist – at our 2018 Spring Conference in Pala, CA on Friday, June 8th.  Can you imagine 42 LYDA recipients standing and being celebrated during

the award ceremony?!  Start planning to invite and pay for YOUR club’s recipient to attend our 2018 Spring Conference. The board is figuring out how we can help you achieve this goal – send us your ideas!   LYDA Details  LYDA - Beyond the Cash Award


FREE Training from MobileMary!   GROW, ENGAGE, PROMOTE, RAISE
We’ve had a lot of clubs say they would love to use Social Media to further our mission but need help getting started.  MobileMary, popular speaker at GWR Leadership Training Retreat and Spring Conference, is offering two FREE webinars to the GWR.  Lunchtime on: Nov 9, 2017 12:30 PM Pacific or After Work on: Nov 8, 2017 6:30 PM Pacific

 
 

Amplify Your Impact, Expand your Audience v.1 (Dinner Time)
Time: Nov 8, 2017 6:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join URL: https://zoom.us/j/329256423

Amplify Your Impact, Expand your Audience v.2 (Lunch Time)
Time: Nov 9, 2017 12:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join URL: 
https://zoom.us/j/477200939

She is also offering ongoing training at just $10 a week.  Are you looking to GROW your Membership, ENGAGE your Member, PROMOTE your Mission and RAISE Money for your Cause?

  • Weekly LIVE Trainings on Facebook in a Secret Group!  You’ll learn easy, free and low-cost ways to reach, connect and impact your membership and potential members to do more good in the world! You’ll ask questions and MobileMary will answer them - LIVE!
  • Step-by-step how-to’s to help reach your goals - socially & financially!
  • Besides the LIVE Trainings and the LIVE Q&A, you can also enjoy the video replays 24/7. You’ll never miss a juicy tidbit or how-to that could change your results!
  • Access to MobileMary's Private “Amplify Your Impact & Expand Your Audience” Training Group, where you’ll have the support and feedback from MobileMary and your peers to grow your club and wave the flag for its mission! 
  • Plus, you might glean some ideas for your personal projects or business at no extra charge!

TAXES
Important deadline reminder!  All clubs who have gross earnings of under $50,000 can file the 990-N online at www.IRS.gov.  It only takes a few minutes.  If you need assistance, DOÑA Gloria Hill has graciously agreed to help!  The returns are due by November 15, 2017!


 


Use Soroptimist Workplace Campaign to End Domestic Violence: Keeping Women Safe at Work information during a meeting or special event to coincide with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25.  Read more about domestic violence in the workplace in Soroptimist's exclusive whitepaper: Domestic Violence in the Workplace.  http://www.soroptimist.org/workplacecampaign.html


 
GOLDEN WEST REGION NEWS BLAST - November 2017
QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS?
Contact Governor-elect Lori Reed- lorir.gwr@gmail.com