Soroptimist International of Napa Celebrates Strong Women
Annually, during Women’s history month in March, Soroptimist International of Napa hosts its Women’s Awards Banquet celebrating strong women, as was the case Tuesday evening, March 28th . Led by President-Elect, Nancy Giltner, women were honored for the Live Your Dream: Education and Training Award, the Violet Richardson Award for teenage volunteers and the Fellowship Award.
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Soroptimist International of Napa is fortunate to have just inducted another new member! Teri Marshall is one of 6 new members to be inducted into Soroptimist in the last couple of months!
Teri’s sponsor is Terry Kelly and her assigned Mentor is Leigh Krieger (Tamie Frasier is pictured standing in for Leigh).
Teri Marshall has been in Napa for the past 8 years, having lived in Yosemite previously. She handles public relations for Rush Creek Lodge and Evergreen Lodge in Yosemite. Teri has already joined us in several hands on projects previous to officially joining!
TWO NEW MEMBERS INDUCTED IN SEPTEMBER
Membership Chair of Soroptimist International of Napa, Debbie Goodman, inducted two additional members in September into the club during the Business Meeting September 20, 2022. Inducted were Jennifer Varma and Stephani Martin.
Jennifer’s sponsor was Nancy Giltner and her assigned Mentor is Andi Knowlton.
Stephani’s sponsor is Ellen York and Steph’s mentor is Brenda Roberts.
Soroptimist International of Napa is thrilled to induct another new member; Pam Page. During Soroptimist’s business meeting, Tuesday September 13th, Pam Page was inducted by Membership Chair, Debbie Goodman.
Mary Carpenter is Pam’s sponsor and Teresa Zimny has been assigned as Pam’s mentor.
Pam has already dived in helping fundraise for our upcoming Lobster Fest fundraiser! Great job and Welcome Pam!
CANV needed volunteers to stuff bags for seniors… and Soroptimist International of Napa members and guests made their way to the CANV warehouse Friday September 9, 2022 to do the job!
Taima Broadhead, volunteer coordinator for CANV said the ladies packed 300 plus bags for seniors “faster than the National Guard”! Work was completed in less than an hour! Now that’s teamwork!
Photo was taken by Vice President and chair of the Service Committee, Sarah Goff, who cooridnated with CANV.
Debbie Goodman, Membership chair, inducted newest member Mary Rountree during today's business meeting. Leigh Krieger sponsored Mary and Cheryl Payan has been assigned her mentor. Mary is new to the Napa area with family in the area and comes to us from the Sacramento area. She has a strong background as an educator and Professor. Welcome Mary!!
Pictured is Cheryl Payan, Mary Rountree, Debbie Goodman and Leigh Krieger left to right.
“We Can Do It” and “we did it” summarized Soroptimist International of Napa’s 2021-2022 year led by President Leigh Krieger with great benefit to women and girls in our community through programs and grants leading to educational opportunities and empowerment, despite not being able to hold the annual Lobster Fest fundraiser. (It is now scheduled for October 22 this year!)
"Girls Think Green!" is for 6th to 8th grade girls who are interested in a greener future for our Napa community sponsored by Soroptimist International of Napa. We are asking the question "How would you move to a greener future? Looking at climate change and the impacts on our health... Join project leader Sarah Goff in informational project kickoff meetings on Feb. 7 or March1st at 4pm via Zoom. Scan the the QR code for more info.
