http://www.soroptimisttricities.org Best for Women Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:57:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Soroptimist International of the TriCities is embarking on a great initiative with the school district - the  Enchantment Project, which provides high school graduates in need with formal attire so that they can attend their graduation festivities with pride. Without assistance these students could not afford to participate in celebrating ... http://www.soroptimisttricities.org/donations-wanted-for-one-enchanted-evening/ Join Soroptimist International of the TriCities for a wonderful evening of entertainment, appetizers and amazing prizes at the 2nd Annual Give Her Wings Gala. [caption id="attachment_1641" align="alignright" width="259" caption="James, Tara & Amy at the 2011 Gala"][/caption] Featuring rock & blues musician Al Foreman and strolling magician Alex Seaman. Saturday, March 31, 2012 The Inlet ... http://www.soroptimisttricities.org/2nd-annual-soroptimist-give-her-wings-gala-set-for-march-31st-2012/ On February 18th, 2012, Soroptomist International of TriCities is proud to host Empowering our Teen Girls: A SafeTeen Workshop – Powerful Alternatives to Violence This enlightening and educational workshop for teen girls and parents or adult figures in their lives will focus on developing useful skills to empower us to cope with ... http://www.soroptimisttricities.org/empowering-our-teen-girls-workshop/ Soroptimist International of the Tri-Cities has been nominated for the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce 2011 Business Excellence Awards in the category of Not for Profit of the Year. Shortlisted nominees will be notified at the Nominees’ Luncheon, Thursday, October 27th, 2011 at the Westwood Plateau Country Club. Congratulations to all of the ... http://www.soroptimisttricities.org/si-of-the-tricities-nominated-for-non-profit-of-the-year/ On Saturday, September 17th, the crowds at Willowbrook Mall in Langley were treated to a Soroptimist Flash Mob.  All the Soroptimists who attended the Western Canada Leadership Retreat that weekend shared the Soroptimist vision of improving the lives of women and girls around the world with the unsuspecting but appreciative ... http://www.soroptimisttricities.org/check-out-the-soroptimist-flash-mob/ Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women The Soroptimist Ruby Award honors women who, through their professional or personal efforts, are making extraordinary differences in the lives of women or girls. Honorees are women who have worked to improve the lives of other women or girls. Their work has had a ... http://www.soroptimisttricities.org/ruby-award/ Are you a young woman between the ages of 14 and 17 who volunteers in your community or school? Do you see challenges instead of obstacles? Hope instead of despair? If you are a young woman who believes in the power of volunteer action, then you may be eligible to win ... http://www.soroptimisttricities.org/apply-for-the-violet-richardson-award-now/ Do you provide the primary financial support for your family? (including children, spouse, siblings and/or parents). Do you have financial need? Are you enrolled in or have been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program? Do you live in BC? If  you've answered yes to these questions (and if you ... http://www.soroptimisttricities.org/apply-for-a-womens-opportunity-award-now/ Tuesday marked the 11th annual Spirit of Community Awards, held at the Red Robinson Show Theatre in Coquitlam. The event, held in conjunction with the Taste of the Tri-Cities, featured MC Wim VanderZalm and entertainment by Joyelle Brandt. Award winners included Helen Daniels, executive ... http://www.soroptimisttricities.org/coquitlam-now-soroptimist-tricities-wins-community-spirit-award/ A Coquitlam resident is now on the board of directors for the Soroptimist, an international volunteer organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls. Angela Bunting, a home care nurse for Fraser Health, a committee member with Crossroads Hospice ... http://www.soroptimisttricities.org/angela-bunting-tricities-soroptimist-member-voted-onto-sia-board-of-directors/