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SITM Welcomes Incoming Board President Jeanne Naccarato

After joining SITM in 2015, Jeanne immediately jumped into the many projects SITM sponsors to help make a difference for women and girls.  Just three  years later the club, recognizing Jeanne’s  leadership and experience, elected her President. She is joined by the 2018 – 19 board; President-Elect Penney Leezy, VP/Programs Dot Watts, VP/Membership Chris Fegert, Secretary Linda Walker, Treasurer/General Fund Pam Robinson, Treasurer/Service Fun Lynne Catrow, Director Rikki Hensley-Ricker,  Delegate Amanda Strong and Parliamentarian Margie Hermanson.

Penney Leezy accepts 2018 Ceec Abrahams Award

Each year SITM recognizes a member who has contributed her time and resources to SITM, to Soroptimist as a whole and to the community in the spirit of Ceec Abrahams. This award is named for founding member of SITM who epitomized the spirit and commitment of Soroptimism.
From fundraising to spearheading the Dress A Girl project to coordinating vendors at regional conferences plus numerous other activities, Penney’s creativity, leadership and enthusiasm help SITM achieve it’s mission to improve the lives of women and girls. Congratulations Penney!

Thanks to Youth

Over 300 people gathered on May 17 to honor eighteen local students at the Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows’ 31^st annual Thanks to Youth Luncheon and more than $14,000 in scholarships and awards granted to Unsung Heroes and High School Seniors.

Thanks to Youth celebrates outstanding young people in our community. The heart of Thanks to Youth is the recognition of twelve Unsung Heroes who have demonstrated kindness, generosity, concern for others, humility, courage, perseverance or their ability to overcome hardships in a way that inspires others and makes the world a better place. Each Unsung Hero received a $200 shopping spree. In addition, six graduating high school seniors each received a $2,000 scholarship to help further their education through college or professional training. All recipients also receive certificates of commendation from state and local government officials.

Scholarship winners this year include: Alicia Hoxie, Reno High School; Erynn Dardy, Hug High School; Janelle Tan, Hug High School; Janet Lara Cerillo, Hug High School; Kaytlin Canner, Damonte Ranch High School and Nicole Fierro, Hug High School.

Unsung Heroes include: Acicia Cihlar, Lincoln Park Elementary School; Diana Giron-Carpio, Reed High School; Holly Villasenor, Robert Mitchell Elementary School; Marquis Edwards, Sparks Middle School, McKenzie Zappe, Reed High School; Teagan Anderson, Van Gorder Elementary School; Christian Arroyo, Dilworth S.T.E.M. Academy; Dinora Rangel, enCompass High Academy; Emmalee Sutton, Alyce Taylor Elementary School; Ian Peoples, Coral Academy of Science; Mia Pulido, Hunter Lake Elementary School and Nimra Nawaz, Hug High School.

This year’s keynote speaker was Matt Eck, Associate Athletics Director for Strength and Conditioning at UNR. Coach Eck is an inspirational speaker who has been working with UNR athletes since 2001.

Thanks to Youth is generously supported by the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. More about Thanks to Youth

Women’s Scholarship Awards

SITM’s Annual Women’s Scholarship Luncheon was held at the Atlantis on Thursday, April 26. Scholarships totaling $33,000 were awarded this year to eight undergraduate and three graduate students.

The Nancy Gomes, Mary Gojack, Sue Camp undergraduate scholars:

• Shavon Osborne, Social Work, TMCC
• Danielle Lessard, Business, TMCC
• Kristy Anderson, Nursing, Carrington College
• Jennifer Baumgartel, Social Work, TMCC
• Lisa Perryman, Engineering, UNR
• Kimberly Vandehei, Radiology Technology, TMCC
• Sasha Ortega, Microbiology, UNR
• Farrah Kuenzi, Nursing, WNC

Jack Simon Memorial Scholarships for graduate scholars:

• Conni DeMasi Castillo, Geology, UNR
• Sonu Jose, Computer Science & Engineering, UNR
• Laura Evans, UNR School of Medicine.

About SI Truckee Meadows

Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows is part of Soroptimist International, a worldwide organization of women that improves  the  lives  of  women  and  girls  through  programs leading  to  social  and  economic  empowerment.

SITM achieves its mission through a variety of projects including local adult and youth scholarships, Partner in Education with local schools, an annual women’s work readiness program, and educational support for girls in Thulipokhari, Nepal.

In 2016 – 17 we:

• Donated$83,458  to the community and Soroptimist projects
• Provided 2,563 Volunteer hours raising funds and supporting community projects
• Details are in our Year in Review

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Human Trafficking Fundraiser

In 2013, Nevada passed legislation to establish the Contingency Account for Victims of Human Trafficking. This account established an accessible, immediate funding source for trafficked victims to receive emergency services and support. But it depends on your continued generosity to remain viable. Proceeds from this benefit dinner directly support our survivors.  Click Here to Purchase Tickets and Sponsorships and for more information. Read the Reno Gazette Journal article

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