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 2017 – 18 we:
- Donated$96,480 to the community and Soroptimist projects
- Provided 3546 Volunteer hours raising funds and supporting community projects
- Details are in our Year in Review
Upcoming Events
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17/Jan/2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
Business Meeting
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno Nevada |
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24/Jan/2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
Lunch Meeting - Education Women - Live Your Dream
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno Nevada |
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31/Jan/2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
Roster - Newsletter
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno Nevada |
Latest Newsletter
Year in Review
Alerts
Fundraiser
Whispering Vine Wine Co. will donate 100% of proceeds on featured wine flights to SITM. Grab some friends and enjoy the excellent wine and ambiance at Whispering Vine – and be sure to thank them!
When: Wednesday, January 30, 11 AM to 9 PM
Where: Three Whispering Vine locations:
4201 W. 4th Street,
85 Foothill Road
722 S. Virginia Street
Cost: $15/Flight
Attention Child Advocates, Principals, Counselors, Teachers:
SITM is Seeking Youth Scholarship applicants and nominations for our annual Unsung Hero awards. Please read our Unsung Hero Information and Youth Scholarship Information. Application and Nomination forms are here. Deadline is January 21, 2019
The Soroptimist Ruby Award honors women who, though professional or person efforts are making extraordinary differences in the lives of women or girls. Women may nominate themselves or another woman. Nomination Form and Fact Sheet are here. Deadline is February 7, 2019.
Scholarships for Women
SITM believes that every woman should have an opportunity to develop her capabilities to the fullest. The Education Women Committee of SITM is seeking applicants for graduate and undergraduate scholarships. Applications and More Info. Deadline February 15, 2019
WATER IS LIFE
The Soroptimist International President’s 2017-2019 Appeal supports projects that educate, empower and enable women and girls, ensuring they have the capacity, experience and education needed to manage water resources for their communities. SI President Mariet Verhoef-Cohen explains the projects in this video. Learn more