Club News

Changing Law, Changing Culture by Peter Wong

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/11/2015 - 08:32

Danielle Tudor

Peter Wong's article is posted in the Portland Tribune, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015. Our club wishes more of the public be aware of this important legislation. Danielle Tudor and Brenda Tracy, unlike many of the people who will walk the halls of the Capitol this year, say they want nothing for themselves. They actually just met a few weeks ago. But they have a few things in common. They are survivors of rape — Tudor in 1979, Tracy in 1998 — who took years to go public with their stories. Tudor did so in 2008 — although she acknowledges that she described it then as an attack, not rape — and Tracy just did so in November.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/06/2015 - 09:02

"Imagine you are a thirteen, fourteen, fifteen-year-old, involved in your first “serious” relationship. It’s exciting, new, and so much fun. Stealing kisses, holding hands in the halls at school, trips to the mall, dates, texting each other twenty times a day, hanging out, changing your status on your social media page from “single” to “in a relationship”, in other words doing what kids do when they are in a relationship. Now imagine that your experience isn’t quite what you thought it would be. What if your partner is becoming increasingly possessive, demanding your social media and cell phone passwords, needing to know who you are communicating with, dictating who you can and cannot socialize with, telling you what you can and cannot wear? The twenty texts become fifty or more sent in rapid angry succession and your partner now expects much more from you than just hand holding and kissing. Your partner verbally abuses you, hits, slaps, or pushes you, or sexually abuses you. What if you’re relationship has become one of fear, isolation, and abuse? You are now one of approximately 1.5 million(1) teens who have disclosed being harmed by the person they were romantically involved with. You are a victim of teen dating violence."

Bunco Night!

Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/17/2015 - 10:43

SI LOWL club members took a break from committee planning for 2015 and came together for a night of laughter, camaraderie, and fellowship through Bunco.  Considerations were awarded for first bunco, most buncos, most rounds won, and biggest loser.

The work we do to help women and girls in need can be agonizing at times.  It is hard to learn of the plights Clackamas County citizens may have burdened on them.  Fellowship events revitalize the club members and volunteers that we hold so dear.

January 11, 2015 - National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/10/2015 - 10:19

Human Trafficking Awareness Day is to dedicated to raising awareness of sexual slavery and human trafficking worldwide. It started in 2007, when the U.S. Senate designated January 11th as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Although it is a U.S. initiative, the United Nations has begun to highlight this topic and working towards global awareness.

Fred Meyer's Community Rewards for Soroptimists!

Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/07/2014 - 21:08

We are excited to be able to offer our family and friends the opportunity to link your personal Fred Meyer Rewards Card to our approved non-profit Community Rewards program with Fred Meyer. Linking your card to our nonprofit organization will help us to further our cause to help women and girls and our community and throughout the world.

Invited Speaker: Danielle Tudor

Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/02/2014 - 12:13

Danielle Tudor was a victim of Portland’s infamous “Jogger Rapist” when she was only 17. She has become a national motivational speaker to organizations that aid victims of sexual and domestic violence. Her mission is to encourage, inspire, and thank these groups on behalf of victims. She blogs and describes her experiences as an activist on social media, and is working on a book about her personal journey from rape victim to advocate.

Applications being sought

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/15/2014 - 14:17

Live Your Dream!

READY TO BEGIN A NEW LIFE? The Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards program (formerly the Women’s Opportunity Awards) has been helping women around the world since 1972. This program provides cash grants to women who are working to better their lives through additional schooling and skills training.

Gift Card Explosion and Big Island Giveaway

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/09/2014 - 12:15

We’re offering a Gift Card Explosion with Big Island Getaway!  It includes over $500 in local area business gift cards (Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang, Cold Stone, Massage Envy, etc) PLUS 3 nights ocean front accommodations at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa on Hawaii’s Big Island (some restrictions apply; details can be provided).  Odds are 1 in 500.

4th Annual Harvest Festival - September 13, 2014 3 to 8 p.m.

Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/10/2014 - 22:03

We're celebrating our 5th year of improving the lives of women and girls in local communities and around the world.

Tickets available online at http://bit.ly/1tBGBoi or in person at Pacific West Bank in West Linn, Julie's Travel in Lake Oswego; contact your local SI LOWL club member

Saturday, Sept 13, 2014 - 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Lee Farm's, 21975 SW 65th Ave., Tualatin, OR 97062

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