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Spring Conference 2019

Glendale Hilton Meeting Center

100 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale CA 91202

April 5 – 7, 2019

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Official Call to Conference

The Members of the Camino Real Region

are hereby CALLED to the 2019 Spring

Conference which will meet in Glendale,

California at the Hilton Meeting Center on

April 5, 6, and 7, 2019.

Your Region Leaders and Spring Conference

Committee are diligently working to plan an

informative and memorable Spring

Conference. This weekend will be the

culmination of many months of dedicated

work and it is our sincere hope that every

member of the Region will plan to attend.

Spring Conference is our time to share what

we, as a Region, have been involved in for

the past year. It is our time to recognize our

programs, honor our members, conduct the

business of the Region, share best practices,

and fellowship with each other. It is our time

to rededicate ourselves to the Soroptimist

mission, to broaden our knowledge, and

understand the direction of our

organization.

Soroptimist are women making a positive

difference for women and girls in our

communities and around the world. Let’s

join together to celebrate our incredible

efforts that inspire women and girls to

Dream Big and Live Big.

What to Expect…

• Join me in welcoming our SIA Board of

Directors visitor, Sherry Pearson, who

comes to us from Los Banos and our

Friendship Grant Visitor, Nisha Ghosh

who visits us from India.

• Our Awards Banquet will take place

Friday evening and will set the stage for

a full Saturday of events.

• Saturday will include a Networking

Breakfast; followed by our Business

Meeting that will include a “Celebration

of Life”, election of our Nominating

Committee, and presentations from our

SIA visitor, Region and Federation Chairs.

Don’t miss our Dream It Be It luncheon;

followed by our Leadership Academy

which will have something for everyone

and a fun-filled Saturday evening dance

party.

• We will close our conference on Sunday

with our Live Your Dream Brunch which

will recognize and honor ALL club level

winners as well as our Region Winners.

On behalf of your Region Board and Spring

Conference Committee, we look forward to

hosting you.

Yours in Service,

Governor Ana Marie LeNoue

3 – 2019 Spring Conference

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Meal Menu

FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2019

AWARDS BANQUET Baby Spinach Salad with Roasted Pecans, Pears, and Bleu Cheese Crumbles

Boneless Beef Short Ribs with Spinach, Mashed Potatoes, and Natural Au Jus Vegetarian Option: Portobello and Vegetable Short Stack with Roasted and Grilled Zucchini, Squash,

Eggplant, Red Onion, Peppers, Wilted Spinach and Pesto Oil Dessert: Decadent Chocolate Mousse with Seasonal Berries and Whipped Sweet Cream

SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019

NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Orange Juice and Apple Juice, Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas, Freshly Baked Morning Pastries with Sweet Breads, Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese,

Oven Roasted Breakfast Potatoes, Hardwood Smoked Bacon and Sausage

“DREAM IT, BE IT” LUNCHEON Tequila Citrus Romaine Salad

Grilled Chicken, Shaved Red Onion, Crispy Tri-Color Tortilla Strips, Chipotle Caesar Dressing Dessert: Cheesecake, Fresh Fruit Compote

STEP IT UP DINNER & DANCE PARTY Baby Field Greens Salad with Cherry Tomato, English Cucumber, Vegetable Vermicelli with

Balsamic Vinaigrette Three Cheese Ravioli Starter

Pan Seared Breast of Chicken with Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes, Maple Vinegar Au Jus Seasonal Vegetables and Starches

Vegetarian Option: Herb Risotto with Grilled Vegetables, Portobello Mushrooms, and Candied Carrots Dessert: Bread Pudding with Vanilla Bean Sauce

SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2019

LIVE YOUR DREAM BRUNCH

Orange Juice and Apple Juice, Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas, Freshly Baked Morning Pastries with Sweet Breads, Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese,

Oven Roasted Breakfast Potatoes, Hardwood Smoked Bacon and Sausage


WHAT TO DO AND WHEN TO DO IT

Your Official Call for Spring Conference 2019

contains all materials and forms needed for

registration. Each individual form and flyer

provide detailed information and easy to

follow instructions to assist you. Please use

this resource as a reference guide. It

contains major deadlines and contact

information. Please complete and submit all

forms on time.

It is important that the contents of this Call

are read and discussed with your Club as

soon as possible.

➢ READ and COPY the Club Delegate page

included in this Call.

➢ ENCOURAGE ALL Club members to

attend Spring Conference, which is not

only a great introduction to Soroptimist

for new members, but also a re-

energizing experience for long-time

members.

➢ COMPLETE the following forms before

the deadlines. Please SUBMIT forms to

the correct person.

FORMS SUBMIT TO DEADLINE DATE

Credentials Verification Form Mary Rogers - [email protected]

3/11/19

Hotel Room, Conference, and Meal Registration

Jeri Durham – [email protected]

3/11/19

Celebration of Life Registration Form

Liz Mirzaian [email protected]

3/8/19

Governor’s Award Ana Marie LeNoue – [email protected]

3/20/19

Distinguished Soroptimist Award Marissa Vanderwyck – [email protected]

3/15/19

Achieved Your Dreams Recognition Form

Ginger Cole – [email protected]

3/10/19

New Member Academy Form Ginger Cole - [email protected]

3/10/19

Live Your Dream Swag Bag Donation Maggie-Mae Gaughan – [email protected]

3/10/19

Trade Fair Vendor Forms JoAnn Vindigni – [email protected]

4/1/19

mailto:[email protected]










LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Don’t miss this year’s Leadership Academy following the “Dream It, Be It” Luncheon on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Attendees will have the chance to choose a 90-minute workshop from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Phoenix Rising Clubs Facilitator: Director Ari Larson and Region Membership Chair Marissa Vanderwyck This workshop will include discussion and best practices to help clubs struggling with membership, a difficult club culture, or simply find that CHANGE is HARD. This session will assist clubs in developing a strategy for success so they can become the next Phoenix Rising Club.

Fundraising and Public Awareness Facilitator: GEM Dora Zavala Fundraising and Public Awareness often go

hand in hand. Clubs have found that working

on their fundraising efforts gives them great

opportunities to maximize awareness of their

club’s work in the community. Best practices

on how to raise funds to support LYD Awards ,

DIBI Program and other club projects from

small, medium and large clubs will be

highlighted during this panel discussion.

Dream It, Be It! Best Practices Facilitators: Director Laura Lind and Region DIBI Committee Member Janice Kurihara Attend this workshop if your club is challenged by limited resources, has had difficulty finding the girls, if your club has yet to conduct a DIBI Program, or if you are interested in continuous improvement. Learn how to collaborate with local schools and organizations, maximize exposure and secure sponsors. This panel discussion will include speakers from small, medium and large sized clubs who have successfully implemented the program.

The International Connection Facilitator: Director Lola Abrahamian Speaker: Region International Advocacy Chair Dr. Nina Smart This workshop will include discussion and understanding of the Soroptimist role in International Advocacy and how local clubs connect and have impact around the world. Dr. Nina Smart will also share her recent experience at the United Nations CSW63 – Commission on the Status of Women.

A Presidents’ Round Table Facilitator: Governor-Elect Sharon Jones Speaker: SIA Board of Director’s Visitor Sherry Pearson This workshop is for current Presidents and President-elects. They will have the chance to discuss SIA’s vision for the organization, Camino Real Region’s progress, and the unique challenges facing our clubs’ leadership.

New Member Academy Facilitators: GEM Linda Haines and GEM Ginger Cole BY INVITATION ONLY. This highly interactive workshop will have new members networking with past Region Governors to discover the rich history of the organization, how to gain the most from the club experience, identify leadership opportunities, understand and learn what new members expect and need to be successful. Please be sure to complete and return the New Member Academy form.

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CLUB DELEGATE INSTRUCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

It is an honor and a privilege to serve as a Delegate. Please exercise your responsibilities and duties with enthusiasm and sincerity. Most of all, enjoy seeing old friends, meeting new friends, and making the most of this Conference.

DEFINITION OF A DELEGATE ➢ A person elected and authorized to act

on her Club's behalf. ➢ The Delegate or Alternate has the voting

power of the Club’s membership. QUALIFICATIONS OF A DELEGATE ➢ Have a working knowledge of

Soroptimist By-Laws. ➢ Understand the objectives and ideals of

the organization. ➢ Be mindful of her Club’s opinion about

how she should cast her vote. ON ARRIVAL AT CONFERENCE ➢ Register promptly. ➢ Check in at Credentials desk to receive

voting card. REMINDER ➢ If, at any time, the Delegate is unable to

attend one of the voting sessions, the Club’s Alternate(s) may take the Delegate’s place by changing status at the Credentials Desk.

➢ Once this is done, the Delegate and the Alternate may not switch places again.

DUTIES DURING CONFERENCE ➢ Attend all sessions. ➢ Participate in discussions, remembering

to reflect Club’s viewpoint. ➢ Annotate results of voting. RESPONSIBILITIES AFTER CONFERENCE ➢ Prepare a report on action taken by

voting body. ➢ Provide synopsis of speeches. ➢ Announce the winners of awards. ➢ Convey the excitement of Conference

by possibly sharing pictures taken at different events.

Remember that each Club in good-standing is entitled to three votes – the President’s vote and those of two Delegates. If the President or either Delegate cannot attend Spring Conference, please provide names of Alternate(s).

CREDENTIAL VERIFICATION FORM IS DUE NO LATER THAN MARCH 11, 2019


CREDENTIALS VERIFICATION FORM

Proper completion of the Delegate’s Credential Form will simplify and facilitate the Credentials Verification process at Spring Conference. Please completely fill out the form below and email or mail it in advance of the Conference to the Credentials Chair. Remember that each Club in good-standing is entitled to three votes – the President’s vote and those of two Delegates. If the President or either Delegate cannot attend Spring Conference, please provide names of Alternate(s).

COMPLETED FORMS MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN MARCH 11, 2019.

MAIL or EMAIL a copy of the form to:

Mary Rogers, Credentials Chair 584 29th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

310-293-7667 [email protected]

Forward a copy of this form to your Club Secretary for the Club’s files.

The following members have been appointed to represent

Soroptimist International of _______________________________________DISTRICT ______.

PLEASE PRINT

President

Alternate

Delegate 1 Alternate

Delegate 2 Alternate

I hereby certify that the above-named Delegates are active members of this Club and are in good standing.

____________________________________________________ __________________

Signature of Club President or Secretary Date


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INSTRUCTIONS: HOTEL ROOM, CONFERENCE REGISTRATION, AND

MEAL RESERVATIONS

Conference Registration Deadline: MARCH 11, 2019 A $20 late fee per person will apply to all Conference Registrations received after

March 11, 2019

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE COMPLETING THE FORM

HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS

• All room reservations will be made directly with the hotel, either online, or by phone. Hotel reservations to be made No Later Than March 5, 2019 in order to receive group rate of $139 per night.

• Club Pre-Paid Room - Reserving online or by phone, give a credit card number when booking the room. Indicate on the registration form the person that will be using that room. That name will then be given to the hotel, and the credit card will not be charged at check in.

• When booking a room for two or more, you will be asked for the name(s) of your roommate(s).

REGISTRATION & MEAL RESERVATIONS FORM

• Please register and pay early, before March 11, 2019.

• Copy as many forms as needed to complete list of attendees for your club.

• Please TYPE or PRINT CLEARLY all information needed to complete the registration form.

• Please mark boxes with an “X” when selecting entry items

• Please include area code, phone number and email address for your Club’s contact person.

• All Soroptimists and others attending the Conference must be listed on the registration form, this includes any guests attending and/or those receiving comps.

• Please complete information for special guests (Live Your Dream) and add total in box to the right.

NON-DELEGATE FEES FOR CLUB: All members (a.k.a. non-delegates) will be charged a Conference Fee as follows:

• Saturday, any combination of two days, or all three (3) Day Conference Fee will be $40.00

• One (1) Meal or One (1) Workshop Only Fee will be $15.00

*The Conference Registration Fee for the President and two delegates was paid in advance by each club.


INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED:

HOTEL ROOM, CONFERENCE REGISTRATION, AND MEAL RESERVATIONS

Conference Registration Deadline: MARCH 11, 2019

AVOID UNNECESSARY FEES FOR CLUB:

• Meal Cancellations due by March 27 and must be in writing from the Club President to the Conference Registrar – Jeri Durham.

• No refunds will be issued for meals once the food order has been given to the hotel, which is 5 days prior to the Conference.

• Do not hold the form for late registering members!! Send in two or more forms as needed.

• A $20.00 Late Fee per person will apply for payments, registration and meal reservations received after March 11.

MEAL RESERVATIONS

• Please specify “X” for hotel style OR “V” for Vegetarian for each meal where a plate selection is requested.

COMPLETED FORMS

• Send the completed form(s) and check(s) for the entire amount, made payable to Camino Real Region.

• A check must accompany the Club’s registration if it is to be accepted.

• Mail / Email to: Jeri Durham, 1144 Crowne Dr., Pasadena, CA 91107 / [email protected]


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HILTON HOTEL – RESERVATIONS INSTRUCTIONS

CLUB PRE-PAID Room Registrations ONE per Club:

• Club Presidents Must Contact Treasurer Sandi Naba at [email protected] by March 1, 2019 to inform her of the name(s) of the member(s) using your Pre-Paid room once registered.

• The PRE-PAID room was paid for with 2018/2019 Club Dues.

• Payment is for one room per Club for two nights only! ALL Other Registrations:

• ALL other room registrations must contact the Hotel directly.

• RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN MARCH 5, 2019. Reservations made after this date will be taken on a space available basis and at regular rates.

• The Group Rate is $139 single/double per night (taxes not included)

• Phone Registration number: (818) 956-5466

• Group Code is: SOROPT Please be prepared to give the following information when making a reservation.

o Your Name o Arrival and Departure Dates (4/5/2019 through 4/7/2019) o Credit Card Information o Name of Person(s) who is sharing the room o Special Requests—inform the hotel of any special requests (i.e. handicap accessible).

An ONLINE link will be created by the Hotel. The Region will email the link to all members as soon as it is available.

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CLUB AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

The following awards and recognitions acknowledge Clubs and individuals who are

participating in Soroptimist goals to increase our collective impact through programs of

service, strengthening our Region (increased), working together (collective) and by

providing women and girls with access to education and training to make a difference in

their lives (impact). Many awards will be presented to Club Presidents at the Spring

Conference Awards Banquet on Friday, April 5th. Please make sure you attend or send

a representative from your Club. The following are the categories for which a Club or

individual may receive an award or recognition. (Forms are available on the Camino Real

Region website, Resources page)

GOVERNOR’S CLUB AWARD Recognition is given to Club Presidents, by the Governor, for their participation in the four areas of the SIA Club Roadmap to Success and Club Commitment Area. Presidents must return the completed award form to Governor Ana Marie by March 20th. DISTINGUISHED SOROPTIMIST RECOGNITION A Distinguished Soroptimist is a member who has made a personal commitment to developing her Club and enhancing her own Soroptimist experience by recruiting a new member and accomplishing at least five additional Club activities during the 2018-2019 Club year. Submit completed forms to Region membership Chair, Marissa Vanderwyck by March 15th. VICTORY AWARD This award is given each year at Spring Conference to the Club with the greater percentage of NEW members since July.

Eligible clubs must have chartered by July 1st of the current club year. (Be sure to send in a 5008 form each time you induct a new member. Your Club’s membership figures are based on these forms.) If there is a tie, one Club will keep the trophy until Fall Workshop and the other Club will keep the trophy until the following Spring Conference. The time period used is from July 1, 2018 through March 15, 2019. CELEBRATING SUCCESS RECOGNITION AND AWARDS Clubs will be recognized for their submission of outstanding Club projects that improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment or promote Soroptimist as an organization that improves the lives of women and girls. These awards recognize the best practices of Soroptimist Clubs in each of the four pillar areas supporting the SIA roadmap to success.


CLUB AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS continued

YEARS OF SERVICE Recognition will be given to those members who have been active and financial for 5+ years as of December 31, 2017. Recognition will be given to those who have completed their 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and more years of service (in 5-year increments). FIRST TIME ATTENDEE RECOGNITION Recognition will be given at the Business Session on Saturday, April 6th to all members attending Camino Real Region Spring Conference for the first time. (See Registration Form) LIVE YOUR DREAM AWARD Region Winners, Club Winners - The Live Your Dream Award program is SIA’s signature award program. It assists women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects. Awards will be given on Sunday, April 7th .

ACHIEVED YOUR DREAM AWARD This award recognizes Region members who have attained their dreams: educational degrees, new business ventures, retirement, etc. Members will be acknowledged at the Friday, April 5th Awards Dinner. (Form herein) HIGHEST CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE CONTEST Win RESERVED seating for your club. The club with the highest percentage of members attending all three days will receive RESERVED DINNER SEATING for Friday and Saturday. Registration for Spring Conference must be received by date due. Participants who register after March 11th will not be counted toward the percentage.

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New Member Academy

Soroptimist members are essential to the energy and vitality of the Camino Real Region. As new

members, the Camino Real Region Board of Directors and our GEMs (Governor’s Ever More)

would like to invite you to a New Member Academy to be held as part of the Leadership Forum

on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To ensure adequate space, please complete the registration form if your Soroptimist membership became effective between May 1, 2018 through March 10, 2019 and you plan on attending Spring Conference on Saturday.

Name: _____________________________________________________________

Email Address: ______________________________________________________

Phone Number: _____________________________________________________

Soroptimist Club: ____________________________________________________

Soroptimist Member Number: _________________________________________

Effective Date of Membership: __________________________________________

Please send this form to Immediate Past Governor Ginger Cole, [email protected]

by March 10, 2019.

An invitation to the reception will be sent separately.



REGISTRATION FORM

A brief Celebration of Life - Remembrance Program will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019 to honor the

lives of Soroptimists or family members who have passed away since our Spring 2018 Conference.

Names and biographical information, along with a photo in JPEG / JPG format must be received by the

program chair no later than Friday, March 8, 2019 to be included in the program. Please submit one

form per person.

PLEASE COMPLETE SECTION A OR SECTION B

SECTION A - Club Name: Soroptimist International of _____________________________________

Name of Soroptimist to be celebrated: _____________________________________________________

Date of death: ____________________________ Years of Soroptimist service: _______________

Soroptimist offices held: ________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

SECTION B - Club Name: Soroptimist International of _____________________________________

Name of family member to be celebrated: __________________________________________________

Date of death: __________________________ Name of Soroptimist member and relationship:

____________________________________________________________________________________

Please provide a brief bio, i.e., occupation, special interests, tributes, honors, etc., in 100 words or

less. Please be advised that this may be edited for time).

Email the completed form along with the bio and a JPEG / JPG photo to the 2019 Celebration of Life

Program Chair Liz Mirzaian at: [email protected] and indicate Celebration of Life on the

“Subject” line. Be reminded that a JPEG or JPG is the only acceptable format for your photo. Scanned

photos, photocopies of photos, faxed photos, and PDF’s (Portable File Document) photos cannot be

used.


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LIVE YOUR DREAM AWARDS SWAG BAG

Maggie Mae Gaughan, SI Greater Santa

Clarita Valley, is Chairing the Live Your

Dream Awards Swag Bag for this year’s

Spring Conference. We are asking for 50 -

60 items from each club for these swag

bags, a gift for those winning recipients who

attend this year’s Spring Conference

Awards luncheon.

Please donate items that the ladies would

really appreciate and enjoy receiving. Ideas

such as beauty products, beauty services,

jewelry, journals, gas cards, massages,

facials and gift cards are just some

examples. You don’t have to donate 60 of

any one thing, but if you do mix it up,

please make sure that the value is

comparable.

If you buy gift cards, please make sure that

the cards can be used at stores or for

services that are located in all areas of our

region. Amazon gift cards and other online

cards would be a perfect fit.

Please give your club’s donations to your

District Director by March 10th. The District

Directors will coordinate to get these items

to Maggie-Mae with enough time for her

crew to stuff the bags and wrap them in

cellophane for the conference.

If you have any questions, please email

[email protected]



HELPING WOMEN TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES

RECOGNITION BRUNCH

Sunday Morning - April 7, 2019 Soroptimist clubs are encouraged to bring their

LYDA winners. The region will provide a complimentary brunch ticket to one awardee from

each club. Registration for additional awardees and guests is

$34 per person.

For more information contact Emily Mayorga at: [email protected]


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ACHIEVED YOUR DREAMS

A Members Only Recognition

On Friday, April 5th, 2019, during the Awards Recognition Dinner, members who have achieved their dreams (college degree - Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate; retirement; new business venture; etc.) during the past year (May 1, 2018 through March 15, 2019) will be honored. Please submit the form below by March 10, 2019 to be included. Also, include a JPEG photo of the honoree. (Please Print) Honoree’s Name: __________________________________________________________ Club: ______________ Achievement:

Please send all submission to Immediate Past Governor Ginger Cole

[email protected] -or- 4201 Via Marisol, Unit 142, Los Angeles, CA 90042



PURSE ROOM

Donate a Handbag, Purse or Tote Bag

for the Opportunity Drawing

CALLING ALL CLUBS! It’s time for some creative FUN! Funds raised help support Region

activities including the Live Your Dream Region Awards.

Here’s all you have to do!

• Choose a “carryall”. Fill your bag with various items such as

Gift cards, Jewelry, Stationery, Fragrances, Show Tickets,

Yummy Edibles, Beverages, and/or anything you would like

to find in the bag you will bid on!

• Submit a description and the value of your donation.

Our showroom has limited space so please limit the footprint of your donation to a maximum

of 18” x 12”. Purses should be delivered to the showroom by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 5.

For questions contact:

Kathy Van Houten, SI Glendale

[email protected]

SAMPLE DESCRIPTION

“Fun In The Sun” • Tropical Straw tote with one bright pink beach towel

• 1 bottle of Skinny Cosmo Martini Mix

• 2 bright lime green shadowed Martini glasses

• 1 large candle with holder

• 1 large floppy sun hat

• 1 pair of pink sandals

• 1 - $25 Vons gift card for snacks

VALUE $100


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NOMINATING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS

One of the most important events at Spring Conference is the annual Camino Real Region business meeting that will take place on Saturday morning, April 6, 2019. At the business session we will be electing the Camino Real Region Nominating Committee for 2019-2020 who will be tasked with developing a nomination slate for the 2020-2022 Region Board. As usual we will be asking for nominations from the floor as part of the process.

If you are considering nominating a candidate at the business session for the incoming Nominating Committee, there is an official Candidate Resume form which needs to be completed and enough copies provided to give one form to each member of the current Region Board and to each delegate who will be voting for the position. If you need any information or a copy of the nominating form, please contact Corinne Medina at: [email protected], 1312 Cuesta Way, Montebello, CA 90640 (323) 945-3224 These forms MUST be completed and copied at the time you nominate a candidate “from the floor.” You will need to provide one copy for each voting delegate in the Clubs in your District. District 1 – 26 copies District 2 – 32 copies District 3 – 29 copies



Nominee 2019-2020 District 1

Nominating Committee

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Nominee 2019-2020 District 2



Nominee

2019-2020 District 3


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PROPOSED BYLAW CHANGE

Camino Real Region Soroptimist International of the Americas

Proposed Bylaw Change for consideration during the Business Meeting, Spring Conference 2019

CURRENT Section 9.7 Review

The Treasurer's books shall be reviewed by a certified public accountant at the close of each biennium and at such other times as the Region Board may authorize upon recommendation of the Treasurer or the Finance Committee. A summary of the biennial review shall be available to clubs.

PROPOSED Section 9.7 Review The Treasurer's books shall be reviewed each biennium and at such other times as the Region Board may authorize, upon recommendation of the Treasurer or the Finance Committee. The review may be performed by a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Public Accounting firm, or Audit Committee. An Audit Committee will consist of Region Board members and/or Region members appointed by the Governor. If the review is to be performed by an Audit Committee, a professionally developed audit tool must be used. A summary of the biennial review shall be available to clubs. RATIONALE In recent bienniums, the Region has experienced significant difficulty in its efforts to secure a Certified Public Accountant(CPA)/Certified Public Accounting firm to perform only a compilation or review of the treasurer's records. At the conclusion of the last biennium, all efforts to secure a review by a CPA/CPA firm failed. CPA/CPA firms contacted would only perform a formal audit at costs far exceeding the Region's budget To increase the budget in future years to finance a formal audit has significant income and allocation implications. The Region contacted SIA headquarters and conferred with Sue Murray, Chief Financial

Officer for SIA. Ms Murray concurred with the Region's proposed bylaw change. In

addition Ms. Murray advised that a professionally developed audit tool for audit

committees has been placed on the SIA website under "Federation ~ Region

Leadership ~ Region Treasurer".


BUDGET PAGES

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Camino Real Region Proposed Budget

2019-2020

REVENUE

Region Dues $21,000 SCHEDULE-1 REGION OFFICERS

Website Maintenance 735

Fall Workshop 6,375 Governor $ 3,500

Spring Conference 67,000 Governor-Elect 3,500

Interest Income 5 Secretary 400

Leadership Summit 1,600 Treasurer 400

Region Fundraiser/Dream Programs 1,000

Parliamentarian 100

Total $97,715 District I Director 600

District II Director 600

EXPENSES District III Director 600

Region Officers (Schedule 1) 9,700

Region Board Meetings 5,000 Total $ 9,700

Insurance 720

Financial Review 600

State Filing Fees 75 SCHEDULE 2-COMMITTEES

Committee Expenses (Schedule 2) 3,800

Fall Workshop 2,500 Federation Chairs $ 2,000

Governors' Roundtable Live Your Dream 500

International Convention/Federation 5,000 Dream It Be It 500

Leadership 1,600 International Advocacy 500

Business Cards & Badges 300 Others 300

Awards 1,000

Merchant Fees & Bank Charges 200 Total $ 3,800

Miscellaneous 2,220

Spring Conference 63,000

Storage 0

Web Page 1,000

Region Fundraiser/Dream Programs 1,000

Total 97,715 0


CAMINO REAL REGION

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE AMERICAS, INC.

Statement of Financial Condition and Fund Balances

December 31, 2018

ASSETS

Cash in Bank - Bank of America - Business Advantage 53,787.78$

Cash in Bank - Bank of America - Maximizer 32,062.32

Cash in Bank - Bank of America - Service Fund 11,214.65

Cash in Bank - Bank of America - Disaster Fund 13,355.87

110,420.62$

FUND BALANCES

General Fund

Beginning Balance July 1, 2018 57,086.04$

Total Receipts 43,002.78

Total Expenditures (14,238.72)

Dues - Service Fund 2,700.00

40th Anniversary Puzzle 40.00

CRR Fundraiser/Dream Programs 353.00

Dues - Disaster Fund 1,930.00

Transfer to Service Fund (3,093.00)

Transfer to Disaster Fund (1,930.00)

Balance as of November 6, 2018 85,850.10$

Service Fund

Beginning Balance July 1, 2018 6,546.65$

Total Receipts

Dues 2,700.00

Trade Fair 75.00

CRR Fundraiser/Dream Programs 353.00

40th Anniversary Puzzle 40.00

Donationfrom LA West/SM 1,500.00

4,668.00

Total Expenditures

Comped LYD and DIBI meals -

LYD gifts -

Laurel Society - Governors Gift -

Live Your Dream Winners -

-

Balance as of December 31, 2018

11,214.65$

Disaster Fund

Beginning Balance July 1, 2018 11,425.87

Total Receipts - Dues 1,930.00

Total Expenditures -

Balance as of November 6, 2018

13,355.87$

110,420.62$

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CAMINO REAL REGION 2019 Spring Conference Committee Team

Conference Coordinator Cynthia Jarvis, SI Alhambra/San Gabriel/San Marino

Achieved Your Dream GEM Ginger Cole, SI Los Angeles

Call to Conference and Program Ana Marie LeNoue, Governor, SI Montebello

Celebration of Life Liz Mirzaian, SI Glendale

Credentials Mary Rogers, SI Manhattan Beach

Centerpieces Debbie Cutler, SI of The Conejo

Computer Graphic Designer Jane Carlson, SI Alhambra/san Gabriel/San Marino

Decorations Kim Kurowski, SI Greater Santa Clarita Valley

Elections Christina Alatorre, SI of Montebello

Dream It, Be It Maggie Mae Gaughan, SI Greater Santa Clarita Valley

Janice Kurihara, SI Manhattan Beach

Laws and Resolutions Parliamentarian Sheila Tatum, SI Los Angeles

Leadership Forum

Sharon Jones, Governor-Elect, SI Camarillo

Ari Larson, District 1 Director, SI Fillmore

Lola Abrahamian, District 2 Director, SI Glendale

Laura Lind, District 3 Director, SI Manhattan Beach

Live Stream Photography Julian Chung, SI Alhambra/San Gabriel/San Marino

Live Your Dream Awards Emily Mayorga, SI Alhambra/San Gabriel/San Marino

Live Your Dream Swag Bags Maggie-Mae Gaughan, SI Greater Santa Clarita Valley

New Member Reception GEM Linda Hanes, SI Downey and

GEM Ginger Cole, SI Los Angeles

Nominating Committee Corinne Medina, SI Montebello

Purse Room and Drawing Kathryn VanHouten, SI Glendale

Registration Jeri Durham, SI Los Angeles

Step It Up Dance Party Terri Strawn, SI San Fernando Valley

Trade Fair JoAnn Vindigni, SI Greater Santa Clarita Valley

Terri Strawn, SI San Fernando Valley Treasurer Sandi Naba, Treasurer, SI Greater Santa Clarita Valley


2018-2020 CAMINO REAL REAGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Governor Ana Marie LeNoue District 1 Director Ari Larson

Governor- Elect Sharon Jones District 2 Director Lola Abrahamian

Secretary Suzanne Stone District 3 Director Laura Lind

Treasurer Sandi Naba Parliamentarian Sheila Tatum

CAMINO REAL REGION CLUBS

District 1 District 2 District 3 SI of Camarillo SI of Fillmore SI of Oxnard SI of Simi Valley SI of The Conejo SI of Ventura

SI of Alhambra/San Gabriel/San Marino SI of Altadena/Pasadena SI of El Monte/South El Monte SI of Glendale SI of Greater Santa Clarita Valley SI of Los Angeles SI of the San Fernando Valley SI of Valencia

SI of Bellflower SI of Downey SI of Lakewood SI of Long Beach SI of Manhattan Beach SI of Montebello SI of Pico Rivera

CAMINO REAL REGION LEADERSHIP TEAM

Fundraising Marty Laff Finance Chris Blazey Membership Marissa Vanderwyck Immediate Past Governor Ginger Cole Public Awareness GEM Dora Zavala International Advocacy Dr. Nina Smart Program Sharon Jones Laws and Resolutions Sheila Tatum Celebrating Success And Marie LeNoue Live Your Dream Emily Mayorga Dream It, Be It! Maggie-Mae Gaughan Spring Conference Cynthia Jarvis Website Sandi Naba

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