Become a Member
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN MAKING AN IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITY?
Find out how you can join our organization, we'd love to hear from you!
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Attend a meeting
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Come to an event
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Speak to a current member
We also have new member mentorship programs.
Feel free to contact us.
Membership Commitment
Soroptimist International of Truckee Donner (SITD) is an organization which makes a significant difference to our community and the world. Come join us. Enter a community of new friends and gain training in leadership.
Before becoming a member, we would like you to get to know us by attending two of our meetings or events as well as an orientation meeting.
Once a member, we ask for you to volunteer your time and to make some financial contributions as outlined below. SITD strives to appreciate what each unique member can contribute. We do have required fees and some financial expectations, such as buying a ticket to the Wine Tasting and Restaurant Faire, but most other financial items listed below are encouraged, but not required. Please participate and contribute when and how you are able.
- Monthly noon business meeting
While these have historically been noon time meetings, several may take place in the evenings to accommodate many people’s schedules. Not only will you participate in how we conduct our business, but you will also to feel connected and enjoy the camaraderie of the organization. - Periodic Evening Program Meetings
- Optional Meetings
Feel welcome to attend monthly Board Meetings to listen and learn.
- Wine Tasting + Restaurant Faire (May/June): is our main fundraiser which provides the funds for most of our club’s scholarships, grants and awards. Join a sub-committee, help to sell tickets and, if possible, participate on the day of the event. All members are expected to participate in some way.
- Soroptishop (Nov): an art and craft fair
- See's Candy Sales (Nov): help to sell or purchase candy
- MISC - Various other fundraisers
- Teen Closet Baby Shower (Fall)
- Community Toy Drive (Nov-Dec)
- Best for Women Award Celebration (March)
- Fall trip to Buck’s Lake
- Holiday Party
- Winter ski dates
- Summer hikes, paddling and more.
- Join at least two committees of your choice
Some are short term time commitments, while others span our fiscal year. These committees develop fellowship and friendship.
Financial Commitment
We have required obligations and optional opportunities.
As we are a service club, we anticipate that our members will support our fundraising efforts either through direct donations or participation in raising funds. We raise funds to support charitable efforts and funds are necessary to keep our club running.
- Business Meeting
- Happy Dollars (optional) are collected to offset club costs
- Wine Tasting and Restaurant Faire
- Seek or donate Silent Auction items
- Provide a bottle of wine for Silent Auction ($35+)
- SEE’s Candy Sales (Nov): help to sell or purchase candy
- Holiday Party (Dec)
- Donation of an appetizer, wine or dessert
- Gift exchange (< $25) (optional)
- Gift for Toy Drive (optional)
- Installation Dinner (June)
- Catered dinner and wine at a member’s house ($35)
- President’s Appeal (Dec)
- Donations are collected for a need cause/project, usually international, that is determined by Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA)
- Celebration of Women
- Donations of appetizer, wine or dessert