Past Fundraisers
The club's first in-person fundraiser since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic was held on April 1, 2023. It was a BINGO event with a Mad Hatter Tea Party theme. It was heartening to see so many from our community participate and support our mission, which helps improve the lives of women and girls. The event proved to be a roaring success, with the club netting approximately $2,600, which will be allocated towards educational grants for local women.
Our sincere gratitude goes to the generous sponsors of the event, including Avenue Grill, Michael David Winery, Starbucks on Ham Lane, Smack Pie, and Matsuyama in Lodi. We would also like to extend our thanks to David "Big Dog" Rios, who served as an excellent BINGO caller, and to St. Paul Lutheran Church for providing their hall for the event. Lastly, we are indebted to our Fundraiser Chair Judy, who organized the event and provided awesome tea party decorations. We are also grateful to the committee members, Germaine, Linda, Liz, Mina, Sandra and Terri, whose time, talent, and treasure played a significant role in making BINGO a success!
BINGO Photos
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Toward the end of 2022, the club held a non-event fundraiser. (See the flyer below.) Thanks to the contributions of many generous donors, we made nearly $5,000! Because of this fundraiser, we were able to provide three Live Your Dream Awards instead of the one for which we had budgeted.
Here's the artistic flyer prepared by Rosemary for our Paint and Sip for a Cause fundraiser, which was held on leap day, 2020. Information about the event and photos can be found below the flyer.
The 2020 Paint and Sip event was chaired by Laura and once again allowed participants to express their inner artist! We were led by VanGo Girl artist Deidre Trudeau. She is a fine artist and art instructor in mixed media, acrylic, watercolor, and drawing. Deidre is also an Air Force veteran. Everyone made a painting called "Autumn Twilight", each of which was beautiful in its own way. We are grateful to Village Coffee Shop, 700 Victor Rd., Lodi for allowing us to hold the event at their restaurant, especially on short notice.
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Paint and Sip Photos
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Here's the festive flyer prepared by Rosemary for our fall, 2019 Bingo fundraiser; information about the event and photos can be found below the flyer:
Thanks largely to advance ticket sales by club members including Bev, Barbara, Germaine and Liz, there were approximately 80 participants at our Fall Bingo event. Susan and Judy D welcomed guests at the door and also sold some walk in tickets. Using items contributed by Laura, the event was decorated in a red, white and blue motif in celebration of Veterans Day. We started with a scrumptious pasta dinner prepared by Terri, Susan, Laura and Rosemary; it was delivered to the tables by fantastic servers that Sandra had recruited. As the event progressed, there were many happy winners of some wonderful raffle, silent auction and Bingo prizes, which were all organized by Barbara and supported by LaVerne, Lynn, Mina and the rest of the club. An especially sought after raffle prize was the wreath donated by Terri from her business, The Decorated Door, https://www.mydecorateddoorandmore.com/. We very much appreciate all of the sponsors that helped to make this fundraiser a success. Special thanks to David Rios, our great Bingo caller, who was ably assisted by Germaine.
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Bingo Photos
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Here's the flyer and some information concerning our spring, 2019 Bingo fundraiser:
There were approximately 80 participants at our Spring Bingo event. We started with a scrumptious pasta dinner prepared by Cheryl Francis of Grace and Mercy Foundation; a donation was given to the foundation in appreciation of the meal.
As the event progressed, there were many happy winners of some wonderful raffle and Bingo prizes. We very much appreciate all of the sponsors that helped to make this fundraiser a success. Special thanks to "Soroptimister" Mark, our great Bingo caller and husband of club member Laura.
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Bingo Photos
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Here's the flyer and some information concerning a really enjoyable fundraiser held in early 2019:
The Paint and Sip event allowed participants to express their inner artist! Everyone made a painting of the Golden Gate Bridge and a great time was had by all. Close to $700 was raised to benefit Soroptimist programs. In grateful recognition of Grace & Mercy Foundation's providing refreshments and the facilities for the event, a donation was given to the foundation.
Here's the flyer and some information concerning our fall, 2018 Bingo fundraiser:
There were approximately 100 participants at our Fall Bingo event. We started with a scrumptious dinner prepared by Cheryl Francis of Grace and Mercy Foundation; a donation was given to the foundation in appreciation of the meal.
After dinner, President Terri provided contributions on behalf of Soroptimist International of Lodi to two community organizations with programs that are consistent with Soroptimist's mission of improving the lives of women and girls. She gave a donation to Michelle Thielenhaus of the Salvation Army to benefit the women sheltered at Hope Harbor. Terri also gave a check to Shereen Hays in support of Lodi House, which aids homeless women and children.
As the event progressed, there were many happy winners of fantastic raffle and Bingo prizes. We very much appreciate all of the sponsors that helped to make this fundraiser a success, including Pietro's, Bueno Italiano Café, Cassandra's Heart & Sole Therapy, Sprouts, Lowe's, Grace and Mercy Foundation. Thanks also to our great Bingo caller, David Rios.
Below is information concerning other prior fundraisers:
SI Lodi will hold it's Bingo Night at a new location on March 24, 2018. Tickets are available from any member
Germaine presents black out winner with prize Chef Deb cooks Pizza
Bev and LaVerne label the Centerpieces Terri and Barbara wrap prizes
Bev sells raffle tickets
Rosemary helps with Centerpieces
Paula and Judy assemble gift baskets
Bingo Feb 2017
Germaine and Kathy Andrade
Germaine calls numbers
LaVerne and guests
Kim and Husband
Barbara and Ann
Burke Optometry ladies Judy and friends
Bingo Night Oct 2016
Germaine and Black out winner Bev and daughter Cindy
Bingo Feb 2016
Barbara, Black out winner and Germaine
Temple Gallagher, Bev and Terri Lee
Fireworks booth 2016
SI Lodi teamed up with Tokay High FFA to sell Fireworks as a fundraiser
Bingo Night Feb 2015
Our first Bingo Night with our combined clubs. We had a great turnout of over 50.
Final Black out winner was Brenda Sieglock. Germaine Burke on left was our Bingo caller, Liz Kass President. Brenda donated her winnings back to the club.
Paula and Liz draw raffle tickets
Barbara donated a Mommy and Me Apron set
and cookie mixes.
Soroptimist members and guests enjoyeda light dinner, bingo games and raffle prizes.
Bingo Night Feb 2014
Bingo Night
Oct. 2013
Rollin' in Ribs 2013
Scooters in Lodi
There were only 45 in attendance, however we earned over $3400.00 for service projects.
Our beneficiaries will be the Salvation Army Hope Harbor Shelter for women and children and Lodi House.
Bev, Germaine, Lynn, Andy and Carol
Ken and Barbara
Ann, Ora, Lynn and JoAnn
Germaine and Jerry
Bev and Ted
Ora and Dave
Lynn, husband and daughter Janine
Tory and Martin
Karen and Martin model their hats
Pat and Karen
Bingo Night Oct 24, 2012 and Feb 2013
Join us for a fun evening of Bingo with friends
Girls Night Out Oct 11, 2012
Lynn and daughter
Rollin' in Ribs V May 5, 2012
Alan and Tamara
Liz Blanchard and Tony Amador
Kim and Dan
Ted and Bev
Debbie and Dave
SI Lodi will be having an eWaste and Shredding fundraiser April 21, 2012, 9 to 4, Donahue Funeral Home Parking Lot. Bring us your eWaste and Shredding.
Holiday Dinner 2011
Holiday Dinner Dec. 14, 2010
Bev, Lori and Susan
Auction items 2011
Holiday Dinner 2011
Betsy and Ora, chairman
Barbara and Ken
Deb and David
Bernice and Leland Susan and Liz
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Germaines office staff
Lori with daughters and friends
Bingo Night
Jan. 12, 2011
Woodbridge Masonic Hall
Stop Trafficking Workshop March 5, 2011 at | |
Temple Baptist Church 9:30-12:00 For tickets and information call Bev 334-5389 email silodi@soroptimist.net |
Guest Speaker
The program speaker is Kay Buck, Executive Director of the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST), based in Los Angeles. The mission of CAST is to assist persons trafficked for the purpose of forced labor and slavery-like practices and to work toward ending all instances of such human rights violations. The workshop is intended to instill knowledge in the public, promote advocacy for victim’s rights, and draw the community to action. Come and learn what you can do to help stop the violent trade of human trafficking.
Emcee
Susan Hitchcock is currently a Lodi Unified School District elementary school principal at Clairmont Elementary School and has worked in education for thirty years. She is a former two-time
Mayor of the City of Lodi and served three terms on the Lodi City Council after her initial election in 1998. Prior to serving on the Lodi City Council, Ms. Hitchcock served 13 years on the City of Lodi Planning Commission from 1982 to 1995. She believes there is no greater calling than making a difference in one's community and opportunities present themselves over and over when we have an open mind and heart.
Member Robyn Grace Jennings will be selling See's Candy for SI Lodi at her new shop
"A Taste of Heaven"
Rollin' in Ribs IV
May 14, 2011
Lodi Elks Lodge
Tickets $45.00
The "Rollin' in Ribs III" fundraiser was held March 20, 2010 at the
Lodi Elks Lodge.
Merry Donahue is our auctioneer
Lodi High "S" Club members served the ribs
Barrel of Wine was a live auction item
Soroptimist members and guests enjoyed ribs
Wells Fargo made a donation of $1,000 to SI Lodi
Wells Fargo Donation: President Germaine accepted a donation from Wells Fargo at a breakfast meeting on Oct 13, 2009. She is shown accepting the check.Bingo Night
We held Bingo NIght in Oct. 2009. The event was held at the Odd Fellows Hall in Woodbridge.
It was our first Bingo night, and everyone enjoyed themselves.
Christmas Party and Auction
Merry the auctioneer
Bev dressed for the occasion
Robyn decked out in ribbons
Lynn won the raffle prize, a tote bag by Bev.