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SI of North and West VancouverCharter Year: 1950 Website: http://www.soroptimistnvwv.org/ ![]() SI of North & West Vancouver is an active group of members who participate in local and international projects in order to make a positive difference in the lives of others. The club is involved in many projects, supporting Lookout Emergency Aid Society's North Shore Shelter, volunteering in the annual CIBC Run for the Cure in aid of breast cancer research and providing Christmas hampers for local families in need. How many members -- 29 members
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| Day: | 2nd Wednesday of each month (except July and August) |
| Time: | 7:30 pm |
| Location: | Please phone 604.985.6701 for venue. |
| Contact: | President, SI North and West Vancouver |
Violet Richardson AwardThis financial award is presented to young women between the ages of 14 and 17 who volunteer in their school or local community. In 2008 a total of $3,500 was distributed between the three winners and their organizations.
Women's Opportunity AwardThe Women's Opportunity Award is given to head of household women who are seeking to improve their economic welfare through education and in 2008 $3,500 was shared by the three recipients.
Making a Difference for Women AwardThis award recognizes women who through their professional or personal activities strive to improve the lives of other women and girls. An amount of $1,000 was awarded by the Club to the 2007 winner.
Awards DinnerThe above awards are presented at our annual Awards Dinner which is held in March of each year. At the 2008 Awards Dinner, in addition to the above awards, the Ruth Ditto Award of $1,00 was presented to Heather Lewis, a single parent, to help her complete her training as a counsellor.
Fund RaiserOur annual fund raiser is the Treasure Chest of Hope & Opportunity. This event is a dinner dance with both live and silent auctions and the sale of keys to the treasure chest. Since 2001 over $135,000 has been raised for local organizations. Planning is already underway for the 8th Annual Treasure Chest of Hope & Opportunity. The funds raised this year will help support the North Shore Safe House for Youth.
LocallyThrough our affiliation with the BC Lottery Corporation and Planet Bingo we are able to support a number of local charities. The funds are distributed twice a year in December and March and representatives of the various organizations are invited to attend our Recognition Tea which is held annually in April.
The organizations receiving funds from the Club in 2007/2008 were:
| Ambleside Youth Centre | North Shore Adults at Risk |
| Avalon Recovery Society | NS Connexions Society |
| Big Brothers - NS Christmas Family | NS Crisis Services Society - Sage House |
| Capilano Community Centre Seniors Hub | NS Neighbourhood House Seniors Services |
| CCCS Youth Services | NS Neighbourhood House Youth Services |
| Eagle Harbour Yacht Club Youth Program | Learning Together Program |
| Family Services of the North Shore | NS Volunteers for Seniors |
| Christmas Bureau | North Shore Women's Centre |
| Harvest Project | The Open Door (program for young women on welfare) |
| Lookout Emergency Aid Society's | Sutherland School - Learning Together |
| North Shore Shelter | Parenting Teens |
| Margaret Fulton Adult Day Cenre | West Vancouver Youth Band |
| Moving Forward Program | Norgate Community School |
Service ProjectFor the past three years the Club has held full-day conferences for parents of adolescent girls. This year's conference, Tuning into Our Teens, was attended by 90 parents and was very well received.
International ProjectThe Club is working with SI Kakamega in Kenya to help with projects supporting the women and children of Kenya.
Forthcoming Events for 2008
Nov 018th Annual Treasure Chest of Hope & Opportunity
Dec 06Christmas Tree Fundraiser for Big Brothers and Big Sisters