Club email: sisaskatoon@soroptimist.net
Chartered in 1956.
SI Saskatoon is located in the hub of the Saskatchewan wheat land and are a vibrant, fun, diverse group of women working hard to better the women and children of their community. Our major fundraiser is the Annual TV Auction, and we actively support the Women’s Shelter and a literacy program.
How many members — 22 members
Business Meeting Information
Day: 4th Monday, monthly
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Park Town Motel, Spadina Crescent, Saskatoon
Women’s Opportunity Award
The Women’s Opportunity Award is open to the whole province of Saskatchewan. WOA Winner – Leah Neigum received $1500. Runner up – Joyce Sealey received $850.
Violet Richardson Award
The Violet Richardson Award is open to the whole province of Saskatchewan. Winner – Krista-Marie Lessard received $500.
Annual Projects
We have a number of dedicated ladies that work Bingo for us twice a month. The money raised from Bingo supports a lot of local organizations including YWCA Crisis Shelter, Nutrition Positive and Capri Place.
History of Saskatoon
Saskatoon was incorporated as a city on May 26, 1906, and celebrates its 100th birthday in 2006. Saskatoon is Saskatchewan’s largest city with a population of 206,500 and growing. The city lies 780 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, a little over 520 kilometres southeast of Edmonton, and just over 300 kilometres north of the U.S. border.
Saskatoon is situated on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River, which is crossed by seven bridges within the city limits. The city covers an area of 144 sq. kilometres, which includes over 120 hectares of riverbank parklands. Saskatoon is one of the sunniest cities in Canada, receiving an average of 2,381 hours annually; it experiences four distinct seasons with temperatures ranging from 30°c (86 f) on the warmest summer days to -30°c (-22 f) on the coldest winter days. The average annual precipitation level is 347.2mm.M/p>
The University of Saskatchewan is the only university in Canada to house all five health science colleges and a major teaching hospital on the same campus. Some of the first experiments undertaken aboard the space shuttle were a result of research conducted at the University of Saskatchewan. Innovation Place, located on the university grounds, is one of the most successful university related research parks in North America.
Saskatchewan grows half of the entire quantity of Canada’s major export crops: wheat, oats, barley, rye, flaxseed and canola. Saskatoon is at the heart of this market, providing a variety of services and products to the farm sector. Mining is also an important part of the economy. The Saskatoon region is the world’s largest exporter of uranium, and nearly two-thirds of the world’s recoverable potash reserves are located in the Saskatoon region.
Many festivals and special events are celebrated annually. From Winterfest in February, to the ethnic celebrations of Folkfest and Vesna, to the renowned Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, to the innovative Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival and the popular Saskatoon Exhibition, the good times are guaranteed.
