September 2014 - Soroptimist International of Carson City

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
CARSON CITY HIGHLIGHTS
Volume 58, Issue 3
September, 2014
SI/Carson City Highlights
PO Box 794
Carson City, NV 89702
(775) 297-4890
sicarsoncity@gmail.com
sicarsoncity.org
2014-2015 Officers:
President:
Dianne Hilliard
President Elect:
Charlene Spinner
Treasurer:
Ada White
Assistant Treasurer:
Pat Riggs
Recording Secretary
Didi Chaney
Corresponding Secretary:
Dixie Busch
Two Year Director:
Jean Perpich
One Year Director:
Mary Luster
The Backpack Attack committee got together with help from Wells Fargo Advisors.
From left: Melissa McGuire , Soroptimister Phil White, Carol Higuera, Co-chair Ada
White, Lori Woodside, Pat Riggs, Kathy Johnson, Laurie Edwards, Shelly Tiegen and
Co-chair and Wells Fargo Advisors employee Sue Jones.
SI/Carson City Highlights
In this issue:
Part I
The Backpack Attack
President’s Message
Calendar
Meet Your Candidates
Cover
Page 2
Page 3
Members in the News
Page 4
Membership in SI/Carson City
Page 5
Stroke to Help Flyer
Pages 6,7
Didi Chaney, Editor
1021 Centerville Lane
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 782-8220 Work
(775) 782-8229 Fax
valleyjobline@gmail.com
Mary Luster distributes backpacks to the Carson
Middle School. This year over 320 backpacks
were filled and distributed to Bordewich Bray,
Empire, Fremont, Fritsch, Mark Twain, Seeliger ,
Jacks Valley and Gardnerville Elementary
schools; Carson, Eagle Valley and Carson Valley
Middle schools; Carson and Douglas High Schools
as well as Circles & foster kids.
Members Only: Part II
SIA, SNR , Club News,
SOLT, Gossip Column Page 8
Bingo Invitation
Page 9
Important Dates, Calendar,
Membership Statistics, Who’s
Who, Website Info,
Luncheon RSVP
Page 10
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A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT DIANNE HILLIARD:
Greetings!
The days are getting a bit shorter and the nights a little chilly. A change of seasons
is certainly approaching!
Thanks to each and every one of you for the work you are doing for our Golf
Tournament fundraiser. Marilyn and Mary are doing an outstanding job as
Coordinators, as well as all members who are doing their part to participate.
I have full confidence that this will be a super event!
What a great candidate’s forum we had at our last program meeting! Not only did we get a chance to hear the
views of our Carson City candidates for the District Attorney and some for the Board of Supervisors, but we
also received some attention from the media. What a way to get the word out about Soroptimist! Don’t miss the
next round of candidates for the School Board, scheduled for September 10 meeting. We will have our business
meeting on September 24 to take care of last minute preparations for the Golf Tournament.
President Dianne
Meeting Calendar:
September 9th
September 11th
September 24th
September 27th
Board Meeting – Firkin & Fox
All Members Welcome
Candidates Forum for District
Attorney and Supervisor Ward 1
and Supervisor Ward 3
(please see page 3 for more
Information)
Business Meeting – Glen Eagles
– No guests please –
Stroke to Help Preparation
Stroke to Help Golf Tournament
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF CARSON CITY
presents “Meet Your Candidates”
School Trustee District 1
4 Year Term
Our meeting on Wednesday, September 10th
will be a candidates’ forum.
The public is invited to attend and notice has
been forwarded to the Nevada Appeal and
Carson Now for publication.
The following candidates have been invited to
speak for 5 minutes each.
Following their presentations, they will respond
to audience questions from the floor.
Jim Bathgate
Ron Swirczek
School Trustee District 3
4 Year Term
David Carter
Stacie Wilke
School Trustee District 4
4 Year Term
Jeffrey Cherpeski
Ryan Green
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DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Mark Kreuger currently works in the DA’s office and is a mentor for new attorneys. He feels that
modernization through electronic discovery would be a helpful update to the DA’s office.
He feels that the addition of a therapy dog, Subaru, to help children through the
depositions and questioning is a new change that may even be carried over into the court
system. He also worked with the Attorney General’s office in Lyon County. He also is
not looking to seek a higher political office.
Jason Woodbury clerked for Judge Michael Griffin and has worked in the District Attorney’s office.
He has been in private practice since 2003 which has given him perspective regarding such issues as
budgeting, personnel management and team building.
He is married with three children and currently works with Bob Crowell and knows many
of the governmental issues facing Carson City.
Questions for the District Attorney Candidates:
CASA volunteers are concerned about the number of contacts required of minor victims.
Electronic filing is already in Clark and Washoe counties, therefore it will probably come to Carson in the near future.
The District Attorney’s office has both a criminal and civil division. The civil division needs leadership since the current attorney will
be retiring.
SUPERVISOR WARD 1
Karen Abowd is the incumbent who wishes to continue her vision of Carson City as a
“drive to” not “drive by” destination. She co-authored the 1% tax initiative that provides
funds for the animal shelter, streets and b & g. She feels that Carson City is raising the bar
and running the city like a business to revitalize the economy.
Karen feels that she is a bridge builder.
Lisa Helget worked for the Department of Transportation for 27 years and recognizes
the issue of gender equality such arenas as health care and the glass ceiling.
She hopes her voice is one of integrity and responsibility.
SUPERVISOR WARD 3
Lori Bagwell was the Deputy Director of Corrections and is currently the vice chair of the Board
of Equalization, the chair of the Redevelopment Committee and chair of Friends in Service
Helping. As a small business owner, Charlie’s Subs, she has a hometown vision. She cares about
seniors and children’s education. She is invested in living, working and visiting in a safe
environment. She feels that roads and building need work in Carson City and that contracts
should be given to local businesses to create jobs. She is an advocate of open meetings and
access to public records.
John McKenna is the incumbent who would like to continue the work he has become a part of.
He began in 2011 when the city spent much of its reserves. In 2012 the economy stabilized and
repairs were begun to the sewage system. 2013 also saw infrastructure improvements. Currently
the 2014 economy has picked up and budgeting for reserves for the next 5 years will be the focus.
A real concern is the fact that many of the major management staff members are close to
retirement age and where will be a transition in Public Works, Department of Transportation and
the City Manager. Looking forward to the future, there will be some infrastructure costs such as
new fire engines which are expensive. Lastly, cutting property taxes will be one of John’s agenda
items. He has spent 16 years as a school board member and is a CPA who understands both government
and business.
Questions for the Supervisors:
September 16th there will be a community meeting about the downtown corridor project scheduled for 2018.
The current system of bidding is set by the legislature with a cost versus experience rating giving priority points to local businesses.
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We are so proud to
have Ruth Merriner as
a member of
Soroptimist
International of Carson
City since 1972 . Our
club has supported the
Merriner Cottages
through two years of
upkeep totaling
$10,000.
And speaking of proud,
Marilyn Lewis, our
member since 1983,
has again proven that
service is Number 1!
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MEMBERSHIP IN SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF CARSON CITY
Are you
you interested in joining the largest classified organization in the world?
We would love to have you visit one of our program lunches to experience the joy of
giving and receiving the benefits of camaraderie and accomplishment in our local
community and the
the joy of providing aid to women and girls globally.
We usually meet for Program Meetings on the fourth Wednesday of the month and invite
you to contact our club for a reservation by calling 297297-4890,
4890, or you may visit us on our
website at www.sicarsoncity.org.
www.sicarsoncity.org. You may also email us at sicarsoncity@gmail.com for
more information.
You will experience an atmosphere of members with the ability to do together what we
cannot accomplish alone.
Disclosure Statement: Soroptimist International of Carson City is a IRS recognized tax-exempt 501 (c)(3) nonprofit
corporation (Federal Tax ID # 88-6004357), formed and operating in the State of Nevada and registered with the Nevada Secretary of
State. The organization’s primary purposes are to promote and aid charitable, educational, scientific and other exclusively charitable
or public endeavors that promote the advancement of women through volunteer service to the community, to serve as a global voice
on issues of importance to women, and to engage in any other lawful activities that further the exempt purpose of the Club. Your
donation may be tax deductible pursuant to the provisions of section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. § 170(c).
Soroptimist International of Carson City
PO Box 794
Carson City, NV 89701
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