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Soroptimists of Carson City to recognize 'Women Helping Women' honorees at new event

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Repeats every day until Tue Dec 31 2019 .
February 20, 2020 - 5:30pm

Soroptimist International of Carson City invites businesses, nonprofits and local agencies to sponsor a woman from their company or from the community as a “Women Helping Women” honoree in recognition of their dedication to improving the lives of women or girls.

Honorees will be recognized at a new “Celebrating Women Helping Women” event, to be held on Feb. 20, 2020 at the Carson Nugget from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Now through December 31, 2019, local businesses, nonprofits and agencies may sponsor an individual woman who has gone above and beyond, in her professional or volunteer work, to make a difference in the lives of women and girls.

Sponsors need to complete a “Women Helping Women” Honoree Recognition Form when submitting their sponsorship fee. The forms are available on SI Carson City’s website at www.sicarsoncity.org or by request at sicarsoncity@gmail.com.

Please submit your sponsorship and recognition form early as only 12 women will be honored at the dinner celebration in February.

SI Carson City recognizes that throughout our community, there are women who share their time, expertise, compassion and motivation to help other women or girls and they deserve to be acknowledged for those efforts. Do you have an outstanding female staff member who provides a level of care and compassion that really sets her apart?

Or an employee that volunteers in the community helping a nonprofit with its program efforts for women or girls? Is there a board member or volunteer who has dedicated her time to making sure women or girls in our community have access to activities that encourage their education, improve life skills, provide quality health care, or provide support in order to overcome family hardships?

Our “Celebrating Women Helping Women” event is the occasion to acknowledge her contributions and allow the community to express our gratitude and appreciation for her efforts. Join us as a “Women Helping Women” Honoree Sponsor. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

The “Women Helping Women” Honorees will be announced in early January 2020 with event ticket sales and program advertising opportunities at that time. Honorees will be invited to a private reception before the event and be recognized on stage with their sponsor.

Honorees will receive a framed recognition certificate, have a profile page in the event program and be highlighted on the SI Carson City website and Facebook page. A new community SI Carson City “Women Helping Women” plaque will have an engraved name plate for each Honoree.

Soroptimist International of Carson City is a volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. Founded in 1957, the Carson City club is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas where almost 160,000 Soroptimists in 21 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community-based projects that benefit women. Internationally, there are clubs in more than 120 countries throughout the world.

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