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HYATT REGENCY HOTEL VALENCIAAPRIL 25 - 27, 2014

Camino Real Region Call to 2014 Spring Conference Page 1

Soroptimist International of the Americas

CAMINO REAL REGION CALL TO 2014 SPRING CONFERENCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Conference Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Governor’s Welcome Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Conference Coordinator’s Welcome Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Official Call/ Board/Clubs/Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Club Delegate Instructions and Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Tentative Agenda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

Menu Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Conference Registration Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Conference Registration Form(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15

Hotel Registration Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Hotel Map and Directions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Credentials Verification Instruction Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2014-16 Board Candidates’ Resumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-25

Statement of Financial Condition and Fund Balances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-30

Trade Fair Vendor Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-34

Club Awards and Recognitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Memorial Service Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Volunteer Sign Up Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-39

Purse Raffle Announcement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Goodie Bag Donations Request. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42


2014 Camino Real Region Spring Conference

Conference Committee Team

Conference Coordinator Sheila Tatum, SI Los Angeles

Region Event Coordinator Sandi Naba, SI Greater Santa Clarita Valley

Arrangements SI Downey and SI Greater Santa Clarita Valley

Awards and Recognitions Marcie Raphael, SI Bellflower

Conference Bags Joy Janes, District 3 Director

Decorations Marty Laff, SI San Fernando Valley

Elections Claudia DeLeon, SI Downey

Hospitality and Information

Kelly Inga, SI Santa Clarita Valley

Leadership Workshops Dora Zavala, Governor-Elect

Memorial Barbara Hatch, District 1 Director

Nominations Dorothy Pemberton, SI Downey

Program and Printing Linda Haines, Governor

Ginger Cole, Secretary

Publicity Darlene Gandara, District 4 Director

Purse Drawing Liz Mirzaian, District 2 Director

Jo Anne Vindigni, Parliamentarian

Trade Fair Liz Mirzaian, District 2 Director

Volunteers Darlene Gandara, District 4 Director


January 2014

Dear Fellow Soroptimists, Welcome to the 36th Annual Camino Real Region Spring Conference! Please accept this invitation to join us April 25, 26, and 27, 2014 at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Hotel in Valencia, California where we will be “Focusing on our Goal: Helping Women and Girls Live Their Dreams”. I know you will enjoy the friendly atmosphere of our conference hotel and our exciting Spring Conference program. I invite you to explore the Tentative Conference Agenda and our entire “Call to Conference” so you, too, will become excited about our Spring Conference adventure together. We will, also, be celebrating our 35th Anniversary of the Camino Real Region, which happened during this biennium, during this Conference. You will see that time has been allowed to update you on the state of our region, to honor our presidents and clubs, to educate you more about Soroptimist and the newly revised programs, and of course, to honor the wonderful women who win our signature awards. There have been a few changes instituted into this year’s weekend agenda. Instead of having the Governor’s Luncheon at noon on Friday, we will have a President’s Luncheon at that time. This luncheon will be for outgoing 2013-2014 presidents, official guests, and Camino Real Region Board members. It will be by invitation only and will replace the Presidents’ Reception held each year. We have heard your requests for the Leadership program to be available when more people can attend it. So, it has been moved to Saturday morning, immediately following the “new” Leadership Breakfast. The Saturday business session has been moved to Saturday afternoon, immediately following the Ruby Award luncheon. This being an installation year, the Installation Dinner and Outgoing/Incoming Governor’s Reception will be held Saturday night. The Memorial Breakfast will be held on Sunday morning prior to the Women’s Opportunity Award and Violet Richardson Award program. We will, of course, take pleasure in spending time with old friends, making new friends, and shopping at the Trade Fair. The Trade Fair has been changed to be on Saturday only, but the hours have been extended so you will have more time to shop! I look forward to seeing you all there!

Governor Linda


To: The Camino Real Region From: Spring Conference Committee On behalf of Governor Linda, the Region Board, and the 2014 Spring Conference Committee, I invite you to attend the 2014 “Focusing on our Goal: Helping Women and Girls Live Their Dream ” Spring Conference, April 25, 26, and 27, 2014 in Valencia, California. We are excited to announce and welcome our official Federation visitor Susan “Sam” Buchenau, Fundraising Council Chair, member of SI Valley de Oro, Desert Coast Region. Our Federation’s “Live Your Dream” is a strategy with important goals: to extend SIA’s reach and mission; to grow SIA’s recognition as a global women’s organizations, to grow SIA’s donor pool and to increase revenue through corporate sponsorship. These goals are critical to each of our clubs and we look forward to the presentation from our Federation visitor. This year’s conference will be held at the beautiful Hyatt Regency, Valencia, California. The hotel is beautifully appointed, and offers many amenities, including restaurants, lounges and 24 hour gym. Valencia is also home to 24 community parks, the first Tournament Players Club golf course in California, over 30 miles of connected pathways and trails, and fantastic local fitness centers. Valencia also has great restaurants and entertainment venues…not that any of these things will interest you, of course, because you are dutiful and devoted Soroptimists committed to the conference programming!

This year will also include the very important activity of Region elections for the 2014 – 2016 biennium. Nothing can be more important in shaping the Region’s future than selecting the best of us to lead and govern. And, last but not least—don’t miss this year’s Conference Trade Fair with extended shopping hours!

I look forward to seeing you in Valencia!

Sheila Tatum

Conference Coordinator Camino Real Region


36th Spring Conference Hyatt Regency Valencia

Valencia, California

The 2014 Spring Conference of Camino Real Region is hereby called to meet in Valencia, California on April 25th, 26th, and 27th for the purpose of transacting such business as may be on the agenda or that may properly come before this Conference.

2012-2014 CAMINO REAL REGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Governor Linda Haines Director, District 1 Barbara Hatch

Governor-Elect Dora Zavala Director, District 2 Liz Mirzaian

Secretary Ginger Cole Director, District 3 Joy Janes

Treasurer Chris Blazey Director, District 4 Darlene Gandara

CAMINO REAL REGION CLUBS

DISTRICT 1

SI of Camarillo SI of Oxnard

SI of Santa Barbara SI of Ventura

SI of The Conejo

DISTRICT 2

SI of Alhambra/San Gabriel/San

Marino SI of Altadena/Pasadena

SI of El Monte SI of Glendale

SI of Los Angeles SI of Montebello

SI of The Verdugos

DISTRICT 3

SI of Bellflower SI of Downey

SI of Lakewood/Long Beach SI of Long Beach

SI of Los Angeles Harbor SI of LA West/Santa Monica

SI of Manhattan Beach SI of Pico Rivera

DISTRICT 4

SI of Fillmore

SI of Santa Clarita Valley

SI of Greater Santa Clarita Valley

SI of San Fernando Valley

SI of Santa Paula

2014 CAMINO REAL REGION SPRING CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

Region Conference Coordinator: Sheila Tatum – 626-797-5143 – [email protected] Region Event Coordinator: Sandi Naba – 661-645-1893 – [email protected]

Region Treasurer: Chris Blazey – 661-505-7089 – [email protected]


CLUB DELEGATE INSTRUCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DEFINITION OF A DELEGATE A person elected and authorized to act on her Club’s behalf The Delegate or Alternate has the voting power of the Club’s membership

QUALIFICATIONS OF A DELEGATE

Have a working knowledge of Soroptimist by-laws Understand the objectives and ideals of the organization Be mindful of her Club’s opinion about how she should cast her vote

ON ARRIVAL AT CONFERENCE Register promptly Check in at Credentials desk to receive voting card

REMINDER

If at any time the Delegate is unable to attend one of the voting sessions, the Club’s alternate may take the Delegate’s place by changing status at the Credentials Desk. Once this is done, the Delegate and the Alternate may not switch places again.

DUTIES DURING CONFERENCE

Attend all sessions Participate in discussions, remembering to reflect Club’s viewpoint Note results of voting

RESPONSIBILITIES AFTER CONFERENCE

Prepare report on action taken by voting body Provide synopsis of speeches Announce the winners of awards Convey the excitement of Conference by possibly sharing pictures taken at different

events

We hope you will see it is an honor and a privilege to serve as a Delegate. Exercise your responsibilities and duties with enthusiasm and sincerity. Most of all, enjoy seeing old friends, meet new friends, and make the most of this Conference.


FOCUSING ON OUR GOAL: HELPING WOMEN AND GIRLS LIVE THEIR DREAMS

Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27, 2014

Hyatt Regency Valencia, California

TENTATIVE AGENDA

Friday, April 25

ATTIRE: Day – Business; Evening – Cocktail 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

BOARD MEETING Includes Official Visitors

Executive Board Room

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PRESIDENTS’ LUNCHEON By Invitation Only Welcome and Introductions

Garden Court Current Presidents Governor Linda Haines SI Downey

3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. REGISTRATION PURSE DRAWING DROP OFF

Foyer Newhall Room

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. NO-HOST RECEPTION Honoring our SIA Official Visitor:

Susan “Sam” Buchenau, SIA Fundraising Chair, SI Valley de Oro

Meet the 2014-16 Region Board Nominees

Valencia Garden

6:00 p.m. OPENING CEREMONIES Welcome

Introduction of District Directors and Club Presidents

Renewal of the Pledge of Allegiance

Inspiration

Introduction of Those Seated at the Head Table

Grand Ballroom Governor Linda Haines Governor-Elect Dora Zavala SI Greater Santa Clarita Valley Blanca Rochin, President SI Downey

Vanessa Wilk, President SI Greater Santa Clarita Valley Governor-Elect Dora Zavala

Correspondence and Official SIA Greetings

Secretary Ginger Cole SI Los Angeles


Friday, April 25 6:00 p.m. (Continued)

Spring Conference Committee Greetings

MEMBERSHIP DINNER

Recognition of Region Committee Chairs

Membership Report Years of Service Awards Distinguished Soroptimist Awards

Victory Award

Public Awareness Recognition

Friendship Grant Recipient

Celebrating Success Awards Governor’s Club Award

Announcements

Sheila Tatum, Conference Coordinator, SI Los Angeles Governor Linda Haines Ana Marie LeNoue, Membership Chair, SI Montebello Treasurer Chris Blazey SI Greater Santa Clarita Valley Governor Linda Haines Kerstin Isling SI Vaxjo, Sweden Sam Buchenau SIA Fundraising Chair SI Valley de Oro Governor Linda Haines Sheila Tatum, Conference Coordinator

Saturday, April 26 ATTIRE: Day – Business; Evening – Semi-Formal

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

REGISTRATION

Foyer

8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST – “Leading the Wave of Change with YOU” Welcome Introduction Keynote Address

Grand Ballroom Governor Linda Haines Governor-Elect Dora Zavala Eric Smith, Teamworks International

9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

TRADE FAIR open for shopping

Grand Ballroom Foyer

10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS Presidents/Vice Presidents/Members

Secretaries

Grand Ballroom District 3 Director Joy Janes Naomi Carmona-Morshead Canyon Country Room Secretary Ginger Cole District 4 Director Darlene Gandara


Saturday, April 26 10:45 a.m. (Continued)

Treasurers

First-Time Attendees/Soroptimist 101

Saugus Room Treasurer Chris Blazey Castaic Room Kris Hough/Sheryl Geraci SI Greater Santa Clarita Valley

11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Hospitality/Purse Room open between sessions only

Newhall Room

12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

RUBY AWARD LUNCHEON Welcome

Ruby Award Presentation

Grand Ballroom Governor-Elect Dora Zavala Gay Kinman SI Alhambra/San Gabriel/San Marino

1:45 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF FIRST TIME ATTENDEES Grand Ballroom Foyer District 3 Director Joy Janes

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. BUSINESS SESSION Call to Order

Recognition of First Time Attendees

Introduction of those Seated at the Head

Table

Introduction of SIA Official Visitor SIA Official Visitor

Fundraising Report

1st Credentials Report

Adoption of the Standing Rules of the

Conference Adoption of the Program

Treasurer’s Report Nominating Committee Report Introduction of the Nominating Committee Instructions for Nominations from the Floor

Voting Instructions

Grand Ballroom Governor Linda Haines District 4 Director Darlene Gandara Governor-Elect Dora Zavala Treasurer Chris Blazey Sam Buchenau SIA Fundraising Chair Kelly Fogarty, Fundraising Chair SI Manhattan Beach Mary Rogers, Credentials Chair SI Manhattan Beach Secretary Ginger Cole Treasurer Chris Blazey Dorothy Pemberton, Nominations Chair, SI Downey Claudia De Leon, Elections Chair

BREAK – TRADE FAIR


Saturday, April 26 (continued) 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

VOTING – POLLS OPEN

Valencia Ballroom

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. BUSINESS SESSION RESUMED Call to Order

Second Credentials Report District Directors’ Update

Results of Region Board Election

Invitation to 2014 Fall Workshop

Invitation to SIA Convention, Vancouver

Announcements

Trade Fair (Closes at 7:00 p.m.)

Grand Ballroom Governor Linda Haines Mary Rogers, Credentials Chair D1D Barbara Hatch D2D Liz Mirzaian D3D Joy Janes D4D Darlene Gandara Claudia De Leon, Elections Chair President Marty Laff, SI San Fernando Valley Sam Buchenau, SIA Fundraising Chair Sheila Tatum, Spring Conference Coordinator Grand Ballroom Foyer

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. NO HOST RECEPTION Grand Ballroom Foyer/Valencia Gardens

7:00 p.m. INSTALLATION DINNER Welcome

Introduction of Visiting Dignitaries

Introduction of those seated at Head Table

DINNER INSTALLATION OF 2014-16 CAMINO REAL REGION BOARD SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS INCOMING AND OUTGOING GOVERNORS’ RECEPTION

Grand Ballroom Governor Linda Haines Governor-Elect Dora Zavala Secretary Ginger Cole Sam Buchenau, Installing Officer


Sunday, April 27 ATTIRE: Business

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m

WELCOME RECEPTION for 2014-2016 Region Board and Committee Chairs

8:30 a.m – 12:00 noon MEMORIAL SERVICE and PROGRAM RECOGNITION BREAKFAST

Welcome and Introductions

Memorial Service

Program Report

Women’s Opportunity Award (WOA)

Violet Richardson Award (VRA)

Purse Drawing

Opportunity Drawings

Grand Ballroom Governor Linda Haines District 1 Director Barbara Hatch Governor-Elect Dora Zavala Denise Paul-Elliott, WOA Chair SI Oxnard Kris Hough, VRA Chair SI Greater Santa Clarita Valley Parliamentarian Jo Ann Vindigni District 2 Director Liz Mirzaian

ADJOURNMENT OF SPRING CONFERENCE

12:00 – 2:00 p.m. CAMINO REAL REGION JOINT BOARD MEETING

Executive Board Room 2012-2014 Region Board 2014-2016 Region Board


MENU SELECTIONS

Friday, April 25, 2014 Lunch

Santa Fe Entrée Salad Chopped Chicken, Sweet corn, Tomatoes, Onion, Feta, Egg, Chipotle Ranch Dressing

OR Herbed Potato Gnocchi Green Peas and Carrots

Rolls and Butter Lemon Meringue Tart Coffee, Tea and Water

$41.00

Dinner Bibb and Honey crisp Apple Salad with Glazed Walnuts

Rolls and Butter Tri tip with Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables

OR Spinach Cannelloni

Chocolate Ganache Cake Coffee, Tea and Water

$61.00

Saturday, April 26, 2014 Breakfast

French Toast with a side of Fruit Pastries, Coffee, Tea and Water

$35.00

Lunch Classic Caesar Salad

Rolls and Butter Garganelli Pasta

Artichoke, Spinach, Tomatoes and Grilled Chicken (No Chicken for Vegetarians) Strawberry Short Cake Coffee, Tea and Water

$41.00

Dinner Organic Spinach Leaves, Cypress Goat Cheese, Balsamic Shallot Dressing

Rolls and Butter Herb Rubbed Chicken Breast with Mushroom Risotto and Seasonal Vegetables

OR Portobello Mushroom Ravioli

Cheesecake with Strawberry Drizzle Coffee, Tea and Water

$61.00

Sunday, April 27, 2014 Breakfast

Scrambled Eggs, Bacon and Breakfast Potatoes Basket of Pastries on Each Table

Coffee, Tea and Water $35.00


Spring Conference 2014 Registration Instructions

These are important instructions for completing your Official Call for Spring Conference 2014. By reading this form and following the instructions, your entire conference experience including registration will be fun! Please pay particular attention to the instructions for the hotel registration form. It is important that the contents of this Call are read and discussed with your Club as soon as possible. Please adhere to the due dates which are set by the hotel. Late registration fees will apply to any reservations received after the deadline.

WHAT TO DO AND WHEN TO DO IT

READ and COPY Delegate page included in this Call for everyone attending as a Delegate from your club.

ENCOURAGE all Club members to attend Spring Conference, which is not only a great

introduction to Soroptimist for new members, but also a re-energizing experience for long-time members.

COMPLETE the following forms before the deadlines. Please ensure that forms are sent to

the correct person.

Registration and Meal Reservations Form to Event Chair Sandi Naba o List all attendees on one form. o Duplicate the form if more than eight members are attending. o Don’t forget to indicate vegetarian food choices and special needs.

DUE 4/11/14

All room reservations must be made directly with the Hyatt Regency Valencia, either online, by phone, or by mail

DUE 4/07/14

Credentials Form to Credentials Chair Mary Rogers

DUE 4/01/14

Trade Fair Application to Chair/District Director Liz Mirzaian

DUE 4/01/14

Memorial Service Form to Memorial Service to District Director Barbara Hatch

DUE 3/21/14


Camino Real Region Spring Conference & Leadership Academy

Registration and Meal Reservations Registration Deadline: April 11, 2014

A $15 late fee will apply to all registrations received after April 11, 2014

Print or Type Soroptimist International of ________________________________ District ________

Contact Person __________________________________Phone # (_____)_________

E-mail: _______________________________________________________________

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM:

All room reservations will be made directly with the hotel, either online, or by phone. If you are using the prepaid room, and reserving online, you must give your credit card number when booking

the room. Indicate on this form the person that will be using that room. Your name will then be given to the hotel, and your card will not be charged when you check in.

When you book a room for two or more you will be asked for the name(s) of your roommate(s). Please complete information on reverse side for special guests (Women’s Opportunity, Violet Richardson or

Ruby Award) and add total in box to the right. Please specify “V” for Vegetarian for each meal where a vegetarian plate is requested. Please mark boxes with an “X” - a check mark looks like a “V” for Vegetarian Please list any special needs on the reverse side. Each club will receive 3 binders; additional binders will cost $35.00 each.

NAME—PLEASE PRINT as it is to appear on your Conference Badge

Using Prepaid

room

President Delegate Non-Delegate

$35

First Time Attendee

Award Guest

Special Needs

Fri. Lunch

$42

Fri. Dinner

$62

Sat. Bkfst.

$35

Sat. Lunch

$42

Sat. Dinner

$62

Sun. Brunch

$35

Total per Person

ADDITIONALBINDERS (_____ X $35.00) SPECIAL GUESTS (see page 15) $15.00 LATE FEE TOTAL ENCLOSED

Make checks payable to: Camino Real Region Mail to: Sandi Naba 27633 Blackfoot Ct. Castaic, CA 91384 Mobile—661-645-1893 Fax—661-257-1506 [email protected]


Violet Richardson, Women’s Opportunity & Ruby Award Winners, Guests & Judges Camino Real Region will pay for one meal for each of the following: Any Region level judge, up to three Women’s Opportunity Awards finalists, the Violet Richardson Award winner plus a representative from her chosen organization, and the Ruby Award winner. Room charges (if any), and meals for family members and extra guests will be paid by the sponsoring club.

SPECIAL NEEDS

Please use this section to describe any special needs you have or accommodations you may require during the Conference. We will make every effort to see that your special needs are met (hotel permitting). On the front of this form, please identify attendees needing special diets or accommodations with an “S” in the appropriate box for meals or in the Special Needs box for other special accommodations described as follows: _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

COPY AS MANY FORMS AS NEEDED. EACH CLUB IS RESPONSIBLE

FOR THEIR OWN RESERVATIONS

INSTRUCTIONS 1) Please register early, before April 11, 2014. 2) Please TYPE or PRINT all information on the registration form. 3) Please do not cross out, white out or write over any information

4) Please include area code, phone number and email address for the contact person for your club. Please print.

5) Names of any guests attending must be included. 6) All Soroptimists and others attending the Conference must be listed on the

registration form. This includes those receiving comps. 7) Cancellations after April 21, 2014 must be in writing from the Club President

to the Region Governor. A $50 processing fee will apply to cancellation of registration with meals.

8) Note that there is a $15.00 late fee for registration and meal reservations received after April 11, 2014.

9) Do not hold the form for late registering members!! Send in two or more forms as needed.

10) Check(s) for the entire amount, made payable to Camino Real Region, must accompany the club’s registration if it is to be accepted. There will be no exceptions.

The non-delegate registration fee for Spring Conference is $35; there is no registration fee for the President and two delegates.

There is no registration fee if you are having only one meal.

Name: �Women’s Opportunity �Violet Richardson �Ruby Award

Judge �Awardee �Guest

�Lunch �Brunch (Paid by Region)

�Lunch �Brunch (Paid by Club)










Welcome to the Camino Real Region Spring Conference 2014

Hyatt Regency Hotel 24500 Towne Center Drive Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 678-4141

Listed below are the instructions for PRE-PAID rooms and ALL other registrations: Club Presidents MUST CONTACT Sandi Naba at [email protected] to inform her of the name(s) of the member(s) using your PRE-PAID room once registered. The PRE-PAID room was paid for with 2013/2014 club dues. Payment is for one room per club for two nights only! ALL other members may CALL in their registration or register ONLINE by following the link below.

ONLINE RESERVATIONS https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=10672571

PHONE RESERVATIONS

1-888-421-1442 Identify yourself as “Soroptimist International-Camino Real Region Spring Conference”

ONLINE RESERVATIONS – If you are sharing a room, please indicate guest name(s) when registering.

PHONE RESERVATIONS - Please be prepared to give the following information to the Hotel Registration Desk.

1. Name of Club 2. Your Name 3. Address 4. Phone Number 5. Email Address 6. Arrival and Departure Dates 7. Credit Card Information 8. Name of Person(s) who is sharing the room

QUESTIONS: Contact Sandi Naba, CRR Event Chair, at 661-645-1893 or [email protected].

RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY APRIL 7, 2014 TO ENSURE THAT YOUR ROOM REQUEST IS FILLED. RESERVATIONS AFTER THAT DATE WILL BE TAKEN ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS AND AT REGULAR RATES. Group Rate: $155.80 single/double per night (tax included) Some rooms have feather pillows, please notify the hotel if you have allergies and foam will be substituted. Special Requests—Please inform the hotel of any special requests (i.e. handicap accessible).


MAP TO:

Hyatt Regency Hotel 24500 Towne Center Drive

Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 678-4141

From Bakersfield (1 hour): Take the Golden State Freeway ( I-5 ) South. Exit Magic Mountain Parkway; turn left. Turn Right on McBean Parkway. Turn Right on Town Center Drive. Our Santa Clarita hotel is at the intersection of Town Center Drive and McBean Parkway. From Pasadena (45 minutes): Take the Pasadena Freeway ( 210 ) West to the Golden State Freeway ( I-5 ) North. Exit Magic Mountain Parkway; turn Right. Turn Right on McBean Parkway. Turn Right on Town Center Drive. Our Santa Clarita hotel is at the intersection of Town Center Drive and McBean Parkway. From Ventura County (50 minutes): Take Highway 1-126 East to the Golden State Freeway (I-5) South. Exit Magic Mountain Parkway; turn left. Turn right on McBean Parkway. Turn right on Town Center Drive. Our Santa Clarita hotel is at the intersection of Town Center Drive and McBean Parkway.


CREDENTIALS VERIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND FORM

Proper completion of the Delegate’s Credential Form will simplify and facilitate the Credentials Verification process at Spring Conference. Please completely fill out the form below.

It is imperative that the form below be mailed in advance of Conference to the

Credentials Committee so that early arrivals to Conference will not have to wait for their Credentials packages.

Remember that each club in good standing is entitled to three votes – the President’s

vote and those of two Delegates. If the President or either Delegate cannot attend Spring Conference, please name an Alternate(s). Alternates may be named up to a month before Conference.

COMPLETED FORMS MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN APRIL 1, 2014.

MAIL or EMAIL a copy of the form to:

Mary Rogers

Credentials Chair 584 29th Street

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 310-293-7667 (cell)

[email protected]

Forward a copy of this form to your Club’s Secretary for the Club’s files.

The following members have been appointed to represent Soroptimist International of

____________________________________________________, DISTRICT ______. PLEASE PRINT

President: Alternate:

Delegate 1: Alternate:

Delegate 2: Alternate:

I hereby certify that the above-named Delegates are active members of this Club and are in good standing. ____________________________________________________ ______________________ Signature of President or Secretary Date


Candidate Resume 2014-2016

Governor-Elect

Gloria “Ginger” Cole

Regular Member, SI of Los Angeles

SI/SIA/CRR Leadership Opportunities Region Experience: 2012-14 Region Secretary; 2010-12 Region Nominations Chair SI International Conventions: 2007 – Glasgow, Scotland; 2011 – Montreal, Canada SIA Convention: 2012 – Honolulu, Hawaii CRR Conferences: Fall Workshops – 2007-13; Spring Conferences – 2008-13

Club Experience o 2011-12 President o 2010-11 1st Vice President o 2010-12 Delegate, Spring Conference o 2009 Alternate Delegate, Spring Conference o 2008-11 Chair, Violet Richardson Award Committee o 2007 Member, Violet Richardson Award Committee o 2008 Member, Fellowship Award Selection Committee

Educational Background Ed.D., Educational Leadership, University of California, Los Angeles M.A., Educational Administration, California State University, Los Angeles B.A., Early Childhood Education, California State University, Los Angeles

Business/Professional Experience President (Current) – Cole Avent & Associates, Inc. (Educational Consultants) Founder (Current) – Parent Resources and Educational Partnerships (Educational Consultants) Administrator (Retired - 1984-2011) – Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Master Teacher/Mentor Teacher/Teacher (1974-1984)

My work in the field of education has covered the K-16 spectrum. I have had the opportunity to work with the United States Department of Education (USDE), the California Department of Education (CDE), the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). I am currently a consultant with several for-profit and non-profit educational agencies.

Statement as to why you are willing to serve

When I joined Soroptimist, I made a conscious decision to serve my Club and the Region in whatever manner I could. Fortunately, our Region is made up of dynamic women who are supportive of its members and who continually encourage all of us to expand upon our leadership potential and to serve in whatever capacity we feel comfortable. For that reason, I am submitting my name as a candidate for Governor-Elect. Throughout my academic, professional, and volunteer career, I have always been actively involved - serving in leadership roles on National, Regional, and Local levels. In grad school, I was asked what leadership type I saw in myself. My response was that I was a “servant leader”. When asked to clarify, I explained that a leader is only as effective as the people she serves. By definition, “…the servant-leader shares power, puts the needs of others first, and helps people develop and perform as highly as possible.” Through servant leadership, I want to preserve the Soroptimist legacy and to support the mission, goals, programs, and protocols of our organization.

If given the opportunity to continue to serve on the Board of the Camino Real Region, I will bring my dedication, leadership and organizational skills to the table; working with our Governor, to continue the momentum that has been established by current and past leaders (Governors, Board Members, Committee Members, and Club Presidents). It is with pride and privilege that I humbly submit my name as a candidate for Governor-Elect.

I hereby certify that the above information is true. Gloria Ginger Cole



Region Secretary

Darlene R.C. Gandara - SI of Greater Santa Clarita Valley

Soroptimist Experience Member since 2004 and have attended all Leadership, Fall Workshops and

Spring Conferences Founding member of SICSCV 2011-2012 Club Parliamentarian and District 4 Secretary 2009-2010 Corresponding Secretary 2007-2009 Treasurer; 2006-2007 Recording Secretary 2008-2013 Wine Affair Co-Chair, 2011 High Heel a Thon Co-chair; 2008-

2011 Media Administrator and creator for Website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Linked In; 2008-2010 Newsletter editor; 2007-2008 Auction Chair

2012-2014 Camino Real Region District 4 Director

Educational Background Master of Arts in Organization Management, University of Phoenix Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, University of Phoenix Certificate in Marketing and Advertising, University of Phoenix

Military Certificates - Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Supervision Certificate, Effective Writing Instruction, Documentation Management Instruction

Business Certificates - Instructional Systems Design - American Society for Training and Development, Novell Netware 4.X Administrator, Windows NT trainer, Kaiser Permanente Project Management Courses, Management Courses for certificate program

Business/Professional Experience Over twenty six years of experience to include: operations and personnel management, leadership, system design, configuration and training, building and developing relationships, training, system implementation and integration. Strong track record of problem-resolution, effective staff relations, decision management, audit process, project and vendor management, documentation management, training design and development. I am capable of delivering motivating presentations and strategic plans from attorneys to medical groups, working professionals to small children.

My non-profit experience prior to Soroptimist International of SCV and GSCV was as an Auction and “The Wine Affair” Co-Chair and fundraiser committee chair for Crespi Carmelite High School 1995-1998 and fifteen cumulative years as a volunteer teacher for religion education at my church/parish (pre-school and third and fourth grade communion focused). When my children were small, I enjoyed being team mom, scorekeeper for soccer, baseball and basketball as well as being a school volunteer. 2011, I was on the Board of Trustees for the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Foundation. 2013, I started volunteering two days a month as a tutor and assistant for a kindergarten class in the Burbank Unified District.

Statement as to why you are willing to serve I am committed to the mission and vision of Soroptimist International. I have the ability to lead, train, coach and mentor individuals and fuse talent together for a cause. I am known to be a good listener, negotiator and problem solver within our local club and professionally. I embrace new ideas; I believe everyone has an important role in the organization and enjoy helping new members channel their talent and feel welcomed. I am organizer, leader, and high energy and enjoy being a member of Soroptimist International and am willing to serve in a board position to be able to assist more clubs and more members if given the opportunity to serve.

I hereby certify that the above information is true. Darlene R. C. Gandara


Candidate Resume 2014-2016 Treasurer

Name: Chris Blazey

Regular Member

SI of Greater Santa Clarita Valley

Soroptimist Experience

Camino Real Region Treasurer from January, 2005 – June, 2010 and August, 2013 – June, 2014

Club President 2001-2002, President-elect, Vice President, Treasurer, and Director

Educational Background

AA Antelope Valley College

BS Accounting CSUN

MS Taxation Golden Gate University

Business/Professional Experience

1977 – 2010 Practiced in the accounting field as a Certified Public Accountant.

Owned my own accounting practice from 1986 – 2010.

Professor of Accounting, Cal State Bakersfield from October, 2011 – June, 2013.

Currently retired.


I believe that I bring my expertise in the accounting and tax field to the region board and feel that since I am retired I have the time to dedicate to this position once again and would be honored to be elected to the region board in the Treasurer position.

I hereby certify that the above information is true. Chris Blazey



District 1 Director

Name: Sherry Cash

Regular Member

SI of Ventura

Soroptimist Experience Regular Member SI of Ventura 2006 to Present

Public Awareness Co-Chair, June 2013 to Present

STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING ANNUAL SICRR EVENT, Committee member and present Secretary June 2012 to Present

2 Year Director, SIV Board June 2012 to July 2013

Membership Chair June 2012 to July 2013

Past SIV President (2 consecutive terms) June 2010 to July 2012

Attended several CRR Spring Conferences and Fall Workshops

Completed Leadership Academy

Educational/Professional Background 30+ yrs Martial Arts Practitioner - Tai Chi, Aikido, Kung Fu, Chi Kung 1981 to Present

Graduate, Professional Feldenkrais Method® Training 2004

Movement Educator 1985 to present

Ventura County Community Foundation Leadership Academy Graduate

I want to serve as CRR District 1 Director because in addition to serving at SIV, I enjoy reaching out to other clubs in our region through participating in their projects and attending their fundraisers. Currently serving as District 1 Secretary to DD Barbara Hatch has expanded my knowledge and desire to serve further. I enjoy working collaboratively with clubs in other cities as I learn different new ways to serve together, form friendships and enjoy partnership. I want to help Soroptimist International succeed as we all improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.

I hereby certify that the above information is true. Sherry Cash


Candidate Resume

2014-2016 District 2 Director

Name: Ana Marie LeNoue

Regular Member

SI of Montebello


I have been an active member of Soroptimist International of Montebello for nearly 19 years. Over nearly two decades of service I have enjoyed the challenges of holding the position of club president 7 years, club membership chair 3 years, and public awareness chair 2 years. Additionally, I served as the Camino Real Region District 2 Director during the 2010-2012 Biennium and most recently as the Region’s Membership Chair during the 2012-2014 Biennium.


Bachelors of Science in Business Management, University of Phoenix, 2001


I have been dedicated to service my entire professional career. I started my commitment to service working as a Recreation Leader for the City of Montebello in the Department of Parks and Recreation in 1987. As my education and career progressed I moved upward into a variety of management positions. After serving the City of Montebello for over 15 years, I left public sector to work in the private sector where I had the opportunity to serve many communities throughout Southern California.

Over the past eight years I have been President and CEO of a 100% woman-owned California-based corporation that provides program management, compliance management, fund administration, grant writing and community outreach services to municipalities and public agencies throughout the southland. As CEO of Avant Garde Inc., I am accountable for departmental operations including fiscal, strategic and operational leadership to establish optimal operating results. In concert with one additional executive board member, we are responsible for setting company strategy and vision, establishing budgets, team building, delivering exceptional customer service, and instilling company culture that promotes a safe and innovative work environment.


As a long time Soroptimist member, I have seen much change throughout SIA and fully embrace the organization’s wish to remain relevant to today’s woman. I feel my Soroptimist experience serving in leadership roles, especially over the past decade, make me uniquely qualified to understand the challenges facing our organization and local clubs. I look forward to bringing my unique skill set in organizational management, team building, and public relations together with my institutional knowledge and passion for Soroptimist to this position. It would be my honor to serve as the 2014-2016 Camino Real Region, District 2 Director.

I hereby certify that the above information is true. Ana Marie LeNoue



District 3 Director

Name: Joy Janes

Regular Member

SI of Lakewood/Long Beach


Member since 2003

Have held the positions of Recording Secretary, Treasurer and President at the club level.

Appointed to the position of District 3 Director for Camino Real Region in the summer of 2013.


Bachelor of Science in Management, Pepperdine University


BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Field Representative to Assemblymember Warren Furutani, 2008-2012 Campaign office manager and fundraiser, Furutani for Assembly, 2007-2008. Vice President & Regional Manager, Gateway Business Bank, 2002-2006 Director of Development, Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, 2001 Vice President and Controller, Associated International Insurance Company, 1992-1996

ORGANIZATIONAL & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Current member and former Chair of the Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Event Chair, American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Lakewood, 2012

California Federation of Business & Professional Women (Member, 1980-1992)

o President, Wilshire BPW o President, Los Angeles Sunset District o State Legislation Chair, CFBPW


I have been an advocate for women’s rights since the 1970s. Soroptimist offers me the opportunity to pursue that passion and make use of my skills and experience for the advancement of women and girls. I enjoy making new, like-minded friends, learning about the challenges women and girls face in other countries and how we can help them improve their lives through Soroptimist.

I hereby certify that the above information is true. Joy Janes



District 4 Director

Gwyn Petrick – SI San Fernando Valley

Soroptimist Experience 2011 – Present Charter Member of SI San Fernando Valley (SISFV)

o 2013 – 2014 Past president o 2011 – 2013 President o Attended Spring Conferences & Fall Workshops since chartering SISFV

1993 – 2011 Member SI Conejo Valley o 2002 – 2003 Past President and Chair of Service o 2001 President o 1997 – 2000 Ways and Means Committee o 1994 – 1996 Chair of Service

Educational Background & Business Certification

B.A., Ottawa University, Ottawa, Kansas M.S., University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado Insurance License State of California Certified Public Accountant (CPA) State of Colorado Series Six Security License

Business/Professional Experience In 1992, I started my agency with 1 team member. My agency has now grown to 7 team members and protects over 2,000 families. In a new business, you have the opportunity to learn every position in the company. Starting out, I was the accountant, Director of H.R., Marketing Director, Sales Manager and Receptionist. Over the years, my communication, listening, and interpersonal skills improved as I worked with policyholders, and team members. While building my team, I worked diligently to improve my leadership, and management skills. Those early years were hard. I always believed perseverance and hard work would lead to success. My dream was that when my agency became successful, I would have an enhanced ability to give back, not only to the business community, but also to others that haven’t had the same good fortune.

Professional & Community Service 2011 – 2013 President of California Women Business Owners, member since 1995 2013 Valley Women’s Center Honoree for Outstanding Community Service 2013 & 2012 Nominated for Fernando Award for Outstanding Volunteer in San Fernando Valley 2010 – Present Board Member of the Valley Cultural Center, currently serving on the Executive Board

as Community Outreach Chair 1996 Past President of Westlake Village Chamber of Commerce Currently a member of the Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, Chatsworth and Encino Chambers of

Commerce Statement as to why you are willing to serve In 2011, I had the unique opportunity to be President of SISFV just a few months after our club was chartered. It was like starting my agency. Over the last two years, our charter members and I had a chance to learn about SI from the ground up. Every member was on every committee; by-laws, program, finance and service. This provided a unique opportunity to use my professional business skills to organize a new club. Since I was the only member that had any extensive experience with SI, our members relied on me to teach them about SI and how a club operates. They say the best way to learn about a subject is to teach it. Essentially, that is what I did as president for two years. Believe me, there was a lot I didn’t know and had to learn quickly. I will never forget the support and guidance I received from our District 4 Director Darlene Gandara and Governor- Elect Dora Zavala. Frankly, we may not have made it if not for their leadership and guidance. After 20 years in SI, I finally understood the importance of strong region leadership. Now our region needs a new leadership team, and it is time for me to give back. As a Soroptimist for 20 years, these last two years as President of SISFV have been one of the greatest blessings of my life. I have never worked so hard, learned so much, and loved serving an organization more than SISFV. It would be a privilege and an honor to continue serving our region as District 4 Director.

I hereby certify that the above information is true. Gwyn Petrick


CAMINO REAL REGION

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE AMERICAS, INC.

Budget 2014-2015

Budget

Revenue

Region Dues $20,000.00

Website Maintenance 805.00

Fall Workshop 8,500.00

Spring Conference Fees 58,000.00

Interest Income 25.00

Use of Prior Fund Balance 2,970.00

90,300.00

Expenses

Region Officers (Schedule 1) 9,300.00

Region Board Meetings 4,000.00

Insurance 400.00

Financial Review 500.00

State Filing Fees 100.00

Committee Expenses (Schedule 2) 4,800.00

Fall Workshop 5,500.00

Federation Convention 3,000.00

Governors Roundtable 2,500.00

Business Cards and Badges 900.00

Merchant Fees and Bank Charges 100.00

Miscellaneous 500.00

Holiday Cards/ Donations 200.00

Spring Conference 55,000.00

Storage 1,500.00

Web Page 2,000.00

90,300.00

Excess of Revenue over Expenses $0.00


CAMINO REAL REGION


Budget 2014-2015

Budget

SCHEDULE 1 - REGION OFFICERS

Governor $ 3,000.00

Governor- Elect 3,000.00

Secretary 500.00

Treasurer 500.00

Parliamentarian 100.00

District 1 Director 500.00

District 1 Secretary 50.00







$ 9,300.00

SCHEDULE 2 - COMMITTEES

Federation Chairs $ 3,500.00

Committees - Other 800.00

Communications 500.00

-

$ 4,800.00


CAMINO REAL REGION


Statement of Revenue and Expenses, Budget to Actual

December 31, 2013

Over (under)

Budget Actual Budget

Revenue

Region Dues $ 22,500.00 $ 19,950.00 $ (2,550.00)

Website Maintenance 910.00 875.00 (35.00)

Fall Workshop 6,600.00 8,625.00 2,025.00

Spring Conference Fees 59,000.00 18,797.00 (40,203.00)

Region Sales 3,500.00 - (3,500.00)

Interest Income 5.16 5.16

Use of Prior Fund Balance 10,490.00 - (10,490.00)

103,000.00 48,252.16 (54,747.84)

Expenses

Region Officers (Schedule 1) 9,500.00 3,070.31 (6,429.69)

Region Board Meetings 7,500.00 2,020.07 (5,479.93)

Insurance 500.00 356.00 (144.00)

Financial Review 500.00 375.00 (125.00)

State Filing Fees 100.00 75.00 (25.00)

Committee Expenses (Schedule 2) 6,300.00 74.37 (6,225.63)

Fall Workshop 6,500.00 5,494.57 (1,005.43)

Federation Convention - - -

Governors Roundtable 3,000.00 (3,000.00)

Business Cards and Badges 1,400.00 (1,400.00)

Merchant Fees and Bank Charges 400.00 113.02 (286.98)

Miscellaneous 200.00 54.66 (145.34)

Postage/ Holiday Cards 400.00 73.61 (326.39)

Region Awards - -

Region Sales Expense 2,500.00 (2,500.00)

Spring Conference 60,000.00 4,546.80 (55,453.20)

Storage 1,200.00 886.00 (314.00)

Web Page 3,000.00 216.74 (2,783.26)

103,000.00 17,356.15 (85,643.85)

Excess of Revenue over Expenses $0.00 $30,896.01 $30,896.01


CAMINO REAL REGION SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE AMERICAS, INC.

Statement of Revenue and Expenses, Budget To Actual

December 31, 2013

Over (under)

Budget Actual Budget

SCHEDULE 1 - REGION OFFICERS

Governor $ 3,000.00 $ 1,497.56 $ (1,502.44)

Governor- Elect 3,000.00 464.31 (2,535.69)

Secretary 500.00 - (500.00)

Treasurer 500.00 665.79 165.79

Parliamentarian 100.00 (100.00)

District 1 Director 500.00 123.40 (376.60)

District 1 Secretary 100.00 (100.00)

District 2 Director 500.00 (500.00)





District 4 Secretary 100.00 - (100.00)

$ 9,500.00 $ 3,070.31 $ (6,429.69)

SCHEDULE 2 - COMMITTEES

Federation Chairs $ 4,500.00 $ - $ (4,500.00)

Committees - Other 800.00 74.37 (725.63)

Chartering New Clubs 1,000.00 (1,000.00)

- - -

$ 6,300.00 $ 74.37 $ (6,225.63)


CAMINO REAL REGION SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE AMERICAS, INC.

Statement of Financial Condition and Fund Balances December 31, 2013

ASSETS

Cash in Bank - Bank of America - Business Advantage $ 38,984.16

Cash in Bank - Bank of America - Maximizer 27,024.92

Cash in Bank - Bank of America - Service Fund 6,602.10

Cash in Bank - Bank of America - Disaster Fund 7,950.87

$ 80,562.05

FUND BALANCES

General Fund

Beginning Balance July 1, 2013 $ 38,827.07

Total Receipts 48,252.16

Total Expenditures (17,356.15)

Dues - Service Fumd 2,850.00

Dues - Disaster Fund 2,400.00

Transfer to Service Fund (6,564.00)

Transfer to Disaster Fund (2,400.00)

Balance as of December 31, 2013 $ 66,009.08

Service Fund

Beginning Balance July 1, 2013 $ 38.10

Total Receipts

Dues 2,850.00

Trade Table 3,714.00

Total Expenditures - -

Balance as of December 31 , 2013 $ 6,602.10

Disaster Fund

Beginning Balance July 1, 2013 $ 7,550.87

Total Receipts - Dues 2,600.00

Total Expenditures (2,200.00)

Balance as of December 31, 2013 $ 7,950.87

$ 80,562.05


CAMINO REAL REGION SPRING CONFERENCE

TRADE FAIR 2014 Saturday, April 26, 2014

9am to 7pm Hyatt Regency Hotel

24500 Towne Center Drive Valencia, CA 91355

*PROMOTE

Your Business

*MAKE $$$

For your club’s service projects

*SUPPORT

Your registration fee will benefit SIA/CRR’s signature programs for women and girls

$65 Soroptimist Clubs $125 SIA/CRR Members’ Business $165 All others TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Liz Mirzaian District 2 Director

[email protected] 818-572-3243


CAMINO REAL REGION 2014 SPRING CONFERENCE TRADE FAIR VENDOR APPPLICATION

CONTACT/VENDOR NAME: BUSINESS NAME (if applicable): SOROPTIMIST CLUB VENDOR (if applicable): MAILING ADDRESS FOR CONTACT: PHONE & FAX: CELL PHONE CONTACT DAY OF EVENT: EMAIL: EARLY BIRD VENDOR FEE if received by April 1, 2014: $65 - Soroptimist Club (for club service project) $125 – Soroptimist members marketing their personal business $165 – All other vendors (non-Soroptimist) After April 1, ADD $25 to ALL vendor fees. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION (attach additional pages/photos if necessary): COMPLETE REGISTRATION FORM AND MAIL CHECK (PAYABLE TO CAMINO REAL REGION) TO:

LIZ MIRZAIAN, CHAIR 2014 TRADE FAIR

1119 STANLEY AVENUE GLENDALE, CA 91206

Questions/Additional Info: Liz Mirzaian 818-572-3243 [email protected]

Improving the lives of women and girls

through programs leading to social

and economic empowerment.


TRADE FAIR RULES AND REGULATIONS

The following requirements have been established for Soroptimist clubs and commercial vendors participating in the 2014 Spring Conference Trade Fair, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 24500 Towne Center Dr., Valencia, CA.

1. A paid registration fee provides one draped 6-foot table and one chair. 2. A clothing rack is equivalent to one table space (vendors are responsible for bringing their own

rack). 3. Tables will be assigned by the Trade Fair Chairperson, Liz Mirzaian. Under no circumstances will

vendors be permitted to move from their assigned spaces without express authorization from Liz, or the committee Co-Chair, Jo Ann Vindigni.

4. Participation is on a first-come (and first paid) basis. Since many vendors offer similar or “same-type” products, those who register early will be given first preference. However, steps will be taken to limit the number of vendors selling similar types of merchandise.

5. All vendor merchandise MUST be able to fit on, or within your vendor space. If your merchandise cannot be contained within your space, you may purchase additional space before April 1, 2014.

6. While designer-inspired items are permissible, “knock-offs” are not. Counterfeit consumer goods (knock-offs) are defined as goods that infringe on the rights of the holder of a trade mark by displaying a trade mark which is either identical to a protected trade mark or by using an identification mark which “cannot be distinguished in its essential aspects from such trade mark”. Counterfeit consumer goods are not allowed in the Trade Fair.

7. All set-up and dismantling of displays is the sole responsibility of the participating SI club or vendor.

8. Arrangements for electrical access can be made by contacting the Trade Fair Chairperson on or before April 1, 2014. Vendors must supply their own commercial-type extension cords. Additional fees imposed by the hotel for any added needs supplied by the hotel the day of the event, will be the responsibility of the vendor.

9. The Trade Fair will be open to the public and will be situated in public areas. 10. Vendors assume responsible for the security of their merchandise. 11. Cancellations must be received (in writing), before April 1, 2014 or fees will be forfeited.

TRADE FAIR HOURS

Saturday, April 26, 2014: 9AM TO 7PM

*All tables, or space, must be set-up and ready to open by 9AM *All displays and merchandise must be removed by 8PM on 4/26/14 CONTACT INFORMATION: Trade Fair Committee Chair, Liz Mirzaian: [email protected] - 818-572-3243

Camino Real Region 2014 Spring Conference Trade Fair


INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

Indemnification: The 2014 Spring Conference Trade Fair will be held in a public area, accessible by conference attendees, hotel guests, and/or other visitors or guests of the hotel facility. Camino Real Region and the hotel facility do not provide any security, therefore it is the responsibility of the Vendor to protect their merchandise and equipment from theft, mysterious disappearance, or damage. The Vendor and/or its officers, directors, independent contractors’ or employees shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Camino Real Region and its officers, directors, and members from and against any all demands, claims, damages to persons, property, losses and liability, including reasonable attorneys’ fees (collectively “Claims”) arising out of or caused by the Vendor’s negligence and/or its officers, directors, independent contractors’ or employees’ negligence in connection with the use of the hotel property/facilities that are currently being used. Acceptance: This Agreement shall be deemed accepted only after it has been signed by the Vendor or their representative. X_______________________________________________ x_______________________ Signature Date X______________________________________________ x________________________ Print Name Title X_____________________________________________________________________________ Business Name or Soroptimist Club Name

Camino Real Region2014 Spring Conference Trade Fair


CLUB AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

The following awards and recognitions acknowledge Clubs who are participating in Soroptimist programs of service. Awards will be presented to Club Presidents at the Spring Conference Awards Banquet on Friday, April 25. Please make sure you attend or send a representative from your Club. The following are the categories for which a club may receive an award or recognition: GOVERNOR’S CLUB AWARD Recognition is given to Club Presidents, by the Governor, for their participation in the four areas of the SIA Shaping the Future Campaign. Presidents must return the completed award form to Governor Linda by March 21, 2014. Clubs also must submit Program Focus Reports for each event or program. DISTINGUISHED SOROPTIMIST RECOGNITION A Distinguished Soroptimist is a member who has made a personal commitment to developing her Club and enhancing her own Soroptimist experience by recruiting a new member and accomplishing at least five additional club activities during the 2013-2014 club year. VICTORY AWARD This award is given each year at Spring Conference to the Club who has shown the greatest gain in membership. The award is based on the statistics available to the Region Treasurer from SIA. (Be sure to send in a 5008 each time you induct a new member. Your Club’s membership figures are based on these forms.) If there is a tie, one Club will keep the trophy until Fall Workshop and the other Club will keep the trophy until the following Spring Conference. WOMEN’S OPPORTUNITY AWARD (WOA) The Women’s Opportunity Awards program is SIA’s signature award program. It assists women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects. Women’s Opportunity Award recipients may use the cash award to offset any costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education, such as books, childcare, tuition and transportation. In addition to providing the primary financial support for their families, eligible applicants must be enrolled in, or have been accepted to, a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program and must demonstrate financial need. VIOLET RICHARDSON AWARD (VRA) Named after the president of the first Soroptimist club, the Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award honors girls, ages 14-17, who are making a difference through volunteer service. Each year, Soroptimist clubs honor girls who donate their time and energy to causes that make the community and world a better place—such as working to end discrimination and poverty, assisting women and children who are victims of domestic violence, or mentoring young girls. See www.soroptimist.org for the application.

RUBY AWARD Formerly the Soroptimist Making a Difference for Women Award, the Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women recognizes and honors the first federation president, Ruby Lee Minar. A ruby is also a deep red gemstone associated with wisdom, importance, vitality, strength, vivacity, power and love: all words embodying the strong and compassionate women who are our award recipients. The Soroptimist Ruby Award honors women who have worked to improve the lives of women and girls through their professional and/or volunteer work. See www.soroptimist.org for the application although, the award is a Region-only award. FIRST TIME ATTENDEE RECOGNITION Recognition will be given at the Saturday, April 26, Business Session, to all members attending Camino Real Region Spring Conference for the first time. PUBLIC AWARENESS RECOGNITION Camino Real Region will recognize Clubs with outstanding achievement in the area of Public Awareness. To qualify clubs must submit a Governor’s Club Award form by the deadline, as stated above, and have at least 30 (of 50) points in the Public Awareness section.


Names,biographical information and a digital photo, if possible, must be received by the host club no later than March 21, 2014. Name of Member or Family Member: Name of Club: Soroptimist International of Date of Death: Years of Service: Offices Held or Relationship to Member: Please type biographical information, i.e., occupation, interests, special tributes/honors, etc., in 100 words or less. (May be edited for time constraints.)

Camino Real Region Spring Conference 2014

MEMORIAL SERVICE

A brief Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2014, to honor and celebrate the lives of Soroptimists, or close

family members, who have passed away since our last Spring Conference.

Please submit names and information to:

District 1 Director Barbara Hatch 363 East Loop Drive Camarillo, CA 93010

805-444-7653 [email protected]


Soroptimist International of Camino Real Region Dear Club Presidents,

We need your help, your club’s help and their commitment to be volunteers and make our Spring Conference the best it can be for every attendee.

Camino Real Region’s Spring Conference is the most amazing, inspiring and energizing annual program and event! It represents not only our collective but individual hard work and efforts but provides the stepping stone into what we will do in the future to improve the lives of women and girls.

If we can get a minimum of 6 women volunteers from each club to assist us with registration, sales, hospitality and opportunity raffles it would be great. In the Call to Conference, you will find:

� A sheet that can be copied for each volunteer to submit to you and emailed to me/us no later than 3/30/2014.

� Donation Sheet for Handbag, Purse, Tote/Basket drawings – Each club can

make one (or more if they prefer). Email descriptions to me/us no later than 4/11/2014.

For suggestions, questions, confirmations, contact District 4 Director Darlene Gandara, email: [email protected] or Region Co-Chair Amanda Etcheverry, email: [email protected]

Regards, Darlene Gandara, Amanda Etcheverry District 4 Director Region Co-Chair SI of Greater Santa Clarita Valley SI of Santa Clarita Valley


NOTES

Your CRR Board looks forward to seeing you at our 2014 Spring Conference in Valencia.

Camino Real Region CALL to 2014 Spring Conference

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