Archive for 'SI-DAF Events'
This year we were officially part of the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce’s Mini Putt Challenge as a tournament within their tournament. Not only were we eligible to win their recognition awards, SI DAF awarded the top 4-some and most honest (worst) four-some with recognition plaques!
Our club had 3 four-somes (if I remember correctly, perhaps 4) at last years FCC’s mini putt challenge and we had a blast; that is where we got the idea for having one of our own. The location of the tournament was Rock Chapel on Highway 5, west of Clappisons. It’s literally a mini green, on grass, and 18 holes.
We booked 4 four-somes with the FCC for our group. It was a bargain at $25.00 per person that included mini golf and dinner & awards after at Boston Pizza, snacks included! The top FCC team received a Canadian Cooler and $25 gc to Boston Pizza. The individual awards included two members from SI-DAF:
- FCC Lowest women’s: 72 to Sandy, owner Weeks Home Hardware (she defended her title)
- FCC Lowest mens: 61 to Ted McMckeen, MPP
- FCC Most Honest golfer - to Maria Demkovic, $25 gc plus a special trophy (see hear speak no evil)
The top awards for SI-DAF were as follows:
- SI-DAF Top score at 72 avg - Barny, Janet, Alice and Shirley
- SI-DAF most honest team at 99 avg - Brooke, Kim, Elizabeth, Nancy, (Judi was in for 9 holes)
July 25 2010 under SI-DAF Events
Well ladies, we did it! On November 18th, SIDAF held its annual Loonie Toonie Auction, and it was a great success. Although the tickets didn’t sell out completely this year (largely due to the economy), the tables were all populated with enthusiastic supporters of the event. For the second year running, St. Thomas parish hall in Waterdown proved the perfect venue, with lots of space to display our auction items to the best effect. There were over 125 items on offer, running the gamut from “Pamper Yourself” gift baskets to beautiful Grandfather Clocks.
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Getting set up
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MC Kerry and Past Governor Shirley McCoy
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Guests viewing the gift items
The catered hot meal was a hit this year, and drew many compliments from the crowd. As an auction neophyte, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the evening, but was delighted by the festive atmosphere, the gales of laughter from the tables, and the squeals of delight from the successful bidders. It didn’t seem to matter whether it was a major gift or a small door prize; the joy of one’s number being called seemed to be just the same. I heard several first-time attendees commenting on how much fun they were having, and promising to bring more of their girlfriends along next year. Thanks to everyone who pitched in to make the event such a success (including the helpful young men who fetched and carried for us, and ushered everyone to their tables).
Congratulations to Kerry Jarvi and all of our Fundraising Committee for a smoothly run evening (and kudos to M.C. Kerry for making her voice last to the final auction item!) Heartfelt thanks as well to our sponsors and donors. Sales of tickets to win the wine fridge with bottles of wine boosted our total profits this year, and it was wonderful that although the majority of tickets were pre-sold, the winner was in the audience on auction night.
Amazingly, we managed to surpass last year’s auction total, taking in over $10,000! That money will help fund the many wonderful projects of SIDAF, and allow us to carry out our mission of “women at their best, helping other women to be their best”.
- Deb
November 22 2009 under Fundraisers, SI-DAF Events
The members of Soroptimist International of Dundas-Ancaster-Flamborough were very excited to hand out $2,500 in bursaries to women in our community.
Debra Tigchelaar, Executive Director of Drummond House was recognized for Making a Difference
Our awards ceremoney was held on Thursday, May 7 at the Dundas Golf & Curling Club where the Making a Difference for Women Award was given to Debra Tigchelaar for her contribution and dedication to Drummond House in Flamborough.
Congratualtions to our Violet Richardson award winner, Elizabeth
The Violet Richardson Award is given to honour young women age 14 -17 engaged in volunteer action within their communities or schools. This year’s award was given to Elizabeth Austerberry from Parkside High in Dundas who volunteers with the Junior Civitan Club and answers letters to Santa for Canada Post. She recieved $300 and a further $200 was donated to the Civitans in her honour.
Congratulations Edith, our Womens Opportunity Award winner
The Women’s Opportunity Award is given to a female heads of households who need additional skills, training and education to enable them to upgrade their employment status to re-enter the workforce so they can provide adequately for themselves and their families. This is a signature award for Soroptimist International, which has provided over $17M to 25,000 women since it’s inception in 1972. This year’s bursary for $2,000 went to Edith Kaggwa, a mother of four who has been accepted to the Mo-Mac nursing program.
Two of our members were honoured for 20 years of service: Nancy Davidson and Shirley McCoy; Jane Oulton is a charter member of our club from 1984
We were also delighted to honour three of our club members: Jane Oulton who is a charter member from the original club that started in 1987 with 22 members; Nancy Davidson and Shirley McCoy have served with us for 20 years. A Soroptimist is a leader in her community. She believes that by joining with other women and engaging in awareness, advocacy and action in the service of her community and society, she can make the world a better place for humankind.
May 31 2009 under SI-DAF Events
The New Ancaster Fairgrounds held a Community Open House on May 9th, and Soroptimist was there. This event was a great way for us to meet women in the community and share the Soroptimist story.
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Jane and Janet at the Community Open House
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The new Ancaster Fairgrounds location
Located at the corner of Hwy 2 and Trinity Rd in Ancaster, the new grounds are beautiful. The crowds were fair in spite of tremendous winds and thunderstorms and we are excited to have several new guests attend our next meeting: June 4th at the Fortino’s community room in Westdale.
May 11 2009 under SI-DAF Events
SI-DAF handed out over $2,500 in bursaries at our awards dinner last Thursday, held at the Dundas Golf and Curling Club.
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Elizabeth our Violet Award winner
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Edith our Women's Opportunity Award winner
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Debra our Making a Difference for Women Award winner
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Honouring our members for years of service
The Violet Richardson Award is given to honour young women age 14 -17 engaged in volunteer action within their communities or schools. This year’s award was given to a female student named Elizabeth from Parkside High in Dundas who volunteers with the Junior Civitan Club and answers letters to Santa for the Canada Post. She received $300 plus an additional $200 was donated to the Civitans.
The Women’s Opportunity Award is a grant awarded to female heads of households who need additional skills, training and education to enable them to upgrade their employment status to re-enter the workforce so they can provide adequately for themselves and their families. This is the signature award for Soroptimist International and is awarded in over 125 countries worldwide. This year’s recipient was Edith Kaggwa, a mother of four who has been accepted to the Mo-Mac nursing program.
We were also delighted to have Shirley Eden present the Making a Difference for Women Award to Debra Tigchelaar for her contribution and dedication to Drummond House in Flamborough. Our club provided $750 towards their Gala dance.
We were also delighted to honour three of our club members: Jane Oulton who is a charter member; Nancy Davidson and Shirley McCoy were honoured for their 20 years of service with our club.
Flashback to the 70’s: I Love Rock n Roll with Russ Weil and The Hornets
Our spring dance was such a hit last year that we’re doing it again!!
Join us on Friday April 17 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Waterdown (79 Hamilton Street North, beside Weeks Home Hardware. Their lot is available to us that evening for overflow parking).
Doors open at 8pm. Retro Attire is strongly encouraged!!
Tickets are $25 and will be available at the door or at Weeks Home Hardware. Expect door prizes, raffles and a cash bar. All proceeds go to support Women and Girls in our communities and throughout the world. Find out more »
Spring Dance - Flashback to the 70s
April 14 2009 under SI-DAF Events
The Flamborough Chamber of Commerce held it’s annual Outstanding Business Acheivment (OBA) awards ceremony against the backdrop of an unusual set on Saturday evening.
Beautifully dressed attendees were greeted by an owl, cheeta and fruit bat as they entered the Mombasa Market Restaurant, located in a unique country setting, on the grounds of African Lion Safari. Upon receiving their seating designation by country, guests were directed to a photo with wild parrots squaking and greeting you with sayings like: “hello beautiful”.
Koho Catering provided an all you can eat buffet with trays of salads, cheese trays, rolls and vegetables down the centre aisle with two hot stations of chicken Cordon-blue Royale, roast beef, new potatoes, rice and roasted vegetables. There was a Shiraz from Obikwa in South Africa and a Wild Horse Canyon Chardonnay from BC on the table and dinner was followed up by plates of cake of all varieties.
Brooke was our club delegate for the evening and sat with the Ron and Eleanor Steepe of Kitching, Steepe & Ludwig Funeral Home and two of their former staff members, Margaret Robertson from Pause a While, and Norm Read, a C.A. with Beckett Lowden Read, and his wife Barbara. It was a delightful evening of pleasant conversation and carrot cake envy!
The event was covered by Cogeco Cable with MC Arend Kersten and included distinguished guests: MP David Sweet, MPP Ted McMeekin, Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberg, Ward 14 Councillor Robert Pasuta, and a surprise visit from Minister of Defence, the Honorable Peter MacKay to pay tribute to Corporal Chris Klodt.
Chris Klodt, (the winner of Town of Flamborough Award) with MP David Sweet (left) and Minister of Defence, Peter MacKay (right): Photo courtesy of Erin Martin Photography
During the Mayor’s speech he included a focus on energy consumption and turned off the lights for 1 min to honour Earth Hour, which took place around the globe that Saturday starting at 8:30pm. GM and Coach, Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys, also left their provincial championship game, which they won, and drove in from Pickering to join the festivities and honour the Life Time Achievement Award Winner, Bill Grisdale.
Nominees for the Service Award by an Individual
Our club was nominated for the Sandra Gray/Weeks Home Hardware Award for Service by an Individual Award. The winner went to Eric’s Amazing Race and Jessy’s Journey. In support of their nephew Eric Morden who suffers from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Ted Lindsay (manager of the Flamborough Review) and his wife Heather organize a car rally to help fund research (see the Bottom Line page 5). The Community Service Award by a company went to Terra Greenhouses for their “grow for a cure” program.
It was such an honour to be nominated and recognized for the work we do in the community, and I know Sandy would have been mortified to hear the kind words regarding this award in her name.
March 30 2009 under SI-DAF Events
This was our first meeting at the new time for dinner, 6pm. Some club news: We made the list for the Annual Club Campaign - Bronze ($500). For the SIA Club Award – we accomplished all the requirements - congratulations ladies! Thank you ladies for all your work 
We welcomed guest speaker, Cathy Watts from Baby Showers: they believe in Awareness, Advocacy and Action. We are pleased that our partnership with them has aligned goals and they are very grateful for our donation of $1,200. This volunteer only organization has <20 people; the Social Planning Research Committee officially signed to recognize them as partners; they also received funding for the lease on a new space. Most families they serve are immigrants, refugees and those who experience a sudden change in finances. Very few are single, white –teenage moms. Baby Showers serves approximately 20 families a week, based on donations. Our club donation will be used for car seats, cribs and plastic tubs, highchairs, playpens and formula/diapers. These items are not frequently donated. The next project (inspired by a tv interview on 100 Huntley Street) is to work women in York Region to duplicate the model
After volunteering to help many times and attending our events, Kim Gordon (Brooke’s Mom), was welcomed as our newest member. We’re very happy to have her join us, especially Brooke.
After the last meeting, Shirley E and Barb dropped off the clothes collected for Friends for Success. Thank you to our friends, neighbours and co-workers who contributed towards our clothing drive.
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Sheryll Westcarr,an employment facilitator with the Hamilton YWCA
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An example of a full tote that is given to families
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Brooke attaches an S-pin to our newest member, her mom, Kim
March 8 2009 under SI-DAF Events
The Ancaster Community Services Annual Food Drive was held on Saturday Feb 21 and a total of $5000 in cash and 79,000 pounds of food was raised!
Our Soroptimist sisters were there with their shirts on and hands ready to help. Thank you to SNAP for including a picture of us!
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SI-DAF donated $400 to the Ancaster Community Services
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Barb, Pauline & Nancy working hard
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The ladies of SI-DAF working on one of many assembly-lines at St John's
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Pauline and Nancy gather food to be sorted
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The volume of donations was very impressive!
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Sandy (causing trouble as usual)
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Program Chair Nancy, President Barb and Treasurer Sandy with the Ancaster Community Services representitive, Lisa Wert, and Tom Ippolito,Chair of the Ancaster Food Drive Committee
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SI DAF club members were there to make sure that Jim Kay, Chief of Emergency Services and David Sweet MP for Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Westdale had lots to keep them busy
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Photo courtesy of SNAP Hamilton
Each aisle was divided into basic categories: vegetables, soup, dry pasta, canned pasta, pasta sauce, macaroni & cheese (aka KD), beans in sauce, fruit, juice, milk, toiletries, baby food, cookies & crackers (and desserts), cakes & pudding (and baking supplies), condiments, meats & fish. Never had any of us seen such a well organized, all-hands event!
“It is always a very humbling experience to see how a community can come together and give so generously so that the most disadvantaged in our midst can have food on their tables”, said Pauline - a member of SI-DAF and the Ancaster Lions Club.
According to a recent article, over the past five years, the cost of a monthly Nutritious Food Basket for a family of four (based on Canada’s Food Guide) has increased by 14.2%. According to the Hamilton Public Health Services report entitled ““The Cost of Basic Nutritious Food”, the average limited-income family has to choose “between eating well and paying the rent to survive.”
For more information about how you can get involved or make a donation to the Ancaster Community Services, call 905-648- 6675. Items currently in high demand include:
- pasta
- canned salmon and tuna
- stews
- soups
- and canned vegetables
