SOROPTIMISTS OF HUNTINGTON BEACH TO RECOGNIZE HONOREES AT FEBRUARY 24TH PROGRAM MEETING

Who:
Soroptimist International of Huntington Beach’s Annual Violet Richardson Award and Women’s Opportunity Award- international signature projects award worthy recipients in our community, as well as presentations to Miss Huntington Beach and by Working Wardrobes .

What:
Soroptimists honor women and girls who make a difference in our community and inspire others. YOU the media and general public are invited to share this evening with us.

When:
February 24th, 2011 at our monthly Program dinner 6PM

Where:
Claim Jumper Restaurant Brookhurst St @ Talbert Ave, in the private media room, rear entrance

Details:
It is with great pride Soroptinists introduce the 2011 Violet Richardson Award recipient Patricia Cosulich. Just a sophomore at H.B. High School Patricia has been active in a number of philanthropic endeavors. Starting a chapter of the World Vision Organization (students helping students in other parts of the world) initiating a club at HBHS is just the beginning. Hoops for Hope project and other fundraisers involving students and their families are inspiring many and creating hope for those who will benefit from her efforts. Meet Patricia as she accepts our cash award that will help fund Patricia’s goal to attend the World Vision’s youth summit this summer in Australia.

Numerous applications for our Women’s Opportunity Award, Soroptimist led us to choose a brave woman who puts her family’s safety and future first. Janet DuBry, a single mother of three had to flee their home to protect her daughter. To further protect all children from abusers, Ms. DuBry created a website and t-shirts beginning a “We are gonna tell” campaign to raise awareness and guide families through recovery and legal action from molestation and child abuse. Working while attending school, Janet is headed for a career in the OC District Attorney’s office so she can work as an advocate for victims in the sex crimes unit. Her Award will go towards her tuition and help with her children’s medical expenses while getting her closer to her goal.

Our honorees share a vision, dedication to hard work for the benefit others is and are grateful for Soroptimist award funds to continue their missions and further live their dreams by making a positive difference in the lives of many. This is the mission of Soroptimists of Huntington Beach, serving our community for 48 years. Our Miss Huntington Beach, to be chosen this Saturday February 19th, will also receive a scholarship for an essay competition amongst pageant contestants about their community service work. Also on our program: a brief presentation by Rose Rivera, Manager of Client Services, Working Wardrobes; servicing at-risk teens and adults who have recently emerged from crisis situations: homelessness, domestic violence, alcohol/drug rehabilitation as well as those recently incarcerated. Please join us with advance reservations or call for an evite to be sent. RSVP required for $20 fee, $25 at the door.