Soroptimist International Truckee Meadows

SITM has been working to enrich the lives of girls in Thulipokhari Nepal since 2001
Over 120 afghans are delivered to the Reno Family Shelter each year
Making A Difference for Women - A seminar to help women advance their careers
SITM Funds technology for girls education in Nepal
Girls leaning to code in SITM's Dream It, Be It STEM program
Thanks to Youth scholarship and Unsung Hero Award Recipients
Socks for the Washoe County School District’s Children in Transition Department

SITM Installs 2026-2027 Officers

On June 25 President Holly Nash and her 2026-2027 officers were installed into the offices for which they were elected. The Installing Officer was Trudy Mills, a former District Director and former Federation Membership Chair. Congratulations to all and thank you for your dedication to serve SITM.

Already “up and serving” are the 2026-2027 officers, from left: Directors Lisa Robinson and Marilyn Pearson (sightly behind); Parliamentarian Doris Phelps, Secretary Nicole Dupont; VP Membership Line Cousineau; Co-President-Elect Mary Ann Mc Cauley (out front); VP Programs Eileen Fuller; Co-President-Elect Billie Mendiola; President Holly Nash; General Fund Treasurer Pam Robinson; Service Fund Treasurer Cynthia Tashiro Cramer. Missing is Delegate Lisa George.
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SITM Awards 11 Women’s Scholarships

Justine Jackson, Alexis Lamar, Giulia Fornesi, Bethany Farris, Sierra Wilson, Bella Chavez, Jomailyn Benson, Rosa Tamayo Rodriguez, Ashley Lunt, Lilith Born, Stephany Ulloa

This year, SITM awarded a total of $38,000 to 11 deserving women whose lives and academic pursuits were interrupted by family responsibilities or other hardships and who have since returned to college.

Ceec Abrahams Award

This award is named for founding member of SITM and celebrated Soroptimist who epitomized the spirit and commitment of volunteering to improve the lives of women and girls. It is presented annually and recognizes an SITM member who has contributed her time and resources to SITM, to Soroptimist as a whole and to the community in the spirit of Ceec Abrahams.

This year we recognized Dot Watts, a member for several years, who goes above and beyond in everything she does. Congratulations Dot!

Thanks to Youth!

SITM honored ten Unsung Heroes and two Youth Scholarship winners at their annual awards luncheon on May 14. These youth were not necessarily student scholars or athletes, but just ordinary students doing extraordinary things in their schools, churches and for families. More

Who are Soroptimists?

Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows is part of Soroptimist International, a worldwide organization of women that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.

SITM achieves its mission through a variety of projects including local adult and youth scholarships, a yearly Thanks To Youth celebration, a STEM program for local middle school girls, educational support for girls in Thulipokhari, Nepal and numerous other local and international projects.

In 2024-25 we: