Front Row: Athena Storm;Kysa McSky, Katie Moy,Kasey Baker, Jessica
Kuehlwein; Susan Moen; Linda Edholm
Soroptimist International of Ashland Awards, 2007
Soroptimist is an international service organization, whose mission is to improve the lives of women and girls locally and globally. Soroptimist International Ashland, as its major fund raiser, runs the Pillow & Blanket Booth for OSF's outdoor Elizabethan Theatre from June thru September of every year. With over $50,000 in annual proceeds, we support OSF with half of these proceeds and distribute the other half in direct support of girls and women in the community. SI Ashland has been serving the Ashland community for over 60 years.
On May 23, 2007, Soroptimist International of Ashland honored these women and girls.
Awards of $2,000 and $1,500 helped these women support their families while, as primary wage earners, they complete training or a degree program.
Amalia Kieley
Mandy Rucker
Women's Athletic Award
To demonstrate support for physical fitness, an award of $3,000 will be shared by six SOU athletes.
Soccer: Jodi Dietz
Track: Mary "Rosie" Converse
Tennis: Coach Clinton for Katie Ross
SOU Grant-in-Aid
SOU students who excel scholastically, contribute to community and desire to enter a profession of service were honored with one grant of $1,600 and two grants of $1,000.
Teresa Cordero
Jennifer Beaman
Ludmilla Zuckman
Violet Richardson Award
Recognizing the efforts of a young woman (age 14-17) who volunteers in her community.
Rachel Fine
Making a Difference for Women Award
This award is given to a woman who demonstrates innovated community projects that benefit women and girls. A $50 donation to winner's charity: NW Seasonal Workers.
Lynn Ramey
Ashland High School Scholarship
Honors a female AHS graduating senior who serves as a role model for other women while pursuing her education with $1,000.
Molly McGuire
Vo Tech
This year Phoenix High School received the $1,000 award.
Principal Jenny Hale and Shop Teacher Jeremy Kennedy
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Half of the proceeds from our major fundraiser, the Pillow and Blanket Rental Booth at the OSF Elizabethan Theatre, are returned to OSF as a gift.
Mallory Pierce, OSF Marketing Director
Improving the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.
