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SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL of NORTH SAN MATEO COUNTY
FUNDRAISERS
Step Into Spring
Day in the Park
Citywide Garage Sale
Step
Into Spring
Undaunted by a power shortage in the middle of our third
annual fundraiser on March 7, “Step Into Spring 2008” raised over $12,000,
which was a 20% increase over 2007. Nearly 200 attendees continued to
enjoy sumptuous appetizers, sweet treats, wine, beer, a silent auction,
music, and several exhibitors while using flashlights, cell phones, and
about three ceiling lights in the South San Francisco Municipal Services
Building.
Cheryl Grantano was the event chair, Sylvia Payne and
Liza Normandy coordinated the food donations, and Jo Zemke and Margie
Casagrande created the lovely auction baskets from the donated items that
Soroptimist members gathered from various merchants, businesses, organizations,
and individuals including themselves. The exhibitors included:
• Sports collectibles presented by Lefty’s
Sports Card Store
• Cooking demonstrations by Pampered Chef
• Gardening tips from Green Shelter Landscaping
• Harley Davidson motorcycle showcased by
Dudley Perkins
• Wine tasting presented by Magnificient
Gifts
• Fashions presented by Weekenders
• Skin care products by Jamileh for You
Event Chair Cheryl Grantano (right) mingles with
exhibitor Cookie Lee Jewelry.
Margie Casagrande and Jo Zemke created the signature
theme baskets
and organized the incredible silent auction.
The amazing food selection from local restaurants
and caterers. Our S Club helped on event night.
Sylvia Payne (right) organized the evening's wonderful
selection. Pictured with Lions President Sandee Igee.
Lynn Forest chatting with guests at our club's information table.
 
Day in the Park
Day in the Park is usually held on a Saturday towards the end of September
at Orange Memorial Park in South San Francisco. This is a well-attended
family event featuring over 200 booths, occupied by non-profit clubs,
service groups, staff from city and county agencies and departments, church
groups, local businesses, and crafters, all representing a wide cross
section of the community. We are the only booth that sells water and soda,
which makes this event a great fundraiser for our group
Another big feature of Day in the Park is the citywide
raffle drawing that is coordinated by our very own Cheryl Grantano. The
beauty of this raffle is that we receive the proceeds for all the raffle
tickets that we sell, so it is an easy fundraising acitivity for us. The
city, through donations, funds the cost of printing and provides the prizes
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Helping to make the 2006 Day in the park
a success were members Cisca Hansen, Margie Casagrande, Chris
Mann, Dorothy Buhagier and volunteers from our S Club
Gayle Pietras, Dorothy Buhagiar and Barbara
Irli get the drinks iced
Citywide Garage Sale
The Citywide Garage Sale is usually held in the beginning of September.
During the year, Soroptimist members collect quality items to resell at
this event. For last few years we have had a prime selling spot at the
Plymire-Schwarz Museum at 519 Grand Avenue.
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