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Downriver Soroptimists Golf-outing

Third Annual Charity Fundraiser

Downriver Soroptimists will host their third golf-outing fundraiser, a four-person shotgun scramble, on June 7 2025, at Wesburn Golf & Country Club, 5617 S. Huron River, in South Rockwood. Registration begins at 7:00 A.M., and tee-time will start at 8:00. The cost is $100 per person, which includes the greens fee, catered lunch, and door prizes. A variety of raffles, gift baskets and gift cards, 50/50 raffles, and prizes are also a part of the event. Pre-register at https://formsmarts.com/form/246i.

The Soroptimists are asking for support through a $100 Hole Sponsorship. This sponsorship includes a customized sign at the sponsored hole, social media recognition shared by the club and its members, inclusion of your logo and a mention in the event program, and acknowledgment during announcements on the day of the event. Click the link or use the QR code: https://formsmarts.com/form/29v9.

The proceeds are going to help fund the Soroptimist educational scholarship programs to Downriver women, as well as funds for the various service projects that help support women and girls in a variety of ways that include human trafficking awareness, education, healthcare, and domestic violence. Fallon Belisle is the golf outing chairperson.

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Downriver Soroptimist is a volunteer group that offers service by way of fundraising and donations, public awareness/educational programs, and hands-on assistance; as well as presenting yearly monetary awards to individuals to help support and further their future. These women give their time and talents to local food pantries, Vista Maria, First Step, Sparrow Project, Stanford House, Alternatives for Girls, and to area women’s health institutions. They host annual charity fundraisers and programs such as “Save the Girls” motorcycle ride, “Save the Girls” charity golf-outing, and the “Dream It, Be It” program for adolescent girls.

You can help improve the lives of women and girls in the Downriver area and around the world by donating to Soroptimist International of Downriver. Your donation will help fund the service projects. This is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Make an online donation via Venmo or by sending a check to Soroptimist International of Downriver, 1644 Vernon, Trenton, MI 48183.

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The Downriver Soroptimist organization meets at 6:30 P.M. on the first Wednesday of the month at the Woodhaven Community Center. All women are welcome to attend. You may contribute to the foundation that the Soroptimists support on krogercommunityrewards.com. If you are interested in learning more about the Downriver Soroptimists and our other activities, email them at siofdownriver@gmail.com or contact them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SoroptimistInternationalOfDownriver.

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