Young Artists Awards Reception Held at Yellowstone Art Museum

City-Wide Students are Honored!

Soroptimist International of Billings is pleased to announce this year's 2004 recipients of their YOUNG ARTISTS AWARD PROGRAM. The competition was judged by Linda Ewart, and other members of the Yellowstone Art Museum. This year’s event commemorated the third year of the Young Artists’ Gallery at the Yellowstone Art Museum and the eighth year of the YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM. Art teachers, from the Billings and surrounding area, are invited to submit up to four pieces of student art, in any medium and theme, to be showcased at the Soroptimist charity fundraiser "A Night of Wine and Roses”. The event is scheduled for January 29, 2005, to be held at The Depot.

This year’s winners are First Place winner “My Cave, My Painting” by Thomas Marnin of Senior High School, Second Place Winner “Maple” by Maggie Connors of Senior High School, Third Place Winner “Maggie” by Adam Ellis of Skyview High School and Honorable Mention “Amethyst and Ebony” by Leila del Duca of Senior High School. The Young Artists competition provides art students the opportunity to receive recognition of their talents, and for their work to be sold for the benefit of the community. The Young Artist's display was at the Yellowstone Art Museum. Congratulations to all the student participants.  Congratulations to their teachers Diana Mysse Art Teacher from Billings Skyview and Adrian Wegner Art Teacher from Billings Senior!

1st Place "My Cave, My Painting" Thomas Marnin Senior High School Acrylic on Sculpey Clay	2nd Place "Maple" Maggie Connors Senior High School Watercolor & Ink	3rd Place "Maggie" Adam Ellis Skyview High School Acrylic	Honorable Mention "Amethyst and Ebony" Leila del Duca Senior High School Watercolor

Soroptimist Linda Gordon, website designer and owner of Shop Montana, was selected by Venture Club of Billings as Outstanding Soroptimist of the year.  Linda was also awarded the Outstanding Soroptimist of the Year from Northwest Region Venture Clubs of America and received the Linda Klinger Award.

Linda has been the Venture Club Advisor this year. During that time she has been a constant voice of strength, support and optimism. Soroptimist of Billings http://www.shopmt.com/sib have been serving the community for over sixty years. Soroptimist identify needs of our community, then establishes specific projects to address these needs with funds raised at “A Night of Wine and Roses” held yearly in January. Venture Club is a service project of Soroptimist.  Venture Club http://www.shopmt.com/venture is an organization of diverse, young, professional women committed to making a difference in their community through volunteering in community service, professional development, and personal growth.

04/29/2003   Soroptimist Annual Awards Banquet

4/24/2003   SOROPTIMIST AWARD YOUNG ARTISTS

Soroptimist International of Billings is pleased to announce this year's recipients of their YOUNG ARTISTS AWARD PROGRAM.  The competition was judged by Linda Ewart, of the Yellowstone Art Museum and Robert E. Rickles, Professor Emeritus from Concordia University in St. Paul, MN.  Professor Rickles has 18 years elementary school teaching experience and 30 years experience at Concordia University ...more

1/24/2003   Wine, roses event this weekend

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05/25/2002    SOROPTIMIST AWARD YOUNG ARTISTS

Enjoy the Photo Album of the Sixth Annual Young Artists Program and  the Inaugural opening of the Young Artists Gallery at the Yellowstone Art Museum.

Click here to view the Album
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The photo album format is easy to use!  You can save the Album to your computer or simply view it online  by selecting >Open and >OK as you download :)ENJOY!
To navigate:
=> click on the right side (page edges) to go forward 
=> click on the left side (book binding) to go back.

The Young Artists Program sponsored by Soroptimist International of Billings welcomes the public to a reception at the Yellowstone Art Museum on May 16th from 6:30-7:30 pm. The show features local and regional High School students.  The student art was judged by Senior Curator Ben Mitchell and Curatorial Assistant Jennifer Hawke.  First Place went to Cameron Burt of Skyview High School.  Second Place to Shelly Grabb of Senior High School.  Third Place to Keri Padon of Billings Central Catholic High School.  Honorable Mention went to Cheltse Jones of Huntley Project High School.  Yellowstone Art Museum Honorable Mention went to Brian James of Senior High School.

04/03/02  News Release for the Editor: The Billings Gazette

Women’s Opportunity Award Winner

            Women’s Opportunity Award, for mature head of households for education or retraining to enable them to upgrade their job status or re-enter the work force, was awarded to Rachel Hauglid.   Rachel’s application and competition continues to the upper levels in the Soroptimist organization.  She has further been awarded Soroptimists Northwestern Region Women’s Opportunity Award.  Soroptimist Northwestern Region covers Montana, part of Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Alaska.

The Soroptimist International of Billings is an association of executive women participating in community and world-wide service striving to make a difference for women.  If you are interested in becoming a member or desire more information you may write to P.O. Box 2322, Billings, MT 59103, Membership Committee Linda Gordon or visit the organizations Website at http://www.shopmt.com/sib.  

04/01/2002   Annual Awards Banquet

On March 28, 2002, Soroptimist International of Billings presented their annual charity awards at a banquet held at The Northern Hotel in downtown Billings.  Nancy Wetherelt, Vice President of Soroptimist, coordinated the event.  The Soroptimist’s annual fund raiser, “A Night of Wine and Roses” was held in January at the Hilands Golf Club.  Over $20,000 was raised at this event ...more

It is estimated that 203,500 American women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2002. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation predicts that, of these women, 163,900 will survive their first-year battle against this terminal disease. Medical advancements and early detection have given more than two million breast cancer survivors another chance at life … more

03/30/2002   Area students' love of art showcased in contest

For two Shepherd High School students, love of nature has paved the way for award-winning art.  Kaycee Schultz and Nadia Reitz, both juniors, were among the four prize winners for the 2001 Young Artist's Program, sponsored by the Soroptimist International of Billings. Schultz received first place for her colored pencil piece, "Crane," which she described as "a picture of a crane standing in water, grooming its feathers, with its neck turned around, mostly in blue." ...more

Volunteers Linda Gordon and Anne Stapleton, ham it up while they promote the “Night of Wine and Roses” fundraiser this Saturday.  The Soroptimist benefit welcomes the
public.  Preventing teen pregnancy is the goal of this year’s “Night of Wine and Roses,” the annual fund-raising event sponsored by Soroptimist International of Billings. As always, the weekend event features fine wine and hors d’oeuvres for a good cause. ...more

Sat 9/15/2001 – News Flash --

Baby Think It Over visits Farmers' Market and the Billings Community!  

Accompanied by President Peg Dare, BTIO and Soroptimist, visit the Farmers Market.  The Farmers Market is and open-air market established in 1986 and is held in downtown Billings.  Soroptimist continue in their effort to keep up community awareness about the Baby Think It Over Program, which is a Teen pregnancy prevention program in Billings School District #2, Yellowstone County high schools and Big Horn County high schools.  President Peg sold local vegetables grown by Immediate Past President Linda and her husband Greg Gordon.

 02/27/2001            Reality check: Dolls give lesson about parenting

02/23/2001   Artificial babies teach real lesson

     Three very different but equally worthy community projects and two women furthering their education will benefit from a fun night on the town this weekend.  “A Night of Wine and Roses” is the annual fund-raising event sponsored by Soroptimist International of Billings. In its 13th year, the auction and wine tasting is scheduled for this Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Hilands Golf Club starting at 7 p.m. A selection of over 60 vintage wines will be complemented by an hors d’oeuvre buffet. A silent auction featuring artwork, trips and wines will also be presented.
     Major recipients of the funds raised by the event this year will be Family Tree Center, The Rimrock Humane Society and Yellowstone River Parks Association. Funds are always donated to local charities and individuals in the spirit of Soroptimist, which is truly an international program.
     According to publicity chairman Vicki Dunaway, “Every year, we ask organizations to submit an application with budgets and goals. A panel carefully evaluate them based on their worthiness.” ...more

05/01/2000     Achievers!  Artists Honored

Soroptimist International of Billings is pleased to announce this year's recipients of their Young Artists Program.  The art competition was judged by MaryAnn Lorenz and Elizabeth Alocke of the Yellowstone Art Museum.  All Yellowstone County high school art teachers were invited to submit up to four pieces of student art ...more

Marian Cooke has been a long time member of Soroptimist International of Billings and we join the YWCA in honoring her and her dedication to the Billings community ...more

03/23/2000   Annual Awards Banquet

On March 23, 2000, the Soroptimist International of Billings presented their annual charity awards at a banquet held at the Radisson Northern Hotel in downtown Billings.  The Soroptimist’s annual charity fundraiser, “A Night of Wine and Roses” was held last January at the Hilands Golf Club.  Over $12,000 was raised at this event and the proceeds were awarded last evening to the following charities:  The Family Tree Center, YWCA Gateway House and Yellowstone County Spay and Neuter each receiving a check for $2,000 ...more

02/01/2000   American Cancer Society - Relay for Life, Fund Raiser

"Baby Think It Over"
is a teen pregnancy prevention program.  It was implemented into Laurel and Billings School District #2 in 1998 and is continuing to expand into Big Horn County schools.

08/01/1999   Soroptimist International of Billings Receives $6,000 Grant for Program

Grant will fund project serving youth in the community. Billings, Montana - Soroptimist International of Billings recently received a $6,000 grant from The Soroptimist Foundation for the club's Soroptimists Assisting Young Women in Need (SAY WIN) project to enable the continuing expansion of the club's identifying project "Baby Think It Over" ...more