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SPORTS SUPPORT<\/strong>
\nThe aim of the activity is to support Yasemin Zengin, a girl from a small town named \u00c7ine of Burdur, for her achievement in sports. She is the champion of the Balkan Mountain Race of 2016. G\u00f6ztepe Club members have heard her story through a TV channel and had contact with her trainer. Learning that she was going to participate the May 19 traditional race in \u0130zmir, the Club has decided to cover both her and her trainer\u2019s expenses for hotel accommodation as full board. She promoted her level from 9th to 7th place at the race which realized in \u0130zmir on May 15, 2018.
\nOur support to Yasemin Zengin is continuing. She enrolled for the Coaching Course for 10 days in January 2019 in \u0130zmir. The Club covered her expenses for hotel accommodation once more.
\nShe also participated Runtalia Race in Antalya in March 3, 2019, wearing G\u00f6ztepe Soroptimist Club t-shirt. She succeeded as the 5th runner in 10 kilometers race.
\nThe Club intent to continue assistance both morally and financially and also try to provide financial support from the SI\/E.<\/p>\n

DONATION OF SWEAT SUITS <\/strong>
\nThe Club donated sweat suits for \u015e\u0131rnak Girls Basketball Team. The donations were delivere to \u015e\u0131rnak.<\/p>\n

T\u0130RE TRIP<\/strong> (Within the scope of \u201cOur House\u201d project)
\nA trip is organized for the women in E\u015frefpa\u015fa House to enhance their knowledge and experience and also to improve our relations on May 8, 2018. Thinking that being away from their daily home life even for a day for those women with limited opportunities and budget, may be a change to feel happy. The target was to visit Tire, a small town in the vicinity of \u0130zmir by bus. The first spot to tour was Tire bazaar where free time was given. The group visited the City museum after lunch and stopped at a place called De\u011firmen for tea time before returning to \u0130zmir. 25 women in E\u015frefpa\u015fa House and 5 Soroptimists participated the activity. As a result, it was satisfactory getting to know each other and teaching them Soroptimizm.
\nThe trip organized for the women in E\u015frefpa\u015fa House is re organized for the women in Mevlana, Karaba\u011flar, Bayrakl\u0131 and Buca Houses on March 5, 2019. 25 women participated the activity. <\/p>\n

SINDIRGI TRIP<\/strong>
\nA culture tour to S\u0131n\u0131rg\u0131-Bal\u0131kesir is organized for G\u00f6ztepe Club members to get acquainted about the area and to profit some money for the Club. Club member Associate Professor Dr. Demet Can who works in the University of Bal\u0131kesir Faculty of Medicine suggested an over night trip leading the way. 25 Soroptimists with their spouses and friends participated the trip on April 28 & 29, 2018. The first stop was Bal\u0131kesir where the Turkish Revolution Museum is visited. Local food is tasted for lunch time. An exursion to S\u0131nd\u0131rg\u0131 and Bigadi\u00e7, towns near Bal\u0131kesir is planned as the first day activity. Needle lace and local artifacts were of interest at those places. The next day other small towns and villages were visited where local items and food were purchased and were enlighted about the local carpet weaving. A short walk to Ermenek waterfall was the last activity of the day before turning back to \u0130zmir. <\/p>\n

BOOK CLUB\u2019S MUSEUM TRIP <\/strong>(Within the scope of \u201cOur House\u201d project)
\nThe aim of the activity is to enhance knowledge, experience and cultural achievement of children through museums. A trip to several museum is planned by G\u00f6ztepe Club member Associate Professor Dr. \u00d6zge Y\u0131lmaz who devotedly conducts the book club in E\u015frefpa\u015fa House on April 21, 2018. Bornova Book and Paper Arts Museum, Aegean University Etnography Museum, Arkas History of Sea Museum and \u0130zmir Archeology Museum in Culture Park were the musuems that were visited. Some information about the discipline in visiting a museum were given before the visit. President Ay\u015fe Baykan accompanied \u00d6zge Y\u0131lmaz and the book club members for the trip. The group had lunch and a short city tour toghether. 16 students were attained.<\/p>\n

CRAFTS BAZAAR<\/strong>
\nA bazaar of hand made items prepared by G\u00f6ztepe Club members is organized to profit some money for scholarship donations and as a source to use for activities, on April 16,2018. Some members contributed with their work or with financial support, some of them by organizing working sessions at their homes and by providing relevant materials required for the purpose. The preparations lasted nearly whole year. The venue to display is provided by one of the members. Tea with cookies is served during the event.
\nThe same activity with the same purpose and organization is held at the same venue on April 29, 2019. <\/p>\n

I BELIEVE SO I CAN DO IT<\/strong>
\nWith the topic \u201cI believe so I can do it\u201d delivered by authorized \u00d6zge Alkanat, a seminar is organized for women and girls at EGE-TEM (Education Center) on March 26, 2018. The aim was to make them understand how important to have self confidence to cope with life especially if one belongs to a low income level in community and enable them to feel self confident. Posters were printed for the announcement and displayed at the conference hall of EGE-TEM. G\u00f6ztepe Club members and members of other Soroptimist Clubs in \u0130zmir were invited. Chicken with rice was served for lunch during the event. It was an example for adult education with 56 participants.<\/p>\n

WOMEN\u2019S DAY<\/strong> (Within the scope of \u201cOur House\u201d project)
\nCelebrations of Women\u2019s Day is held at E\u015frefpa\u015fa House on March 8, 2018 for women to understand the importance of being a female and be aware of their power and enable them to feel their importance. The women from the surroundings were invited. The story of the day is presented by a power point and the importance of the day is expressed by mutual conversations. Troubles and problems of the participants are discussed. Tea is served with cookies and a cake decorated with Soroptimist logo. Small gifts were distributed in memory of the day. 30 women participated and were impressed by the event. <\/p>\n

HOSPITALITY FOR SOMA STARS, GIRLS FOOTBALL TEAM <\/strong>(Within the scope of \u201cSoma\u201d project)
\nAfter the coal mine disaster in Soma where 300 miners have died, G\u00f6ztepe Club members decided to help the women and girls at that region. Taking into account of this fact \u201cSoma\u201d started as a Club project and through this project we found out about the girls football team in Soma. We appreciated their efforts to over come the tough circumstances they faced. We invited them to \u0130zmir to widen their vision and to have an idea about our activities as Soroptimists.
\nThe football players arrived in \u0130zmir for the weekend on December 16, 2017. We organized a game between American College school football team and Soma Stars in the morning. The winner of the game was Soma. After the match, the group visited the highlights of the city such as the Historical Lift, Konak Clock Tower, Monuments and Kemeralt\u0131 with lunch at K\u0131zlara\u011fas\u0131 Inn. As soon as they finished lunch, they visited the ruins of Agora from Roman period and moved to the hotel to rest for some time. For the evening, the group have met at Adnan Saygun Art Center for a classical music concert of \u201cBorusan Quarted playing for Children Peace Orchestra\u201d.
\nThe next day started with a visit to a museum; Z\u00fcbeyde Han\u0131m An\u0131 Evi (a house in memory of Atat\u00fcrk\u2019s mother) in Kar\u015f\u0131yaka. Morning\u2019s activity was a scheduled game against Kar\u015f\u0131yaka Besem Team. After the match they had lunch toghether with a large group of players and then to widen their knowledge, a lecture about \u2018Anxiety Management\u2019 is delivered by G\u00f6ztepe Club member Prof.Dr. Benal \u0130nceer in the afternoon. They were on their way to Soma late evening.
\nWe believe that we helped them in many aspects as visiting a new place, learn about the history and importance of the place, get acquainted with classical music and how to deal with anxiety. <\/p>\n

SCHOLAR AND TRAINER for SEFER\u0130H\u0130SAR YOUTH CAMP <\/strong>(Within the scope of \u201cScholarship\u201d programme)
\nG\u00f6ztepe Club financed a scholar for the Seferihisar Youth Camp held during August 21-28, 2017 which 20 Soroptimists and 39 scholars are benefited. We enabled her to be informed in different fields of studies. The Club also organized a lecture delivered by Dr. \u00d6zge Alkanat about \u201cChoosing a Partner\u201d for one of the sessions.<\/p>\n

HAMD\u0130 DALAN SPECIAL EDUCATION AND APPLICATION CENTER<\/strong>
\nThis center, established by the club member Aysu Benlio\u011flu\u2019s family is chosen as pilot school for the activities of G\u00f6ztepe Soroptimist Club. For an effective results, club members and parents became aquainted with each other as first step. <\/p>\n

Disabled People Day<\/em>
\nThe Club celebrated the Disabled People Day by preparing a cake. The parents contributed by serving cookies. Club members discovered the school ground and they had a chance to meet parents again.<\/p>\n

New Year Celebration<\/em>
\nThe club members organized a New Year parti. Educative presents were delivered for the students. <\/p>\n

Education<\/em>
\nWithin in the scope of \u2018Powerfull Chidren Powefull Future\u2019 project of Union of Women\u2019s Organization (IKKB) and Government authorities, several seminars are organized on different days. Lawyer Seda G\u00fcrer delivered information on \u2018Woman\u2019s Rights and Violence\u2019 and club member gynecologist Dr. \u00dcmran \u00d6zer on \u2018Woman Health- Hygiene\u2019 in March 4, 2019.
\nSema \u00d6vg\u00fcn delivered information on \u2018Empowerment of Woman and Equal Opportunity\u2019 and club member Prof.Dr. Benal \u0130nceer on \u2018Communication in the Family\u2019 in March 11, 2019.<\/p>\n

Soap Workshop<\/em>
\nWith the help of school teachers and a team from Dalan Kimya company equipped with the materials needed for soap production, the disabled students learned to produce liquid soap in April 18, 2019.<\/p>\n

Spring Festivity <\/em>
\nThe Club bought seedlings of olive and walnut trees to be planted in the school garden considering the motto \u2018let each student have a tree\u2019. Each student planted his\/her own tree and watered afterwards in April 18, 2019. Aysu Benlio\u011flu sponsored the distribution of sweets to the group and the neighborhood as charity. National Education District Director participated the activity.<\/p>\n

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