Comments on: Shrinking Violet Society

By: SSYP: Strengthening Spokane’s Youthful Presence

SSYP: Strengthening Spokane’s Youthful Presence — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:43:10 +0000

[...] and the economy.” Started back in 2004, the organization began much like Wonderground and the Shrinking Violets: a group of friends decided to roll up their sleeves, put on a party, and bring people [...]

By: Serene Dougan

Serene Dougan — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 03:00:35 +0000

I am a transplant from NW Oregon–born in Portland and lived most of my life on Mt. Hood–about 1.5 years ago. I have never lived anywhere else. My husband took a job with Deaconess so I left my teaching career once I got our house sold. I taught elementary school, owned a retail/wholesale coffee business for ten years, worked as a district tutor with challenging students K-12th, taught summer school, worked as a behavior coach for K-6th, taught SLBC kindergarten, ran and hiked tons of trails, did half marathons, did two Portland Marathons, did a Portland to Coast speed walking team–all women, did another 24 hour relay from Salem OR to Eugene OR, enjoyed cross country skiing, loved entertaining with my many circles of wonderful friends. Since moving here I have not been able to get a job and end up spending a great deal of time at home getting more depressed! It seems that I cannot find many people that I have much in common with. When I read an article in the Spokesman a while ago I thought it would be a good idea to check this out and maybe find some networking possibilities as well as some good friends to laugh and talk with. I look forward to hearing more about some of the events that are coming up so that I may participate and begin to develop a repoire with an area that I would love to love and get to know a lot better.

By: Pam Williams

Pam Williams — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:30:00 +0000

Saw your great story in this morning’s Spokesman.

I’m in my 50′s…but I would love to participate. Don’t want to wear a red hat, as I’m young at heart! Is it too late for me?

By: Putting the “T” in Violet

Putting the “T” in Violet — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:48:38 +0000

[...] “Where did you come up with the ‘Shrinking Violets’?” Strangely, it was a T-shirt that inspired the name. From the insignia on an old NOW shirt we built an organization full of creative and enthusiastic [...]

By: Eye of The Violets

Eye of The Violets — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:54:11 +0000

[...] of Spovangelites cemented my resolve to start a (mostly) young women’s group called the Spokane Shrinking Violet Society. It is startling what has grown in its place since that time. Hundreds of participants, dozens of [...]

By: Mariah

Mariah — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:27:23 +0000

One year later this organization has grown far beyond what I initially thought possible. While we have yet to do some of the volunteer activities I’d originally hoped for, the personal rewards of getting to know these wonderful people has been so sustaining.

Thanks to Megan for the shout out!

http://www.downtoearthnw.com/blogs/dwellwellnw/2010/feb/20/shrinking-violets-birthday-bash/

By: The Spovangelist

The Spovangelist — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:10:59 +0000

An update on the group's progress:

By: Ladies Who Lunch « Spokane Metro

Ladies Who Lunch « Spokane Metro — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:25:30 +0000

[...] for young women in Spokane, local activist Mariah McKay recently launched the first-ever Spokane Shrinking Violet Society. While Spokane is home to a handful of women’s professional groups, including the Northwest [...]

By: The Spovangelist

The Spovangelist — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:22:20 +0000

It's official. The Shrinking Violets have blossomed onto the stage of Spokane's social scene. Monthly brunches, a book group and craft nights are some of the first activities that have taken root. Visit the SVS Facebook group for more event info and how to join the fun.