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SI Chico E-blast news & more
Sept. 29, 2020 | Volume 21 Issue 9
Please take the time to read this week's E-Blast so you can stay up-to-date on happenings in our club and around the Region.
NEW this week: Invitation to Habitat for Humanity Zoom call, Installation of Officers, Do you Venmo?, Tech Rescue Team, E-blast Backup Needed
Message from President
Billie Araiza
Greetings!

I’m happy to announce, our cub Installation of Officers, will be held on Zoom during our Club Business Meeting on Wednesday, October 7th at noon. Please log in a few minutes early so we can start on time. SNR Governor, Sarah, will be preforming the installation of officers. District 1 Director, Kerri, will also be joining us on Zoom for the installation. I hope all our club members are able to join us on Zoom for the installation and remember the first Wednesday of the month is Soropti-wear day, so be sure to wear your Soroptimist swag (shirts, pins, name badges, etc.). You never know when your name might be drawn for the name tag winner!

Thank you to Rosie Potestio and Margaret VanLaanMartin for co-chairing the Bear Fire Ad Hoc Committee. Our club is already receiving gift cards, monetary donations, and donations of new clothing and dry goods. Rosie has been delivering these items to Bear Fire evacuees through events set up to help the fire evacuees. It makes my heart feel good to be able to help our local communities and fire evacuees.

Our friend, Bev, is on the road to recovery and will hopefully be able to start joining us via zoom sometime in October. Please continue to send positive healing vibes to her and well wishes for a speedy recovery. I look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday on Zoom for our Business Meeting/Installation.

Have a fabulous week,

President Billie





To see ALL upcoming guest speakers and events, click on the calendar above.
FINAL COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
2020-2021
2020-2021 Committee Meeting Schedule & Board Meetings at a glance

District 1 Fall Meeting
Host: Kerri Cobb,
District 1 Director

When: Oct. 10, 2020 at 10 AM



Sierra Nevada Region is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting


Meeting ID: 897 3871 1391 Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 897 3871 1391
This week we are going to take a break, relax, rejuvenate and return refreshed for our Business Meeting/Installation on Oct. 7th

October Upcoming Programs are:

Oct. 14th - The Arc of Butte County
Speaker: Megan Gaddis, Resource Dev.

Oct. 21st - Fundraising Committee
Co-Chairs: Lupe & Daran
Please join us for our first virtual Home Dedication for 2 Camp Fire survivor families. We're hoping to lay foundations on 2-3 Paradise lots later this fall too! So exciting.

You're invited to join us on Zoom

Oct. 15th at 3pm



Jenny Fales, MA
Development Manager
SI Chico Installation of Officers
All club members are invited to join us for the installation of our 2020/2021 Officers during our Club Business Meeting on Zoom.

Installation on Zoom: October 7, 2020
(Wed. Business Meeting) 12PM

Guest Speakers:
● Diane Fossum
● Ann Leon
● Billie Araiza
● SNR Governor Sarah Carrasco

Installation of Officers:
● SNR Governor Sarah Carrasco

Incoming Officers:
● President: Billie Araiza ● President-Elect: Sara Beacham ● Vice President: Kathy Erickson
● Treasurer: Gayle Aylward ● Treasurer-Elect: Shawn Murphy
● Recording Secretary: Nancy Hanson ● Corresponding Secretary: Maureen Duquette
● Director/Delegate: Sandi Decker ● Director/Delegate: Chelsea Pavone
● Director/Alternate: Renee Thatford ● Director/Alternate: Erin Krause
Do you Venmo?
Or maybe you don’t have a clue what Venmo is. Whichever it is, SI Chico would like to know. The Admin Committee has been asked to consider accepting payments via Venmo and we would like to know how many Soroptimists would use Venmo to make payments such as dues or lunch tickets. Do you think it is a good idea? Let us know by completing the Survey Monkey.
Or contact:
Tech Rescue Team

Hello SI Chico!

Are you in need of some help with technology? Is Zoom making you looney? Facebook making you frown? Does Dropbox make you feel droopy? We are here to help!! The Communications Committee has put together a team that will come to your tech-rescue, in person (masked and socially distanced of course) or virtually. We can help you feel more confident in navigating these platforms, answer questions and make it more fun in the process. If you would like to schedule a rescue appointment, email Joyce at joycebrown@sichico.com and we will match you with someone from the team. 
E-blast Backup Needed

I have been doing our weekly E-blast now going on 5 years with no backup person. I have asked my committee members, but with our added duties for this year, they are all at their capacity. I am now reaching out to all club members that would be interested in being a backup for this very important club duty. Please contact me for complete details at:


Joyce Brown
E-blast Editor/Coordinator
Name Badge/Soropti-wear Drawing

SI Objectives Committee is going to do name badge and or Soropti-wear drawings at the end of our Zoom Business Meetings starting in October. You must have on your badge or Soropti-wear! The prize will be a $10.00 gift card to coffee, ice cream, etc.
Live Your Dream Award
Do you know a woman who could use money for school? Then check out our Live Your Dream Award. We will be funding up to $3,500 this year. Attached is a half-sheet flier for you to give to women who may fit the criteria. If you would like more information, go to: 

If you have questions, contact Rosie Potestio, this year’s Live Your Dream Coordinator at:

TOOT YOUR HORN
(Temporary substitute for Happy $$)
Let’s stay connected during these difficult and unprecedented times. 

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