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Soroptimist International of Chico

  

Please take the time to read this week's E-Blast so you can keep up on what's happening in your club and around the region.
 

Jan. 22, 2019
      Volume 19  Issue 4
What's New/Must Read
Winter Meeting Districts 1 & 2
Save the Dates
President's Message
No Luncheon - Committee Meetings
Nominations 2019-2020 Board
SI Chico Handbook
Passing of a Member
The Snail Opt Out
SI Chico Birthday Party Pictures




Winter Meeting 
 Districts 1 and 2
Happy New Year! 

Districts 1 & 2 invite you to our Winter Meeting on  Saturday, February 2nd  in  Corning , conveniently located on I-5. 

Club Presidents, leaders, and in particular, new members are encouraged to attend. We'll have a Friday evening Flamingle (social gathering), and Corning is close enough to just come for the day. More specific info will follow, but do save the date and get those reservations in to Host Club SI Bidwell Rancho.
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Wednesday Door 
Volunteer to be a door greeter at our Wednesday luncheons:  


Thank you,

Gayle Aylward & Sandi Decker
Co-Chairs SI Objectives Committee 
Jesus Center Servers Wanted


Volunteering at the Jesus Center is a great feeling. Click the link below to sign up: 



We are ONLY serving the 1st Friday of the Month. .

Thank you,

Amy Hawes
Jesus Center Coordinator 
a_planner@yahoo.com
White Card 

Time commitment: 2 hours, 1 a month
Locations: Inversen Center in Chico, The Hub in Paradise
Skills needed: a non-judgmental personality and a big smile 


See Natalie Conrad or Kit Oldham for more info.
SAVE THE DATES

SUDS 
preview Hilarity for Charity movie hosted by Bonnie Chapman
February 28, 2019
Time:  5:30pm to 7pm
Where:  Bonnie's House

After Hours
hosted by Linda Allen, Juice Plus
March 15, 2019
Time:  TBD

Newbies Night Out
May 2, 2019
Ann Leon thanks for all you do!
Member Center

Quick Links....
 


Please email your articles or announcements by 5pm Sunday to our new email address at:  

Joyce Brown
Editor



Message from President
 Bonnie Chapman

Greetings Soroptimists,

What do you call fake spaghetti?

An Impasta!

As we chug toward our milestone birthday of 90 years as a club here in Chico, I can say we marked #89 well and can feel proud of our current work and all that has come before us. We are so fortunate to be part of something so meaningful. Happy Birthday to us all, again.

This week all committees will be meeting and getting BUSY! We have a full slate of activities, service and fun this spring. Lots to look forward to.

I would like to thank Nancy Hanson, Kathy Erickson and Sue Ligon for agreeing to serve on our nominating committee. If anyone else would like to be part of this committee, please let me know right away. In addition, if you are interested in any of our awesome, life-changing, inspiring, fun and meaningful board positions...talk to any of these women and let them know.

It's another great week to be a Soroptimist!


With Gratitude,
Soroptimist International of Chico
President, 2018-2019
No Club Luncheon


Nominations for the 
2019-2020 Board

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Board for 2019-2020, please contact your nominating committee.  The slate of officers will be presented to the club at the March business meeting and voted on at the April business meeting.

Nancy Hanson 831-594-1150
Sue Ligon  408-710-2375
Kathy Erickson  518-4934

Please read the Board job descriptions below.  Please contact the present board member who holds the job you are interested in to get more information.  We want you to be informed of the  duties of the office before you volunteer for the job. Being on the Board is a great experience for new members too.  You really get an understanding of how our club works and you get a voice in the decisions that are made. Please consider supporting our club with your participation.


Nancy, Sue & Kathy
Nominating Committee
Handbook

The Administration Committee is in the process of updating the SI Chico Handbook (located in the "  Member's only " section of the website). Section 2: Board Job Descriptions and Section 3: Committee Job Descriptions have been completed and attached to this message.

 
Soroptimist International of Chico is saddened at the loss of our friend and Soroptimist sister, Carol Thomson. Carol joined our club in 2006 after years in SI  South Lake Tahoe. Carol provided a strong voice for women and worked hard in our club. She brought knowledge from her years in another club and was a valued volunteer and friend. She shared her talent and love of art with our membership. Those who followed her on social media were given the gift of her sharing her art journals and other creative works. Carol was a vibrant, dedicated, motivated and joyful woman. Her love and light will be deeply missed.  

Tribute written by President Bonnie Chapman


It was discussed at the board meeting that we send The Snail out by US Mail to ONLY those members that don't have access to the internet.  All other members can read it here or on our website.  Please let us know if you'd like to opt OUT of receiving our quarterly Snail by emailing me at:

 eblast@soroptimistchico.org

Joyce Brown
Co-chair Communications Committee

SI Chico Birthday Luncheon & Cocktail Party Pictures

Tonya & Sara Co-chairs Events Committee


Events Committee Members 


Past SI Chico Presidents & our current president


TJ Farms Birthday Cocktail Party Group Photo