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Oct. 22, 2019
   Volume 20  Issue 12
 

Did you know you can click on the links below " What's New/Must Read" and go directly to that article?  No scrolling necessary.
What's New/Must Read
Calendar/Meetings at a Glance
Apple Themed Lunch Social
Save the Date
Volunteers Needed
Our Advertisers
President's Message
No Luncheon - Committee Meetings
LYD Education & Training Awards
Hands-on Service Projects
6th Street Drop-in Center for Youth
Sincere Gratitude
Editor's Desk

2019-2020 Committees & Board Meeting Schedule  Click here
Apple Themed Lunch Social 

When:   October 30th, 2019
Where:  Wildwood Park
              100 Wildwood Ave., Chico
Time:     Noon to 1 PM   

We hope you can join us for our first  lunch social of the year. 

This is a brown bag luncheon - bring your lunch.

Dessert will be provided by the Events Committee, but if you are inclined you can bring your own apple dessert/dish to share.

Invitations went out Oct. 14th, check your email to RSVP. Click here to view invitation

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Cyndi, Mickie & Sue
Save the Date

SUDS - Nov. 7th at 5:30pm - Hosted by Billie Araiza & SI Bidwell Rancho 
  • More information coming soon

After Hours & SUDS are SI Objectives Committee Events.  If you'd like to host an After Hours or a SUDS contact the Co-chairs, Sandi Decker and/or Linda Kerch


Sandi Decker & Linda Kerch
Co-chairs SI Objectives Committee 


Natalie Conrad & Kit Oldham
Coordinators  
Bellevue or Bust


Lisa Fitzgerald
District 1 Director

Member Center

Quick Links....
Message from President
Carrie Pavis 

Greetings Soroptimists!  




President,
NO LUNCHEON


The Live Your Dream online portals are open until November 15th.  We need your help to get the word out to possible applicants.  Do you know anyone in your circle of friends?  Do you know someone at your work that would qualify?  

Click here for LYD flier that you can share.

Thank you for your help,

Rosie Potestio
LYD Award Coordinator
Hands-on Service Projects

Click here for our current hands-on service projects with coordinators and contact information

You can find this on our "Members Only" page on our website by  Clicking here (PW is the year we were chartered).  For complete details  Click here

Kim N. Huber & Carol Burr
Co-chairs Giving Committee


Hands-On at 6th Street Drop-in Center for Youth - http://www.6thstreetcenter.org,
The 6th Street Center serves homeless and runaway youth. It is located at 130 W. 6th Street. Hours are Monday - Friday, 10am-5:30pm
 
What do they do --
Here are a few examples from the long list of services they provide: family reunification, counseling and crisis intervention, birth control education and pregnancy/STD testing, school enrollment, tutoring and GED preparation, Employment and money management skills and referral to other service agencies (e.g. housing, legal, substance abuse)
 
How we can help --
Donate
  • currently short of: deodorant, shampoo, conditioner
  • first aid supplies
  • undergarments (socks, boxers - boxers or boxer briefs, panties, undershirts)
  • backpacks, Sleeping Bags, Blankets
  • non-perishable food -- Ramen is very popular.
  • gift cards or donations
There will be a donation box at lunch on November 6 and 13. 

Questions?? 
Contact Carolyn Dusenbury at  cdusenbury@csuchico.edu 894-3058.

Epicurean Rendezvous   Major Sponsors

Sangiovese Magnum Level


Sangiovese Level



With Sincere gratitude,

Bonnie & Lupe
Co-chairs Fundraising Committee  

Click here for a complete list of sponsors
   

I really appreciate the timely manner that I have been receiving your articles and I hope that continues.  You all Rock!  

Articles and announcements are due by 5pm Sunday to our email address at:  

Joyce Brown
Editor