SI Chico E-blast news & more
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Feb. 11, 2020 | Volume 20 Issue 26
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Message from President
Carrie Pavis
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Each February the American Heart Association raises awareness about
heart
health and urge
Americans
to lower their risk for developing
heart
disease
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Join us tomorrow as our speaker, Dr. Jessica S. Babare, D.O.
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist speaks to us about women and heart health. Read her brief BIO below.
Have you nominated anyone for our incoming 2020-2021 Board of Directors yet? Our nominating committee Sandi, Vanessa & Stephanie have conveniently placed a nominating form and a description of duties in this E-blast with instructions.
The 2020 SNR Conference is on April 24-26 at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. Get your hotel reservations made now! See article below in this E-blast.
President,
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SI Chico Board of Directors 2020-2021
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We need your help! Please let us know who you want on see on the 2020-2021 board
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Email, call or hand in this form to any of us on the Nominating Committee. (contact information is on the form)
Thank you,
Your Nominating Committee,
Sandi Decker
Vanessa Haro
Stephanie Giacovelli
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February Member of the Month is Daran Goodsell
No one has ever accused me of not being able to chat. I can usually find something to talk about with whoever is around me at any given time. I have found that asking questions is always a good thing, especially when you ask people about themselves. Given my social and curious nature, it would probably come as no surprise to anyone that my major was in communications; specifically in Public Relations, Media, and Event Planning.
I came to Chico State from the Bay Area in 1977 to attend college and never left. Since 1980 I have worked in the local media and arts fields, including working at the Chico News & Review, KHSL/KNVN TV, KPAY/KMXI Radio, Chico City Light Opera, and, for the last 24 years, as the director of Marketing/Publicity and Corporate Sponsorships for University Public Engagement at Chico State. During my time at Chico State it was my job to get the word out about all the great performances at Laxson Auditorium courtesy of Chico Performances, and to handle several major aspects of the University’s Commencement ceremonies, among other duties.
I loved my work at Chico Performances. How many positions afford you the ability to listen to world class music, meet famous artists and speakers, interact with media, plan large events, and give you a great retirement? My kids were raised in Laxson Auditorium at Chico State (they were 1 and 4 when I started there) and I met my husband when my department hired him 16 years ago to be the production manager and work with me planning events. Not really love at first sight, but, well, after a year, I can just say we were not only partners at work, we were partners in life. He’s the quiet, good looking one in our marriage.
Most of you know I was a Soroptimist in the early 2000’s, and that I had to give it up when we combined families – going from two to five kids was a big commitment. I am proud to say they all graduated from college and have become responsible adults. Our jobs in the family raising department done, my husband and I retired last year from the university jobs to enjoy other pursuits – such as traveling, home remodel projects, caring for older parents, grandbabies, and volunteering.
My interests include dogs – I have 3 (terriers and labs!), travel, my family, talking to people, and teaching – I currently returned from retirement to teach one class to Chico State seniors – “Advertising Campaigns.” I’m so happy to be able to have the time to reconnect with my Soroptimist Family and do service. Thanks for welcoming me; here’s to many wonderful chats in the future.
Congratulations Daran for being our February Member of the Month!
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April 18th and 19th, 2020
Silver Dollar Fair Grounds, Chico, CA
Last chance to volunteer this club year.
More information coming soon
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This is President Carrie's project.
More information coming soon.
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44th Sierra Nevada Region Conference
April 24-26, 2020
at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno Nevada
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Can you believe it! Conference is just around the corner. Last year was a great conference and we are striving to make this year’s conference even better. Most notable, we will vote for the officers and directors who will lead the Region in the next biennium. We will have the presentation of the Region’s business and recognitions. Our Official Visitor will be SIA Board Member Elizabeth “BJ” Gallagher. We are also fortunate to have a SIA Board Member Elect Stephanie Smith who will provide invaluable developmental sessions. We promise that Friday’s entertainment will not be a mystery; but it remains a secret for the moment.
The room block will be open on January 15, 2020.
You can make your room reservations at the Atlantis by calling the Reservations Department at (800) 723-6500 and provide group code
SISNR20.
You can also book online by clicking
here
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We are still looking for a few good sponsors. The success of our conference is dependent on securing sponsors. Please assist the Region and give us recommendations for sponsors. I received no response to the notice in the last E-Blast. The Sponsorship Packet is available
here
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I will be reaching out in February to those who signed up at Fall District Meetings to help with conference. I could still use more volunteers.
Here is my message to each of you, the Sierra Nevada Region is a village comprised of 55 clubs with members who are strong, talented, giving and supportive in helping women and girls in our communities and globally. I appreciate all that each member has accomplished, what you are doing now and what you will do in the future. It is all of us who make conferences successful; please help in any way you can. Get me sponsors or get me volunteers, I need both.
I look forward to having fun with all of you at Conference!
Sarah Carrasco
Conference Coordinator/Governor Elect
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Sitting on the fence about attending the 46 Annual SIA Convention in Bellevue? It’s certainly not too late to register. And whether you’ve already registered, or planning to do it soon, I want to remind everyone interested about a fun (affordable)
Grand West Coast Train Adventure to Washington. Let the good times roll immediately on an adventure with Soroptimists from our own Sierra Nevada Region! The California gang will hop on the train in Sacramento, Chico, Redding and Dunsmuir stations, with Nevada Soroptimists able to enjoy an extended, incredibly scenic, departure from Elko, Winnemucca, Reno, Truckee, Colfax and Roseville stations, meeting up in Sacramento to head north. That’s right, we’ll all be on the same train, having a BLAST, with plenty of friendship and fun. Click
here for a schedule flier.
Please click
here
for more information.
Lisa Fitzgerald, District 1 Director
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Dress A Girl Service Project 2020
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YAY! We have dates at Cathy's Sew & Vac on Tuesday February 18th & Tuesday March 31st from 5-9 to sew dresses. This is a fun and rewarding project. You don't need to be a seamstress to volunteer.
We will supply pizza, you bring your own drinks.
A signup went out Sunday, Jan. 12th via email.
For your convenience to access the signup
click here
We're looking forward to this fun and rewarding project.
Cyndi Murdoch & Laura Burghardt
Dress A Girl Service Project 2020 Coordinators
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Chico Science Fair 2020
Volunteers Needed
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The dates are February 24-26, and again this year the Science Fair will be at the Chico Masonic Center.
More information about this year's Science Fair can be found by
clicking here
Susan McCauley
Science Fair Service Project Coordinator
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Chico Cioppino Feed
Volunteers Needed
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Chico Community Benefit Luncheon, better known as The Chico Cioppino Feed need volunteers on March 12th for setup and on March 13th to finish setup, serve and pour wine.
If you have any questions
Chico Ciioppino Feed Coordinator
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Sandi Decker & Linda Kerch
Co-chairs SI Objectives Committee
Natalie Conrad & Kit Oldham
Coordinators
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Epicurean Rendezvous Major Sponsors
THANK YOU
for making our fundraiser a big success!
As a major sponsor you receive one year of FREE advertising in our E-blast and on our website
Find out more about our major sponsors by clicking on their logo below or visit our website fundraiser page by
clicking here
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Joyce Brown
Editor
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