SI Chico E-blast news & more |
Nov. 2, 2021 | Volume 22 Issue 12 |
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Please take the time to read this week's E-Blast so you can stay up-to-date on happenings in our club, around the Region and around the world.
What's New: President Sara's Message, November Fur Baby of the Month, SNR Committees, Christmas in November, Holiday Hands on Project, Salvation Army Bell Ringers, SOLT
What's Happening this week: Business Meeting, BHS Grand Opening, Fall Bistro Bag Pick-up
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Message from President Sara Beacham |
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Greetings!
Hello Soroptimist Sisters! How did we get to November already? I was just getting used to October. I guess time flies when you’re having fun, or when you have a lot to do. October was a busy month, and November is shaping up to be the same. However, there is some time for us to slow down as we approach the holidays. I plan to take an entire week off during Thanksgiving week, which if you know me, is unheard of! I can’t wait.
Coming up in November before the break, we have our business meeting on November 3, an RN and respiratory therapist from North Valley Health Education Foundation, and Christmas in November on the 17th. I may or may not be already listening to Christmas music (I can neither confirm nor deny this). I am making my Christmas shopping list. We will be dark the week of Thanksgiving.
Also in November, we will be helping with the Butte Humane Society Grand Opening, where we will have a membership booth and help with the kids’ bounce house (check your email for the sign up genius). We have another After Hours, a SUDS, and possibly another GTKU. Lots of great things with membership.
The Live Your Dream Award deadline is also in November – November 15. Spread the word about this award for women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families and are seeking to improve their education, skills, or employment prospects. We only have one applicant. We have the opportunity to give more, so spread the word. Click the Live Your Dream link to spread the word and learn more.
See you Wednesday!
President Sara
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Serve on a Sierra Nevada Region Committee
You’ve got the passion! Who’s ready to take doing life-changing, meaningful work in an atmosphere of friendship and fun to the next level? As you have heard, or will hear at the Fall District Meetings, we need YOU to help keep us the healthy region we continue to be. And, become a part of our moving forward into the next century history. Our region needs committee members to help us reach our big goal…and have a whole lot of fun doing it! Below is a link to the Committee Sign Up Form. If you have any problems clicking through on the link, simply copy it, and paste it into your browser. Filling out the form is not a firm commitment; there is a place to simply ask me more questions so I can contact you to discuss. And it provides me with a great spreadsheet too! I look forward to seeing how we can perhaps put fresh new spins on our time-honored traditions, and for that WE NEED YOU!
For more INFORMATION about the various committees, what they do and when they do it, I have also included a link to the Sierra Nevada Region Website, taking you directly to the forms page. Committee information is spelled out in our governing documents, Bylaws and Fiscal Standing Rules (May 2021) and our Procedures (October 2020). Don’t delay, sign up today!
Lisa Fitzgerald, SNR Governor Elect
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SALES ARE NOW CLOSED
Thank you everyone who purchased our Fall Bistro Bag!
Pesto Fettuccine with Sous Vide Bistro Steak or Marinated Chicken – Meal Kit for 2
This exquisite meal, designed exclusively for the Soroptimist Fall Bistro Bag by Bacio Culinary Director Angel Lang.
The Fall Bistro Bag will be available for curbside pick-up on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6th. Pick up location: Bacio, 1903 Park Avenue in Chico between 11:00am – 2:00pm. PICK-UP WILL BE ON E. 19TH STREET SIDE! Remain in your car and we will deliver the bag to your car. Soroptimist International of Chico thanks you for your support!
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Thank you to our sponsors for making our Fall Bistro Bag fundraiser possible. If you'd like to become a sponsor on future events, find out how by clicking here
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need help setting up, carrying items from parking lot, decorating and placing items on tables
Donate a holiday-themed centerpiece to display on a table that will be sold during the event. You can drop it off at the Elk's at 11:00 the day of the event.
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CHRISTMAS IN NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 17
TIMELINE REMINDERS
First, thank you so much for the wonderful donations made so far. It will be a wonderful silent auction.
NOV 3
NOV 10
Please bring item to club or let us know you need pick up from home.
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Teasers
Are you ready to travel……we have what you need????????
Do you like to paint with friends…….????
Exciting gift baskets…?
Special china..?
BRING A FRIEND TO LUNCH ON NOV 17TH. SHOW THEM HOW MUCH FUN WE HAVE IN OUR CLUB.
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Butte Humane Society Grand Opening
When: November 6, 2021 from 12:30 PM - 4 PM
Where: 13391 Garner Lane, Chico, CA (next to Down Range)
We are asking volunteers to work 2 hour shifts. If you volunteer for the Bounce House, you must attend the training on Friday, Nov. 5 at 5 PM.
There's been a few changes in time of set up and 1st shift time slots
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Business After Hours
Hosted by Billie Araiza
Join us Wednesday, November 10, 6:00-7:45 pm on Zoom.
Hear about Arbonne: Healthy living to improve MIND, BODY, and SKIN with a holistic approach to beauty, health, and wellbeing.
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If you would like to host an “after hours” event to showcase your business please contact:
Shari Maxson Hopper at:
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Hands on Project Girls on the Run 5K Run
Date of event: Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021
Time: 7:15 am to 11 am
Location: Lower Bidwell Park
Ladies!
Spend a few hours in our beautiful park, cheering on the Girls on the Run participants as they run their celebration 5K. Our club is a longtime supporter of this program and this is our day to show up for them. They need course monitors (cheering on the sidelines and watching out for the girls safety) and also some areas of assistance. Click on the sign up genius. I guarantee, you'll get more than you give by helping out with this one.
Thank-you!
Bonnie Chapman
Coordinator
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The Giving Committee is very excited to announce our Holiday hands on project.
We will be supporting a Holiday Store for the Boys & Girls Club of Chico
The Boys & Girls Club is looking more for toys this year. They have a good amount of clothing being donated.
Toys ( ages 5-18 )
- Educational/Learning toys (colors, words, interactive)
- Headphones (for the older kids)
- Board games, Puzzles, Books ( to encourage family time)
- Wrapping Paper so the Parents can wrap their gifts
Anything for those age groups. - they typically will have their older teens shop for their siblings at the store.
Gifts purchased can be brought to our club meetings starting 11/10/2021 or dropped off at Nancy Hanson's house 140 Copperfield Dr. Chico. We need all gifts to be delivered to us by December 1.
You can also purchase grocery gift cards of both $25.00 and $50.00 to help families.
Giving Commmittee
Co-Chairs
Kim, Nancy & Sue
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Hands on Project Salvation Army Bell Ringers
Needed volunteers, 2 per shift for the following dates & times:
Wednesday Dec 8 at Grocery Outlet 1:00 to 3:00
Friday Dec 10 at Hobby Lobby 3:00 to 5:00
Saturday Dec 11 at Tractor Supply 11:00 to 1:00
Thursday Dec 16 at Hobby Lobby 3:00 to 5:00
Sandi Decker
Coordinator
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Wednesday Door Greeters Needed |
The SI Objectives Committee is looking for greeters for our Wednesday lunches. All you need for this job is to greet everyone with a smile as they arrive.
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SOLT (Soroptimist Orientation and Leadership Training)
by: Linda Kerch
We all should know that Soroptimist started in the USA in Oakland in 1921. What we may not know is that the original Soroptimist club was influenced greatly by the Rotary club whose mens club promoted the support of professional women as well as the ideals of service and intemationalism.
It seems that the Soroptimist movement started because the early Soroptimists were unwilling to accept the subordinate position implied by the structure of the Rotary.
Mission Statement
Through International partnerships and a global network of members, Soroptimists inspire action and create opportunities to transform the lives of women and girls by: Advocating for equrty and equality;
creating safe and healthy environments; increasing access to education; Developing leadership and practical skills for a sustainable future.
Principles of Soroptimism are
- The advancement of the stafus of women
- High ethical standards
- Human rights for all
- Equality, development and peace and
- The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace.
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SI Chico! Get ready to recruit
2021 is going to be a banner year for our club to boost our club in every way. Women in our community are more ready than ever to reengage and plug-in to volunteering and socializing.
SHARE THE LOVE Membership Drive!
Contest? Prizes? Lots of fun new members? Yes, Yes and Yes! Introducing the Share the Love membership drive running September-December 2021. There will be a monthly drawing for a lucky winner and also a grand prize in December for the person who sponsors/brings in the most potential new members. There are plenty of opportunities to earn entries to win, getting your name in the monthly hat –
Bring a friend to a meeting or event; 1 entry
Sponsor a new member; 5 entries
Post sharable information about joining our club on your social media (coming soon); 1 entry
Work at a member recruitment table in community at an event (info coming soon); 5 entries
*Each member is responsible for telling Bonnie about their earned entries. These tickets will also be available at each club meeting.
Prizes will include all things that will show our current members the LOVE and pampering we all enjoy. Thank you all in advance for helping to grow our beloved club, making it better than ever. Contact Bonnie 228-1724 or email bkchap2@yahoo.com with any questions or other recruitment ideas. |
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