SI Chico E-blast news & more |
May 18, 2021 | Volume 21 Issue 40 |
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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: Installation of Officers Invitation
What's Happening this week: Program: Dream It, Be It
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“Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.”
—Henri Frederic Amiel
Message from President Billie Araiza
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Greetings!
It was so wonderful to spend time with all of you at our End-of-the-year picnic celebration. We had beautiful weather, delicious food, entertaining games, a big raffle, and a fun-filled afternoon. I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the closing of our 2020/2021 club year. We only have four more Wednesday club meetings until the end of our club year. This year has flown by! I would like to encourage everyone to make an effort to attend our last three meetings in June. Two out of the three June meetings will be business meetings. We will be closing out all the last-minute business for this club year so we can start off next year with a clean slate.
I would also like to share some fantastic news with all of you. Our longtime SI Chico member, Barbara Evans, is celebrating 50 Years as a member of Soroptimist. In honor of her 50 years of service, she has donated $10,000 to SI Chico. Barbara donated the funds during the month of May because May is Mental Health Awareness month and she would like these funds to be used for Mental Health awareness. She will be meeting with our Giving Committee to discuss some ways SI Chico could use these funds to help bring awareness to Mental Health. I am extremely grateful for Barbara’s 50 years of dedication and service to Soroptimist and for her very generous donation.
Wednesday’s program is our Dream It, Be It program so be sure to join us on Zoom at noon to learn more about one of our signature Soroptimist programs. This is a great way to learn more about it and perhaps you will be so excited from what you learn, you will want to help with delivering the Dream It, Be It program next year. See you Wednesday!
With Gratitude,
President Billie
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2021-2022 Committee Selection
It's time to start thinking about next year's committees. Do you want to stay on the same committee? Or, are you wanting to try something different? Use the attached pdf form to make your committee selection by preferences 1, 2, 3 (1 being your most preferred committee and 3 being your third choice).
Thank you!
Sara Beacham
President Elect
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-----DUE DATES-----
Submit Roster Change form for new Officers by 6/1/21
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Join Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. for a two-day virtual event to celebrate our bright past and brilliant future. Witness the opening of SIA’s historic time capsule; experience a virtual exhibit of our early years; raise a glass to a special anniversary toast and happy hour; hear about our plans to Dream Big for the future; plus share in other social interactions and fun activities with Soroptimists from around the world!
Save the Date for 100th Anniversary Celebration
Live Virtual Event
Day 1: September 25, 7:00 p.m., EST
Day 2: September 26, 7:00 p.m., EST
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The Soroptimist International 100th Birthday Event is taking place from 1-3 October 2021 (date and time will vary based on where you are in the world).
Connect and be inspired by speakers, witness celebrations from around the world, and gain new insights and ideas for the future during discussions in our breakout sessions.
Visit the new Registration Platform to view the two-day programme, select the time and date based on where you are in the world, and get ready to celebrate!
Early Bird registration is now open!
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Meals for Jeanne Niveau-Smith
Jeanne had back surgery on April 7th and will be in the hospital a week.
If you would like to help Jeanne and Don out, by preparing a meal and delivering it to them starting Friday, April 16th, please fill out this signup form!
This is a great way for our club members to help out another member.
Drop off time frame: 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
There are two foods that Jeanne DOES NOT like: Sushi & Salmon
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Thank you everyone that supported our Spring Bistro Bag Fundraiser.
We couldn't have done it without you!
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Bacio Eatery, Catering and Take Out is proud to have partnered with Soroptimist International of Chico on the Spring Bistro Bag fundraiser. The Spring Bistro Bag meals are original recipes, offered exclusively for this fundraiser. Bacio offers other menu items that can be found online here at https://www.baciochico.com/ for your dining pleasure, for eat-in at our backyard patio, take-out, or for groups. Thank you Soroptimist for letting us partner with you on this fundraiser
Bacio Culinary Director, Angel Lang
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New Soropti-wear is here
Your Internal Fundraising committee is pleased to announce that we have new microfleece vests and jackets available now.
Unfortunately we have a limited number of sizes and colors available as of now and hope to have more in the coming weeks.
Vests are available in white and fuchsia, jackets in fuchsia and cobalt (blue).
Vest cost $40, Jacket cost $45
Fuchsia vests , we have all sizes from small to X Large.
White vests, we have 2 small, 3 medium, large, and X Large.
Fuchsia jackets, we have 2 medium and 3 large
Cobalt jackets, we have large.
Please text Maureen at 530 520 3282 with your choice of color and size. I will confirm availability. Once payment is received Sharadin or Maureen will deliver item to your home.
Pay by check mailed to:
Soroptimist International of Chico
P.O. Box 1812,
Chico Ca 95927-1812
Your Internal Fundraising Committee thanks you for your support.
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If you just feel happy to be a Soroptimist, send us a small token of your joy, $5 or $10 or $20. Share good news and special moments.
Easy payment options
1. Mail a check, write Happy $ in the memo line, to:
SI Chico
P.O. Box 1812
Chico CA 95927
2. Click here to make your payment with a credit or debit card through Givebutter
After submitting your payment email your good news and special moments.
Your Internal Fundraising team thanks you for your help.
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Support our advertisers. Their annual dues goes toward our Internal Fundraiser account. To visit their website click on their business card below. To visit their Social Media page click on the caption below their business card |
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100th Anniversary Celebration
We are excited about celebrating our Bright Past and look forward to our Brilliant Future.
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Remember all articles need to be emailed by 5pm Sunday to:
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