SI Chico E-blast news & more |
Feb. 2, 2021 | Volume 21 Issue 25 |
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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 and around the Region.
What's New: Galentine's SUDS, C of L Link, Snail Articles, St. Albans Newsletter, Senior Moment, LYD Runner Up,
What's Happening this Week: Business Meeting
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Message from President Billie Araiza |
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Greetings!
What a busy week we have had (Soroptimist Committee Meetings, Bev’s Celebration of Life, and our SNR District 1 Winter Meeting). Thank you to all our club members who attended at least one of the above events. A big thank you to those who attended 2 of the above events. A “HUGE Thank You” to those members who attended all 3 events last week!
I would also like to thank all the committee members that worked on Bev’s Celebration of Life. It was one of those bittersweet moments. I enjoyed listening to everyone share their memories of Bev. Her contributions to SI Chico will always live on in our hearts and our minds. She will never be forgotten.
We will be doing a joint SUDS with SI Bidwell Rancho on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at 5 pm on Zoom. It will be a Galentine’s Day theme so mark your calendars to join in the fun! The Zoom link and more information on it can be found further down in this E-blast.
This Wednesday is our club Business Meeting, please join us on Zoom. As always, I look forward to seeing all your smiling faces.
With Gratitude,
President Billie
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You're Invited
SUDS: SI Chico & SI Bidwell Rancho
Date: February 13, 2021
Time: 5:00 PM
SI Chico and SI Bidwell Rancho are co-hosting a Galentine's Day SUDS on February 13, 2021
(Saturday). President Billie and President Babette are putting together some fun trivia questions and
there will be prizes too! Put on your favorite Valentine's/Galentine's Day outfit, bring your favorite cocktail and join us for a fun evening of socializing.
Join our Zoom Galentine's Day SUDS Meeting
Meeting ID: 981 909 4337
One tap mobile
+16699009128,,9819094337# US (San Jose)
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Celebration of Life in honor of Bev
article written by: Bonnie Chapman
Please find the link for the video recording for the Celebration of Life in honor of Bev here in this E-blast. For those who missed it, and would like to watch, please do. A few take-away’s from this experience;
*Bev sure had a special way of touching our hearts. It was apparent that she was able to have a genuinely close and important relationship with all of us. We know this from the many stories shared by a huge array of the 50 attendee’s of the celebration. This is a rare quality.
*She would have loved the celebration. It was real...included many laughs...great sharing of the best memories made with her and full of the warmest deepest friendship recollections.
*It affirmed one of the most important reasons to be a Soroptimist. The camaraderie on that Zoom call was undeniable and the pure goodness in “seeing” one another felt like home, and certainly made us all feel better despite the reason for the gathering. Let’s carry this truth as we move forward and look to rebuilding a new normal in our club post-pandemic. We are lucky to be part of this great group of wonderful women.
*Bev knew how to have fun and we should all take a lesson. Make the most of each day, add some fun, laughter, zest, spice and top it with a great smile...just like Bev would.
Click here to watch the celebration. You can scroll through the chats while watching the celebration, plus if you would like to save it, you can download it as an MP4 video.
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The Snail Articles are due by Feb. 15, 2021
Suggested articles:
- Giving Committee: Arc Playground
- Fundraising: Bistro Bag for Spring
- Dress-A-Girl: Cyndi?
- SIA Mandates about meetings & conferences
- Live Your Dream
- Dream It Be It
- SOLT Minute
- Programs
- Other?
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Dear SISTAs,
Please find attached the latest issue of our Club's Newsletter (click on the photo above to open)- thanks so much to Jean for producing for us - do take time to sit down and have a read - I know it's often hard to focus in the current situation - it is 11 pages, but there are lots of pictures! You'll probably want to know if you're on the coffee rota I'm on the coffee rota in my house permanently at the moment....
Enjoy!
In friendship,
Jane Slatter
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February Senior Moment of the Month, Patricia Cockcroft |
Patricia Cockcroft was born in Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire and it is where she spent her early life but moved to the Unites States during WWII. She has enjoyed sixty-three years of service in Soroptimist and at the young age of ninety-two, was made an honorary member.
Patricia had a childhood unlike we have experienced. She grew up in a volatile time during WWII. By the time she was ten, she and her family experienced nightly bombings and spent hours in bomb shelters daily. Her family kept their clothes at the bedside and rarely slept in case they needed to leave in a hurry. Her parents finally decided to evacuate her along with her friend, Nancy Evans, to the country at the tender age of ten with their gas masks in hand. Next, she traveled to a small seaside resort, Bridlington on the north coast. There, she lived in a beautiful, four story Victorian house with her aunt, two nieces, two cousins, and a housekeeper from the time the war broke out until the time she was shipped to America. It was in 1940 her and her mother boarded a freighter and sailed to the states to live with her aunt in San Francisco. She attended school in Burlingame and eventually made her way to San Mateo.
After graduation and a few years later in San Mateo, she married at the age of twenty-four. Around 1952 a friend invited her to a Soroptimist meeting where they had lunch and tea at the Benjamin Franklin Hotel. She joined the Soroptimist where she has been the secretary and served as President twice. In 1954, she also invited a good friend to join her for lunch who we all know, Violet Richardson Ward. The rest is history!
One of the committees she was not involved in but existed at that time, was Operation Sky Watch at the Disabler Apartments in San Mateo where they took turns watching the skies for foreign planes. They also sponsored foreign students where she remembers the names O.D. Phillips and Benta Arub. They held fashion shows where members of three other clubs, including San Bruno where the ladies would model gowns to sell. Among other fundraising events were antique shows and playing cards. They also had a booth at the San Mateo fair to give out information about the Soroptimist.
Some of her fondest memories were the song they used to sing at their meetings and of course all the correspondence - all done by mimeograph unlike the E-blast we have today. As she stated so eloquently, "there are a mix of doers and givers in this life and you have to make the best of both".
Interviewed by Jami McNamee, Co-chair SI Objectives Committee
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LIVE YOUR DREAM (2020-2021) Runner Up - Madison Greb
Meet Madison, one of our Live Your Dream runner-up winners for 2020-2021
Madison is a busy student and mother of a beautiful 4-year old, Jude. She is scheduled to graduate from CSUC with her BA degree in Business Administration and Sales in May, and is looking forward to getting into the business world, even though it is a bit scary, and is looking forward to the career fair in March. She is especially excited about her training in the Seufferlein Sales Program – College of Business, CSU, Chico.
Madison said that after her son was born, she decided to return to school so that she could create a more financially secure home for her son. She enrolled in Butte College and received AS degrees in Business and Behavioral Science.
Madison’s references describe her as motivated, inspirational, excelling, organized, tenacious, excellent role model with a love of learning and a contagious smile. I could certainly see all of those traits when I met with her over a cup of coffee.
Madison really appreciates the $1,000.00 that comes along with this award, and is looking forward to attending our Zoom award presentation on April 21 to thank SI Chico personally.
Interestingly, Madison applied to the LYD award program last year, but was not one of the finalists – so she reapplied this year. I also like to ask exactly how they found out about our LYD award program, and she said that she saw it on Facebook. It was one of the posts that we shared, so ladies, it is working. Thank you for your shares.
Thank you for the opportunity to chair the Live Your Dream awards this year. It is always a privilege to meet these amazing young women, and I look forward to introducing all of them to you on April 21.
Rosie Potestio
Live Your Dream Coordinator 2020/2021
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The Nominating Committee for the 2021-22 Soroptimist Year is looking for members ready and willing to step up to leadership!! Becoming a board member is an excellent way to contribute to our organization. Most members find that they gain a greater understanding of Soroptimist, feel more involved and satisfied as a member and grow personally by taking on a board position. Join the fun!! No experience necessary and training is provided for all jobs. We will be filling the following positions:
Vice President
Corresponding Secretary
Recording Secretary
(2) Director Delegates
(2) Alternate Director Delegates
Please contact us if you would like to inquire, volunteer or nominate a fellow Soroptimist.
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Meals for Linda Allen - 2nd Knee Surgery |
Linda Allen is having her second knee surgery on February 2, 2021. If you would like to sign up to deliver dinner to Linda and Gayle, here is your chance.
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Committee Co-chairs:
I am starting the search for co-chairs for our standing committees. If you are interested in leading one of the committees next year, email or text me. I am thrilled to get started on our journey together.
Sara Beacham
(530) 591-4161
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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
After submitting your payment email your good news and special moments.
Your Internal Fundraising team thanks you for your help.
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Spring Bistro Bag Coming Soon
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