Janet Ellis, MSN, ACHE ® My nursing education began at Shasta College in the Associate Degree Nursing program. I eventually, achieved my master’s degree in Nursing through Chico State. I spent most of my nursing career in leadership and management roles at Enloe Medical Center. I started as a new graduate nurse and retired as the Vice President in Nursing. Most of my years were spent in the Emergency Services areas.

Donna Davis, RRT I discovered the field of respiratory therapy (RT) during my CNA training at Santa Rosa Junior College which led me to Butte College’s program. I completed the RT program in June of 1986 with an Associates degree and a Bachelor of Science in RT from Oregon Institute of Technology in August of 2006.  My career in respiratory therapy has included both providing direct patient care in acute care facilities and teaching for an associate degree RT program.

In August of 1996, I was hired by Butte College’s Respiratory Care program as an associate faculty, primarily teaching in the clinical environment. I transitioned to a full-time position in the fall of 2000 and added the department chair role a few years later. I have overseen both the clinical aspects of the program, as well as the entire program during my tenure. I have participated and played active roles in our Academic Senate, Curriculum Committee, Academic Council, Instructional Skills workshops, and developing our Guided Pathways process. In the Spring of 2016, I was selected as the Rotary Club’s Educator of the Year for Butte College. During my time with the RT program at Butte College, I have taught every class the program offers, along with adapting our curriculum continuously to address the ongoing changes in the field.

I have lived in the Chico area for the last 33 years and have two children and two grandchildren, all of which I absolutely adore. I grew up in the Willows area on a rice farm and continue to be actively involved its care and maintenance.

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! 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

 CHRISTMAS IN NOVEMBER

           TEASERS………

See you there

SI Objectives Committee

Pictured on the left are Co-chairs Marureen Duquette & Lupe Medrano at Bacio's handing out Fall Bistro Bags

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

Pictured on the left are our 1st shift of volunteers, President Sara, Joyce, Linda, and Carol along with President Elect, Kathy Erickson

I am happy to introduce myself to all of you Soroptimists! My name is Sophia and I’m a Havanese. I just celebrated my 10th birthday. Fun fact: I share the same birthday with my mom … but she’s much older than 10. My breed is the national dog of Cuba so I can handle humidity and heat due to my unique coat of silky hair. My kin were bred for aristocrats and lived in palaces and estates. I might not live in a palace but I’m spoiled just the same. My family says I walk like a snob due to my hind body being slightly higher than my front, which makes my walk quite pretentious! I was born to be a companion dog and I take my job very seriously. I live in Chico with my family, and my mom Lupe is a Soroptimist which keeps her very busy planning fundraisers. While she works, I lay at her feet to keep her company. My favorite activity is to cuddle and my favorite snack is cheese. If you come to visit, I will be your instant best friend and bring you all my toys because after all, anybody entering my home is there to see me, right?

My name is Lupe Medrano and I am one of your Director Delegates and Fundraising Co-Chairs for the year. I was born and raised in the little town of Colusa about 50 miles north and attended college at Chico State. I graduated with a degree in Child Development and Psychology and with baby #1 on the way. My plan was to stay home until my daughter started school – but by her first day of kindergarten, baby #2 was on the way! My husband and I just celebrated our 23rd wedding anniversary and I have had the privilege of being a stay-at-home mom and working as a volunteer through every stage of my children’s lives. My daughter is now 22 and my son is 16 and after what seems like a life-time of volunteering in my children’s activities - PTOs, Girl Scouts, National Charity League and soccer leagues – it’s time to focus my attention on volunteering in my own club with my own interests. My good friend Bonnie Chapman introduced me to SI Chico in 2018 and I have been an active member since. I enjoy reading, crafting and traveling and hope to continue to be active in this club for many more years.

If you would like to host an “after hours” event to showcase your business please contact:

Needed volunteers, 2 per shift for the following dates & times:

Sandi Decker

Coordinator