SI Chico E-blast news & more |
March 9, 2021 | Volume 21 Issue 30 |
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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: Paint & Sip Cancelled, Next Week's Program, New SI Chico Signs, Who's Happy
What's Happening this week: Awards & Scholarships Honoring Women
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“I have a lot to be thankful for. I am healthy, happy and I am loved.”
—Reba McEntire
Message from President Billie Araiza
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Greetings!
Monday, March 8th, was National Women’s Day! I hope each of you did something to celebrate being the “Wonderful Woman” you are. Selfcare is important, so remember to treat yourself well,
you deserve it! We have some of the BEST Women in Soroptimist. I am so grateful to be surrounded by so many exceptional women.
We will have another fabulous Awards presentation this Wednesday. We work all year to raise money to invest back into our community, so be sure to join us on Zoom at noon to learn about these new award recipients. It always makes my heart happy to see the awardees and hear their personal stories. The Giving Committee did a great job putting the last awards presentation together and you won’t want to miss this one. Please log in a few minutes before noon so we can start on time. I hope to see all of you there!
With Gratitude,
President Billie
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Soroptimist International of Chico presents
Spring Bistro Bag Fundraiser, featuring BACIO Chef, Angel Lang!
AJI VERDE CHICKEN OR SHRIMP SKEWERS
with Green Rice, Cabbage Salad and Bread
(meal kit for 2 servings)
Enjoy a spring meal of your choice of chicken or shrimp skewers, infused with a garlic-lime and herb marinade, ready to be grilled to perfection by you! These skewers will be topped with Bacio's house made aji verde, a vibrant and bright classic Peruvian sauce. As a side dish, a fresh green rice will be prepared by you and mixed with cilantro, house-made chicken stock, peas and onions. Prep for the salad includes chopping crisp cabbage, carrots, jalapenos, and herbs and tossing with a delectable dressing, along with a garnish of sweet, fresh mango. Fresh bread and butter and a chocolate treat from Shubert's Ice Cream and Candy will round out this exquisite meal, designed exclusively for the Soroptimist Spring Bistro Bag by Bacio chef, Angel Lang.
Spring Bistro Bag pick-up date is Saturday, April 24th between 11am-2pm at Bacio, located on the corner of Park Ave. and E. 19th St - pick up on E. 19th St. side.
Sponsored by:
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“What are your big dreams for Soroptimist's next 100 years?”
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We are looking for members to do mini 30-second videos, “Why I am a Soroptimist?” You can either do your own video or set up an appointment to arrange a one on one Zoom video. Contact Joyce Brown at joycebrown@sichico.com to set up an appointment and someone from the communications committee will contact you.
We are also looking for ideas to celebrate 100 years of Soroptimist (such as planting 100 trees, 100 meals to women, etc.).
Pease submit your video or idea to:
Joyce Brown, Communications Committee
Pre-Order! 100th Engraved Octagon w/Crystals (pictured on the left)
Celebrate & commemorate Soroptimists' 100th Anniversary with this new Gold pin.
To order click the photo on the left.
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This is the Welcome to Chico coming in on the South entrance of town
Hung by Billie & Mike
The cost of these signs were split between Communications & 100 Year Ad Hoc Committee + SI Bidwell Rancho provided half the cost.
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This is the Welcome to Chico coming in on the North entrance of town
Hung by Bonnie & Ken
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Welcome to Chico West entrance of town. New sign vs. old sign
Hung by Sara,Bonnie & Ken
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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 large and X Large.
Fuchsia jackets, we have small and medium.
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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We need a Dream It, Be It (DIBI) coordinator. This role is to facilitate the sessions 2, 4, and 6 according to the DIBI curriculum. The curriculum is already written. You just need to show up and cheer your session leaders on. And maybe send an email or two. Please contact President-Elect Sara as soon as possible to find out more or to volunteer.
SI Chico DIBI program session dates are as follows:
Session 2: Thursday, April 1
Session 4: Thursday, April 15
Session 6: Thursday, April 29
Session 7 (in coordination with SIBR): Wednesday, May 5th
All times are 8:10 am.
Times and classes are subject to change based on Fairview High School. All sessions are on Zoom.
Thank you!
Sara Beacham, President-Elect
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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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My happy dollars are for getting my 2 vaccinations at Meriam Park. It's the first time that I'm glad to be old enough to be able to be among the first group. I'm happy that I live in Chico where the whole experience was well organized and the volunteers were so capable and friendly. Thank you to Enloe and Butte County for a job well done.
Janet
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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.
to Joyce at
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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Remember all articles need to be emailed by 5pm Sunday to:
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