SI Chico E-blast news & more |
April 27, 2021 | Volume 21 Issue 37 |
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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: After Hours with Linda Allen
What's Happening this week: Committee Meetings, SNR Board Meeting, SNR Conference
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"When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears."
----Anthony Robbins
Message from President Billie Araiza
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Greetings!
I hope all of you will be attending the 45th Annual SNR Conference this weekend. It's this Friday through Sunday, April 30 - May 2nd. If you haven't signed up yet, there is still time. Look for the link in this e-blast. Since it's online, it's free this year! I would like to encourage all of you to attend the Celebration of Life on Sunday. Our dearly departed, Bev will be honored during this year's event. We will also be hearing from Alexa from the North Valley Community Foundation. She will be honored on Sunday, as well. SI Chico awarded Alexa the Ruby Award and then she was recognized as the SNR Ruby Award winner. It's fabulous to see Alexa recognized for all the wonderful things she has accomplished.
Thank you, Rosie, for the wonderful Live Your Dream Awards presentation last Wednesday. It was such a joy to see and hear from this year's award winners. We really are helping to make dreams come true. I'm super excited, Linda Allen has offered to take over the Live Your Dream Awards for next year. Rosie has done a wonderful job overseeing the program for our club over the last few years. I'm sure she is happy to pass the torch to Linda. I also want to thank Kim for running the slides for the awards presentation.
I'm looking forward to spending time with all of you at Merlo Park, for our end-of-the-year SI Chico celebration, on May 16, 2020. There will be a SurveyMonkey coming soon. Please be sure to fill out the survey, so we will have an idea of how many members will be able to attend the event. It will be so fun to see all of you in person. It's been a year since most of us have seen each other in person. It's time to spend a little quality time together celebrating the end of a very unusual club year.
This is the 4th Wednesday of the month, so there isn't a club meeting this week. Although, several of the committees meet this Wednesday, so be sure to log in and support your fellow committee members if your committee is having a meeting.
With Gratitude,
President Billie
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Installation is a go!
Date: Sunday, June 13, 2021
Time: 10:30 am
Details: To come....
Want to help out with installation? We need volunteers to help with set up, food table, registration table, and clean up. Watch for a Sign-Up Genius.
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After Hours Hosted by
Linda Allen with Juice Plus
Join us on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 6pm via Zoom for an open interactive conversation to find out what people’s needs are health wise.
Join After Hours with Linda Allen
Meeting ID: 670 322 6116
One tap mobile
+14086380968,,6703226116# US (San Jose)
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-----DUE DATES-----
Submit vote for SIA President-Elect by 4/29/21
Submit Roster Change form for new Officers by 6/1/21
Sierra Nevada Region of Soroptimist International of the Americas
Third Board Meeting of the 2020-2022 Biennium
Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. (Zoom
Meeting ID 854 4710 2103, Call in 1-669-900-9128)
Call to the 3rd Board Meeting of the 2020-2022 Biennium
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SNR Soroptimist Conference
Hello,
It is TIME!!! The week of our 45th Annual Conference. We are ready and waiting to get started. I am very excited to present at my very first conference. I am totally fine with our doing a hybrid live on zoom and pre-recorded segments on the SNR Website.
The Conference Committee have all contributed a great deal of time and ingenuity to our Conference. Here are the links to:
Please remember you need to register for conference to be included:
I will be looking for you on the small screen.
Best,
Governor Sarah
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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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Our next sessions will be April 28 and May 6. Members are welcome to join us via Zoom to observe.
The Dream It Be It Program is a career support program for girls in secondary school facing obstacles in their future. It is designed by SIA to provide girls access to professional role models, career education, and resources to live their dreams. The program goal of Dream It Be It is: Through education and access to role models, girls will be empowered to pursue their career goals and reach their full potential.
SI Chico DIBI program sessions 6 and 7 are as follows:
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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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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Committee Co-Chairs 2021-2022
I am still looking for a second co-chair to help with Communications.
SI Objectives needs two co-chairs.
Are you ready to step up and co-chair? We could use your help. Email Sara if you are interested.
Sara Beacham
(530) 591-4161
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Our April Member of the Month is Renee Thatford
I Worked at a Girl Scout Camp in Bailey, CO after college. Worked as a cashier at the top of Peak 9 restaurant in Breckenridge, CO.
My family members are my husband, Dan. We have been married for 21 years and my daughter, Patricia (18 years old) is attending Chico State.
My hero is my Dad. He gives me much positivity and reassurance.
I am really good at being outside on the weekends, disconnecting from the world- doing hikes or snow shoeing in National Parks or skiing in Tahoe.
My favorite kind of music is K-LOVE
My hobbies are being outside in nature. Love hiking, snow shoeing, skiing, and going to try backpacking in Spring 2021
A perfect day is being outside on a hike in nature without a mask!
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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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SI Chico End of Year Celebration at Merlo Park, Stirling City
May 16, 2021
More details coming soon
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Remember all articles need to be emailed by 5pm Sunday to:
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