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Soroptimist International of Chico

  

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Jan. 1, 2019
      Volume 19  Issue 1
What's New
After Hours
Save the Dates
President's Message
Business Meeting
Soropti-wear your shirts day
January Member of the Month


After Hours

Where:  New Earth Market
               864 East Ave, Chico, CA 95926
When:   Thursday, January 10, 2019
Time:     5:30pm to 7pm

Hosted by:  Bonnie Chapman

Cali'flour is going to be a sponsor for the Epicurean Rendezvous fundraiser.

An invitation was sent out yesterday via email.  In case you didn't see this invitation here is the link:

Wednesday Door 
Volunteer to be a door greeter at our Wednesday luncheons:  


Thank you,

Gayle Aylward & Sandi Decker
Co-Chairs SI Objectives Committee 
Jesus Center Servers Wanted


Volunteering at the Jesus Center is a great feeling. Click the link below to sign up: 



We are ONLY serving the 1st Friday of the Month. .

Thank you,

Amy Hawes
Jesus Center Coordinator 
a_planner@yahoo.com
White Card 

Time commitment: 2 hours, 1 a month
Locations: Inversen Center in Chico, The Hub in Paradise
Skills needed: a non-judgmental personality and a big smile 


See Natalie Conrad or Kit Oldham for more info.
SAVE THE DATES

SUDS 
preview Hilarity for Charity hosted by Bonnie Chapman
February 28, 2019
Time:  TBD

After Hours
hosted by Linda Allen, Juice Plus
March 15, 2019
Time:  TBD

Newbies Night Out
May 2, 2019
Ann Leon thanks for all you do!
Member Center

Quick Links....
Message from President
 Bonnie Chapman

Greetings from Kauai;

What does a field grow on January 1?
New Years Hay!

I have been fortunate enough to spend the holiday here on the Garden Isle with 8 of my family members. This respite has given me time to recharge and reflect. I work hard to focus on gratitude in my daily life but this holiday season has brought this to a whole new level. I am so thankful for this life I am lucky enough to be living, and that includes having each and every one of you as part of it. Thank-you SI Chico for making my life so full and rich. I look forward to a great 2019 with all of you. Happy New Year one and all.

2019 will be a great year to be a Soroptimist!  


With Gratitude,
Soroptimist International of Chico
President, 2018-2019
This Week's Program



Financials 


Soropti-Wear Your Shirts Day



Tomorrow is wear your Soroptimist shirts day.  
January Member of the Month 
is Nancy Hanson


My parents grew up in the same small town in Iowa, but didn't meet until after the war at a dance. Six weeks later they were married and on their way to LA as my Dad would be a freshman at USC majoring in structural engineering. Their first home was small and shared with his two sisters and brother.  No time for a honeymoon. By the time my older brother and I were born we had move to Pico Rivera, a modest neighborhood 20 miles from LA where my Dad commuted to work for the next 25 years.  When I was in the second grade we moved to Whittier.  My younger sister was born when I was 7.

Whittier was a great place to grow up. We had orange and avocado trees in our large yard and a view of Catalina Island on a clear day. I loved to read, so I loved school. History and social studies were my favorite subjects. In high school I joined a girl's social club, was active in student government and enjoyed singing in a small ensemble that performed in the community. We actually got the opportunity to go to Long Beach State and sing with the Carpenters.  My parents took me to visit college campuses the fall of my junior year and I thought the Chico campus was beautiful, so different from LA. And the best part was that it was 500 miles from home. I was ready for my independence!

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Happy New Year!

Please email your articles or announcements by 5pm Sunday to our new email address at:  

Joyce Brown
Editor