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Nov. 12, 2019
   Volume 20  Issue 15
  

Please take the time to read the articles in this week's E-blast to keep up on what's happening in our club, the region and in our community. 
What's New/Must Read

2019-2020 Committees & Board Meeting Schedule  Click here

DONATION BOX WILL BE AT CLUB TOMORROW

SI Chico Hands-On Service Project:  6th Street Drop-in Center for Youth -

Donations Needed:
  • currently short of: deodorant, shampoo, conditioner
  • first aid supplies
  • undergarments (socks, boxers - boxers or boxer briefs, panties, undershirts)
  • backpacks, Sleeping Bags, Blankets
  • non-perishable food -- Ramen is very popular.
  • gift cards or donations 
We have been challenged by President Carrie to fill up the box.  
Are you up to the challenge???

Questions?? 
Contact Carolyn Dusenbury at  cdusenbury@csuchico.edu 894-3058.

Co-chairs it is that time again to submit your articles to Natalie Conrad at: 

Articles must be submitted on or before November 15th to be included in our quarterly newsletter.

Thank you,

Joyce Brown, Co-chair
Communications Committee  
Nominations for 2020-2022 
SNR Board

Hello everyone! As we start a new club year, we have the important task of filling the slate for the SNR Board for the next biennium. Any member can submit a nomination so please be thinking of those members that would make great leaders. We need candidates for Governor-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer and District Directors. Remember that a candidate for Governor- Elect must have previously served on the SNR Board. All other candidates need to have been President of her Club. Board members cannot hold a club office at the same time. Here is the updated Nominating Form . 

Deadline for nominations is November 15,2019.

Thank you.

Sharon Warner
Let's Take The Train!  

Now that registration for the Convention in Bellevue is open, I want to remind everyone interested in a fun (affordable) Grand West Coast Train Adventure to Washington that we need to get a group together to make a group purchase(s) soon to ensure the best rate. Our mission now is to organize who wants to be in a group purchase for those leaving from the various stations.

Please review the announcement linked here  for further details.

Lisa Fitzgerald, District 1 Director
Soroptimist 46th Biennial Convention  Bellevue 2020  July 22-25, 2020





Sandi Decker & Linda Kerch
Co-chairs SI Objectives Committee 


Natalie Conrad & Kit Oldham
Coordinators  

Epicurean Rendezvous   Major Sponsors


Sangiovese Magnum Level


Sangiovese Level

 

Click here to visit our Epicurean Rendezvous Fundraiser website page to find out more about our sponsors, participating wineries and more. 
 Message from President
Carrie Pavis


Greeting Soroptimists!


Wow, we made it through another busy week. Thank you to Billie for coordinating our SUDS at The Commons with SI Bidwell Rancho, it was a fun evening. We had to have instructions on how to pour a glass of wine and beer.

I want to thank Bonnie for inviting SI Chico members to join at the City Plaza for the remembrance of the Camp Fire. There was a small group of us who joined Bonnie; it was emotional on so many levels. I am glad I was with my Soroptimist Sisters.

I challenge all of you to help Carolyn Dusenbury fill her donation box for the 6th Street Drop-in Center for Youth. I was able to find some very inexpensive items at Food Maxx to donate.

I'm looking forward to this week's program from OLLI and learning more about what they do.

Thank you all again for making my presidency so much fun and a lot easier than I thought it would be.

See you all on Wednesday.


President,

This Week's Program


Speakers: William Tefteller 
                  Louise Cummins 


William Tefteller  
has been busy enjoying retirement after a 32-year career in the US Air Force.

Louise Cummins (no picture submitted)
Louise moved to Chico in January 2017 coming here from Lubbock, Texas.



Coordinator:  Roseann Bradley
November
Member of the Month

Shawn Murphy

I came to Chico in 1999 to visit a friend and fell in love with the area immediately.  I became a resident that fall, after spending my entire life in rural Oregon.  I have two daughters, ages 14 and 16, both of whom are enrolled at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences. I also have one needy Doberman and three chubby cats.  I love the beach, backpacking, hiking, and camping.
 
My childhood dream was always to become a lawyer, but I came from a disadvantaged background and we didn't have the funds for such a pursuit, so I pursued a career in education. I have a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Political Science, with an emphasis in International Relations, both from CSU Chico.  I taught as a lecturer at Chico State in the Political Science Department for a few years, but still dreamed of being a lawyer.  For better or worse, I discovered the power of student loans and pursued my legal career, earning my J.D. from McGeorge School of Law.  I now practice family law with Mobo Law, LLP, a civil litigation firm based in Truckee with offices in Sacramento, to which I commuted daily for over 8 years.  This year, my firm agreed to open an office for me in Chico, and I am blessed to no longer be commuting.  I love what I do, I love being able to work locally, and I love having more time for my girls and to be able to give back to my community through organizations like Soroptimist!

Congratulations Shawn for being our member of the month for November!  


On Nov. 6th we inducted two new members into our club.  Daran Goodsell (left) is retired from CSU Chico.  Daran was the Marketing/Publicity Coordinator for the Performing Arts Ctr.  Cathy Raevsky (right) is retired from Butte County Health Dept.  Cathy was their Director.
SUDS at The Commons

Fun times at SUDS on Nov. 7th. SI Bidwell Rancho + SI Chico = One Mission Many Women.



Camp Fire Remembrance at City Plaza Nov. 8, 2019 

SI Chico members from left to right; Bonnie Chapman, Sandi Decker, Linda Lotspeich, Carol Burr, Carol Braziel, and Janet Earl.  

Thanks ladies for joining me on this emotional day,





photo submitted by:  Janet Earl 
   

I really appreciate the timely manner that I have been receiving your articles and I hope that continues.  You all Rock! 

Articles and announcements are due by 5pm Sunday to our email address at:  

Joyce Brown
Editor


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