SI Chico E-blast news & more |
April 13, 2021 | Volume 21 Issue 35 |
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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: Update from SIA President, Penny Babb, SNR Board Meeting, SNR Conference, SI 100th Virtual Birthday Event, Meals for Jeanne, Media Consent Form, April Member of the month
What's Happening this week: Awards Presentation (honoring girls)
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“The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated.”
—William James
Message from President Billie Araiza
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Greetings!
Thank you to everyone who attended our club Business meeting. It was nice to see so many smiling faces. I’m happy to announce all motions passed! The 45th annual SNR Conference is April 30 - May 2, 2021. Registration is now open and because it’s online, it’s free this year. Everyone has the opportunity to attend this year’s conference from the comfort of their own home. They have some great guest speakers lined up and they will even be giving away some prizes, so mark your calendars. If you register before April 20th, you will be entered into the Early Bird drawing.
Joyce emailed out the Signup Genius for members to sign up to deliver meals to Jeanne Neveau-Smith. She had back surgery last Wednesday and should be home recovering this Friday. If you haven’t had a chance to sign up yet, you can scroll down in the eblast for the link and sign up now.
Be sure to join us for this week’s awards presentation on Zoom, Wednesday at noon. The Giving Committee has some fabulous awardees to share with you. Please sign in 5 - 10 minutes early so we can start our awards presentation on time.
With Gratitude,
President Billie
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Violet Richardson Youth in Service The Violet Richardson Award recognizes young women between the ages of 14-18 who make the community and the world a better place through their volunteer efforts. The Giving Committee is pleased to announce that this year’s winner of the Violet Richardson Award is Kendra Johnson.
Kendra has volunteered at Jan’s Rails to Trails Rescue Sanctuary for the last six years, beginning as an intern and rising to become an assistant trainer. Kendra’s volunteer efforts involved cleaning stalls, feeding and training horses, and teaching children between the ages of 4 and 13 how to ride horses. Kendra says her volunteer activities helped her to learn responsibility, compassion, and patience. These traits will be of service to her when she attends college and pursues animal sciences to study animal assisted therapy.
The $1,000 Violet Richardson Award will be split between Kendra and Jan’s Rails to Trails Rescue Sanctuary
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Tech Trek Award Tech Trek is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) camp designed to develop interest, excitement, and self-confidence in young women who will enter eighth grade in the fall. This years winner is Ella Grothe.
Ella is currently attending Chico Jr High as an 8th Grade student. Her 7th Grade teachers described her as "...highly motivated, which she demonstrated by fully participating in class projects, discussions, and labs..."
Through our Tech Trek interview process, Ella shared her strong interest in space, and in math. Her activities have included Chico Science Fair, CJHS leadership, Chess Club, gardening, soccer, karate, and piano.
Ella participated enthusiastically in the two Zoom STEM projects that our Chico Branch members devised to help fill the void left by cancellation of the in-person 2020 Tech Trek Camp at UC Davis.
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Dottie Locke Imagining Possibilities For young women leaving the foster care system who have been recognized as outstanding and achievement oriented individuals. Have been in foster care or a group home system and are being emancipated; are motivated to succeed in school and/or work; have overcome obstacles while maintaining a positive outlook; are an inspiration to their peers; demonstrate initiative and leadership; and have financial need.
The Dottie Locke Imagining Possibilities Award is being presented to Giovanna (Gigi) Bococcini. She has experienced homelessness, the Camp Fire, the pandemic and still managed to graduate from high school in 2020. Now she is living on her own in Chico, enrolled in Butte College Cosmetology Program still meeting the goals she sets for herself. She has worked at a catering service in Paradise, the ILP store and the Paradise skate rink. She and her friends bought tacos and burritos and handed them out to the homeless community in Oroville. She played soccer and loves to sing. She hopes to play the cello one day. Her long-term plan is to complete the cosmetology program and business at Butte College so that she can start work on owning her own salon. The ILP Caseworker wrote the following in a letter of recommendation: It is so inspiring to me that a young lady who has been through so many trials and tribulations has maintained such a positive attitude and work ethic. I can’t wait to see all the great things she accomplishes, and I know this award would benefit her greatly.
Giovanna (Gigi) Bococcini was recommended for the Dottie Locke Imagining Possibilities Award by the following people: Natalie Worthington, MSW Youth for Change Transitional Housing Program; Marina Bacon, Senior Social Worker Butte County Children’s Services; Kylie Gonzalez B.S.W, Independent Living Program Caseworker.
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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
3rd Board Meeting Tentative Agenda
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SNR Soroptimist Conference Early Bird Registration
YES, we will be having a special gift for early Registration. Register prior to April 20th to be eligible. Drawing for the Early Bird Registration will be on Friday, you will need to be present to win.
CONFERENCE QUICK LINKS
April 30 - May 2, 2021
Live on Zoom
Register for Conference beginning April 2, 2021:
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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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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.
LAST DAY TO ORDER YOUR SPRING BISTRO BAG IS APRIL 16TH
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Bacio Eatery, Catering and Take Out is proud to partner 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
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Curbside distribution of Bistro Bags will be on Saturday, April 24th. Please arrive on time. Thank you for your help! Click here to sign up
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Spring Bistro Bag Sponsored By: |
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To All Board Members & Co-chairs,
To be in compliance with SIA all program speakers, scholarship & awardees, and Live Your Dream winners need to sign a Media Consent Form in order for us to use their photo in social media, newspapers and all other public places. The attached form is the latest form created by SIA. To make it easier, I have included the instructions of how to fill out and sign the form on the top section of the form.
Once the form is signed, please email it to me and I'll place it in Dropbox for our records.
Joyce Brown
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We are starting session 4 this week, and other sessions follow on 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 session dates 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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“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
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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
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:
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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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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100th Anniversary Celebration
We are excited about celebrating our Bright Past and look forward to our Brilliant Future.
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Remember all articles need to be emailed by 5pm Sunday to:
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