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SI Chico E-blast news & more
April 6, 2021 | Volume 21 Issue 34

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: Committee Reports, Governor Sarah's Message,
Volunteers Needed, New Sponsors, DIBI Schedule

What's Happening this week: Business Meeting

“The world has enough beautiful mountains and meadows, spectacular skies, and serene lakes. It has enough lush forests, flowered fields, and sandy beaches. It has plenty of stars and the promise of a new sunrise and sunset every day. What the world needs more of is people to appreciate and enjoy it.”

—Michael Josephson



Message from President Billie Araiza
Greetings!

I hope everyone enjoyed Easter weekend and the beautiful spring weather we had. This week is our club Business meeting, so be sure to join us Wednesday at noon on Zoom. I look forward to seeing all your smiling faces. 

With Gratitude,

President Billie
Governor Sarah's Message from SNR
April 1st E-blast

Hello,

It is party time in the city. I would like to thank those who have helped me in getting the Call to Conference together. IT HAS CERTAINLY TAKEN A VILLAGE TO GET THIS DONE. Thank you to those who have helped me out. And if you have not helped me, no worries, your time will come to help me. 

My vision of our virtual conference is planted very securely in my mind. Part of conference will be live on zoom and other parts will be pre-recorded on the Region Website.

Call to Conference
 
Call to the 3rd Board Meeting of the 2020-2022 Biennium
 
3rd Board Meeting Tentative Agenda

Best,

Governor Sarah
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. 

Order your bag at givebutter.com/springbistrobag
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

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
Spring Bistro Bag Sponsored By:
We are starting session 2 this week, and other sessions follow on April 14, 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:
Session 4: Wednesday, April 14 Click here to join session
Session 6: Wednesday, April 28 Click here to join session
Session 7 (in coordination with SIBR): Thursday, May 6 Click here to join session
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
“What are your big dreams for Soroptimist's next 100 years?”

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
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 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.
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
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.
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
"April Showers bring May Flowers"
Photo above by Lauren Heller
Joyce Brown
Editor
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