Soroptimist International of Chico
 Improving the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world

Oct. 2, 2018

Volume 18 
Issue 14
Must Read Articles and New This Week
Fall Fundraiser - Tickets on Sale Now
Door Greeters Wanted
Jesus Center Servers
Special SUDS
President's Message
Business Meeting/Inductions
Bring A Friend to Lunch
Hands on Service Projects
The Snail Quarterly Newsletter
Walk to End Alzheimer's Volunteers Needed
Editor's Desk
 

Please take the time to read this week's E-Blast so you can stay up-to-date on happenings in your club and around the region.


Committee Meetings at a Glance

2nd Tuesday of the Month:

Director Delegates
  • 9:30 AM by Zoom Call
4th Wednesday of the Month:

Communications Committee
  • Noon at La Comida
Events Committee 
  • Noon at various locations - see calendar
Giving Committee
  • Noon at CHC, 25 Jan Ct., #130
Fundraising Committee
  • Noon at Leon Bistro
  • Oct. 4 - Goodman House
  • Oct 25 - Bonnie's Home
  • Every Thursday in October
  • November 1st 
SI Objectives Committee
  • Noon at Farmers Skillet
  • 4th Thursday of the month (EXCEPT October & November)
  • October and November 3rd Friday of the month
Admin Committee 
  • 1:30 pm at Joan Stoner's Office
  • 4th Friday of the Month
TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Tickets went on sale Sept. 12, 2018 at 7AM   Get them now at:   Eventbrite

Visit our website, soroptimistchico.org
 to get a sneak peek of the Killer Keyz
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: 



Thank you,

Amy Hawes
Jesus Center Coordinator 
a_planner@yahoo.com
Special SUDS Get Together
. When:  Oct. 4th, 2018
Time:     5ish - 7pm 
Where:  Kathy Erickson's

Our Texas Soroptimist, Marilyn Ey is coming to town so we're having a SUDS get together.  Come see what Marilyn's been up to.  

Bring something to nibble on and BYOB.

SAVE THE DATE  


NEWBIES NIGHT OUT
When:  Thursday, May 2nd, 2019
Time:    6:30pm to 8:30pm
Place:   TBA

The Newbies Night Out will be in honor of all new members (and their sponsors) that have joined from 2016/2017, 2017/2018, 2018/2019 Club years. All Soroptimist members are welcome to attend. This will be an evening of fun and friendship with the opportunity for new and old members to connect. More information to come!

Submitted by:  
Billie Araiza, Vice President 
Ann Leon thanks for all you do!
Member Center

Quick Links....
Our Website  (New Website)
Members Only (PW Protected Page)
SNR Website (New Website)
SIA Website  (New Website)
SIA Store  (New)
Message from President
 Bonnie Chapman

Greetings Soroptimists!

What do you call a fish musician?

A piano tuna!

I have 4 words for you all;

1. TICKETS
2. FOR
3. DUELING
4. PIANOS

If you are planning to attend, Dawn will be at club this week with a ticket table for your ease and convenience. If you would like to purchase tickets for the event, please bring your checkbook. Members are exclusively able to reserve seats with their ticket purchase. I am also asking that every member be personally responsible for the sale of at least 2 tickets. You can either purchase them for yourself and attend, or find 2 friends, family members or colleagues who want to buy 2 tickets. If you are planning to sell your minimum, you can check them out from Dawn on Wednesday. The success of this fundraiser is all of our responsibility. Thanks for doing your part.


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


Inductions

Please join us this week in welcoming these new members to our club

Vanessa Haro
Lupe Medrano
Eileen Ross
Maureen Duquette


Minutes/Agenda:



Financials:




2018-2019 Strategic Plan Final Version:

BRING A FRIEND TO LUNCH
(SOMEONE YOU THINK MIGHT LIKE TO JOIN SOROPTIMIST)
 
  • Wednesday, October 17th -  noon - one o'clock
  • They will be our guests for lunch that day
  • Program to be presented by Cal Water
  • Please RSVP to president Bonnie so she can let Manzanita Place know how many extra meals we will need
Bev Rozendaal
SI Objectives, Membership Recruiter 
Hands on Service Projects

The response for nominations for Hands on Service Projects was tremendous.  We received a variety of service projects offering numerous volunteer opportunities to complement our members' personality and interests.

At this week's Business Meeting, we are voting to approve the entire slate of Hands On Service Projects. These projects will then become club sponsored service projects for the period of 2018-2020.

There were 11 nominations and attached are a summary of the service projects along with details of the service projects. 

Summary - Hands on Service Projects

Details - Hands on Service Projects 

Marge Rivas, Miles  Berdache  Lynk, 
Kim N. Huber
Giving Committee Co-Chairs

For those that didn't receive our quarterly newsletter or it was ripped/shredded when you received it in the mail, below is a copy of it:


Enjoy,

Joyce Brown
Chair, Communications Committee 
Team SI Chico

Saturday, October 13, 2018
One Mile at Bidwell Park

Registration: 8:30 am

Ceremony: 9:30 am

Walk: 10:00 am

If you haven't joined our team, please consider it. It will be a Saturday morning you won't forget. Here is the link: 


If you haven't made a donation, consider doing so. Every bit helps and is so appreciated. Here is the link:


 

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

I will still be checking the other email address at  eblast@sichico.com  for a period of time.

Joyce Brown
Editor