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

Sept. 25, 2018

Volume 18 
Issue 13
Must Read Articles and New This Week
Fall Fundraiser - Tickets on Sale Now
Door Greeters Wanted
Jesus Center Servers
Special SUDS
President's Message
No Luncheon
Walk to End Alzheimer's Volunteers Needed
SI Chico Hosting Transfer
SNR Survey
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 Downtown Tri Counties
Events Committee 
  • Noon at various locations - see calendar
Giving Committee
  • Noon at CHC, 25 Jan Ct., #130
Fundraising Committee
  • Noon at Leon Bistro
  • Sept. 13th & Sept. 27th
  • 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 Thursday 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 did the fish say when he swam into a wall?

Dam!!

Welcome to our first 4 th week of the month without a regular lunch meeting. All 6 committees will be meeting this week on Wednesday or Thursday.  I have had positive feedback about our new schedule and will be interested to see what people think after a few months of implementation. I hope that one benefit will be our members will return for our  first meeting of each month energized and eager to reunite with the larger group.

Please take time to read the message about the Walk to End Alzheimer's volunteer sign up and also details about the final weeks leading up to the Walk for Team SI Chico. Each week I feel more encouraged by all of your efforts and know we will make an impact. Thanks for your support.

Thank-you to Billie and the Work Training Center for hosting our first After Hours of the year.  I hope we will be able to have a few more of these special events so please consider stepping up and having us over to your place of business for some learning and some fun.

It's another great week to be a Soroptimist!


With Gratitude,
Soroptimist International of Chico
President, 2018-2019
No Luncheon


The 4th week of the month is  for your committees to meet. 

Those of you that wasn't at retreat and haven't seen the 2018-2019 Strategic Plan that Bonnie has prepared for the year, please take a look at it below:

Team SI Chico

Saturday, October 13, 2018
One Mile at Bidwell Park

Registration: 8:30 am

Ceremony: 9:30 am

Walk: 10:00 am

We currently have 24 team members, 19 of which are from SI Chico. We have raised almost $4,000 toward our goal of $10,000. We have just under 3 weeks left until the Walk.

*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:


WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!! The Alzheimer's Association would like our club to work the registration table. This is an event where over 1,000 people will be in attendance. Registration is a highly important and visible area. Not only will we be providing great assistance, it is an opportunity to promote our club with a very wide local audience. We have to confirm our number of volunteers with Jody by Friday, September 28, please click on the sign-up link below to volunteer.


NOTE: All walkers on our team are invited to also volunteer. The volunteer work will be finished before the walk begins.

2 Supervisors (Check In Solutions)

  • Take Credit Card donations via ipads (provided)
  • Problem solve any issues that occur in the line
12 Check In Volunteers
  • 6 pairs of 2
    • Check In and Register participants

2 Pre Check In volunteers

  • Assist Registrants before they reach the Registration tables in filling out registration envelopes and directing them where to go.
*Detailed training will be provided.

SI Chico Hosting Transfer


Our old website,  sichico.com is now
being re-directed to our new site. If someone logs on to sichico.com they go directly to SoroptimistChico.org

Joyce Brown - Webmistress

Are you receiving the Sierra Nevada Region's e-blasts?
Have you taken the membership survey?

Our Region is participating in the Diamond Campaign for Membership. As a first step, Sierra Nevada Region wants to hear from you. Please use this link below to complete the survey - it will only take you 3 minutes!
 
 
Help us grow the membership of our clubs and region! Your prompt attention to this survey is greatly appreciated.
 
Natalie Conrad, District 1 Membership Liaison
 

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