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

Nov. 13, 2018

Volume 18 
Issue 20
Must Read Articles and New This Week
 

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.

MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED TOMORROW DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES AROUND THE CAMP FIRE


Soroptimist Housing Availability

SI Chico and SI Bidwell Rancho would like to help our members displaced by the Camp Fire find safe and welcoming places to stay while they rebuild their lives. Do you have an extra space to share? Your extra space can turn into a meaningful experience, not just for someone in need, but also for our community, family and self.

Please take our short survey by clicking below:


This survey was sent out on Sunday via Survey Monkey to all members.  If you have already taken the survey, thank you.
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Time commitment: 2 hours, 1 a month
Locations: Inversen Center in Chico, The Hub in Paradise
Skills needed: a non-judgmental personality and a big smile 


See Natalie Conrad or Kit Oldham for more info.
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: 



We are ONLY serving the 1st Friday of the Month because of lack of interest. .

Thank you,

Amy Hawes
Jesus Center Coordinator of
a_planner@yahoo.com
SAVE THE DATE

Spring Fundraiser
 Epicurean Rendezvous 
April 7, 2019

Newbies Night Out
May 2, 2019

Ann Leon thanks for all you do!
Member Center

Quick Links....
Message from President
 Bonnie Chapman

Greetings Soroptimists!

Why are sheep so gullible?

It's easy to pull the wool over their eyes!

We have been presented with a challenge like no other with the catastrophic Camp Fire. Our membership is rising to the occasion in full force and I feel so proud to be at the helm. Please continue to work and aid as you are able. If you are a Facebook user, continue to read and check there for opportunities to assist. Join the SICBR joint Facebook page to be part of our combined efforts with our sister club Bidwell Rancho. We will rally around our members who have suffered unimaginable loss and lift them up with caring and love. Keep the communication lines open. Thank-you everyone. #SoroptimistStrong

There has never been a better time to be a Soroptimist.


With Gratitude,
Soroptimist International of Chico
President, 2018-2019
What's Happening 

Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the Camp Fire.  SI Chico and SI Bidwell Rancho has set up a Pay Pal donation account for the Camp Fire.

We will split up the funds between SI Chico and SI Bidwell Rancho and distribute funds to the right places in and around Paradise impacted by the Camp Fire.

To go directly to the PayPal Donation Account  Click here 

We have also placed it on our homepage of our website at:   SoroptimistChico.org
This Week's Program
POSTPONED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES AROUND THE CAMP FIRE
Christmas in November has been postponed and re-scheduled for November 28th.

Sharadin Castaldo & Kathy Erickson
Co-Chairs Internal Fundraiser 
Welcome New Members

From left to right:  Brandie Pruis, New Accounts Rep. at Northern California National Bank, Alecia Williams, RN at Enloe, Maureen Duquette, returning member and past president of SI Chico.

Dear Soroptimist International of Chico Members,

Thank you so much for participating in the Chico Walk to End Alzheimer's.  There isn't a big enough thank you for all of your support.

With this year being one of our biggest Walks to date, your help with registration was crucial and your fundraising made a huge impact.  We value your time and energy in volunteering at the event and raising over $10,000!  What an amazing accomplishment!  Your fundraising efforts help us make a difference in the lives of those touched by Alzheimer's disease in our community.

A special thank you goes out to Bonnie Chapman for having the vision of connecting with us and the passion to make it happen!  It has been such a pleasure to work with Bonnie and all of you.  Thank you for your presence at the Walk and helping in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.  
 

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

Joyce Brown
Editor