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SI Chico E-blast news & more
Jan. 5, 2021 | Volume 21 Issue 21

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: Program Business Meeting, Christmas Email from Rainforest Art Project, SNR "Do" Dates, Five Star Award, SNR District 1 Winter Meeting Call, Stop Trafficking, Coming Soon, January Member of the Month, Happy Dollar
Message from President Billie Araiza
Greetings!

I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays! I’m sure happy to put 2020 in my review mirror and I’m looking forward to enjoying 2021 with all of you. This is a great time to make a New Year resolution commitment, to start attending all our Soroptimist meetings, on a regular basis. You paid your membership dues, so make sure you’re reaping all the benefits of being a member. It’s truly invigorating and uplifting to see all our members on Zoom and hear from all the wonderful guest speakers. The wonderful comradery is just what we need to help us get through all the COVID lockdowns. If you are feeling isolated, reach out to our Soroptimist members. We are all in this together and we are here for each other.

It’s time to start getting excited about celebrating 100 years of Soroptimist. I am certainly grateful to be a member of such an amazing organization that has been giving back to our communities and improving the lives of women and girls for the last 100 years.

I look forward to seeing all of you at our Business Meeting on Zoom this Wednesday.

Happy New Year! 


With Gratitude,
President Billie
“Gratitude doesn’t change the scenery. It merely washes clean the glass you look through so you can clearly see the colors.”— Richelle E. Goodrich





To see ALL upcoming guest speakers and events, click on the calendar above.
FINAL COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
2020-2021
2020-2021 Committee Meeting Schedule & Board Meetings at a glance
If you want to host a SUDS
or an After Hours 
contact SI Objectives Committee
Co-chairs
Jami McNamee at jloum.13@gmail.com
-or-
Linda Allen at lindandgayle@gmail.com
I got this Christmas email from Dan Evers. It is full of positives on looking back on 2020! They do amazing things.

Enjoy,

Janet Earl

Holiday Greetings from the Rainforest Art Project Team
Program: Business Meeting
Jan. 6, 2021 at 12 Noon

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 670 322 6116
One tap mobile
+14086380968, 6703226116# US (San Jose)
What day is it? It's Soropti-wear day! Wear your bling too, You never know when your name will be called.
SNR News for You
***** "Do" Dates *****

Live Your Dream winner advanced to SNR LYD Coordinator deadline February 15, 2021
SNR Endowment Grant application deadline March 1, 2021
Five Star Award application deadline March 1, 2021
Ruby Award Nomination deadline March 1, 2021
S Club/Youth Grant application March 1, 2021
Evelyn Holland Recognition for SOLT application March 1, 2021
Happy New Year!

Hopefully this finds everyone ready to start this new year.  And with that in mind, it’s time to start thinking about your submissions for the Five Star Awards. I’d love for all clubs to submit entries!

Here is the link for the guidelines and application.

Let’s make 2021 the best in the Sierra Nevada Region

Elaine Cassell
Five Star Coordinator
775-340-4334
SNR District 1 Winter Zoom Meeting
Host: Kerri Cobb, District 1 Director
When: January 30, 2021 @ 10AM
STOP TRAFFICKING

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day – January 11, 2021

#WearBlueDay: January 11
Spring Bistro Bag featuring Chef Ann Leon Coming Soon

Sponsored by
January Member of the Month Nancy Hanson
Question: What are some of the jobs you have done?
Answer: Labor & Delivery RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit RN, Asst. Director of Outpatient Surgery, Director of Outpatient Surgery

Question: Who are your family members (include pets)?
Answer: Linn – husband, Claire/Jeremy and Sara/Scott – daughters & husbands, Spencer, Emma, Charlotte, Lyla and Landon – grandkids

Question: What are you really good at?
Answer: My 6th grade report card said I was too bossy. I think I was able to take from that and learn how to be an effective leader in my profession. I’m good at being a grandma because I enjoy playing and having adventures with my grandkids.

Question: What is your favorite kind of music?
Answer: 60’s & 70’s Rock

Question: What are your hobbies?
Answer: I like to spend time with my family, reading, gardening, hiking, trying new recipes, and attending concerts (maybe again someday).

Question: What does a perfect day look like to you?
Answer: Sunny and cool. Being outside, walking along a stream, hearing my grandchildren laugh.
I am still happy to receive the weekly newsletter. I miss you all and continue to marvel at your gratitude and joy and willingness to serve the community.

I am also so very sad to hear of Bev's passing. She was always so friendly and welcoming and full of life. I will never forget her.

Gail Holbrook
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SI Chico
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Chico CA 95927

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