SI Chico E-blast news & more |
March 1, 2022 Volume 22 Issue 27 |
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Please take the time to read this week's E-Blast so you can stay up-to-date on happenings in our club, around the Region and around the world.
What's New: President Sara's Message, Bylaws Change, Soropti-Wear, St. Albans Newsletter, SIC The Snail, Catalyst Last Call, March Fur Baby & Member
What's Happening this week: Business Meeting
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Message from President Sara Beacham |
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Greetings!
The world we live is in a constant state of pandemonium. The last two years saw the world in a state of lockdowns and mandates, and now, we are watching in terror in the west as Ukraine fights for its democratic rights in Europe. Soroptimist International has clubs in Ukraine – Chernihiv, Dnepropetrovsk, Kyiv, Lviv, and Uzhgorod. Our thoughts and prayers stand with our sisters of SI Europe and all the citizens and military personnel affected by the situation in Europe.
In other news here at home, we have our business meeting this week with a few motions to vote on. I hope to see you there.
Planning for the President’s Project – Advocate for Great – is moving ahead. We still need a few things to fall into place. The flyer is almost done. We need a caterer. And then, full steam ahead to get sign ups going. If you know a girl in their 20’s who wants to register, send them this link:
This event is totally free thanks to the generous grant received from the Virginia L. Jones Foundation.
See you Wednesday,
President Sara
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Ukraine Heart Photo below credit of Soroptimist International Western Canada Region |
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Soropti-Wear
We will have Soroptimist Clothing for sale at the Business meeting on Wednesday, March 2 from 11.30am to 1pm and after the meeting for 15 minutes.
We greatly appreciate your support of our club’s Internal Fundraising efforts by purchasing this clothing.
Thank you.
Maureen Duquette
Co-Chair, Internal Fundraising
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Governor Sarah's Message
Hello,
We are going to celebrate being together like never before. Everything I want to say, is in the Call to Conference, no need to repeat myself. The links to the Agenda and the Call to the 6th Board Meeting of the Biennium as well as to register for conference, are below.
Call to Conference, April 1 – 3, 2022, IN PERSON at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada, click here. Registration is open, click here. Click here to make your room reservation.
Call to the 6th Board Meeting of the 2020-2022 Biennium, click here. Tentative Agenda for the 6th Board Meeting of the 2020-2022 Biennium, click here.
I have to say it has been very trying for me, I had mapped out a virtual conference because our state reverted back to wearing mask, then I was going back and forth, but now I am happy that I decided to go with an in-person event, especially since both the State of Nevada and the State of California have released the indoor mask wearing mandate. I want everyone to be comfortable, so do what is best for you. I look forward to mingling in person with all of you.
Best,
Governor Sarah
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You're Invited!
Join SIA for a special tea party celebrating women’s empowerment on International Women’s Day! We encourage you to sip a cup of tea and wear your fanciest hat, pearls and gloves while enjoying a festive and inspirational program featuring a variety of Soroptimist leaders and members. Program will be interpreted in all SIA languages.
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DATE: International Women’s Day – Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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TIME: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
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COST: Free
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LOCATION: Zoom (Note: Zoom space is limited, however tea party will also stream live on SIA Facebook page during event)
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SISTA Newsletter February 2022 - Jean's swansong, plus news and events
This is Jean Eaton's last issue as our Newsletter Editor - massive thanks must go to Jean for doing such a great job over the years - THANKS JEAN!!!!
click the photo above to read St. Albans Newletter
In friendship,
Jane Slatter
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Thank you everyone for getting me your articles in an expediant manner. You all rock!
A lot has happened since our last Snail. Click on the photo above to read SI Chico's quarterly newsletter.
Joyce Brown
The Snail Editor
Bonnie Chapman
The Snail Proofreader
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If you would like to host an “after hours” event to showcase your business please contact:
Shari Maxson Hopper at:
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Wednesday Door Greeters Needed
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The SI Objectives Committee are looking for greeters for our Wednesday lunches. All we need is 20 minutes of your time and a smile to greet our members and guests as they walk through the door.
WE NEED YOU!
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Last call to help Catalyst is THIS WEEK (March 2) for the bedding collection. This is what we have so far.
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Please bring your offerings to club on Wednesday. Friday will be delivery day so you have a couple of days to get in touch if you need a pickup.
Huge thanks to all of you for contributions.
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March Fur Baby and Member of the Month - Riley & Amy Griffin
Meet Riley, an 8-month-old pup that belongs to new member Amy Griffin and her husband Michael. Amy didn’t want a dog but finally said yes to this adorable labradoodle after much convincing from her family. She has since fallen in love.
Amy teaches at Chico State and loves skiing, mountain biking and scuba diving. Her and her husband recently became empty nesters. They have two wonderful daughters Kallie and Aisling in their 20s that live in Reno.
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Dress a Girl .....…. We plan to get together at Cathy’s Sew&Vac as soon as it’s safe (those nights are so fun & productive!), but with the recent wave of Covid in Butte County, we feel it would be safer to start by individually making some dresses at home.
Let’s get started!
Please let us know how many dress kits you’d like (or if you have supplies to make them on your own, we can send you the instructions).
If you have extra fabric to donate to this worthwhile project (or if you know any seamstresses/quilters), they are always welcomed!
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If you missed an edition or would like to look back on past editions you can by visiting our website at:
Remember all articles need to be emailed by 5pm Sunday to:
Joyce
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