SI Chico E-blast news & more |
March 23, 2021 | Volume 21 Issue 32 |
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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 and around the Region.
What's New: Inspire School of Arts & Sciences, Habitat for Humanity Report, Spring Bistro Bag new sponsors, DIBI new Dates
What's Happening this week: Committee Meetings
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“Make it a habit to tell people, ‘thank you.’ To express your appreciation sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you’ll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you’ll find that you have more of it.”
—Ralph Marston
Message from President Billie Araiza
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Greetings!
Thank you to everyone who joined us last Wednesday on Zoom. We had a fantastic presentation from Inspire School of Arts & Sciences. They shared their vision and goals for their new school campus. It was exciting to see what the campus is going to look like. The school offers some amazing programs for the students who attend Inspire. I was truly “inspired” to support their vision. Be sure to read all of this week’s eblast. You will find more information on sponsorship opportunities to help the Inspire School of Arts & Sciences raise funds for the new campus.
There won’t be any club meeting this Wednesday, this week is for committee meetings. Be sure to attend your committee meetings, your committee is counting on you!
With Gratitude,
President Billie
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What a great program we had last Wednesday hearing all about Inspire School of Arts & Sciences from Celeste Cramer, Development Director. We found out all about their new campus they are going to be breaking ground on in 2022.
Find out more about their new campus and how you could help by Clicking here
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We received a report from Jenny Fales as to how they are using our $5,000 grant money we gave them. Click here to read the report. |
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Soroptimist International of Chico presents
Spring Bistro Bag Fundraiser, featuring BACIO Chef, Angel Lang!
AJI VERDE CHICKEN OR SHRIMP SKEWERS
with Green Rice, Cabbage Salad and Bread
(meal kit for 2 servings)
Enjoy a spring meal of your choice of chicken or shrimp skewers, infused with a garlic-lime and herb marinade, ready to be grilled to perfection by you! These skewers will be topped with Bacio's house made aji verde, a vibrant and bright classic Peruvian sauce. As a side dish, a fresh green rice will be prepared by you and mixed with cilantro, house-made chicken stock, peas and onions. Prep for the salad includes chopping crisp cabbage, carrots, jalapenos, and herbs and tossing with a delectable dressing, along with a garnish of sweet, fresh mango. Fresh bread and butter and a chocolate treat from Shubert's Ice Cream and Candy will round out this exquisite meal, designed exclusively for the Soroptimist Spring Bistro Bag by Bacio chef, Angel Lang.
Spring Bistro Bag pick-up date is Saturday, April 24th between 11am-2pm at Bacio, located on the corner of Park Ave. and E. 19th St - pick up on E. 19th St. side.
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Bacio Eatery, Catering and Take out is proud to partner with Soroptimist International of Chico on the Spring Bistro Bag fundraiser. The Spring Bistro Bag meals are original recipes, offered exclusively for this fundraiser. Bacio offers other menu items that can be found online here at https://www.baciochico.com/ for your dining pleasure, for eat-in at our backyard patio, take-out, or for groups. Thank you Soroptimist for letting us partner with you on this fundraiser
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We need a Dream It, Be It (DIBI) coordinator. This role is to facilitate the sessions 2, 4, and 6 according to the DIBI curriculum. The curriculum is already written. You just need to show up and cheer your session leaders on. And maybe send an email or two. Please contact President-Elect Sara as soon as possible to find out more or to volunteer.
SI Chico DIBI program session dates are as follows:
Session 2: Wednesday, March 31
Session 4: Wednesday, April 14
Session 6: Wednesday, April 28
Session 7 (in coordination with SIBR): Thursday, May 6
All times are 8:10 am.
Times and classes are subject to change based on Fairview High School. All sessions are on Zoom.
Thank you!
Sara Beacham, President-Elect
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“What are your big dreams for Soroptimist's next 100 years?”
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We are looking for members to do mini 30-second videos, “Why I am a Soroptimist?” You can either do your own video or set up an appointment to arrange a one on one Zoom video. Contact Joyce Brown at joycebrown@sichico.com to set up an appointment and someone from the communications committee will contact you.
We are also looking for ideas to celebrate 100 years of Soroptimist (such as planting 100 trees, 100 meals to women, etc.).
Pease submit your video or idea to:
Joyce Brown, Communications Committee
Pre-Order! 100th Engraved Octagon w/Crystals (pictured on the left)
Celebrate & commemorate Soroptimists' 100th Anniversary with this new Gold pin.
To order click the photo on the left.
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New Soropti-wear is here
Your Internal Fundraising committee is pleased to announce that we have new microfleece vests and jackets available now.
Unfortunately we have a limited number of sizes and colors available as of now and hope to have more in the coming weeks.
Vests are available in white and fuchsia, jackets in fuchsia and cobalt (blue).
Vest cost $40, Jacket cost $45
Fuchsia vests , we have all sizes from small to X Large.
White vests, we have 2 small, 3 medium, large, and X Large.
Fuchsia jackets, we have small and medium.
Cobalt jackets, we have large.
Please text Maureen at 530 520 3282 with your choice of color and size. I will confirm availability. Once payment is received Sharadin or Maureen will deliver item to your home.
Pay by check mailed to:
Soroptimist International of Chico
P.O. Box 1812,
Chico Ca 95927-1812
Your Internal Fundraising Committee thanks you for your support.
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Committee Co-chairs:
I am starting the search for co-chairs for our standing committees. If you are interested in leading one of the committees next year, email or text me. I am thrilled to get started on our journey together.
Sara Beacham
(530) 591-4161
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If you just feel happy to be a Soroptimist, send us a small token of your joy, $5 or $10 or $20. Share good news and special moments.
Easy payment options
1. Mail a check, write Happy $ in the memo line, to:
SI Chico
P.O. Box 1812
Chico CA 95927
2. Click here to make your payment with a credit or debit card through Givebutter
After submitting your payment email your good news and special moments.
to Joyce at
Your Internal Fundraising team thanks you for your help.
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Support our advertisers. Their annual dues goes toward our Internal Fundraiser account. To visit their website click on their business card below. To visit their Social Media page click on the caption below their business card |
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Remember all articles need to be emailed by 5pm Sunday to:
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