SI Chico E-blast news & more |
March 30, 2021 | Volume 21 Issue 33 |
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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: Carole Mae Davis, Honey Run Covered Bridge, Catalyst Corp. Donors
What's Happening this week: Fun Time with family/friends, Easter
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Message from President Billie Araiza
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Greetings!
I have some wonderful news to share with everyone! A dear friend of Patrica Cockcroft has named SI Chico as the beneficiary of her residency and estate in her Will. This will be a nice little nest egg for our Club to look forward to in the future. We certainly wish Carole a long, healthy, and happy life. Carole Mae Davis (pictured below), is a 2018 Camp Fire survivor. Patricia and Carole got to know each other when Carole stayed with Patricia after the Camp Fire. This was how Carole learned about SI Chico and all the wonderful things our club does. This made a lasting impact on Carole and she decided she wanted to support our club by naming SI Chico in her Will. I will provide more information on this story in our next Snail Newsletter.
I delivered the $2,000 check to the Honey Run Covered Bridge Association (picture below), last Wednesday. The funds will be used to landscape around the Caretakers Cottage. The Caretaker, Katie, and all the Honey Run Covered Bridge Association members were absolutely thrilled to receive the funds. They will be putting a small plaque up to honor our SI Chico club for sponsoring the landscaping. I was privileged to receive a personal tour of the reconstruction progress of the historical Covered Bridge. Walt shared all the in-depth details of what they have gone through to get the reconstruction of the bridge approved and the project going. We have so many wonderful nonprofits in Butte County working to improve our community. I am so grateful to live in Butte County and to be a member of an organization that continually gives back to our community and local nonprofits, helping to improve the lives of everyone who lives here.
It’s hard to believe we only have 3 months left of this club year. Thank you to everyone who attended the club meetings and committee meetings in March. Since this week is the 5th Wednesday of the month, we don’t have a club meeting this week. Please be sure to mark your calendars for next week’s Business Meeting on April 7, 2021. I hope everyone has a Happy Easter!
With Gratitude,
President Billie
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Catalyst Corporate Donors
President Billie Araiza's project for her term year (2020-2021) is Catalyst Domestic Violence Services Haven playroom remodel.
Soroptimist International of Chico donated $6,000 last November to Catalyst to pay for remodeling the children’s playroom at the HAVEN location. We are listed on their Infographic as one of their Corporate Donors.
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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
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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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