SI Chico E-blast news & more |
Nov. 16, 2021 | Volume 22 Issue 14 |
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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, Special Zoom Announcement, Snail Articles Needed, SUDS Photos, GOTR Photos
What's Happening this week: Christmas in November
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Message from President Sara Beacham |
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Greetings!
What a wonderful weekend! It was the perfect weather for running and for cheering on the runners. SI Chico participated in another hands-on project on Saturday at the Girls on the Run 5K, which we were also a sponsor. It was great seeing so many girls and their running buddies complete their program with a 5K run around Bidwell Park.
And the fun continues this week at club! It’s here!! Christmas in November is this Wednesday at 12:00 noon. Be sure to let Kathy know if you’re coming and how many guests are coming with you. I will start the Zoom and wander through all the amazing items that are up for sale. For those of you on Zoom, let a friend at club know what items you want to bid on once Zoom ends.
Next week is Thanksgiving week. There will be no club lunch, and hopefully, most committees won’t meet next week to give us all an opportunity to be with our friends and family. I am looking forward to some time off (I’m taking the entire week off!) I honestly can’t remember the last time I had an entire week off to do nothing, which means I will probably be doing all the things that I have been putting off, like cleaning. We will get back together after the holiday for our regular business meeting on Wednesday, December 1.
Until then, let’s shop!!
See you Wednesday!
President Sara
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Special Zoom Announcement: President Sara will start the Zoom call, will show all the items and then will sign off. There is no way to do Christmas in November on Zoom and accept bids. If anyone on Zoom wants to bid, have a fellow Soroptimist, attending the event, communicating with you on items and bidding.
Lupe Medrano
Co-chair Fundraising Committee
Maureen Duquette & Kimm Randle
Internal Fundraising Committee
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IT’S TIME………..
TOMORROW IS THE DAY YOU HAVE BEEN
WAITING FOR, CHRISTMAS IN NOVEMBER
Thank you to all the members who have donated great items for all of us to enjoy and get a head start on our Christmas shopping.
Bring your Christmas spirit and HAVE FUN….
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December Snail Quarterly Newsletter Articles Needed by Nov. 20, 2021
Hello Soroptimists,
Sorry I am late getting this in our Eblast. With the many things that are going on with our club, I have no excuse, I just simply overlooked it. So for my error I am extending the due date for artilcles to November 20, 2021. Below is what I am looking for, but not limited to:
- President's Message recap since September - Sara
- 100 Year Birthday Celebration Virtual Event - Ad Hoc Committee
- Banners/Billboards - ?
- Girl Scouts of Northern Calif check presentation - ?
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District 1 Virtual Meeting Oct. 30 - Bonnie said at club she'd write this one - thanks Bonnie
- Upcoming Programs from Dec. thru Feb. brief description - Coordinators for each program should submit these articles
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Fur Baby & Member of the Month - Joyce will submit this with what's been submitted
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SOLT Minute - Linda Kerch has already submitted this - thanks Linda
- Fall Bistro Bag Recap - Lupe & Maureen
- Christmas in November Recap - Maureen & Kimm
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Welcome New Members - Joyce submitted this using the roster information
- SI Chico Birthday Party Jan. 19th - Jackie & Kris
- February College Awards - Kim, Sue, Nancy
Other suggestions are welcome - All members are welcome to submit an article - perhaps new members "why I joined Soroptimist" "what have I enjoyed since joining"
I look forward to your articles,
Joyce Brown
The Snail Editor
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The Giving Committee is very excited to announce our Holiday hands on project.
We will be supporting a Holiday Store for the Boys & Girls Club of Chico
The Boys & Girls Club is looking more for toys this year. They have a good amount of clothing being donated.
Toys ( ages 5-18 )
- Educational/Learning toys (colors, words, interactive)
- Headphones (for the older kids)
- Board games, Puzzles, Books ( to encourage family time)
- Wrapping Paper so the Parents can wrap their gifts
Anything for those age groups. - they typically will have their older teens shop for their siblings at the store.
Gifts purchased can be brought to our club meetings starting 11/10/2021 or dropped off at Nancy Hanson's house 140 Copperfield Dr. Chico. We need all gifts to be delivered to us by December 1.
You can also purchase grocery gift cards of both $25.00 and $50.00 to help families.
Giving Commmittee
Co-Chairs
Kim, Nancy & Sue
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Hands on Project Salvation Army Bell Ringers
Needed volunteers, 2 per shift for the following dates & times:
Wednesday Dec 8 at Grocery Outlet 1:00 to 3:00
Friday Dec 10 at Hobby Lobby 3:00 to 5:00
Saturday Dec 11 at Tractor Supply 11:00 to 1:00
Thursday Dec 16 at Hobby Lobby 3:00 to 5:00
Sandi Decker
Coordinator
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Wednesday Door Greeters Needed |
The SI Objectives Committee is looking for greeters for our Wednesday lunches. All you need for this job is to greet everyone with a smile as they arrive.
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SUDS Lost Dutchman, Nov. 12
Pictured above Joyce B, Carla B, Linda B, Kimm R, Val B, Linda A, Jami M, Joyce M, Janet E, Laura B, President Sara B, and Diane F. Not pictured Gayle H
Below group photo with Gayle H
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GOTR 5K Bidwell Park, Nov. 13 |
Pictured below Amy G, President Sara B, Carla B, Linda A, Janet E (and Ollie), Joan S (and Xena), Bonnie C, Dawn F, Sandi D
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This exquisite meal, designed exclusively for the Soroptimist Fall Bistro Bag by Bacio Culinary Director Angel Lang.
Thank you everyone who purchased our Fall Bistro Bag!
Pesto Fettuccine with Sous Vide Bistro Steak or Marinated Chicken – Meal Kit for 2
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Thank you to our sponsors for making our Fall Bistro Bag fundraiser possible. If you'd like to become a sponsor on future events, find out how by clicking here
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November SI Chico Fur Baby (and Member) of the Month!
I am happy to introduce myself to all of you Soroptimists! My name is Sophia and I’m a Havanese. I just celebrated my 10th birthday. Fun fact: I share the same birthday with my mom … but she’s much older than 10. My breed is the national dog of Cuba so I can handle humidity and heat due to my unique coat of silky hair. My kin were bred for aristocrats and lived in palaces and estates. I might not live in a palace but I’m spoiled just the same. My family says I walk like a snob due to my hind body being slightly higher than my front, which makes my walk quite pretentious! I was born to be a companion dog and I take my job very seriously. I live in Chico with my family, and my mom Lupe is a Soroptimist which keeps her very busy planning fundraisers. While she works, I lay at her feet to keep her company. My favorite activity is to cuddle and my favorite snack is cheese. If you come to visit, I will be your instant best friend and bring you all my toys because after all, anybody entering my home is there to see me, right?
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My name is Lupe Medrano and I am one of your Director Delegates and Fundraising Co-Chairs for the year. I was born and raised in the little town of Colusa about 50 miles north and attended college at Chico State. I graduated with a degree in Child Development and Psychology and with baby #1 on the way. My plan was to stay home until my daughter started school – but by her first day of kindergarten, baby #2 was on the way! My husband and I just celebrated our 23rd wedding anniversary and I have had the privilege of being a stay-at-home mom and working as a volunteer through every stage of my children’s lives. My daughter is now 22 and my son is 16 and after what seems like a life-time of volunteering in my children’s activities - PTOs, Girl Scouts, National Charity League and soccer leagues – it’s time to focus my attention on volunteering in my own club with my own interests. My good friend Bonnie Chapman introduced me to SI Chico in 2018 and I have been an active member since. I enjoy reading, crafting and traveling and hope to continue to be active in this club for many more years. |
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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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SI Chico! Get ready to recruit
2021 is going to be a banner year for our club to boost our club in every way. Women in our community are more ready than ever to reengage and plug-in to volunteering and socializing.
SHARE THE LOVE Membership Drive!
Contest? Prizes? Lots of fun new members? Yes, Yes and Yes! Introducing the Share the Love membership drive running September-December 2021. There will be a monthly drawing for a lucky winner and also a grand prize in December for the person who sponsors/brings in the most potential new members. There are plenty of opportunities to earn entries to win, getting your name in the monthly hat –
Bring a friend to a meeting or event; 1 entry
Sponsor a new member; 5 entries
Post sharable information about joining our club on your social media (coming soon); 1 entry
Work at a member recruitment table in community at an event (info coming soon); 5 entries
*Each member is responsible for telling Bonnie about their earned entries. These tickets will also be available at each club meeting.
Prizes will include all things that will show our current members the LOVE and pampering we all enjoy. Thank you all in advance for helping to grow our beloved club, making it better than ever. Contact Bonnie 228-1724 or email bkchap2@yahoo.com with any questions or other recruitment ideas. |
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Support our advertisers. Their annual dues supports our Internal Fundraising Committee. 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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