SI Chico E-blast news & more |
Oct. 26, 2021 | Volume 22 Issue 11 |
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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, Getting to Know Us, Bistro Bag Sponsors, Christmas in November teasters, After Hours hosted by Billie, Girls on the Run 5K
What's Happening this week: Committee Meetings, Kim Huber's After Hours
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Message from President Sara Beacham |
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Greetings!
It’s raining, a lot! Rain brings the good and the bad. We really need the rain, but with all the recent fire activity, there are dangerous possibilities for flooding and mud slides in burn scars. Keep those affected by the recent fires in your thoughts throughout these storms.
There is no meeting this Wednesday, and many committees meet this week. Be sure to attend your committee meetings to find out how you can serve our club and community. Speaking of committees, there are two ad hoc committees forming right now - Dream It, Be It and President’s Project. The DIBI committee met last Friday at La Comida with SI Bidwell Rancho. Plans are moving forward for the one-day Dream It, Be It conference to be held Saturday, April 9, 2022 at the Chico Women’s Club. If you are interested in joining this planning committee, our next meeting is Friday, December 10 at 12:00 noon at La Comida.
Reach out to me if you are interested in helping with my President’s Project. I am looking for a keynote speaker and a few panelists to tell their story. I want to get strong, female leaders who have stories that are compelling, uplifting, and inspiring.
Enjoy the rest of your week and have a safe, happy Halloween!
President Sara
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Business After Hours
Hosted by Kim N. Huber, CFP with Embrace Wealth Management
Join us on Tuesday, October 26, 5:00-6:30 pm at Kim's new office at Stoble Coffee & Workplace (418 Broadway Street, Chico). The evening will include a tour of the Stoble facilities, followed by a brief presentation on Kim's passion for helping women build wealth and sustainable investing.
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District 1 Fall Meeting
When: October 30, 2021
Time: 10 AM
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President-Elect Kathy and I will be hosting our next GTKU on Friday, October 29 at noon at Bellachino's (800 Bruce Rd) on their back patio. If you have someone who wants to hear about our club, you are invited and so are they. Please let me know if you are coming with a prospective member. It will be a no host event, so grab a tasty beverage or delicious bite and find us on the patio.
Bonnie Chapman
Membership Chair
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Fall Bistro Bag Now on Sale
Pesto Fettuccine with Sous Vide Bistro Steak or Marinated Chicken – Meal Kit for 2
Enjoy a meal of fresh Fettuccine with house-made pesto, served with your choice of marinated Sous Vide Bistro steak or chicken – ready to be grilled or pan-seared to perfection by you.
This exquisite meal, designed exclusively for the Soroptimist Fall Bistro Bag by Bacio Culinary Director Angel Lang.
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The Fall Bistro Bag will be available for curbside pick-up on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6th. Pick up location: Bacio, 1903 Park Avenue in Chico between 11:00am – 2:00pm. PICK-UP WILL BE ON E. 19TH STREET SIDE! Remain in your car and we will deliver the bag to your car. Soroptimist International of Chico thanks you for your support! LAST DAY TO ORDER THE FALL BISTRO BAG: OCTOBER 30th! Questions? Email bistrobag@sichico.com
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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, find out how by clicking here
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CHRISTMAS IN NOVEMBER
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2021
PERFECT TIME TO SHOP FOR GIFTS
We are looking for wonderful donations from you, our members, to make this a successful event.
We do need some special items, experiences or services to be part of our Live auction (minimum value $100.00).
Please consider putting together a group of things in a basket, cute box, or perhaps use a base item such as a platter or large bowl and then add additional small things that are part of a similar theme, all wrapped in cellophane, with a festive bow.
If you can offer a gift of an experience or service, that would be most welcome.
TIMELINE
BY NOV 10: Please bring your item to club or request that we pick it up from your location.
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Teasers
Are you ready to travel……we have what you need????????
Do you like to paint with friends…….????
Exciting gift baskets…?
Special china..?
BRING A FRIEND TO LUNCH ON NOV 17TH. SHOW THEM HOW MUCH FUN WE HAVE IN OUR CLUB.
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Butte Humane Society Grand Opening
When: November 6, 2021 from 12 PM - 4 PM
Where: 13391 Garner Lane, Chico, CA (next to Down Range)
Since this is a four hour event we are looking for more volunteers. We are asking volunteers to work 2 hour shifts. If you volunteer for the Bounce House, you must attend the training on Friday, Nov. 5 at 5 PM.
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Business After Hours
Hosted by Billie Araiza
Join us Wednesday, November 10, 6:00-7:45 pm on Zoom.
Hear about Arbonne: Healthy living to improve MIND, BODY, and SKIN with a holistic approach to beauty, health, and wellbeing.
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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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Hands on Project Girls on the Run 5K Run
Date of event: Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021
Time: 7:15 am to 11 am
Location: Lower Bidwell Park
Ladies!
Spend a few hours in our beautiful park, cheering on the Girls on the Run participants as they run their celebration 5K. Our club is a longtime supporter of this program and this is our day to show up for them. They need course monitors (cheering on the sidelines and watching out for the girls safety) and also some areas of assistance. Click on the sign up genius. I guarantee, you'll get more than you give by helping out with this one.
Thank-you!
Bonnie Chapman
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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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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