President Paula opened today's monthly Business Meeting.

Invocation: Lydia's invocation spoke to this past week being a rough one for our town...headlines in several news outlets and our need to always hold our elected officials accountable.

Sunshine

Our "Sunshine" is something we do each week to those who need more support and a bit of a pick-me-up. We continue to send our thoughts and love to all.

LOTS OF SUNSHINE TO SEND THIS MORNING:

Sunshine continues to be broadcasted for our warrior Wendy, positive thoughts to Jeanne P., and to everyone dealing with a personal fight of their own. .

BUSINESS MEETING: Our 2025-26 proposed budget was presented today. First, it was a Board recommendation to raise our meeting dues to $10 per week and keep the quarterly dues at $400 starting November 1. After discussion the motion passed. Lois very clearly explained that our accounting was moving from a cash basis to accrual. After member discussion both our General Fund and Service Fund budgets were passed.

In other business, fundraising letters will be going out to the public November 14. There is a new Marketing Plan committee and a new Bylaws and Code of Conduct committee which will update our club bylaws and also include a Code of Conduct. A final committee formed to develop a plan for new member orientation.

Correspondence: Thank you received from Sheryl Marymount for the opportunity to speak at SITS last month on the Musical Memories Foundation and that she plans to acknowledge all of our good work on social media.

Don't forget to get your spook on for our Oct. 30 Halloween party. And speaking of spooky.....a few of our members attended the Valhalla Witches Night Out....

COMMITTEE REPORTS

• HWHW (Healthy Women/Healthy World) is organizing a Monthly Movement series. Each will take place following our business meetings around 9 am. Join us and bring a friend! Save the dates and let's move! Oct. 9, Leaf Peeping Hike at Fallen Leaf Lake! (it was so fun!) (Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Jan. 8, Feb. 12, Mar. 12, Apr. 9, May 14, and June 11....activities will be announced)
• SOCIAL COMMITTEE fun activities include: Oct. 9 Leaf Peeping Walk/hike to Fallen Leaf Lake; Nov. 16, 4 PM on is Friendsgiving at Laurie Flesher's. Signups coming soon Max. 30 peeps. Dec 18, following our SITS Holiday Party, will be a Cookie Exchange. Jan. 22 at 9 AM, let's all gather at Elements for breakfast following our meeting. MORE SOCIAL to follow!
• Technology Committee is thrilled that many of our members attended the Tech Cafe training October 9th.

SITS Member Quick Reminders

Quarterly Member Dues and Happy Dollars: These funds are how we pay for our overhead expenses so they are very important. Dues is generated by our Treasurers. Happy Dollars can be paid directly online on our website www.sitahoesierra.org on the Donate button. "Note" what the payment is for to help out our team!

SITS Committee Signups~ Go to our signup listing for this new year of our fabulous club here!

SITS Newsletter wants YOU! Our newsletter is amazing and so is our team! The process is easy to learn and your commitment time is scheduled by you! You can prep ahead of your publication and make it a snap. Our team will be happy to teach you the point-n-click program and we'll be at your side throughout the year. Sign up for your weeks now!

Our Soroptimist apparel line is ready for purchase! Liz Prestella's Torq'd clothing line for women is our supporter of this endeavor. Members and appreciators of SITS are now able to purchase apparel and items from her website. See what items are offered and to order go here. Thank you to the SITS team and to Torq'd for all of the hard work.

NON-SITS

Fun and Opportunities in Tahoe

There's actually so much going on so you're going to want to check out the EVENTS tab on www.southtahoenow.com, but here's a few to get you started!

LTCC Art Exhibition featuring Ian Ruhter. Open reception Oct.9 from 5 - 9 PM with his work being shown to Dec. 11, 2025. Read more about "The Lake" here.

Estate Planning and Philanthropy! This complimentary informational workshop on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6 PM, is designed specifically to discuss how you can help minimize your estate taxes while maximizing the assets you pass to your heirs. Topics covered include: What is Estate Planning and Who Needs it, Estate Taxation, Trust Planning, and our favorite, Charitable Giving Strategies. This is an ONLINE presentation and the details are here!

To register for the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless FACES event, click here.

Nov. 9, 2025

This is the 39th Season of Tahoe Arts Project. TAP performances include: Push Physical Theater-Jan 26-30, 2026, Katie Jane Band-March 2 - 6, 2026, Living Voices-March 23-27, 2026. And don't forget Dancing with the Tahoe Stars on October 11, 2025. Get your tickets here!

The Tahoe Women's Community Fund is having their membership drive! The Tahoe Women’s Community Fund, a philanthropic leadership organization, is dedicated to building and engaging an inclusive and diverse membership of women interested in strengthening our community through the power of collective giving. Be a part of something big!

Vista Rise Collective (previously Live Violence Free) is always looking for volunteers. There are many opportunities, for both direct and indirect services. Cash donations are always welcome, but every Tuesday they accept non cash donations such as furniture, clothing, etc. For more information about volunteering, donations and/or services provided click here.

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care could use donations of towels if you have some to take to goodwill, take them here instead. Check out their Facebook page here

PETAL KINDNESS is a non-profit organization that rescues flowers to uplift others and helps divert green waste from landfills. They are in desperate need of vases. Drop them off at 2941 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Leave behind wooden pallet wall.

Petal Kindness rescues these flowers from the landfill and provides them to non-profits, hospitals, senior centers, and community-based organizations to bring comfort, joy, and healing to our local community members. Donations and volunteers are always needed!

Blood donations are needed and four are scheduled in our community. Please see details here and make your appointment today!

Looking for up to date resources in our community? Barton Health has a list for all of us and it is actively updated! SHARE this link with others!

ALL YEAR LONG!

LTCC Basic Needs Center is looking for food donations. A variety of foods and basic need items are on the list. Click here for full list and drop off details

If you'd like to donate through our club, please bring your donations to the monthly business meeting and Lisa C. or Andie will make sure they are delivered to the college. Please include an estimate on the value as LTCC needs to keep records of that information.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue has a quarterly newsletter to keep us all updated on fire safety info. Their goal is to help people learn about the fuels reduction products they are working on, seasonal fire safety info and other fire dept related news. Click here to sign up for the newsletter

Saint Joseph Community Land Trust has changed their Motel to Home (MTH) program from a loan program to a grant program and we're hoping this will attract families living in substandard housing, who would like to live in a more permanent and adequate home. Please click here for more details

Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless seeks community support in keeping people cared for.

Our South Shore community has been able to sleep better knowing that our homeless population has an indoor option. This winter season marked the 10th anniversary of the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) providing warm beds to the most vulnerable in our community.

The office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12-4 at the Red Lodge, 1137 Emerald Bay Rd.

More details here

Between Horses and Humans continues to grow! If you're a lover of youth and a lover of horses, this is a program for you! You can keep up on their information by reading their newsletters here! Volunteers and donations are always needed. BHH Update-they are soon relocating to the Amacker Ranch!

Food Assistance Guide for So. Lake Tahoe. If you know of anyone in need, please share this information. Click and print!