Soroptimist International of Chico
Sept. 10, 2019
      Volume 20  Issue 6
 

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What's New/Must Read
Calendar/Meetings at a Glance
Fall District 1 Meeting Official Call
After Hours hosted by Vanessa Haro
Save the Date
Epicurean Rendezvous Fundraiser
Volunteers Needed
Welcome New Advertiser
President's Message
This Week's Program
Epicurean Rendezvous Update
Retreat Photos
Bellevue or BUST
Editor's Desk

2019-2020 Committees & Board Meeting Schedule  Click here
Fall District 1 Meeting hosted by SI Bidwell Rancho



After Hours 
hosted by Vanessa Haro

When:    Sept. 19th, 2019
Time:      6pm to 7:30pm
Where:   Vanessa's home (see invitation) 

Invitations were sent out yesterday via E-mail, check your inbox to RSVP.  Click here for complete details  
Save the Date

SUDS - Oct. 3rd at 5ish - Hosted by Kathy Erickson for Marilyn Ey

SUDS - Nov. 7th at 5:30pm - Hosted by Billie Araiza & SI Bidwell Rancho 

More information coming soon

After Hours & SUDS are SI Objectives Committee Events.  If you'd like to host an After Hours or a SUDS contact the Co-chairs, Sandi Decker and/or Linda Kerch
Upcoming Fundraiser
Oct. 13, 2019
Manzanita Place (Chico Elks Lodge)
Tickets ON SALE NOW at Ticketleap  Click here   to purchase your tickets.  Tickets will be available at our business meeting and at Retreat on Sept. 7th.

Visit our website for complete details:   Click here

 Our major sponsors for our Epicurean Rendezvous fall fundraiser are:






Epicurean Rendezvous Pre-Event Jobs click here to sign up

Bonnie Chapman & Lupe Medrano
Co-Chairs Fundraising Committee 

Saturday Farmers Market Booth click here to sign up
Sandi Decker & Linda Kerch
Co-chairs SI Objectives Committee 


Natalie Conrad & Kit Oldham
Coordinators  
Member Center

Quick Links....
Message from President
Carrie Pavis 

Greetings Soroptimists!

We started this year off as busy as ever. It was great to see so many of you at the first meeting!  Thank you to Bonnie and Dawn who got us moving in the water at our first SUDS. Thank you to the Events Committee who worked so hard to put on retreat! We had a fantastic turnout, thank you to all who attended.
 
My heart is full, and I am overwhelmed with the love and support from all of you.

As I have mentioned, I had never taken a position like President before, and I doubted myself every step of the way. I kept telling myself if I can get through Installation, then I will be ok. Then it was my first board meeting, my first business meeting and, retreat. All of you have been so supportive, you have texted, e-mailed, or have just come up and let me know that I am doing a great job, this means the world to me. I can't thank you enough and now I feel more confident, am looking forward to this year and, I am ready to get to work.
 
This week we will have our first guest speaker Lynn Tosello, PhD. from "Your Consciousness Key."
 
Remember, Epicurean Rendezvous tickets are on sale at a discounted price only until September 15th.  The Fundraising Committee has sent out a sign-up Genius for those of you who need jobs before the event to fulfill your obligation to the Fundraising Committee.
 
I look forward to seeing all of you on Wednesday.



Soroptimist International of Chico
President, 2019-2020
This Week's Program

Speaker:   Lynn M. Tosello, PhD 
Certified Clinical  Hypnotherapist
Your Consciousness Key

Lynn will be speaking on Love, The Goddess, and Nature

Lynn M. Tosello is a Chico native, and graduate of local schools, including Butte College, and Chico State.   Read more

Coordinator:  Joyce Brown 


Important Information!

Hello SI Chico Members!

Tickets

Tickets are now on sale everyone!! We need your help in getting our room filled. Discounted tickets will only be available until September 15...please share this event on social media and with friends. There is a clickable version of the flier in this E-blast that you can share in an email! (see below)

Pre-event work shifts now available

You all received 2 sign-up genius emails this past weekend that have a number of pre-event work opportunities.(see signups under volunteers needed in this E-blast) If you are attending and just want to relax and enjoy, or if you can't be there that day and would like to fulfill your contribution of time toward our fundraising efforts beforehand, this is your chance. Please note that the Farmer's Market shifts will count as service toward fundraising. Also note that if none of this works for you, you can always help us by working at the Home and Garden Show in the spring.

We need Live Auction Items!

We are in search of a few spectacular live auction items. We are hoping for things like event/sports tickets, a timeshare stay or an experience. Please help us find a few of these to round out our auction.

Tickets will also be available for member purchase at our meeting if you or someone you know would rather purchase directly. Please let us know if you have any questions!

-Bonnie and Lupe and the Fundraising Committee

Retreat Photos

Group Photo


Maxine was there to greet us


Erin, Bonnie & Sandi making crafts
Bellevue or BUST



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Joyce Brown
Editor