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SI Chico E-blast news & more
Oct. 20, 2020 | Volume 21 Issue 12
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.
NEW this week: Our Program Fundraising Committee Bistro Bag, Christmas in November, Excerpts from SNR E-blast, Happy Dollars, Member's Survey
“Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart.”— Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Message from President
Billie Araiza
Greetings!

It’s so wonderful to see the blue skies again! I’m so grateful that they are getting the wildfires contained and we are able to start returning to a sense of normalcy. Unfortunately, for those who have lost their homes and/or loved ones to the fires, there will be no sense of normalcy for them for quite some time. Please continue to keep the fire evacuees in your thoughts and prayers. Our Ad Hoc Bear Fire Committee has dedicated many hours to helping those who were affected by the fires.

On a happier note, how great was that to have Megan from Arc as a guest speaker at club last week? We have so many wonderful organizations in Butte County that are continuing to provide support for those who need it the most. I feel so proud to be part of a community that cares about everyone regardless of who you are or where you came from. We are one big diversified community and I am so pleased that Soroptimist has such a long history of giving back to our community and helping shape its success.

With Gratitude,

President Billie





To see ALL upcoming guest speakers and events, click on the calendar above.
FINAL COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
2020-2021
2020-2021 Committee Meeting Schedule & Board Meetings at a glance
Zoom After Hours
with Linda Allen
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 at 6PM

You are invited to join us for our first After Hours with Linda Allen. Linda will be discussing Nutritional & Health Tips during these challenging times.

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 670 322 6116
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+14086380968,,6703226116# US (San Jose)
If you want to host a SUDS or an After Hours contact SI Objectives Committee
Co-chairs
Jami McNamee at jloum.13@gmail.com
-or-
Linda Allen at lindandgayle@gmail.com
You are invited to join us on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 at 12 Noon

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 670 322 6116
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+14086380968, 6703226116# US (San Jose)
Our program this week is:

Fundraising Committee Co-Chairs Lupe Medrano & Daran Goodsell Presents

We are excited to announce our Bistro Bag fundraiser is now available for purchase! The Bistro Bag is a meal kit prepared with recipes from our very own Soroptimist member, Chef Ann Leon, and will be filled with fresh, local, in-season ingredients for you to prepare a unique at-home culinary meal in your kitchen. The kit will include a step-by-step recipe card and a special YouTube link for a cooking class led by Chef Leon. The meal for our Winter Bistro Bag and cooking class is a Raviolo dinner and will include a brussels sprouts appetizer and a winter green salad. Vegetarian options are available and you get a choice of a 2-serving or 4-serving kit. We also have dessert and wine add-ons for an additional cost. Go to bistrobag.org for more details on the menu and to order your meal kit now – quantities are limited so don’t miss out on our Winter Bistro Bag, available for curbside pick-up on Saturday, December 12th!

To hear more about our Winter Bistro Bag and our upcoming seasonal Bistro Bags, please join us this Wednesday, October 21st during our Soroptimist Zoom meeting at noon.
CHRISTMAS in NOVEMBER
We are moving our traditional Christmas in November auction online. We need your new or in excellent condition items, services or experiences to be part of this silent auction. Time to check your cupboards and storage areas!!

Please send a photo, description and value by text or email to:

Maureen Duquette    Text. 530-520-3282

OR

Sharadin Castaldo     Text. 530-514-1471

We must receive your item information by the deadline of Nov 1st

The live bidding will launch on Nov 9th and end in the evening of Nov 18th (time to be determined). We hope to have a live auction bidding at the Nov 18th Zoom meeting for any large dollar items donated.

This is a great way to purchase early Christmas gifts for your family and friends, while supporting your Soroptimist club.
Excerpts from SNR October 15, 2020 E-blast

Governor Sarah's Message

Hello,
                                                         
October is a special month, on the 3rd we began the 99th year of Soroptimist. This is the beginning of our journey towards the 100th year. I would like us, as a Region, to do something special to mark the 100th Year. I heard that a Region in another Federation is having their clubs plant 100 trees before 10-3-2021. I am looking for ideas, we have 55 clubs and if each club did one thing twice we would make an impact in celebrating the 100th Celebration. Please email me any ideas you have at snrgovernor@soroptimistsnr.org.

Please join us for the Second Board Meeting of the 2020-2021 Biennium via Zoom on Sunday October 25, 2020 at 9:00 am. For everyone’s amusement we will be celebrating Halloween, so wear your best costume (Call and Tentative Agenda)

Continue to stay safe!

Governor Sarah

STOP Trafficking

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I suggest that you go online and read “My Sisters House” Newsletter. There are three articles, one on Domestic Violence, another on COVID-19 and the last on Massage Parlors. All three deal with the status of many women during our modern times.

Stay safe and healthy.

Joanne Tremelling
STOP Trafficking Committee member covering Northeast California
President Elect Sara Beacham is happy for the past several weeks of programs and for our members getting together via Zoom at our regular meetings.
Happy $$$$ are here again

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.

Since we aren’t meeting for lunch these days, you’re saving $16 a week, $48 saved each month. Please consider donating some of those savings back to the club.

We will need help for future in club resources for this year, so please, please give generously.

Easy payment options
 
1. Mail a check, write Happy $ in the memo line, to:

SI Chico
P.O. Box 1812
Chico CA 95927

2. Use PAYPAL via paypal.me/sichico (note funds are for Happy $'s).

After submitting your payment email your good news and special moments.


Your Internal Fundraising team thanks you for your help.
Please take our Member's Survey

As we continue to confront the challenges of COVID-19 and the day to day changes in our normal circumstances, we would like to hear from you.

We appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey. When complete email it to:

Jami McNamee, Co-Chair SI Objectives Committee
Live Your Dream Award
Do you know a woman who could use money for school? Then check out our Live Your Dream Award. We will be funding up to $3,500 this year. Attached is a half-sheet flier for you to give to women who may fit the criteria. If you would like more information, go to: 

If you have questions, contact Rosie Potestio, this year’s Live Your Dream Coordinator at:

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Joyce Brown
Editor
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