President Lisa Cali opened today's Halloween meeting with her amazing smile and warm heart.

Guests today included Kim's daughter Christina and members of the South Tahoe High "S" Club: Advisor Anne Filce and members Deia, Ollie, and Maite. So wonderful have you with us!

Our Invocation was from our "Book of Lydia" since she continues enjoying Italy! Always enjoy the poem "Little Orphant Annie" by James Whitcomb Riley. Remember: An the Gobble-ums 'll gits you Ef you Don't Watch Out!

Sunshine: Recently someone shot out the windows in Lois' Honda and Tesla. She believes this act was politically motivated (as she had a candidate's sign in her yard). Her sunshine is for the people so angry about politics and wishes for healing in our community and country.

Prayers and comforting thoughts go to Julie's friend undergoing cancer treatments.

Today's meeting was SPOOKtacular Halloween fun. Members and guests definitely got into the spirit. First, we enjoyed a continental breakfast provided by our members.

Book fairy Paula gave us a short lesson in how to bellow your best witch's cackle and then asked us to share a favorite Halloween memory, whether positive or traumatic. Stories ranged from the headless horseman to possible criminals in a haunted mansion, carving pumpkins, being Capt. Jack Sparrow, Halloween college parties, the "refrigerated bush" from the creepy guy on the corner, trick or treating in costumes when it snowed. Then there's making different costumes: robot costumes, Ewok costume, a costume to match the doll you're carrying, a weather appropriate Wonder Woman costume to a DOG Vader one for a golden Retriever. More memories included gathering food for the needy, watching Halloween movies, or perhaps your white poodle outfit was egged. Each memory reminded us of the power of using our imaginations no matter our age. And, there was still more fun to be had. Shelly led us in a game called "Sardines." We were put into groups of 3 or 4. One group headed out to hide anywhere in the Malof Center and then everyone else had to find that group and once we were hiding altogether it was like being a squished can of sardines. Thank you, Lisa Cali, Paula and Shelly for an enjoyable way to wake up on this blustery morning.

SITS Member Items & Our Projects

Members, mark your calendars for our upcoming dates of our Fundraising events: Signups will be happening shortly. Kudos to Jean B and Laurie F for getting the signup.com prepaared.

Festival of Lights, December 13-14 from 4-8pm.

Online Auction, May 16 - 30, 2025

Mad Hatter Tea at Valhalla, May 18, 2025

Celebrity Tournament, July 9-13, 2025

We are a hands on club, and we need all hands on these important projects to raise funds for our community.

Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra awarded Venus Castian Cardoza the Mt. Tallac Student of the Month for October. Venus was given a $75 Amazon gift card and was recognized by her teachers and peers on Oct. 25. Congratulations, Venus!

A newly launched Sewing Club at South Tahoe High School sponsored by Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra.

Lake Tahoe Community College SITSters volunteering at the Lake Tahoe Marathon this month. Another new club sponsored by SI of Tahoe Sierra.

Please share this opportunity with anyone you know who might be eligible. Our club has budgeted $6000 towards this program to help women with their educational goals. For further information or questions contact SITS member Nancy Muller.

nancymuller@sitahoesierra.org

SITS Committee Happenings!

Reminder: When hosting an event/meeting, please forward a photo and paragraph to techhelp@sitahoesierra.org so we can add it to our website and social calendar.

Social Committee is organizing a SITS Friendsgiving at Laurie Flesher's home on Sunday, November 17th at 4 PM. A Friendsgiving is a Thanksgiving-style gathering, but in this case, with SITsters (and spouses/partners!), instead of our families. It will be a potluck, and signups are limited to 30 people. Sign up here https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/701352080046/false#/invitation 

Healthy Women Healthy World will be sending out its committee financial support checks to organizations we are working with this year, one of which is Live Violence Free. Thank you again to Briana for her important presentation.

SAVE THE DATE

Lasagne Love with Bread and Broth

Monday, February 10

MEMBER Weekly Contribution or Quarterly Contribution can be paid online here! It's fast and easy! It can go through your Paypal or Credit Card. Get er dun!

COMMITTEE Signup Portal!

This is how we get things done.

Our SITS club and all that we do are driven by the committees that we maintain. All members are asked to join at least ONE Service Committee and ONE Technical Committee. Service is what we do and Technical is how we roll! Our Committee Signup portal is ready for members to sign up on! Simply click here! Newsletter Team sign ups are here and all are welcome to learn a new skill and join in!

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!

Time is running out to join the Tahoe women's Community Fund for the 2024 year. For as little as $125 donation, you can direct your contribution to a wide variety of community needs by joining and voting. Click here for the 2024 Impact Report to see how this organization supports our community, then click "Membership" to join!

El Dorado County Snow Removal Forum

Many residents are concerned with snow removal for the upcoming winter. The El Dorado County Dept. of Transportation will be holding a public meeting to discuss plans and take questions regarding the unincorporated portions of the basin.

Thursday November 7

6-7 p.m.

Meyers Elementary School Multipurpose Room

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have started their inaugural season . There are lots of games at the Tahoe Blue Events Center to enjoy!

They team with local nonprofits for special Knight nights. Check out their schedule here.

Join TAP as they present Alias Brass on November 8 at beautiful Valhalla Boathouse for a free public performance at 6:30 PM!

Be sure to put this on your dance card. A special performance in a special place!

The first NCAA women's basketball game to be played at Lake Tahoe will take place on November 12 at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. The University of Nevada Wolfpack will take on the University of Colorado Buffaloes. Game time is 7 p.m. Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Tahoe Tip Off at Ticketmaster and the Tahoe Blue box office.

Lake Tahoe Unified School District presents " A Veterans Musical Tribute" free music concert Wednesday, November 13, 6:30 pm at the South Tahoe Middle School.

MARCELLA FOUNDATION FRIENDSGIVING The Marcella Foundation's inaugural Friendsgiving will be held at South Lake Brewery Co. on November 20, 2024, 6 - 9 p.m. This will be an unforgettable night of community, celebration, and giving back! What to expect: Potluck-style dinner – bring your favorite dish to share, Table Decoration Contest & exciting Raffle Prizes, $150 per table (seats 6), Live music to set the festive mood. All proceeds will benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library initiative at the Marcella Foundation. Get your tickets here.

St. Joseph's Land Trust invites you to.......

Soroptimist of Truckee Donor presents...

Soroptishop Artisan Faire is November 21, 2024 in beautiful Truckee. This is an awesome opportunity for Soroptimist and non Soroptimist to shop and have fun with our neighbors. Details here!

There are South Lake Tahoe Community Blood Drives, available for you to participate in, Friday Dec. 6th, 11:30 am - 5:00 PM at the Parks and Rec Center Gym. 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd. To schedule an appointment, call Vitalant at 775-329-6451

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.

Important information for your family from TASK (Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids)

TASK's mission is to prevent and reduce youth substance use and related harm - Keeping kids safe in collaboration with our community partners. TASK's mission is to prevent and reduce youth substance use and related harm - Keeping kids safe in collaboration with our community partners. For more information about TASK click here.

For TASK's October campaign to keep kids safe, click here!

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 Learning Haven - Click here for all their information and a link to each month's newsletter.

TAHOE LEARNING HAVEN: Are you aware of the FREE monthly educational forums that Kathy Haven has set up for students, parents, and all interested community members? These are great! Most TLH forums are the second Wednesday of the month from 6:45pm-9pm at the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe! See here or tahoelearninghaven@gmail.com. Mark your calendar:

·       11/13 – College application tutorial

·       12/18 – Student/alumni college panel & fair

·       1/8 – Scholarship application tutorial

·       2/12 – The college track: A-G requirements

·       3/12 – Playing at the next level: Athletics after high school

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 seventh 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!

CURLING NOW THAT DAYS ARE SHORTER? Maybe you’ve been waiting until the fall when there’s not sun to keep you on the beaches into the evenings and the temps are dropping? Never tried curling, come out and try some of the best ice in the US! The first dedicated curling ice in Nevada was right here in Stateline! Lessons, games, leagues, group parties, etc! See here