Today's Meeting Review!

President Paula opened our meeting and read the Invocation from Lydia who was not able to attend.  The invocation was a tribute to education.  Although education may be costly, an ignorant population is much more costly.  Let's uphold education by studying hard, supporting our teachers, and learning something new everyday. 

We welcomed members who joined us by Zoom this morning. This is a wonderful option on days you may be out of town, under the weather, or simply aren’t able to make it to the meeting in person.  Www.sitszoom.com

Sunshine goes out to Lydia as she helps her mom.  Also to all the firefighters and displaced people from the mosquito fire and other hot spots around the country.  

Today's speakers included a long time friend and community member, Cheyanne Lane, Tahoe Youth & Family Services, Supportive Services Manager and Shelby Musants, Case Manager for the Transitional Living Program

A focus of Cheyanne's over the many years has been Drop-In Center where client's “Get Recharged, Get Resources, Get Respect”. Located in South Lake Tahoe, California the Drop-In Center provides a safe, non-judgmental, welcoming environment for runaway, homeless and street youth from the dangers of the street and to get their most basic needs met.

The Drop in Center provides:

• Emergency Shelter for youth up to the age of 18
• Food
• Clothing
• Hygiene supplies
• Socks
• Showers 
• Laundry
• Birth Certificates
• State ID's
• Sleeping Bags
• Tents
• Help to obtain employment
• Help with college and vocational training

Since receiving a grant in 2019, TYFS has expanded their services to homeless youth by providing Transitional Housing.  An estimated 4.2 Million youth experience homelessness in the US over a 12 month period.  And California had the highest number of homeless people including 24,000 homeless youth in 2019. El Dorado County had 114 homeless youth during that time period.  There are many reasons for homelessness among youth, including abuse  and or abandonment by their family members, economic hardship, rejection due to their sexual orientation, ageing out of foster care, release from juvenile justice system with no resources.  Youth with no diploma or GED have an increased risk of being homeless.  Homeless youth are at an increased risk of human trafficking due to heir vulnerability and having no safe place to sleep at night.  They are often sexually, mentally and physically abused leading to substance abuse to escape.

TYFS has been able to use this grant for housing assistance for homeless youth.  The transitional Living Program managed by Shelby provides up to 18 months of housing for youth aged 16-22.

This program allows youth to get on their feet and learn to live independently.  TYFS manages 3 homes for youth who are housed with roommates and are required to  be working, looking for a job, or going to school.  They must also engage with case management.  Violence its not tolerated and will be cause for "involuntary discharge".  Another program, Rapid Re-housing, helps youth who just need a little assistance to get into rental housing such as a deposit.  This assistance declines over a few months until the youth are able to handle the payments on their own. 

These two programs have allowed TYFS to house 32 youth and keep them off the streets, while allowing them to live in the communities they call home.

TYFS is always looking for Host families to provide temporary, emergency  housing for homeless youth.  You can find out more information on their website.  Tahoe Youth and Family Services

SITS wishes to thank Cheyanne and Shelby for their presentation and especially for all the good work you do to support our youth and families.  

You can have fun and support Tahoe Youth & Family Services this weekend for their Sunday Social! Win-win for all!

 Facebook Link We are changing over from using Facebook Group to Facebook Page.  The link above will get you where you need to go! Let's all be on the same Page!!!

SEPTEMTER is Suicide Prevention Month:

Here's an added item for your knowledge! Suicide claims the lives of more than 47,000 Americans per year. It's a serious threat for the young and our older adults. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and there is much to learn. One important item to SHARE around the nation is that one can easily reach The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988. We have two great sources of information. NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness has valuable information here. And click here for added resources from Barton Health. 

SITS Member Items

Recruitment Evening! SITS 'Show and Tell'! October 4th, 5.30 - 7pm at Wendy's house.

Bring a friend and we will Show them what a fun group we are and Tell them how they can come have fun with us! There will be a raffle for our guests.

SITS Committees - Chairs please update your descriptions! 

ALL MEMBERS, please sign up for your committees of choice here. It's through our committee work that we accomplish so much for the community of Tahoe and the world. We ask that all members select one Technical (how our club operates) and one Service (what our club does) committee. Remember, we can jump in on all committee meetings and activities as desired! For your viewing pleasure see the committee videos we made with Tahoe Production House for full explanations. 

Support for our Mt. Tallac Students! The Art Sale  

www.artsaleformttallac.org 

Please share this auction site with everyone and thank you to the group of women who got this organized! Your efforts will benefit our youth in a dramatic way.  This is an online art sale thanks to the talent of Mr. Keith Williams. His work with bronze, wood, ceramics, and water colors is remarkable and he wanted to pay tribute to his beautiful wife, Sandy Williams. Sandy had a heart filled for the youth at Mt. Tallac High School. All of the funds raised through this event will go to support our students! The sale will be launched Sept. 1 and close on Sept. 30th so please SHARE this information. People can also simply donate to our efforts at the school! For more information, contact Wendy David.

Shop your heart out and support our efforts!

SITS can earn funds with your shopping!

Please share this information with family and friends!

Alefest Wing Cookoff

Heavenly Village

September 17, 1-5pm

$40 donation

Proceeds to benefit Christmas Cheer

For tickets and more information click here.

NON-SITS Fun and Opportunities in Tahoe

Polling Place Workers needed for our next elections! These are paid positions and there are posts needed in Lake Tahoe.

Go here to learn more and apply through the county. High School students can apply as well! 

Tahoe Women's Community Fund: Come join us for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine...learn about TWCF....bring a friend...help us double our membership.

First Wednesday of the month at 5 PM for wine!

• Oct 5 at Idle Hour
• Nov 2 at Cocktail Corner

Third Wednesday of Month: Coffee Morning at 9:30 am 

• Oct. 19 at Revive Coffee Shop
• Nov. 16 at Clyde’s Coffee Shop

SHARE this information with everyone. Let's get the membership up to 400!

VITALANT

Upcoming dates to GIVE!

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, our nation is experiencing the greatest blood shortage in over a decade. You can do your part by donating often. Whole blood can be donated every 8 weeks (56 days) or up to 6 times per year. Power red donations can be made every 16 weeks (112 days). Platelet apheresis donors may give every 7 days up to 24 times per year. If you have questions about donating blood, go to vitalent.org. Donating blood is a lifesaving act of kindness.

Donors are encouraged to please schedule an appointment. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.  

Please schedule an appointment at Click here to make an appointment or go to www.donors.vitalent.org and use blood drive code SMFM062 or call Vitalant at 877-258-4825 and mention blood drive code SMFM06

Thursday 9/22

Aspire Academy High School

Bloodmobile

1680 Bently Pkwy, Minden, NV

Open 9am-3pm

Friday 9/23

Whole Foods

3600 Lake Tahoe Blvd

12pm-4pm

Fri 9/30

South Lake Tahoe Association of Realtors

2307 James Ave

9am-1pm

Al Tahoe Pioneer Cemetery Community workshop Thursday, Sept 22!

KULAIWI

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 6:30 PM

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 530-542-3632

or

TahoeArtsProject.org

From our friends of the Moose Lodge, the 18th Annual Kids' Fishing Day! 

SHARE this information with everyone. It's a day for our kiddos! 

Non Profit Speed matching Event

Wednesday, September 28^th from 6:00PM – 8:00PM

Location: Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe - 1100 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150 

                      Deadline for registration is August 31^st!

Over the last 6 months, we have had many non-profits reach out to us about finding good, qualified, interested board members….so here comes our first attempt to help non-profits find such people (LIKE YOU). 

If you are a community member and are interested and/or passionate about helping out as a possible board member to one of the many nonprofits here on the south shore of Lake Tahoe, please sign up on the first link below. We know many of you are super-involved in our amazing community…we hope this event will help more people join in to making Tahoe the amazing community and support system for others and our environment.

Choose the registration link below that applies to you based on reason for attending (nonprofit looking for a board member OR community member looking to join a board).

SOUTH SHORE OF LAKE TAHOE REGISTRATION LINKS:

• Registration for COMMUNITY MEMBERS: https://south-shore-tahoe-community-member-registration.eventbrite.com

• Registration for NONPROFITS*: https://south-shore-tahoe-nonprofit-registration.eventbrite.com

If you have any questions, feel free to email Kathy Haven at kathy@eldoradocf.org. 

Enjoy the Fall Festival benefitting the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation on October 1 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Lakeview Social. The family-friendly event will have fun activities all day long, all to support enrichment grants for South Lake Tahoe Performing Arts and the STEM programs at schools. More here. 

It's Chris Campion to let you know Tahoe Arts Project has convinced me to dance. Yes, you read that right - dance... I can't believe it either. But its for a great cause. 

Oct. 15, 2022, at 6:30pm at Bally's - I'll be one of ten locals hoofing it at this entertaining Fundraiser to help bring more of the arts into our schools. It has become one of the best social events in town and is back for the first time since March 2020.

Until Sept. 15th, follow the link below to buy special pre-sale tickets. Enter the code 'Heavenly' to get seats ($50 or $25/$15 kids) at tables in our section. Grab some friends and come have fun. Even if you choose to buy tickets later, make sure to select to support Chelsea and Chris, Kim and George, or one of your other favorite dance teams!

Thanks, Chris

Tickets available online September 15 at

tahoeartsproject.tix.com (Code Heavenly)

You can also donate if you can't make the event here! 

http://www.tahoeartsproject.org/

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on October 29^th from 10am-12pm at LTCC. Join in our community's efforts to remove all unused prescription and other the counter medicines out of the reach of our children. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. More information can be found at https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/

Post-fire resilience workshops to focus on Dixie, Caldor & Tamarack fires

University of California Cooperative Extension is holding online weekly workshops and in-person field trips to connect landowners affected by recent wildfires to post-fire management concepts, strategies, professionals, and programs... Online meetings through Oct 14th.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS