Today's Meeting Review!

The meeting this morning was opened by President Paula.  Lydia's invocation was a brilliant comparison between how we can support one another and how a flock of geese supports themselves--have a common goal, seek help, empower others to lead, protect each other, stay committed to your values. 

Sunshine:  Sending love, hugs and healing to two of our members, Jeanne Prestella and Brenda Heldorn.   

Guests:  We were pleased to welcome Andrea Solis, guest of Joanne Tillson and our district 5 Director, Holly Nash.  Holly, pictured below with President Paula,  gave a quick rundown on upcoming events and district meetings.  

Our program this morning was delightful presentation by two young women who we sponsored to go to the UC Davis TechTrek week. Below the girls and their directors are picture left to right: Meara Donahue, 8th grade student at STMS, Asha Ryan, 8 grade student at Whittell, President Paula, Janet Lynds, SLT Tech Trek Co-ordinator, workshop presenter and dorm mom, and Stephanie Facchini, dorm mom and Co-director of the UC Davis Camp.

Each year since 1998 AAUW (American Association of University Women) has designed and managed a residential STEM camp for middle school girls.  The first camp started at Stanford, and has since expanded to 20 other campuses.  NorCal AAUW sent 94 girls to camp this year, all funded by donations from members, and supporting community groups.  SI Tahoe Sierra donated $2000 for scholarships this year. Here is a brief recap of the presentation by Meara and Asha.  

CORE CLASSES:  Meara was in computer science and learned how to use editing software to create a PSA to encourage people to use reusable water bottles.  Asha was in anatomy, where she studied different body systems such as skeletal, respiratory, etc. and dissected different animal parts to see how these systems work.  These classes were the main focus every morning after breakfast until lunch.  Other core classes offered were Genetics, Nutrition/Food Science, and Engineering. 

WORKSHOPS:  After lunch the girls had a choice of different workshops to attend, such as Heat Islands, Electric Motors, Electrify Your Greetings, Girls with Confidence, Forensic Tools for Triage, Paramedic/EMT, Deception by Science, The Power of the Sun, Girls Scouts, Getting to College.

PRESENTATIONS:  In addition, there were special presentations such as Safe Credit Union Bite of Reality, Professional Women's Evening, which was a favorite, and Astronomy/Stargazing.  

FIELD TRIPS:  The organizers made good use of the facilities on the UC Davis campus.  Trips to the Mondavi Center (another favorite), Chemistry Demo, Bohart Entomology Museum and the Vet School enhanced the girls experience. 

ACTIVITIES:  And in between all of this, the girls still had time for Zumba, Crossfit, Concentration, silly songs, writing in their journals, and mooing at Cows!

The experience included staying in college dormitories with a room mate and eating in the commons cafeteria where they were required to eat fruits and vegetables every day!  Although the girls expressed missing their parents, they were excited to be there, and sad to leave their new friends at the end of the week.  The program is so popular that many former Trekkers apply to be junior counselors when they get into high school.   One of these junior counselors is Emmie Fiel (pictured below), a junior at STHS.

Thank you Asha and Meara for sharing your experience with our club.  We were so impressed by your confidence, enthusiasm, and ability to be flexible when our technology failed you.  And thanks to AAUW and all the dedicated women like Jan and Stephanie who work so hard to put this program on for our future leaders in science.  

Update on Tech Trek Sponsored 'Trekkers'

AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.

In July 2022 AAUW sent two South Lake Tahoe middle school students to Tech Trek, a weeklong STEM camp at UC Davis. Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra sponsored both of these students through our Middle School Projects Committee: Asha Ryan from George Whittell (now a 7th-12th grade school) and Meara Donahue from South Tahoe Middle School. Sponsored by AAUW was Junior Counselor to the camp, Emmie Fiel from South Tahoe High School.

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SITS Member Items

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. 

                                   We Need You!!!

The social committee has chosen Guilty Christmas as our November get together. Join us on Wed, Nov 16, 7:30pm at the Tallac Boathouse. (We may meet before the event for food and friendship - information to come!)

Click here to purchase tickets.

THE HOLIDAYS ARE JUST AROND THE CORNER!!!

Shop your heart out and support our efforts!

SITS can earn funds with your shopping!

Please share this information with family and friends!

SHOPS for SITS!

It’s a win/win fundraising opportunity for our efforts all year long! Great household and gift items you can order come right to your home and our club receives 40% of what you spend there to enhance the lives of women and youth!

www.ShopForSITS.org

Click here to see the catalog

NON-SITS Fun and Opportunities in Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe residents asked to participate in

UC Davis Survey on Wildfire

Click Here for full details

STEEC field trips - Tahoe Paradise Park

They need help for the stations - please contact Michelle McLean <mmclean@ltusd.org>

6th grad Defensible Space Oct 21st 9.15-1.15pm

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!

• Nov 2 at Cocktail Corner

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

• Nov. 16 at Clyde’s Coffee Shop

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

Get out to Alpine Co., do some leaf peeping and support our neighbors in Markleeville/Woodfords area and take part in a huge rummage sale! Make it a day long activity and enjoy the eateries while you're at it. Oct. 22! 

October 25th - 6 - 7pm

Camp Richardson historic Resort & Marina

Lake Tahoe History Museum

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Lake Tahoe educator and historian Dr. David Borges will speak on the topic of some of the mobsters and the ne’er-do-wells who plied their trade on Tahoe. Lake Tahoe’s connection to the mafia, from real-life mobsters to Hollywood movie personalities, has its ties to the early days of gambling.

Dr. Borges will share stories of those with local ties: Baby Face Nelson, John Birges, the 1980 Harveys Tahoe bomber, and Richard Lewis “Dick” Chartrand.

This is a free event; refreshments will be served (donations accepted).

The Camp Richardson Hotel is at 1900 Jamison Beach Road, South Lake Tahoe.

MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD

The Valhalla performances are Oct. 27, 28 & 29., 7:30pm.

Tickets Here

It is also playing in Sacramento this Sunday, 4pm showtime, at the B Street Theater. All proceeds from that performance go to the B Street's Childrens' Theater Program.

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/

CASA Gala

Saturday, November 5, 2022

6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Serrano Country Club

5005 Serrano Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Click here for full details

Awaken’s Banquet & Silent Auction 2022

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The Lake Tahoe Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Happy Homestead Cemetery present WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA 2022.

A ceremony honoring active and deceased Military Personnel, Veterans, and First Responders.

Dec. 17, 2022 at 9:00 AM

1261 Johnson Blvd, SLT 96150

It's everyone's job to

Remember, Honor, Teach

Vitalant Blood Donation Sites:

Monday 11/07/22

South Lake Tahoe Fire Department

SLTF Training Center

1195 Rufus Allen Blvd

South Lake Tahoe, CA

9am-2:30pm

Wednesday 11/09/22

Bently Enterprises LLC and Douglas County Blood Mobile

Minden, NV

1:15pm-4pm

Friday 11/18/22

Tahoe Douglass Fire District

Kahle Center - Tallac Activity Room

236 Kingsbury Grade Rd

Stateline, NV

11am-5pm

Friday 12/02/22

South Lake Tahoe Community Gymnasium

1180 Rufus Allen Blvd

South Lake Tahoe, CA

12pm-5pm

To schedule an appointment online click 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.

The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless has accomplished so much thanks to their leadership and many volunteers. You can read about all that's been done thus far here.



Here is the latest newsletter 



Homeless coalition completes purchase of three South Lake Tahoe motels; move-ins begin - donation list at end of this article. Our assistance throughout the year makes a difference in the life of another and in the health of our community!