Each Thursday, our members and guests are greeted by these lovely ladies. Already the day begins in a positive way! We're sending a big hug to our ladies who couldn't make it to today's meeting.

Today's meeting was opened by President Shelly on this beautiful Lake Tahoe morning!

Invocation -was presented by Lydia and it reflected her recent travels to Cambodia and Vietnam. She was inspired by the beauty of both the country and the people. She appreciated their kindness and gentleness. It inspired her thoughts about forgiveness in our lives. "To forgive others not because they deserve it, but forgive others because it will bring you peace."

Welcomed guests today included: Diana Foster and Karen Miner. Loved seeing both of you and rumor has it, Diana is joining!

Sunshine goes out to The friends and family of Doug Forte. His celebration of live will be at Paradise park Saturday, Sept 9 at 10AM. And we're all thrilled that our JoAnn T got home safely from Burning Man!

For those who missed our Jen of Zawadisha here's her latest newsletter information.

Today's program focused on our members!

Our ladies take every opportunity to learn about each other and we especially like it when it's done through a game! Today President Elect Lisa Cali ran us through a great game of Two Lies and One Truth! Our women love a challenge and they began by secretly writing about themselves.

Once everyone had their information completed, Lisa C collected them and that's when the fun began! We learned who were sky divers, who went out on the lake with Peter of Peter, Paul, and Mary, who was a ski bartender server in the French Alps for years, who's allergic to apples, who is planning a trip to Florida, who has the world's most rarest blood type, and much more! Thank you Lisa for the fun "ice breaker", it was a great way to know more about our Sitsters!

SITS Member Items & Our Projects

• Healthy Women/Heathy World is announcing a community e-waste drive for Saturday, September 23 from 10 - 2 PM at the South Tahoe Refuse Center!

Ewaste includes:

• CRT devices including older televisions and computer monitors.
• LCD desktop computer monitors, laptop computers, and tablets.
• LCD televisions and smart displays.
• Plasma televisions.
• OLED-containing televisions.
• OLED-containing desktop monitors, laptop computers, and tablets.

The I Got Lei'd ad hoc committee is planning a fundraiser for Lahaina. More information to come, but if you would like to be on this committee, please contact Paula.

The Technology Committee is planning a Happy Hour at the Tech Cafe (Laurie's home) for the first weekend in October (time to be determined). This will be a chance for everyone to get some fun instruction on how to use our technology--calendars, website, Google Mail, etc. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Challenge Day Volunteers needed!

A SITS supported opportunity for all of us and your friends!

South Tahoe High School will be having their Challenge Day event on September 11,12, and 13. However, signups are happening THIS WEEK at SLT High School Challenge Days. TASK (Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids) needs volunteers for all three days from 8:15 to 3:15. Our contact on this is Theresa so direct an email to her for more information at tahoesafekids@gmail.com. Volunteers are only asked to spend a few hours with 4-5 kids in a small group. The program will be facilitated by professionals and lunch will be provided. This is a very rewarding way to connect with kids in our community.

SI Sierra Reno officially chartered on June 23^rd, 2023. We are now thrilled to invite you and your club members to join in the Charter Celebration on Wednesday September 13^th from noon pacific time to 1pm. See the attached flyer.

 The best part about a virtual celebration is you can join us right from the comfort of your own home or office.  All you need is your laptop or smartphone and a stable internet connection. Attached is the invitation flyer. Please RSVP to Secretary Sarah Carrasco at sarah@sarahcarrascolaw.com and she will send you a zoom link for our event.

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!

Raising Support for Maui

SUPPORT MAUI: There are fully vetted charities on Maui that are collecting funds for those affected by the tragic Lahaina Fire. Visit HERE for a full list.

There will be a local SUPPORT MAUI event being spearheaded by a woman who is a member of Soroptimist of West Maui but also lives in South Lake Tahoe part-time. More on that soon but it looks like it will be at end of Sept.

Our club is also organizing a I Got Lei'd fundraiser. See above to get involved in the planning.

The Kiwanis Aktion Club of Lake Tahoe is a community service group open to all adults living with disabilities. Aktion Club empowers members to be themselves, work together with friends, take on leadership roles, and implement plans to do things that really make a difference. The Aktion Club is having a Rummage Sale at the American Legion TOMORROW, Friday, Sept 8 from 9-2PM. Please stop by and support their efforts.

DANCING WITH THE STARS!!!

It's that time of year again! Tickets go on sale September 8th.

Click Here to see the full flyer with all the details of all the STARS!

6th Annual Reef's Run for Hydrocephalus Awareness - Sept 10th

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR!

Registration is OPEN for our 6th Annual Reef's Run!

Sign up today and save $10 OFF adult registrations until August 7th.

Children 4 and under are FREE and kids 5-14 are always just $20!

We have just 40 days until our big event! We will once again be starting and ending at Round Hill Pines Resort! Sign-in and day of registration start at 7:30 am and we will have coffee, water, and light snacks to get your day started right. After the run, enjoy an ice-cold beer for those of you who are 21 and over, and ice cream for the kids provided by Crystal Creamery! Stay around for our awards ceremony, group photo, silent auction and raffle, face painting, music, snacks, and more!

If you can't make the run, come on down for our silent auction and raffle, starting at 9:30 am. Our DJ will be keeping the event upbeat, and we will even have face painting for the kids! 

Join your community on September 11 as the American Legion Post 795 hosts the 9/11 ceremony. Let us never forget. Details here.

And as a reminder, if you have an American flag that you'd like to retire, The American Legion and Lake Tahoe Chapter NSDAR have a flag bin located at the Grocery Outlet. The American Legion will follow respectful protocol for you.

DUE SOON!

To all organizations with exceptional volunteers and employees who go beyond the call of duty:

This is the second year of our effort to recognize and nominate those who go over and above to serve their community in their job or as a community volunteer.. The Kiwanis are the primary organization with the South Tahoe Chamber as a partner.

Please read this, nominate someone who deserves it and send it out to others who might have someone else who is an unsung hero. 

The deadline is September 11th. See attached flyer for details

Duane Wallace,

Kiwanis member and Chamber Exec

530-545-3563

Tahoe Learning Haven presents "Extracurricular Fair for Teens!" This event is targeted to youth and their parents of grades 6 - 12. The fair will be located at the Boys & Girls Club from 6:45 - 9 PM on Sept. 13th. Come find your fun at the Tahoe Learning Haven's monthly forum. We will have representatives from STHS, STMS, and a multitude of outside organizations at our forum to share the activities they provide for our middle and high school students here on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. From sports to music to theatre to volunteering...a multitude of amazing opportunities will be present. Come find your passion and learn more about all that teens can do in Tahoe! Go here for details and sign up to attend! Or simply sign up with the code below! Aren't we fancy!

Get your golf clubs and register for the Rotary Club of Tahoe-Douglas for their Rotary Charity Cup Golf on Sunday, September 17 at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course.

We are so fortunate to have several service clubs in our small community, all of which support our kids and families. This is YOUR way that you can support those efforts!

Get out an enjoy a fantastic day with your friends and do good for others.

September 20th the Lake Tahoe Chapter NSDAR will host "What's Old is New Again" at our Pioneer Cemetery in the Al Tahoe neighborhood!

You'll be treated to guided tours! Learn about the newly discovered marble grave marker of Samuel Faylor and newly restored grave marker and iron fencing for Richard Peter, early residents of our Lake Tahoe. Join them from 4 - 6 PM and learn about this little jewel in our community. Details here.

This work is sponsored by the City of South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Historical Society, and the Lake Tahoe Chapter NSDAR.

Dear Blood Donors,

 Please join us for the South Lake Tahoe community blood drive on Friday, September 22nd from 11:30a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Located at the South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation Gym, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.

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

Please schedule an appointment click here

or go to donors.vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM062

or call Vitalant at 877-258-4825 and mention blood drive code SMFM062.

Community E-waste Day! Hosted by our club, SITS, and South Tahoe Refuse on SATURDAY, SEPT. 23, from 10 - 2 PM! Bring your items to dispose of your ewaste properly!

League to Save Lake Tahoe's Keep Tahoe Blue Volunteer Portal!

For all of those who want to help keep our Lake Tahoe prestene, here's a portal which you can now see the events and programs which are available to volunteer for! SHARE this with your family and friends! Portal here!

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.

They are also in great need for clothing items and will accept donations at their office

The office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12-4 at the Red Lodge, 1137 Emerald Bay Rd.

More details here

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

Blood Donations are Needed!

Our Nation continues to have a blood shortage everywhere. Giving blood is giving life. So GIVE!

Vitalant Blood Donations. Click here to find a blood draw near you!

Wed - Mon Carson City Vitalent Donation Center

256 Winnie Lane,Carson City, NV.

Click here to find more dates and locations

Sugar Pine Foundation

It's their busy time of the year! Check out the website for ALL the opportunities to do your bit to help!

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!