January 2023 SIBR Eblast #45
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Soroptimist International of Bidwell Rancho-Chico is a group of professional women who strive to make our community and world a better place for women and girls.
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A Message from the president
As we turn the calendar page not only to a new month but also to a New Year, 2023, I like to reminisce about what our club has accomplished in the past year.
We were recognized (along with SI Chico) by the City of Chico with a Proclamation….Soroptimist celebrated its 100th anniversary, working to economically empower women and girls through access to education. Some of our members found they have the skill of ax throwing when we joined SI Chico at the Hatchet House. We were able to pay tuition for a Youth for Change Counselor to attend a training on Trafficking. Nine of our club members attended SNR Conference in Reno, where our own member Lisa Fitzgerald was installed as the next Governor of the Sierra Nevada Region. These are just a few of the highlights of 2022.
I am excited for what 2023 brings. We will of course continue to support women and girls through access to education. To do so we need to come together working on our fundraisers. Our fundraising committee is working hard planning so that we may continue with our mission.
Successful fundraising = education!
Thank you for volunteering, Linda
president@sibidwellrancho.org
Impart Wisdom
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Soroptimist Sierra Nevada Region News
SNR Governor: Lisa Fitzgerald
www.soroptimistsnr.org
SIA MEMBER WIN-BACK CAMPAIGN
It was so wonderful seeing so many of you at the Fall District Meetings. It was also fantastic hearing that so many clubs are getting new members .... we are growing!
I mentioned that SIA would be sending out our first short-term, nimble and targeted membership campaign. And here it is ...
During November and December 2022, SIA is conducting a win-back campaign to recruit recently lapsed members who did not renew membership with their club's dues renewal period this year. Of course, this membership campaign includes an incentive to help foster healthy competition across our regions as you seek to win-back recently lapsed members. THE REGION THAT CONVERTS THE GREATEST PERCENTAGE OF THEIR PROSPECT LIST TO ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP BY DECEMBER 31, 2022 WILL WIN A $1000.00 CASH PRIZE! These funds may be used to support membership engagement, recruitment or retention efforts in your region.
To be considered a successful conversion to active membership in this campaign for credit toward this incentive, the following criteria must be met:
- The member must have been on the prospect list of recently lapsed members provided to you by SIA.
- The member must re-join a Soroptimist club in your region.
- The member must be reinstated to the club's official roster through submission of the appropriate forms and payment of their reinstatement dues to SIA Headquarters.
- Payment of the members reinstatement dues must be received by SIA Headquarters no later than December 31,2022.
During January 2023, SIA Headquarters will review reinstated member reports through December 31 to determine which region won back the greatest percentage of recently lapsed members.
Click here to download the Templates for Winning Back Lapsed Members.
I will be getting the prospect list from SIA on Friday (Nov 11) and will forward the information to club presidents over the weekend (Nov 12-13).
This is an exciting chance not only to regain members but also to win $1000.00 to help us with membership enhancement in our clubs and region.
Trudy Mills
Federation Membership Chair
Membership@soroptimistsnr.org |
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Soroptimist International
President: Maureen Maguire
www.soroptimistinternational.org
SI President Maureen Maguire shares her highlights of 2022 and looks forward to some key events in 2023. Read more right here
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Bunco Fundraiser
January 22nd, 2023
2pm - 6pm
Chico Grange
2775 Nord Ave, Chico, CA 95973
Member Sign up:
Click here
National Trafficking Awareness Day
January 11th, 2023
Learn more
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We are having another Bunco Fun filled Sunday
on January 22nd, 2023 from 2pm - 5pm
Join us at the Chico Grange
2775 Nord Ave, Chico, Ca 95973
Click here for Tickets
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Fundraising Committee, Chair: Sheron Box: Bunco Fundraiser on January 22nd, 2023 - Sign up here to help. Please remember to let the committee know the names of the people you sold your 2 tickets to. Thank you!
Dream it, Be it Committee, Chair Babette Maiss and Paula Wilson: Our DIBI will be in March. We need everyone to collect magazine cut outs for this year's DIBI. Anything goes... words, inspirations, animals professions, travel.....
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Online sign up for Committees right here
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Friendship link in Germany
SI/Bidwell Rancho has a friendship link in Muenster, Germany - SI/Muenster. This year, immediate past president, Babette Maiss was able to visit the club in person for the first time. It was wonderful seeing them all again and catching up!
Every year we get a wonderful Christmas letter with pictures. The letters are special, because they give everyone a chance to see what the club has been up to.
We wish a happy New Year to our Soroptimist sisters in Muenster!
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Wishing everyone a Happy birthday and a wonderful year ahead!
Sarah Fry 01/03
Kim Sayers 01/06
Jennifer Wilkins 01/06
Sally Mendez 01/07
Paula Wilson 01/07
Melanie Austen-Kopping 01/11
Celeste Garcia 01/21
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Soroptimist Orientation and Leadership Training
Dash of SOLT......
From time to time we will use pictures for our website, social media channels and news media. Therefore all club members need to fill out the club member media consent form. If you haven't yet, please click the link below to fill out the form.
Click here to print the form and email to membership@sibidwellrancho.org
Thank you!
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Notes from the Editor
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome to SI/ Bidwell Rancho's Eblast.
If you like to submit an article, please email before the last week of the month to the email address below.
Thank you all and we hope you enjoy catching up with our club activities.
Babette (eblast@sibidwellrancho.org)
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Click on image below to visit the Soroptimist Store
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PRESIDENT: Linda Lucena
PRES-ELECT: Marie Hartman
PAST-PRESIDENT: Babette Maiss
SECRETARY: Yvette Sanfilippo
TREASURER: Judi Merlo
FINANCIAL COORD: Dawn Letner
DIRECTOR: Angie Little
Parliamentarian: Sheron Box
Join us every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Nash's in Chico.
We also offer a Zoom link to join us.
Contact us : sibidwellrancho@soroptimist.net
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