Soroptimist International of Channel Islands

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YOU'VE BEEN FLOCKED

Who would you like to be flocked?

Somebody who needs a smile?

Somebody who might become a member?

Somebody who might be a supporter/donor?

The Flock stays around for a couple of days with a request of the Flockee to suggest a name for their next resting spot.

Information and contact information about Channel Islands Soroptimist is included with each Flocking. 

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FLOCKED!

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Help us bring comfort and dignity to wildfire survivors - donate feminine hygiene products today!

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Please help us support the efforts of the local Red Cross in supplying their largest demand to victims of the LA County wildfires.

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Recent Service Projects

The chefs! Kathy Gray, District 1 Director Carole Savala and President JuliAnn Laufer expressed our gratitude and appreciation to the men of Oxnard Fire Station #6 with a "reverse dinner" in early February.


"Thank you so much or bringing us lasagna, salad and the cookies this evening. It was delicious and we all really enjoyed it. Thank you!"

~ Kyle Vondrak / Fire Captain, E66B

Dinner at the Firehouse

Anti Human Trafficking

Members of SI/CI joined the community and other Soroptimists in Ventura on January 11th to bring awareness and advocacy to the issue of Anti Human Trafficking.

SI/CI responded to the Coalition for Family Harmony's urgent request for disposable diapers in early December. Member Amanda Baxley, Community Services Chair, delivered!

Coalition for Family Harmony Diapers

A dozen Coalition for Family Harmony clients celebrated Thanksgiving with dinner fixin's and a grocery coupon for the main course. Purchasing, assembly, wrapping and delivery by SI/CI members for our annual service project. 

Coalition for Family Harmony Thanksgiving

Litter Clean Up

Oxnard Beach Park

August 24, 2024

In August, our Service Ream met at Oxnard Beach Park to do some litter clean up. After a bit more than an hour, they were shocked at how much they had collected! Bags and bags!

Our team, Amanda, Gabriela, Maria and President Juliann, assisted other volunteers packing and handing out 1200 backpacks. Our "speciality" were the personal hygiene  inserts. 

At the James Storehouse

Back to School Event 

August 3, 2024

Bold & Worthy Bags

Our Bold and Worthy Bags are slated for the newest residents at the Coalition for Family Harmony’s shelter. They have experienced domestic violence, are referred by law agencies and arrive with only the clothes they are wearing. The Bags are member-made and include tooth and hair brushes, lip gloss, lotion, socks, nail clippers, scented candles, pens and journals. As an on-going club project, the list is planned to expand as the need is crucial.


If you would like to donate, click here to see a list of needed items. If you would like us to do the shopping, please click here.

Holiday Market

November 18th

10:00-2:00

Crafts, Baked goods, jewelry, home decor, vintage clothes, reiki and so much more!

No fee to stop by and shop!

Vendors

Reserve your space (limited spots), register at the Service Center. Members: $20 Non-Members: $30

Contact Patsy at patsy@pierpontry.com for more info

All event proceeds support Soroptimist International of Channel Islands

Thank you for your support!

Our Organization

Soroptimist International is a global women’s organization whose members volunteer to transform the lives and status of women and girls through education, empowerment, and enabling opportunities. We are proud to be part of an international organization that has consultative status with the Economic and Social Council at the United Nations and is a recognized authority on matters that women value most.

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Vision

Mission

Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.

Women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.

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THANK YOU

Our Affiliates

We are grateful to our Affiliates for their generous support, which enables us to make a positive impact in the lives of women and girls in our community.

Affiliates are members and community members who offer their financial support annually without restrictions, in most cases. If you are interested in becoming an Affiliate, please complete our Get in Touch! form for a personal connection.

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  • Juliann and Keith Laufer

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President Juliann and STOP Trafficking Ventura County Chair Debbie Gohlke visited the new Port Hueneme Lions Club in August. After welcoming their club to the community, President Juliann explained Soroptimist and Debbie related the history of the annual STOP Trafficking event, asking for their support. Many Lions participated in the Q&A.

Recent Highlights

SI Channel Islands Celebrates and Supports Women in Business at Otani's Seafood in Oxnard owned by Karen Baldonado, the third generation, and an Oxnard Soroptimist.

Pictured left to right: President Juliann Laufer, Karen Baldonado (SI/O) with SI/CI's newest members Gabriellle Ledoux and Dr. Lucinda Wayland Connelly. Several SI/O members enjoyed lunch with us as did some guests and SI/CI members rounded out the table of 18.

Everybody is a lover for Valentine's Day, even at meetings! AND confetti cupcakes from President JuliAnn's kitchen.

We committed to sending feminine hygiene products to the women in shelters in Altadena, survivors of the fire. These will be personal donations. If you would like to help, please contact us via the Contact Us box below for a return call or email saying "Altadena".

Soroptimist 101 happened on February 6th and we called it "Back to School"! Many hands on board; SI, SIA, Region, District and club were defined by "Professor" Lucinda; and we couldn't skip the homemade Pop Tarts! 

President JuliAnn (far right) and members of the STOP Trafficking Committee showing off the big donation check from the fundraiser at Painting with a Twist in Camarillo in November.

A wonderful hands-on event at Flower by Paulann! We were thrilled to have Soroptimists from Ventura and Camarillo join us! Maybe? See you next year?

A huge Soroptimist THANK YOU to all the fabulous women who made our Barbie Bingo Brunch an unforgettable pink paradise! 💕🌸 Every member, guest, and volunteer brought their own sparkle, and we couldn’t have done it without your energy and support. You turned our brunch dreams into a real-life Barbie adventure!


Thank you for being the heart & soul of this event 🩷

Club members ready to PARTY at our first fundraiser, Think Pink Barbie Bingo and Brunch! Many Barbies found new homes. Some are awaiting their new "moms" that were donated by winners for holiday gifting for the kids at the Coalition for Family Harmony shelters. A special PINK Barbie Bubbly cocktail! A photo opportunity in the PINK Barbie logo frame! PINK frosting on locally-sourced cupcakes! A bubble machine! A very successful event for the first time out-of-the-box!

To learn more about our signature Live Your Dreams Program click here.

Past Service Projects & Shenanigans

Women Who Build ~ Habitat for Humanity

6/22/2024 - In June, members Pat, Barbara, Gabby, President JuliAnn and Janis joined leader Mike and the home owner in Thousand Oaks removing old windows and replacing them. Looking good on that ladder, President Juliann!

International Women's Day

3/8/2024 - Members and guest after the harbor walk.

#WhyIWalk 

STOP Trafficking Ventura County

1/12/2024 - Gabby Santana and President Juiann Laufer receive Port Hueneme’s Proclamation from Mayor Misty Perez.

Jerry Harwood Memorial Track Meet

2/19/2024 - Members Amanda Baxley, Maria Workman & new member Kathy Gray volunteered to sell raffle tickets & lunch boxes.

Holiday Adoption

We adopted three families from the Coalition for Family Harmony for Holiday gifting. We fulfilled their requests and added some surprises, wrapped everything and delivered the gifts to the Coalition for distribution.

Our First Service Project

Gathering the essentials for our first Service Project - 30 Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets for the families of the Coalition for Humanity.

President Juliann and STOP Trafficking Ventura County Chair Debbie Gohlke visited the new Port Hueneme Lions Club in August. After welcoming their club to the community, President Juliann explained Soroptimist and Debbie related the history of the annual STOP Trafficking event, asking for their support. Many Lions participated in the Q&A.

Members mingled with friends at our Sip N Sea late August at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum and enjoyed a presentation by Holly Lohuis from Island Packers about the habitat restoration projects and successes in the Channel Islands National Park. So close but so far away!

Chartering Party Planners

The Boardroom Awaits

Holiday Adoption

Our First Service Project

We adopted three families from the Coalition for Family Harmony for Holiday gifting. We fulfilled their requests and added some surprises, wrapped everything and delivered the gifts to the Coalition for distribution.

Gathering the essentials for our first Service Project - 30 Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets for the families of the Coalition for Humanity.

Our First Outing

At the 2023 Fall Workshop in Valencia – BONDING!

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Chartering Party

Region Secretary Carole Savala congratulates Pres Juliann Laufer

President Juliann and special guest SIA CEO Michelle Burnett

GEM Brooke & SI/Oxnard Member Debbie Gohlke with previous Soroptimists Amanda Pelch & Vicki Young sharing memories.

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