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Soroptimist International of Channel Islands
Presents
The silent auction is still available and will be until October 31st
It's not too late!
Soroptimist International of Channel Islands
Presents
The silent auction is still available and will be until October 31st
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The Soroptimist Live Your Dream
Education & Training Awards for Women program has been helping women around the world since 1972.
This program provides cash grants to women who are working to better their lives through additional schooling and skills training.
Club Award is up to $1,000 / Application deadline 11/15/2024
a new life?
You are eligible if you are a woman who
Provides the primary financial support for yourself and your dependents. Dependents can include children, spouse, partner, siblings and/or parents.
To be eligible, you must reside in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc.’s member countries/territories (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela).
The Soroptimist Live Your Dream
Education & Training Awards for Women program has been helping women around the world since 1972.
This program provides cash grants to women who are working to better their lives through additional schooling and skills training.
Club Award is up to $1,000 / Application deadline 11/15/2024
Provides the primary financial support for yourself and your dependents. Dependents can include children, spouse, partner, siblings and/or parents.
You are eligible if you are a woman who
To be eligible, you must reside in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc.’s member countries/territories (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela).
Recent Service Projects
Women Who Build
Habitat for Humanity
June 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!
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!
Members and guest after the harbor walk.
#WhyIWalk
International Women’s Day
March 8, 2024
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
STOP Trafficking Ventura County
January 12, 2024
Gabby Santana and President Juiann Laufer receive Port Hueneme’s Proclamation from Mayor Misty Perez.
Jerry Harwood Memorial Track Meet
February 19, 2024
Members Amanda Baxley, Maria Workman and and new member Kathy Gray volunteered to sell raffle tickets and lunch boxes.
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!
District One Events
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.
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.
Our Namesake ♥
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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.
Santa Barbara
- Angela White
- Stephanie Caprielian
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- Vivian Laufer
- Maria and Todd Workman
- Juliann and Keith Laufer
Anacapa
San Miguel
Recent Highlights
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!
Soroptimist International 48th Biennial Convention
President-Elect Linda Hall and President JuliAnn Laufer were there!
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!
Past Service Projects & Shenanigans
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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President JuliAnn Laufer | 907.250.0549
PO Box 5291, Oxnard CA 93031
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