February 2025
February 1, 2025

From all of us at Soroptimist International of Channel Islands, we hope your families and friends in the Greater LA community are safe and, for those evacuated, can return to their homes soon. We find it our duty to support the Greater LA community, and no more so than now. This month, we continue to do what we can to build a better Channel Islands and Greater LA community. For those in immediate need of aid, we encourage you to apply here.

Happy SICI Anniversary!

Linda Hall - 2 years!


Our deepest condolences to Todd Workman on the recent loss of his father.


Wishing a speedy recovery to Teresa Sohn, who is healing from a broken wrist


Congratulations to Angela White for a clean bill of health after undergoing chemotherapy and radiation over the past year


SI Camarillo turns 45 this month! For more info and to RSVP for their Birthday Celebration, Click Here


Looking for a creative way to honor the women in your life? Say “Happy Birthday,” “Congratulations,” “Thank You,” or send your condolences by making a tribute to Soroptimist International of Channel Islands in the name of your friend, colleague, mother, daughter, sister, etc. An acknowledgement will be emailed to the person you choose to honor. Click here to make your tribute!

Good and Welfare

Be on the lookout for these fliers! Dropping February 1…

A Month to Remember

Here’s a rundown of what we did this past month:

  1. SICI participated in a variety of Human Trafficking Awareness Month events across the Channel Islands community
  2. SICI partnered with Karen Baldonado at Otani’s to Support Women in Business!

We started 2025 on a high note!

Other News from Soroptimist International...

SIA is launching a new member engagement initiative called UpliftHER. To learn more and register for the exclusive program launch webinar, click here.

Introducing RaiseRight, our newest partner that allows you to fundraise for SICI while shopping at your favorite stores! See this video to find out how you can get started easily! Use code 9DQFWH46M2AR to link with SICI!

Help us Fundraise!

Thank You to Our Affiliates

Santa Barbara Level: Angela White, Stephanie Caprielian

Anacapa Level: Vivian Laufer, Todd and Maria Workman

San Miguel Level: Juliann and Keith Laufer


A Special Thank You to Logix for their Partnership in being a Santa Barbara Level Affiliate

A special thank you to our affiliates, whose generous support enables us to make an extraordinary impact on the lives on women and girls in our community.

Events Coming Up at SICI…


February 1: FLAMINGOS Take Flight

February 6: Board Meeting via Zoom @ 12 pm

February 6: Soroptimist 101 (RSVP for address, dinner provided)

February 8: Feed the Firemen Potluck Dinner and Tour @ 4 pm

February 12: Business Meeting @ PCYC @ 5:30 pm

March 8 : International Women’s Day Walk

March 6: Board Meeting

March 12: Business Meeting

April 3: Board Meeting

April 6: Live Your Dream Awards Luncheon @ Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club

April 17: Potluck Social Event

April 25-27: SPRING CONFERENCE!!!! (City of Commerce)

May 9: Delicate Delights

May 22: Let’s Taco ‘Bout It @ Yolanda’s Channel Island Harbor

June 26: New Board Installation @ Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club

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April 2025

March 29, 2025
Happy Happy Birthday April 14: Ilya Vite April 30: Kathy Gray April 30: Vivian Laufer Welcome to SICI! Charlotte Balzer-Gott Happy One Year Anniversary 1 Year: Janice Aharon-Ezer 2 Years: Joji Barris Poster Looking for a creative way to honor the women in your life? Say “Happy Birthday,” “Congratulations,” “Thank You,” or send your condolences by making a tribute to Soroptimist International of Channel Islands in the name of your friend, colleague, mother, daughter, sister, etc. An acknowledgement will be emailed to the person you choose to honor. Click here to make your tribute! 

March 2025

February 25, 2025
Happy Happy Birthday March 2: Lucinda Connelly March 8: Mikayla Laufer March 24: Gabrielle LeDoux Congratulations to Phyllis Thompson on her new home! Sending Well Wishes to Pat Mendoza Cruz as she recovers from a broken knee Happy One Year Anniversary to Kathy Gray! Looking for a creative way to honor the women in your life? Say “Happy Birthday,” “Congratulations,” “Thank You,” or send your condolences by making a tribute to Soroptimist International of Channel Islands in the name of your friend, colleague, mother, daughter, sister, etc. An acknowledgement will be emailed to the person you choose to honor. Click here to make your tribute!

January 2025

December 30, 2024
From all of us at Soroptimist International of Channel Islands, Happy New Year! Whether you traveled or stayed home, we hope you have enjoyed the holiday season. As we enter 2025, Soroptimist International of Channel Islands is poised to truly launch into the new year. Read on for all the up and comings at SICI!

December 2024

November 30, 2024
As we nosh on Thanksgiving leftovers, we at Soroptimist International of Channel Islands are reflecting on the extraordinary community around us. Thank you for being a part of this incredible work, for giving what you can, and for helping SICI continue to grow each month. This club’s strength comes from you all. As we move from Thanksgiving into the December holiday season, these are the people and moments that carry us forward.

November 2024

October 27, 2024
Thank you to everyone who came out and made our Barbie Bingo Brunch an incredible success. Soroptimist International of Channel Islands set a new fundraising record, all because of you. As we near the festive season, SICI is pushing on the throttle to make the most impact possible this holiday season. Welcome to November at SICI!

September 2024

August 31, 2024
Pumpkin Spice is back. September is here! At SICI, we are cruising into the autumn months with a whole host of amazing programming. (None bigger than our Think Pink Barbie Bingo ). Read on for all the happenings in our September Newsletter!
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