June 2024
June 6, 2024

Summer is upon us and we are turning up the heat. Over the last several months, Soroptimist International of Channel Islands has successfully engaged hundreds of members, generating an extraordinary impact on our local community (see the thermometer below!). As you read below, we encourage you to find your place in our diverse array of volunteer opportunities.


Bold and Worthy Bags Update!

Our Bold and Worthy campaign is reaching new heights! With 15 more bags donated from our Delicate Delights event and 5 participants from our James Storehouse event helped (we outfitted these foster kids aging out of the system), we are up to 166 lives impacted this year!

How You Can Help - We Need More Supplies!

We are still collecting items for our Bold and Worthy Bags! Below is a list of needed supplies:

  • Deodorant, Chapstick, Hairbrushes, Hair Ties, Body/Hand Lotion, Nail Clippers, Nail Polish, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel, Face Mask, Toothpaste, Face Wash, Tooth Brush
  • Spiral Notebook/Journal, Pens, Adult Coloring Books, Markers/Colored Pencils, Embroidery Kits, Candles, Blankets, Travel Mug/Water Flask/Mugs, Cozy Socks, Doodle Diary







Coming Up Next…

Women Build: A Collaboration with Habitat for Humanity


Join SICI and Habitat for Humanity as we work to repair 4 homes in Thousand Oaks. The cost to attend is $90 and includes breakfast, lunch, prizes, and giveaways. All proceeds from the event will help provide safe, decent, and affordable shelter for local individuals and families in need. For more information and to sign up, click below.

Brunch and Flower Arranging with Alma of PaulAnn's Flowers. June 30th, 11:30-2pm. 145 North A St. Oxnard, CA 93030. $20 Zelle or Venmo payment required to SIChannelislands@soroptimist.net
sichannelislands@soroptimist.net
Sip and Sea event. A social evening with Soroptimist of Channel Islands. July 18th at 4:30pm.

SICI Retreat: SAVE THE DATE!!!!

It’s Retreat Time!

We want to see YOU and hear from YOU.

More details to follow regarding registration, schedule, etc.!

When: July 14, 1 pm - 4 pm

Where: Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club

Save the date!


Soroptimist International of Channel Islands

Presents

October 19th, 2024

11:00am-2:30pm

Pacific Corinthian Yacht club


Be sure to stay updated!

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Santa Barbara

  • Angela White
  • Brooke Stephens
  • Debbie & Bill Gohlke

Anacapa

  • Maria & Todd Workman
  • Vivian Laufer

San Miguel

  • JuliAnn & Keith Laufer

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 This Month…


June 6: Board Meeting (Board meetings will be held on the First Thursday of every month)

June 11-12: Soroptimist of Americas Leadership Roundtable (on Zoom, Register Here), 4 pm - 6 pm

June 13: Business Meeting (Business meetings will be held on the Second Thursday of every month)

June 22: Women Who Build w/ Habitat for Humanity ($90/person)

June 30: Brunch and Flower Arrangements, 11:30 am-2 pm @ 145 North A Street

July 14: SICI Retreat, 1 pm - 4 pm @ Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club

July 18: Sip and Sea, 5:30 pm @ Water’s Edge (1510 Anchors Way Drive Ventura, CA)

August 31: Soroptimist Day in the Community (more details to come)

September 14: Yoga and Brunch at the Beach (more details to come)

September 15: SICI 1-year Anniversary Celebration (more details to come)

October 19: Hi Barbie! Luncheon and Fundraiser, 11:30-2:30 pm @ Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club


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! 
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!
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 .
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!
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.
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!
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