August 2025

July 31, 2025

Congratulations to Juliann Laufer on her daughter Mikayla’s engagement to Jake Shulman!

Congratulations to Angela White on the birth of her grandson!

Happy Happy Birthday

August 2: Sally Lefton-Wolfe

August 9: Angela White

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!

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Live Your Dream Applications are NOW OPEN!! Click Here to download the PDF application. Applications are open until November 15.




With your help, SICI continues to create opportunities for young women and girls in the greater Channel Islands community. This July, SICI members joined Soroptimist International of the Americas Governor Cynthia Jarvis for Sunday Tea. Meanwhile, the Barbie Bingo Brunch planning crew started to dig deep as preparations for the 2nd annual event took hold. Read on for what’s next in August!


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Thank You to Our Affiliates

Santa Barbara Level: TBD

Anacapa Level: TBD

San Miguel Level: TBD

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…


August 2nd: James Storehouse Back to School Volunteer Opportunity

August 12th: Audit 2024-25 Books (contact Maria Workman for info)

August 13thBusiness Meeting (6:00 pm @ PCYC)

September 10th: Business Meeting (6:00 pm @ PCYC)

September 15thHappy 2nd Birthday SICI!

September 15thPinot and Pilates (6:30 pm @ 2786 Seaglass in Oxnard)

October 9th: Business Meeting (6:00 pm @PCYC)

October 12th: Hi Barbie! Barbie, Bingo, Brunch

October 18th: Fall Workshop

November: International Women’s Month (SICI Walk TBA)

November 12th: Business Meeting (6:00 pm @PCYC)

November 15thLive Your Dream Applications Close

November (Exact Date TBD): Delivering Thanksgiving Baskets for The Coalition

December 7th: Holiday Centerpiece Workshop Supporting Women in Business @ Flowers by Paulann (11 am - 1 pm)

December 10th: Holiday Party!

July 8, 2025
Congratulations to Maleina Castellanos for her hard work and amazing accomplishments at Santa Barbara City College.
June 2, 2025
Congratulations to Juliane Detweiler on her son ( Scotty ) from Webster University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology
May 2, 2025
Congratulations to Mikayla Laufer on her new job and relocation to Cleveland, OH!
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