February 2026
Happy Soroptimist Anniversary!
3 Years: Linda Hall
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
Safe Travels to Juliane Detweiler in Australia
Aloha to Gabby LeDoux and Future SICI member Nancy
Congratulations to Todd Workman on his young retirement
Our Deepest Condolences to Lucinda Connelly on the loss of her mother
Speedy Recovery to Debbie Gohlkie’s husband Bill
Soroptimists UpliftHER: Intimate Family Violence
Intimate partner violence is devastatingly common for women and girls around the globe.
- Nearly 1 in 3 women will experience it during their lifetime according to the World Health Organization.
- Financial abuse occurs in 99% of domestic violence cases where abusers control or sabotage their partner’s financial resources.
- When women and girls are educated, they have the skills to command decent wages and the resources to escape unsafe relationships sooner.
You can help: Spread awareness. Share the facts. Donate to support her dreams through our programs | #SoroptimistsUpliftHER



February may be the shortest month on the calendar but it’s one of our busiest! From wrapping up our Food Bank donation campaign to the first major event on the Live Your Dreams calendar, we are spreading the love this Valentine’s season.
Soroptimists UpliftHER
Thank You to Our Affiliates
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.
Santa Barbara Level
JuliAnn San Miguel & Keith Laufer
Anacapa Level
Vivian Laufer
Juliane Detweiler & Kent Detweiler
San Miguel Level
TBD
Events Coming Up at SICI…
February 11th: Business Meeting (6 pm @ PCYC)
February 19th: Food Bank Tour and Canned Food Delivery (5:30 pm)
February 22nd: Live Your Dreams Awards Tea (1 pm @ PCYC)
March 11th: Business Meeting (6 pm @ PCYC)
March 27th-29th: Spring Conference @ City of Commerce, Los Angeles
May 6: Celebrating Women Walk and Expo (9 am - 2 pm @ Ventura Harbor)

























