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!

SICI continues its efforts to support Women in Business. This month, join us for lunch at Otani’s Seafood. Owner Karen Baldonado will share the history of the restaurant and her story with us.

Happy Birthday!

Joji Barris-Paster: January 12

Teresa Sohn: January 24


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

A Month to Remember

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

  1. SICI members showed out for our event with Flowers by PaulAnn
  2. SICI welcomed 2 new members! Welcome to Soroptimist International of Channel Islands, Dr. Lucinda Connelly and Gabrielle LeDoux!
  3. We wrapped up the year together with a holiday-themed business meeting!

We finished off 2024 with some incredible events with even more amazing people!

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…


January 1:  Board Meeting (via Zoom)

January 8:  Business Meeting @ Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club (MUST RSVP)

January 11: Stop Human Trafficking Event @ Knights of Columbus Ventura

February 6: Soroptimist 101

February 20: Feed the Firemen

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

April 17: Potluck Social Event

April 25-27: SPRING CONFERENCE!!!!

May 9: Delicate Delights

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

June 26: Board Installation @ Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club

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June 2025

June 2, 2025
Congratulations to Juliane Detweiler on her son ( Scotty ) from Webster University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology

May 2025

May 2, 2025
Congratulations to Mikayla Laufer on her new job and relocation to Cleveland, OH!

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! 
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