January 2025
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:
- SICI members showed out for our event with Flowers by PaulAnn
- SICI welcomed 2 new members! Welcome to Soroptimist International of Channel Islands, Dr. Lucinda Connelly and Gabrielle LeDoux!
- 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




