July 2024

June 25, 2024

SICI is growing and with it, our reach is expanding! From helping Habitat for Humanity to partnering with Alma of Paulann’s Flowers and everything in between, SICI has raised over $1000 for the Bold and Worthy Bag campaign and have built a reputation as a leader in the community. If you’re just joining our community, welcome! We cannot wait to get to work with you.


Good and Welfare: Make a Tribute to SICI

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 or scan the QR code to make your tribute!



Last weekend, we participated in Habitat for Humanity’s Women Who Build Day. Thank you to Habitat for Humanity for having us be a part of the vitally important work that you do. See below for some pictures from our day!

Habitat for Humanity Recap


Save the date!


bee the change Soroptimist Retreat. Sunday. July 14th, 1-4. Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club. RSVP to Juliann an juliannfawn@gmail.com

Thank You to Our Generous Donors!



A special thank you to our partners Costco, Trader Joe’s, and Alma of PaulAnn’s Flowers for you generous donations. We cannot do this work without this support!

Soroptimist International of Channel Islands

Presents

October 19th, 2024

11:00am-2:30pm

Pacific Corinthian Yacht club


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Santa Barbara

  • Angela White
  • Brooke Stephens
  • Debbie & Bill Gohlke

Anacapa

  • Maria & Todd Workman
  • Vivian Laufer

San Miguel

  • JuliAnn & Keith Laufer

Happy Birthday!

This past month, two of our SICI members celebrated their birthdays! Amanda Baxley (June 11) and Phyllis Thompson (June 23), we hope you had wonderful days!! 


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 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)

September 19 (with Soroptimist International of Simi Valley): Little Black Dress 2024, 5:00 - 9:30 pm @ Walnut Grove Venue, Moorpark

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

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