Committees are the backbone of our organization. They collectively help keep our club lively and exciting. When you become a Soroptimist you are asked to serve on a committee of your choice. Many of our seasoned members have served on all of the committees as it is a great way to get to know the club and other Soroptimists. Short descriptions and contacts for each of our committees are as follows:
Administration Committee
Keeps the Bylaws and Club Regulations in order, as well as other legal matters. To ensure that the financial and organizational status of the club is in compliance with S.I. laws and procedures. Educates the membership in the club’s bylaws, guidelines, standing rules, budget, and investment strategies.
Contact: Lisa Fitzgerald
Awards and Recognition Committee
Makes recommendations and decides how a portion of service funds are allocated. Acknowledges the outstanding achievements of individuals, and to recognize women, youth, businesses, and community leaders for their contributions to community service. These awards are consistent with the six areas of Soroptimist Service: Health, Environment, Education, Economic and Social Development, Human Rights/Status of Women, and International Good Will & Understanding.
Contacts: Daria Booth and Denise Arnold
Awards & Scholarships Available
Publicity and Communications
Responsible for internal and external publicity and club information. Writes and produces our monthly newsletter (The Tapestry) and weekly E-blasts (current club news) Keeps club website up-to-date and writes press releases for the club.
Contacts: Jeanne Rawlings and Billie Sommerfield
E-Scrip Committee
To pursue a variety of finding opportunities through e-Script and similar programs.
How to Participate in e-Scrip (Be sure to select Soroptimist as your recipient of donations)
Contacts: Diane Fossum and Bev Rosendaal
Home and Garden Committee
Oversees the planning and execution of this two day show held the third weekend in March. The show is a collective effort by the entire Chico Club, but is orchestrated by this committee. This show and committee generates the majority of service funds for the club.
Contacts: Candy Murphy, Vicki Perryman and Lily English
Lunch Table Committee
This committee oversees the collection and recording of our lunch buffet. Lunch Buffet $13.00 / Facility Fee (drinks) $5 / Reservation not necessary.
Contact: Sue Juanarena
Membership Committee
To recruit and promote assimilation of new members and to initiate and provide information for new members that promotes understanding of the privileges and responsibilities of membership. Keeps club roster of members updated.
Contacts: Margo Graham and Amy Louis
Program Committee
Schedules the year’s luncheon programs, highlighting the current president’s theme for the year.
Contacts: Sharadin Castaldo and Dina Volenski
Service Committee
Decides how a portion of service funds (moneies collected from fundraising) are allocated.
Contacts: Margaret VanLaanMartin, Susan McCauly and Lisa Furr
Special Events Committee
Plans and hosts club events and activities such as; Soroptimist summer barbeque, (August), the retreat (September/October), the SI Birthday party (January) and the installation of Board Members (June).
Contacts: Linda Kerch and Roseann Bradley
Ways and Means Committee
To ensure that the club can meet the financial obligations for effective community service, and operating funds. Raises money for club administrative operations
Contacts: Gail Holmes and Kim Lange