Board of Directors

2010—2011

President

Barbara Hatch 484-8624

President-Elect

Vice President

Programs

Susie Hafer 383-6807

Vice President

Way & Means

Nancy Hartzler 484.6650

Treasurer

Monika Holderied 445-9810

Treasurer Elect

Rosetta Lambiotte 987-1428

Recording Secretary

Sharon Edwards 987-7654

Communications Secretary

Susan Peterson 987-7575

Directors

Barbara Crowley (2 year)

482-4999

Linda Bortolott (1 year) 815-4234

Delegates

Lua Hooper (2 year)

482-9427

Kristy Pollard (1 year)

765-4299

Newsletter Editor

Chris Hinds

805-987-9928

Email:

craglady@aol.com

www.sica.caminorealregion.org

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Hello Soroptimist members and friends!

Our February Business meeting was incredible! We induct-

ed five (5) new members: Sylvia Martini, Kristina Perkins,

Lynne West, Carol Kehoe and Linda Boyd.

Congratulations and welcome to our club. We look forward

to your participation on various committees as we continue

to serve women and girls in the Camarillo community.

The ―Women in the Military‖ packing party held at Susie

Hafer’s home was overflowing with helpers. We filled

many boxes using the Saint Patrick’s Day theme. This next

month’s theme will be Spring Fling, so be sure to check with Susie to see what is need-

ed!

Ann Donley attended the Strawberry Festival lottery and our name was drawn to ―man‖

two Coca Cola booths. Mark your calendars for May 21st and 22nd. What’s cool about

these booths is we are not required to be certified with the Alcohol Board and the City of

Oxnard. All members, friends and Soroptimisters will be able to serve the drinks.

SI Camarillo’s thirty-first birthday celebration at Aloha Steak House was lots of fun.

Sharing dinner, new and old stories and getting to know our new friends and members.

At this month’s Business meeting, committee signup sheets will be passed around as we

will be forming Service, Program, Fundraiser, Membership and Public Awareness com-

mittees for the remainder of this year and get a kick start for the 2011-2012 year. Please

take a moment and think about where your interests lie and be sure to sign on the dotted

line.

The Nominating committee is working on the formation of the 2011—2012 Board of

Directors. This is a great way for our new members to get inside knowledge on the work-

ings of Soroptimist. Please let Barbara Crowley know if you are interested. A brunch for

the new Board of Directors is scheduled on June 26, 2011 at Sterling Hills.

Our AWARDS PROGRAM is scheduled for Tuesday March 22nd at 7:30 am. This is

the program we all work so hard for during the year. Please come and meet this year’s

winners of the Woman’s Opportunity and Violet Richardson Awardees!!

We received the Camino Real Regions official Call to Spring Conference—please see

page 3 for additional information.

Looking forward to seeing you are our next Business meeting. In the meantime, wonder-

ful wishes and joyful times to all.

President Barbara

Improving the lives of women and girls,

in local communities and throughout the world.”

Soroptimist International

of Camarillo

Club #112510 P.O. Box 3081 Camarillo, CA 93011

March 2011

HAPPY

BIRTHDAYS

March 02 - Cathi Bergh

March 02- Linda Bortolott

March 03 - Micky Rhods

SOROPTIMIST

ANNIVERSARIES

Diane Wagner - March 2010

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

Here are the results from our January Wine & cheese event. Five

new members were inducted at our February Business meeting.

Be sure to make these ladies feel welcome and entice them on to

your committee!

Linda Boyd Sylvia Martini

Sharon Edwards,

new member Carol Kehoe,

and President Barbara Hatch

Kristina Perkins Lynne West

*SERVICE COMMITTEE Submitted by: Susie Hafer

*PROGRAMS Submitted by: Susie Hafer

Save The Date For Spring Conference 2011 We have received the “Call” for Spring Conference 2011. We would love to have you attend and make this a fun

time for learning and have fun with all our friends!

Date: May 13, 14, 15, 2011

Location: Carlsbad, CA

Place: Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa

5480 Grand Pacific Dr., Carlsbad, CA

Contact President Barbara for more info. @ 484-8624

As the new year begins, we reaffirm our commitment to improving the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. The new year also provides an opportunity to reflect on last year’s accomplishments. In a world still reeling from global economic collapse, Soroptimist has successfully maintained a steady keel as we continued to provide support and services for women and girls in need. The 2009-2010 Program Impact Report describes the positive effect Soroptimist programs have had on the lives of women and girls throughout the federation. As Soroptimist clubs participate in federation programs, the collective impact is astonishing. Consider the following: More than $2 million was distributed through federation programs. · The lives of more than 10,000 women and girls were improved.

Please use the 2009-2010 Program Impact Report to:

Feel good about the organization you support and belong to. Congratulate your club on its fantastic work.

Raise awareness in your community about the international impact of our organization. Thank club supporters and encourage even more engagement.

Congratulations on all your efforts to improve the lives of women and girls. Because of you, women and girls throughout the world are living their dreams. Sincerely, SIA Headquarters

*SERVICE COMMITTEE Submitted by: Susie Hafer

We will have a Service Committee meeting on

March 15th, 7:30 AM at Susie Hafer's home, 1359

Sweetwater Avenue.

This is where we plan the projects we want to im-

plement or explore. So if you have any service pro-

jects near and dear to your heart please bring your

ideas to the meeting. If you can't make it send

suggestions to Susie@SusieHafer.com and she will

share with the group.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Great news! We got a booth at

the

Strawberry Festival!

This time however we will not

be serving alcohol but Coca Co-

la in two (2) booths. We will

make the same dollars as the

strawberry margarita booth, BUT without the hassle

of checking IDs, etc… (no RBS training this year)

The two booths will need to be staffed and will re-

quire at least two people to cover each shift.

The Strawberry Festival is May 21st & 22nd.

More details to follow later.

Ann Donley

Live Your Dream Art Contest

Live Your Dream Art Contest

After the online vote, Soroptimist is pleased to announce the

winners of the third annual Live Your Dream Art Contest.

The winners, below, will receive $100 for themselves and

another $100 for

their schools. Con-

gratulations and

thank you to eve-

ryone who partici-

pated in this im-

portant contest!

FOOD PANTRY / JEHOVAH JIREH

NEEDS DONATIONS OF FOOD.

PLEASE BRING WITH YOU TO THE BUSINESS

MEETING EACH MONTH YOUR DONATION.

PRESIDENT BARBARA WILL DELIVER IT TO THEM

ON FRIDAYS. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Visit this beautiful web site, www.vccf.org , for

classes in leadership for Feb-Apr. 2011. There is

so much offered on this site! Here is a few: Invest

In Our County’s Youth, Help Strengthen Non-

Profits, Partner With Others For Local Impact &

more.

FEBRUARY MILATARY PACKING PARTY BY: Anne Howington

The lady to the left is Trish. She’s not a Soroptimist – she’s a good friend of Susie

(below) and - she’s a member of the Stitches

of Love Group who make the GREAT neck coolers and neck warmers we’ve sent out –

you may have some of their gifts, and proba-

bly said Thank You every time you used it.

We start by taping the boxes into shape

And make out the labels The gal to the right is Susie Hafer – she’s the main reason we get things like this done. She is the Chair of our Service Committee, and you folks are the focus of one of our favorite projects. We are so grateful for YOUR service – we hope you know how much we appreciate you.

We’ve collected and bought “stuff”

Susie makes sure we know what’s on your “wish lists” – we know we can’t fill EVERY want and need, but we’d sure like to make your lives a little more comfortable. And, we want you to know we love you.

Some of the items are donated by friends and co-workers and some are bought by our members – things we pick up when we’re shopping and happen to see - something we know you’ve asked for or we think you might like.

Things you’ve said you need and want

And a bunch of us get together

I think we had about a dozen mem-bers and friends at this get-together. We gathered at Susie’s house Wednesday evening (9 Feb) and I think she was able to ship the boxes out on Friday.

We start filling the boxes They tell us “If it fits, it ships!” We take them at their word.

These boxes look pretty stuffed to me – time to take them to the Post Office and get them out and on their way to you!

March 2011 Letter - Inserted In The Boxes Dear Friend – I can’t even imagine what your days are like so I thought I’d tell you a little about ours. As Soroptimists we’re business women (both active and retired) – working in banking and real estate, marketing and programming, one member is a “bigwig” with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program. Another has her own travel agen-cy. Some are in property management, another has an escrow company. Some of our members are former members of the military and one new member is currently in uniform. In other words, we’re in all walks of life. We learn from each other, we help each other, and we work together. Many of us are married – some are mothers – grandmothers – great grandmothers. We are aunts and sisters and daughters. And we are all committed to “Improving the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world”. Most of us live in Camarillo, CA. We’re west of Los Angeles, about half way between Malibu (to the south) and Santa Barbara (to the north). Maybe 10 miles to the ocean. The weather is usually wonderful – sometimes chilly and rainy – sometimes too hot – but mostly just right. Many of us moved here from other parts of the coun-try. We come from Illinois and Indiana, Oklahoma and Texas, some from other states in the mid-west, some from the south, and even a couple from Germany. So, we’re a pretty mixed bag, probably a lot like you (although we may be just a little older.;).

I hope you’ll drop us a line sometime – let us know how you are. And, if you ever get to “our half of the world” I hope you’ll let us know and let us invite you to a breakfast or dinner or some kind of get-together. You can email to Susie@susiehafer.com or snail mail to Soroptimist of Camarillo, PO Box 3081, Camarillo, CA 93011.

We think of you often – we thank you every day – and we wish you a long and happy future!

A LITTLE BIT OF THIS AND A LITTLE BIT OF THAT!

Cathi’s Corn & Bean Salsa 1 can corn, drained

2 cans black beans, drained

¼ c, chopped cilantro

2 tomatoes, chopped

¼ cup chopped onion, green or purple

1 T. olive oil

3 T. vinegar, I use balsamic

2 T. sugar

Salt & pepper to taste

Mix all together & there you are!

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It’s Smart to do Business

With a Soroptimist

You can advertise you business here for just $15

a quarter!

Special Note: We reduced the fee!

DATES TO REMEMBER

March 10, 2011 Women in Military Packing Project - Susie Hafer’s Home 5:30 p.m.

March 15, 2011 Service Committee Meeting –Susie Hafer’s Home 7:30 a.m-8:30 a.m.

March 22, 2011 Program Meeting WOA & Violet Richardson Award - Marie Callender’s

7:30 a.m.

March 24, 2011 Orientation Program - First California Bank 5:30 p.m.

April 5, 2011 Board Meeting - President Barbara’s Home 5:30 p.m. (***Meeting

Change...Now on Tuesdays) April 12, 2011 Business Meeting - Marie Callender’s 7:30 a. m.

April 21, 2011 Women in Military Packing Project - Susie Hafer’s Home 5:00 p..m.

April 26, 2011 Program Meeting - Leadership Training - Marie Callender’s 7:30 a.m.

May 13-15 2011 Spring Conference—Sheraton - Carlsbad, CA

May 21 & 22, 2011 Strawberry Festival - Oxnard College - Oxnard, CA

June 26, 2011 SI Camarillo Board of Directors Installation—Sterling Hills CC

July 15-21, 2011 19th International Convention, Montreal, Canada

Soroptimist on the Internet

Camino Real Region www.caminorealregion.org

Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA) www.soroptimist.org

Soroptimist International (SI) www.soroptimistinternational.org

Soroptimist International of Camarillo www.sica.caminorealregion.org

Soroptimist International of

Camarillo

P.O. Box 3081

Camarillo, CA 93011

Postage

Stamp

Soroptimist

“Improving the lives

of women and girls

in local communities and throughout the

world”

MEETINGS HELD AT: Marie Callender’s

185 East Daily Drive Camarillo, CA 93010

7:30 AM Business Meeting

2nd Tuesday of the month Program Meeting

4th Tuesday of the month

NEWS LETTER DEAD LINE April 6, 2011