Best for Women July Issue
Stand With Us in the Fight to Help Survivors of Trafficking
Four Ways to Help Trafficking Survivors in Your Community
We believe education is a powerful tool in preventing trafficking and helping its survivors. In honor of the UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, we’ve developed a list of meaningful actions your club can take to support survivors of trafficking in your community. These tips not only help women and girls in need, but also align with our mission. Check them out here today!
Condolences for SIGBI President Johanna
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the loss of Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland President Johanna M. Raffan, MBE. Our personal memories of her will be comforting to Soroptimists around the world as we mourn her passing. Many members know that her focus was on improving our membership experience and ensuring that our programs truly create an impact in the world. She made a positive impression on our communities and will be greatly missed as a sister Soroptimist and a personal friend to so many.
Our thoughts are with Johanna’s family at this very sad time. If anyone wishes to send a card, then please send it to SIGBI HQ who will collate them to forward to Johanna’s family at an appropriate time.
New Club Procedures To Take Effect
At the June 2021 board of directors’ meeting two new club procedures were added. For more information, please read our new club procedures #10 and #11 here.
Tips for Keeping Your Program Plans on Track
Update Your Club Roster
Update your club roster with your Live Your Dream Awards and Dream It, Be It Chairs! This simple step
helps ensure that you receive essential program updates from Soroptimist headquarters.
Prepare for Recruiting Period
It’s a great time of year to start preparing for the Live Your Dream Awards recruiting period. Take some time to review the club toolkit and reach out to lydawards@soroptimist.org with any questions.
Check Out Dream It, Be It Resources
Is your club planning to deliver Dream It, Be It this year? We have you covered! Take a look at our latest Dream It, Be It resources, including many great ideas generated by members and our staff to help you!
Support Soroptimist Every Time You Shop Amazon
Use Amazon Smile and Help Women and Girls Live Their Dreams!
Did you know that Amazon will donate to Soroptimist every time you make a purchase? Simply visit Amazon Smile and select Soroptimist International of the Americas Inc. (Philadelphia, PA) as your charity of choice. Amazon will automatically donate 0.5% of your purchases to Soroptimist and our Dream Programs. It’s that simple! Get started here today.
Shop the SIA Store
Dazzle in New Bling! Crystal Bar Bracelet
Impress in this sparkling Live Your Dream expandable bar bracelet accented with a stunning Swarovski sapphire colored crystal (171 and 171A). This gorgeous bracelet, crafted in a shiny silver or 24KT gold finish, features our Live Your Dream message. It is expandable from 2" to 3.5".
It's the Final Year of the Diamond Campaign
Join Us and Help Grow our Soroptimist Membership!
The fourth and final year of SIA’s Diamond Campaign: Shining our Way to the 2nd Century is underway! This collaborative effort is focused on growing our membership to serve more women and girls through our Dream Programs.
Help us reach our campaign goals by May 31, 2022:
- 85% or better member retention rate.
- A coordinated effort by all regions to charter 15 new clubs across the federation.
To learn more, visit our Diamond Campaign webpage.
#Soroptimist100: Top Ways to Join the Celebration
Don’t Forget to Register for Soroptimist’s 100th Anniversary Celebration!
Witness the opening of Soroptimist's historic time capsule, hear about our plans to Dream Big for the future, raise a glass to a special anniversary toast with Soroptimists from around the world! Register here for Soroptimist's 100th Anniversary Celebration today!
Already signed up? Use this #Soroptimist100 Facebook frame to show your participation!
#ThisDayInSIA: A Virtual Tour of our History
Throughout our year-long 100th anniversary celebration, Soroptimist will share pieces of our story, highlighting momentous occasions from our bright past. Follow our historic journey here.
Shop the Anniversary Collection in Time for our Celebration!
Order our new, limited edition, colorful scarf (item 155) to commemorate our bright past and brilliant future. And don’t miss our 100th anniversary collection pins including our highly polished silver oval pin, featuring our S logo surrounded by ten pearls interlaced with cubic zirconia (153), our timeless gold octagonal pin with S logo, offset by Swarovski crystals (152), and our black and gold pin surrounded by an ornate gold border (154)! Your purchase today supports our 2021-2031 Big Goal to help half a million women and girls.
Share Your Dreams for Soroptimist's Future on Social Media!
Share a selfie video with a personal message about your dream for Soroptimist’s future. Your video may be used to help promote our 100th anniversary—so Dream Big! Don’t forget to use the hashtag #Soroptimist100.
Sneak Peek: See You in Seoul
Save the date for SIA’s 47th Biennial Convention in Seoul, South Korea. See what this unique city has to offer. More details coming soon!
Soroptimist CEO Search is Underway
The Candidate Webpage is Now Live
Soroptimist’s search firm Koya Partners has begun their search for Soroptimist’s new CEO. They have created a webpage where individuals can learn more about the position and express their interest. We encourage our members to share this webpage with people who may be a good fit for the role. Here is the candidate page.
And the Survey Says...
Recognition Survey Highlights Are In!
Soroptimist clubs and members are the BEST, and we value your time and talents! To help us recognize the impact of your service and the power of our members to transform the lives of women and girls, we asked region and club leaders to share their thoughts on volunteer recognition. Check out the survey highlights here!
Helpful Reminders
Just a Friendly Reminder...Member Dues are Due!
With your continued Soroptimist membership, we have been able to increase our life-changing impact for women and girls across the globe. Membership dues are due by August 1, 2021. For more information and to learn how your dues help us achieve our Big Goal visit our blog here. If we can be of any assistance, please email Member Services at siahq@soroptimist.org.
Join the 2021 Annual General Meeting of Soroptimist International
The event will be held virtually on Thursday, July 29 at 7:00 p.m. BST. Soroptimist members are invited to attend the meeting as silent observers. For more information, click here.
Join Soroptimist International's 100th Birthday Party!
Don't forget, you're also invited to Soroptimist International's 100th birthday party on October 1-3. A century of Soroptimists transforming the lives of women and girls around the world is something worth celebrating twice. Sign up today!
New SI Report for the High-Level Political Forum is Now Available
Showcasing our work across the globe, you can access the report here. A special thank you to SI Global Policy Coordinator, Francesca Fletcher Williams, for authoring the report and to SI Director of Advocacy Bev, UN Representatives Bette and Frances, and all of our federations for their support.