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Soroptimist International of [Club Name]

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Soroptimist International of [Club Name]

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  1. Soroptimist International of [Club Name] [Meeting name] [Meeting date] Sample presentation, January 2007

  2. What is Soroptimist? • International organization for business and professional women who provide volunteer service to their communities. • The mission of Soroptimist is to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. • Soroptimist means “best for women”; Soroptimists are women at their best working to help other women to be their best.

  3. Organization Structure Soroptimist International (SI) Headquarters: United Kingdom Federation Level SI of the Americas SI of Europe SI of Great Britain & Ireland SI of the South West Pacific Region Level [Region name] Club Level SI of [Club name]

  4. Who are Soroptimists? • Women of all ages, cultures and ethnic groups • Represent a wide array of occupations and professions • Leaders in their communities • Believe that by joining with other women they can help improve the lives of women and girls • Almost 100,000 Soroptimists in more than 120 countries and territories around the world

  5. Why Soroptimist? • Help women and girls live their dreams by participating in award-winning programs • Connect to a vast network of nearly 95,000 members worldwide • Cultivate meaningful networking opportunities and business contacts • Receive Best for Women magazine • Access the members-only section of the SIA website (www.soroptimist.org)

  6. Why Soroptimist?cont. • Participate in mentoring program • Interact with other Soroptimists at club meetings, region conferences, and federation conventions • Post a listing in the Member-2-Member Marketplace and view other listings • Take advantage of special offers and discounts through partnering organizations

  7. Making a Difference • Federation Programs • Women’s Opportunity Award • Violet Richardson Award • Making a Difference for Women Award • Soroptimist Club Grants for Women and Girls • Workplace Campaign to End Domestic Violence • Soroptimist International Projects • Quadrennial Project • December 10th Appeal

  8. Making a Differencecont. • Local and Region Projects: • [List club and region projects here]

  9. Making a Differencecont. • Meet our award recipients! • Women’s Opportunity Award • Violet Richardson Award • Making a Difference for Women Award • [For each recipient, include a photo, brief biography, and a quote; use one slide per recipient if necessary.]

  10. Live Your Dream • Public awareness and fundraising campaign • Launched March 8, 2006, in conjunction with International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month (U.S) • [Describe club’s participation in the campaign]

  11. Getting Involved • Membership • Program • Fundraising • Public Awareness

  12. JOIN TODAY! • Complete the Prospective Member Form • Contact us any time: • [Club contact information]

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