Best for Women May 2024
Convention News & Updates
Regular Registration
Join the over 600 fellow Soroptimists who are already registered for convention. Be sure to register by May 17, 11:59 p.m. (ET) to take advantage of regular registration and save US $100! Space is limited—act now if you plan to go!
Meet Convention Workshop Presenters and Facilitators
Get excited to hear educational, inspiring and engaging content from a diverse group of presenters and facilitators. Read their profiles and learn how they will be involved throughout convention.
Club Delegate Reminder
If your club hasn't registered your delegate to attend, please do so as soon as possible. Spaces are quickly filling up! Contact siahq@soroptimist.org if you have any questions about registering with your designated delegate voucher code.
Invitation Only Events
Emails about the invitation-only events at convention were sent on May 1—be sure to check your inbox and RSVP.
Volunteer Recognition Closing Gala
If the Volunteer Recognition Closing Gala was full when you registered, don’t worry! We have prepared something special for you and other attendees.Learn more.
Airline Discounts
Book your flight with SIA's special rates.
Hotel
As of March 21, SIA’s room block at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle’s Eastside is sold out. View alternative hotels.
Region Conference Season
Share Your Photos!
Make sure to share photos and favorite highlights from your region conference with us using the hashtag #SIARegionConference2024. Then look for region conference highlights on the SIA blog throughout region conference season.
SIA Participates in First Lady’s Luncheon
Considered one of Washington, D.C.'s most exciting and historic events, SIA President Bobbi Enderlin and SIA Executive Director/CEO Michelle Burnett participated in the First Lady’s Luncheon. Learn more.
New Soroptimist Store is Officially Open for Business!
Experience the user-friendly platform, tailored to make your online shopping experience a breeze. Shop membership pins, apparel and other branded items—all designed to elevate your Soropti-style to new heights!
Upcoming Events
SIA #TechTalks
Tech Talks are learning labs hosted by SIA to coach members on how to navigate new developments in the member portal and gain new technical skills. Sign up to be the first to hear how tech is taking your member experience to the next level!
Our first #TechTalks webinar is June 3 for club presidents and treasurers to learn how to manage your roster and process dues online.
Save the Date: Monday, June 3, 8:00 p.m. (ET)
Webinar: How to manage my roster and pay dues in the NEW! Member Portal
Audience: Club Presidents, Club Treasurers
During this webinar, club leaders will learn:
How to log in to the NEW! member portal
How to manage your club roster
How to generate an invoice to pay dues online
Resources:
Handout: Getting Started
Link: Member Learning Hub – Online Space for Training Videos & How-To Guides
Improve Your Leadership Skills!
Get excited about our Leadership Round Table! All members are invited to join us in growing stronger leaders and to help your region earn the chance to win US $500! We’ve initiated a friendly competition among regions by setting registration goals for the Leadership Round Table. Learn more.
View our promotional video and share on your social networks!
Achieve Club Recognition in 2024!
We can't wait to celebrate and acknowledge your success in 2023-2024! To ensure your club provides the data we need, please see this blog post for the upcoming recognition period, deadlines and important links. Learn more.
Putting Dreams into Action with SI/Rose Fukuyama
SI/Rose Fukuyama (Japan Nishi Region), put on aDream It, Be It: Career Support for Girlsproject with the title, “Toward Your Dreams! 2023: Life Becomes as Interesting as the Number of Encounters You Have!” The project included 24 junior high and high school girls between the ages of 14 and 17, with 12 club members also participating.Learn more.
NEW! Customizable Business Cards
Check out our new customizable public awareness resource—SIA business cards! Fill in your name and contact information and print directly through Canva.Learn more.
Things to Know
Congratulations to clubs celebrating a milestone anniversary during the month of May!
Read our new FY2023-2024 Key Messages, intended to help you understand and speak confidently about the direction our organization is heading.
A special thank you to clubs that went above and beyond and accepted non-local Live Your Dream Awards applications.
Club Giving
Support the Big Goal and extend your clubs reach beyond your local community when you participate in Club Giving.
NEW! Customizable Canva Template
Customize this graphic to congratulate your club's past Live Your Dream Awards recipient on her graduation!
Share Your Story
We are always eager to hear stories that showcase the great work our clubs are doing and how our mission has touched lives.
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