Best for Women August 2024

Best for Women

Aug 7

Convention Success!

Thank you to all our speakers, talent and attendees for making our 48th Soroptimist Biennial Convention an event to remember! We are now even more energized and inspired to reach our Big Goal of investing in the dreams of half a million women and girls through access to education by 2031. Stay tuned for photos (sneak peek below!) and highlights in the September issue of Best for Women.

In case you missed our big announcement! Make sure to save the date for SIA's 49th Biennial Convention to be held in Incheon, South Korea, July 22-25, 2026. We can't wait to see you there!

Upcoming Event

SIA has an exciting new member engagement initiative called Soroptimists UpliftHER! Hear all the details during an exclusive webinar on September 10 at 8 p.m. (ET). The UpliftHER: NEW Soroptimist Initiative webinar will feature live interpretation in all languages. Plus, a recording will be emailed to all registrants and available on our YouTube channel. Be the first to hear this exciting news!

Live Your Dream Awards Updates

Application Period

Big news! The Live Your Dream Awards online application system will open to US and Canada applicants on August 15. We've made sure it integrates seamlessly with our new database for a smooth experience. In the meantime, you can:

Visit our blog to learn more.
Review our resources for clubs and playlist of help videos.
Ask questions by emailing LYDAwards@soroptimist.org. We’re happy to help!

Recognition Update

Thank you for your hard work this biennium to achieve our goals! We’re excited to share the results of the 2023-2024 Club Roadmap Metrics with each club soon and invite clubs who reached 100% of the metrics to apply for the “Best in Federation Club Awards.” As we evolve our technology at SIA, our database and reporting functions are also transitioning, affecting our usual timeline for recognitions. We will email clubs with the metrics results as soon as possible, kicking off the invitation and application process for the Best in Federation Club Awards. Thank you for your patience!

National Make-a-Will Month

August is National Make-a-Will Month, which raises awareness about the importance of estate planning and the power of planned giving. Learn more about Soroptimist's planned giving program and joining Laurel Legacy.

#TechTalks Updates

Friendly Reminder: We are here to support club leaders as they navigate new technology during this renewal season.

This member portal release focuses on club roster edits, officer updates and dues payments. New leaders or admins can work with their predecessors to update rosters and leadership roles.

Stay tuned for updates on new releases in the member portal once clubs renew their status for the 2024-2025 club year. Find FAQS, updates and video demos about the member portal in your #TechTalks Learning Lab!

Thank you for your patience and support as we explore new ways of working together!

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SI & UN News

The Current Digital Age: What We As Soroptimists Can Do For Women And Girls

SI UN Representative Theresa Devasahayam discusses how digital innovations are integral to fostering economic growth and achieving sustainable development.Learn more.

SI Releases Its 2024 HLPF Report

Read the2024 United Nations High-Level Political Forum Report to discover how SI is lifting women and girls out of poverty around the world.

New Positions

Congrats to SIA President Bobbi Enderlin on her upcoming role as an SI Board Director and to Fundraising Council Chair Tana Elizondo on her new role as the SIA Representative to the SI Global Impact Committee.Learn more.

Things to Know

Congratulations to clubs celebrating a milestone anniversary during the month of August!
Nominations for SIA Fundraising Council and SIA Board of Directors are due at headquarters on or before September 15. Check your club email for nomination forms and job descriptions sent in July. Learn more.
Discover actions taken by your SIA Board at its June meeting.
Registration now for the SIGBI conference in Edinburgh, November 1-3. Learn more.