Best for Women June 2025

Best for Women

Jun 9

Madoka Ushio Named SIA President-elect

Congratulations to Madoka Ushio of SI/Asahikawa (Japan Kita Region), who was elected to serve as the 2025-2026 SIA President-elect from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. She will assume the office of SIA President on September 1, 2026, and serve in that position until August 31, 2027. See the full ballot results.

Celebrate our 2025 Recipients: Sign the Virtual Card!

Join us in honoring the extraordinary achievements of our 2025 Live Your Dream Awards recipients. Share a meaningful note or quote in our virtual card by June 18 to show your support!

Events

Still Time to Register for June Events!

There’s still time to join us for two incredible leadership development opportunities.

Leadership Round Table on June 24 and the first of three Soroptimist Leadership Fellows Program sessions on June 28—but don’t wait too long—spots are filling up fast!

Trauma-Informed Practices Webinar

Webinar rescheduled! Do you want to learn how to best support program participants who have endured trauma on their path to education and empowerment? Join us for our trauma-informed practices webinar on Wednesday, July 30, at 8 p.m. (ET), featuring expert speaker Felicia Luo, LPC.

Club Giving Unites

Your club’s participation in Club Giving unites us as a global organization to ensure that all women and girls, no matter where they live, have access to our programs. Learn more about how Club Giving funds are used and why they are critical to our mission.

Risk Management Reminders

SIA provides an optional Directors & Officers/Management Liability insurance policy, which protects the personal assets of a U.S. club’s volunteer officers against legal claims related to financial or management practices in conducting club business. Learn more.

Soroptimist Swag

Sip your next beverage in style with our Soroptimist thermal tumbler. The 20 oz. Artic Zone® Titan tumbler features a push-on lid with slide lock and Soroptimist logo. Watch SIA Global Marketing & Engagement Associate Sierra S. give you a sneak peek into how she uses her tumbler!

sip in style

Shine a Spotlight on Your Club

Last Call: SIA Photo Contest

Don’t miss your final chance to submit photos before the contest ends on June 15.

We’ll post the finalists’ photos on our social media channels, where you and your fellow Soroptimists can vote for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Winning clubs may have their photos featured in Soroptimist publications, on our website and across social media. Plus, they’ll receive an SIA store gift card!

Learn more

Tips to Help Our Brand Shine

Check out our latest blog post, Investing in Dreams & the Soroptimist Brand, for practical tips to ensure your publicity materials and initiatives reflect our mission and visual identity.

Soroptimists UpliftHER

The club year—and the first full year of Soroptimists UpliftHER—is almost over! We’ve loved seeing your inspiring projects. Good news: we’re keeping the same quarterly focus areas for the 2025–2026 club year. Let’s keep the momentum going!

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SI & United Nations Updates

CSW69

Soroptimist International is pleased to announce key takeaways and analysis of the issues, discussions and priorities raised during CSW69. Read more.

The 58th Commission On Population And Development

The 58th session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD58) convened at UN Headquarters in New York, under the theme “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.” Learn more.

#TechTalks Updates

SIA’s Technology Transformation

Our 2025 Dues Enhancement Project is in full motion! In July, expect new portal features such as printable rosters, accessible invoices and new permissions for region office staff to assist clubs in the dues renewal process.  The portal remains accessible to club presidents, treasurers and admins during this transition.

NOTE: You will NOT be able to access the portal to update your roster or pay dues June 6 - 16 due to live development.

Access resources, FAQs and training materials

Things to Know

Congratulations to clubs celebrating a milestone anniversary in June!

Have you ever wondered what type of leader you are? Check out our latest #SIALeadtoAcheive post to learn about the four most common leadership styles and take a quick quiz to discover which one best represents you!

Make sure to share your accomplishments and report your club’s Big Goal Accelerator Projects and Dream It, Be It projects by June 30. Questions? Email program@soroptimist.org for support.

Important reminder: Please send all mail, including payments, to Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc., PO Box 95000 – 2553, Philadelphia, PA 19195-0001.