Best for Women May 2026

Best for Women

May 8

Membership May

Grow, Connect, and Lead Together

The Leadership Round Table (LRT) is almost here—June 23! Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn and grow as a leader!

Leadership Challenge

All members are invited to join the fun and help your region reach its registration goal for a chance to win $500 USD. Stronger participation means stronger leaders! Learn more.

Sessions and Speakers

See what's on the agenda, including speaker bios and session descriptions.

Spread the Word

Watch the promo video and share it on your social channels to invite others to join you!

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Club Spotlight: Celebrating 100 Years

Congratulations to SI/Vancouver, British Columbia (Western Canada Region), on the 100th anniversary of its chartering on April 9, 1926. As the first Soroptimist club in Canada and the 13th in North America, SI/Vancouver has played a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s early growth and legacy. Learn more.

NEW! Check out our 2024-2025 Annual Report

Through our combined efforts, we are achieving our Big Goal of helping make the dreams of half a million more women and girls come true by 2031! Read SIA's 2024-2025 Annual Repor t, available in all federation languages, for a comprehensive look at our organization, mission and impact.

Get to Know Korea

Convention Countdown

Whether you’re joining us at convention or simply curious about the host country, take a moment to explore all things Korea. From helpful travel tips and cultural insights to common phrases you can use with confidence, our latest blog has everything you need to feel informed and inspired. Read more to get a quick guide to Korean customs, language, and what to expect.

Explore, Learn and Take Action

Soroptimists UpliftHER Third Quarter Focus: Period Poverty

May 28 is World Menstrual Hygiene Day! Join us this May by joining the Soroptimist UpliftHER initiative to take action on period poverty. Learn more and join the effort.

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We Want to Hear From You!

Complete this short 2-minute survey and share your input on which pillar chair presentations topics will resonate the most with the members in your regions.

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Member and Leader Code of Conduct

Are you familiar with our Member and Leader Code of Conduct? Take a moment to review it and the process for escalation. Here’s a handy visual representation!

Code of Conduct Webinar

Don’t miss our upcoming webinar on the Member and Leader Code of Conduct! Join us May 13 at 8 p.m. (ET) for this important information. The webinar will be simultaneously interpreted in our languages and recorded, so if you can’t attend live, you can still catch it later.

All members will be asked to sign the Code between June and August 2026, and this webinar will go over that process as well as walk you through the Code and its process.

Call for Code Volunteers!

We are looking for volunteers to assist with enforcing the Member and Leader Code of Conduct! If you are interested in being part of the CCRC or Appeals Review Panel, please apply by May 14. Questions? Email siahq@soroptimist.org.

Time to Update Your Club Roster

It’s almost time to prepare for dues submission for the upcoming club year! While the online payment portal officially opens on July 1, clubs can get a head start now by updating their rosters with current contact information and any terminations before paying dues. Learn what to expect, available resources and how to prepare for dues season. Note: Please do NOT pay before July 1, as your club’s payment will not be attributed to the correct club year. Questions? Email siahq@soroptimist.org.

SI & United Nations Updates

CSW70

Read CSW70 blog, EmpowerHer Justice for Women and Girls.

SI Voices Blog

Read ‘Knowledge Is Power’ – Stakeholders Join for Compelling Meeting at UN Commission on the Status of Women.

Things to Know

Congratulations to clubs celebrating a milestone anniversary this May!
Important reminder: Please send all mail, including payments, to Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc., PO Box 95000 – 2553, Philadelphia, PA 19195-0001.
Your club’s work is making a difference! Check out the latest deadlines, keep using the Club Roadmap Metrics, and report your data to ensure your impact is counted.
Thank you to the clubs participating in Big Goal Accelerator Projects. Your efforts are expanding access to education for women and girls facing obstacles and moving us closer to our 2021–2031 Big Goal.
U.S. Members Only: Directors and Officers Insurance protects the personal assets of club leaders. Learn more.