Best for Women October 2024

Best for Women

Oct 4

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Healing Through Hope: Mary’s Survivor Journey

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to recognize the harsh reality many women face. Domestic violence is not only pervasive, affecting 1 in 3 women globally, but often derails women’s educational goals.

For over a decade, Mary endured the devastating effects of domestic violence while her dream of becoming a nurse slipped further from reach. Now, thanks to the support of Soroptimist and the Live Your Dream Awards, Mary is on the path to empowerment. Read her full story.

SoroptimistsUpliftHER First Quarter Focus: Intimate Partner Violence

This October, we’re spotlighting education and empowerment for women affected by intimate partner violence as part of our #SoroptimistsUpliftHER initiative. Is your club ready to take action?

Domestic Violence Awareness Pledge

Take the pledge to end violence against women and discover five ways you can support survivors of domestic violence this October through LiveYourDream.org.

Soroptimists Making Lasting Impact

Celebrating our Stargazers

We’re celebrating our Stargazers, our incredible monthly donors who play a vital role in sustaining SIA’s mission. Thanks to their commitment, we’re able to create lasting change and expand our collective impact for women and girls around the world, getting us closer and closer to our BIG GOAL. Read our blog honoring the amazing contributions of these special donors.

Member Story: Jennifer Inspires with her Soroptimist Why

The excitement of convention inspired some of our generous donors to share why they give to our global Dream Programs. View SI/Red River Valley, ND (Peaks to Plains Region), member Jennifer Erickson's touching Soroptimist Why!

NEW! Check out our 2022-2023 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 2022-2023 Annual Report, available in all federation languages, for a comprehensive look at our organization, mission and impact.

A Convention to Remember

Say Cheese! The Photos are Here

The professional photos from the convention are now available. Special thank you to Shanna Paxton Photography for her amazing work! No purchase is necessary—simply download your favorites by selecting the downward-facing arrow in the menu to save your favorites.

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Check It Out: Convention Recap Blog

View our recap blog to see all the convention fun, complete with photos and workshop materials.

Act Fast, New SIA Swag

Didn't leave enough room in your suitcase to bring SIA swag home from convention? Don't worry! We added some of the new items launched at convention to our online store. Act fast—items are limited and low in stock!

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New Club Year, New Program Details!

Congratulations! Our global impact in FY23/24 was remarkable. We disbursed over $3.1 million in Live Your Dream Awards, empowering 2,269 women to achieve their goals. As we kick off the new fiscal year, be sure to check out these exciting updates for our programs!

Program Webinar Watch Party Kit

Over the last few years, the SIA program team has made several webinars to help your club execute our programs and better understand the support available from headquarters. These webinars are a great resource and can be enjoyable too! Explore our new Program 101 Webinar Watch Party Kit for ways to make watching an engaging, educational and FUN club event.

In Memoriam

SIA is saddened to report the passing of Jean Barth, the 2005-2006 SIA President. Jean’s Soroptimist leadership journey included chartering the Genesee County, MI (Midwestern Region), club in 1998 and becoming a charter member, serving as a Midwestern Region district director from 1992 to 1994, governor-elect from 1996 to 1998, and governor from 1998 to 2000. She was elected to the SIA Board of Directors for the 2002-2004 term, and as SIA’s president-elect for 2004-2005. Read more about Jean and her commitment to Soroptimist.

#TechTalks Updates

Need help paying dues? Check out your Learning Hub!

Reminder: The member portal is only open to club presidents, treasurers and admins as we move through the new dues renewal process. We will likely send the next round of invites in fall 2024. Don’t forget, you can still access member resources from the website at any time!

Top Six Burning Questions from Club Leaders:

I’m a club officer: where is my portal invite? How do I log-in?
How do I filter my roster view to only see ACTIVE members?
How do I add new club officers? Do they automatically get a portal invite?
When generating my invoice, I don’t see the button to pay, what do I do next?
Do I still need my six-digit club ID # to log in to the member portal?
How can I make a Club Giving donation outside of paying our dues invoice?

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SI & UN News

Represent SI at Upcoming CSW69

SI invites members who are interested in attending the 69th session on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) to complete an interest survey by November 18. Please note: limited delegate spots are available to SIA members.

CSW takes place March 10-21, 2025. Reminder that all expenses for travel, hotel accommodations and other activities are at the expense of the delegate. For follow-up questions concerning the process, please contact Tana Elizondo, SIA Representative to the SI Advocacy Committee, attana@elizondoins.com.

International Day of the Girl: Call for Soroptimists to Participate

October 11 is International Day of the Girl. This year, Soroptimists can help bring greater awareness to challenges still facing many girls and the importance of providing education.

SI Seeks Director of Advocacy

SI is recruiting for the next SI Director of Advocacy (SIDA). The successful candidate will begin their term January 1, 2026, having first served as SI Director of Advocacy Elect in 2025 when they will shadow and work with the current post holder. Learn more.

Things to Know

Congratulations to clubs celebrating a milestone anniversary this October!
As the new fiscal year begins, we have important information to help club presidents and treasurers in their roles. Learn more.
Recognition for roadmap metrics and the Best in Federation awards has been delayed. Learn more.
Registration is open for the SIGBI conference in Edinburgh, November 1-3. Learn more.
There are nine proposed bylaws amendments for your club to review on the nominations and elections page of the SIA website. All clubs in good standing will receive a link into the Simply Voting ballot platform on Friday, October 11, and the voting platform will be open through Wednesday, December 11.