Best for Women October 2025

Best for Women

Oct 2

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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.

Advocacy, Understanding and Compassion: Elizabeth's Story

As a survivor of domestic violence, Elizabeth dreamed of pursuing an education that would deepen her understanding of abuse and give her the tools to empower other survivors. Now, with support from Soroptimist and the Live Your Dream Awards, she has earned her degrees and uses her knowledge to support survivors at a domestic violence shelter. Read her full story.

Soroptimists UpliftHER First Quarter Focus: Intimate Partner Violence

This October, we are once again highlighting the urgent need for education and empowerment for women impacted by intimate partner violence as part of our #SoroptimistsUpliftHER initiative. How will your club take action this year?

Our Clubs Are Amazing

Our 2024-2025 club year is over and the numbers are in! See how your region did and check out the 2025-2026 targets.

Dream It, Be It Updates

NEW: Dream It, Be It Complete Club Toolkit

Members are excited about the refreshed Dream It, Be ItClub Toolkit! Fully translated and redesigned, this comprehensive guide brings all your resources together in one place—making it the perfect place to start, or a great refresher if you’re already running Dream It, Be It projects. With this toolkit, it’s easier than ever to plan, deliver, and evaluate your program’s impact.

NEW: Dream It, Be It Impact Infographic FY24/25

See the incredible difference our work is making! The annual Dream It, Be Itimpact infographic is now available to share with members, partners, and your community. Use it to highlight the powerful outcomes achieved by girls worldwide thanks to Soroptimist!

Dream It, Be It Merchandise

Show off your Soroptimist spirit with Dream It, Be It stickers, tote bags, and backpacks, available in the Soroptimist Store. Don’t miss the special bundle discount on backpacks when you order five!

Mandatory Convention Club Fee

49th Biennial Convention Mandatory Convention Club Fee Relief Application

As a reminder, the 49th biennial convention mandatory club fee is $825.

Region governors, governors-elect, region offices, club presidents, and club treasurers, check your emails in October for an early notification about the relief application. All clubs will be automatically invoiced January 1, 2026. The relief application will be sent January 2 and open until February 15, 2026 (or until funds are exhausted).

#TechTalks Portal Updates

How to Export & Print Your Roster

As part of our 2025 Portal Enhancements Project, club leaders can now run a report to see their active roster and export it to Microsoft Excel.

We’ve created a new step-by-step guide to walk you through How to Export & Print My Club Roster.

You can also find translated versions here: Translated How-To Guides.

Access resources, FAQS and training materials

SI & United Nations Updates

Represent SI at Upcoming CSW70

SI invites members who are interested in attending the 70th session on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) to complete aninterest surveyby November 17. Please note: limited delegate spots are available to SIA members.

CSW takes place March 9-20, 2026. 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 canhelp bring greater awarenessto challenges still facing many girls and the importance of providing education.

Things to Know

Congratulations to clubs celebrating a milestone anniversary in October!

Making decisions in your club/region can be tough, but we can help! Here are three simple steps to make confident decisions.

SIA annual dues have a new due date of July 31. Club presidents, treasurers, and administrators can login to the member portal to pay the FY26/27 club dues starting July 1, 2026. Learn more.

Registration is open for the SIGBI conference in Birmingham, October 31-November 2. Learn more.

As the new fiscal year begins, we have important information to help club leaders in their roles. Learn more.

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