Best for Women September 2025

Best for Women

Sep 4

Written By Soroptimist

Welcome to Your New Club Year!

Meet 2025-2026 SIA President Sue Riney

Federation Leadership

Meet SIA’s new leadership!

Club Calendar

Don't miss a moment! Discover key dates, deadlines and can't-miss events in our action-packed 2025-2026 club calendar!

Club Roadmap to Success

Check out our Club Roadmap for Success and the Club Roadmap Metrics to help your club focus on essential areas that will assist us in achieving our Big Goal. The roadmap will guide your activities and the metrics are used for our annual recognition of accomplishments. Thank you again for your participation in our programs, growing engagement and supporting our culture of philanthropy!

Club Leadership Information

2025-2026 club leaders—we've got you covered! Access key info on nominations, rosters, finances, insurance and more to support your leadership.

We Value and Support Our Members

Why a Code of Conduct Matters: A Message from Taskforce Chair Peggy Gentile-VanMeter

SIA staff have been working alongside the board of directors to develop and launch our first Member and Leader Code of Conduct.Learn more about why it matters from board director and chair of the Code Implementation Taskforce, Peggy Gentile-VanMeter.

Member Satisfaction Survey Report

Thank you to everyone who participated in our May member satisfaction survey! Your feedback helps guide our work.See the results and steps SIA is taking to address what you shared.

Dues Renewal Season

Thank you to the many clubs who have successfully paid their dues for the year—we see you, we appreciate you and we are so impressed by your positive attitudes and tech savviness!

Live Your Dream Awards Resources & Updates

It’s Time to Recruit Applicants!

Here are some new resources to support your recruiting efforts:

You can find other resources on the Recruiting Applicants page on our website. Please remember to use the most up-to-date resources found on our website!

Application System Reminder

US/Canadian Members Only:
The application system opened to applicants in the US and Canada on August 1. Please make sure the correct club chair is listed on your online club roster so the correct person is set up on the application system and receives all important communication from us!

Note to club chairs using the application system—don’t forget to sign the confidentiality agreement! You might be able to access your account, but you won’t be able to see any submitted applications until we receive it.

Please direct all Live Your Dream Awards-related questions related to lydawards@soroptimist.org. We are always happy to help!

#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

Club Dues Payment Reminders

WOW! Thank you to the many clubs who have successfully paid their dues for the year—we see you, we appreciate you, and we are so impressed by your positive attitudes and tech savviness.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you still need support with the dues process. The dues portal remains open to club leaders, admins and region office staff.

important dates, resources, and reminders

SI & United Nations Updates

Recording Available

The 2025 SI Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held virtually on July 12, uniting members and leaders from around the world. For those of you who were unable to attend, the recording is now available to watch.

Harnessing AI for Sustainable Development: Bridging Financing Gaps Through Innovation

SI Representative to the UN in New York, Maria Fornella-Oehninger, and SI AI Advocacy Advisor, Tania Gómez Herazo, reflect on a UN event exploring how artificial intelligence can support inclusive development.Learn more.

Things to Know

Congratulations to clubs celebrating a milestone anniversary in September!

Check out the FY25/26 Strategic Plan, which highlights our vision, mission core values and strategic outcomes.

Discover actions taken by your SIA Board at its July meeting.

If you missed our Trauma-Informed Practices webinar or want to view it again, watch it here.

Nominations for the 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.

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