Best for Women September 2026
Welcome to Your New Club Year!
A new club year is here! Get ready for a successful year with these must-have resources, important dates and leadership updates.
Meet Your New SIA President
Get to know 2026-2027 SIA President Madoka Ushio and hear her vision for the year ahead.
Meet SIA’s Leadership
Meet SIA’s new federation leadership and get to know the leaders helping guide Soroptimist this year.
🗓️ Save the Dates
Stay ahead of important deadlines and events with the 2026-2027 Club Calendar.
Map Out Your Success
Set priorities, track progress and celebrate accomplishments with the Club Roadmap for Success and Club Roadmap Metrics.
New Club Leaders? Start Here!
Club leaders, we’ve got you covered! Find key information on rosters, nominations, finances, insurance and more.
Your Club. Your Logo.
Show your club pride while keeping the Soroptimist brand strong and consistent. Download the new customizable logo template from our Recognition & Branding Resources page.
A Convention to Remember
Check It Out: Convention Recap Blog
View our recap blog to see all the convention fun, complete with photos and workshop materials.
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.
We Value and Support Our Members
Member Leader Code of Conduct
There’s still time to sign! The Code of Conduct signing period has been extended through September 30. Join fellow Soroptimists in making a commitment to respect, kindness and the values that bring us together. Let’s reach 100% participation!
New Member Orientation
New to Soroptimist? Join us September 30 at 8 p.m. ET for a New Member Orientation designed to help you get connected and make the most of your Soroptimist experience. Register now!
All members are welcome, and simultaneous interpretation will be available in our languages. Can’t make it? Another orientation will be offered in January 2027.
Dues Renewal Season
Thank you to the many clubs that have already renewed their dues for the year! We appreciate your prompt action, adaptability and commitment as we begin a new club year together.
Milestone Anniversaries
Congratulations to clubs celebrating a milestone anniversary in September!
We Want to Hear From You!
Attended the Driven by Dreams webinar? We’d love to hear what you thought! Take our quick survey and share your feedback.
What’s Ahead This Club Year
Get ready to learn, connect and take action with UpliftHER, our engagement initiative highlighting barriers women and girls face on the path to education and economic empowerment.
Each quarter, we’ll spotlight a different issue and explore ways we can learn, raise awareness and make a difference together.
October | Intimate Partner Violence
January | Human Trafficking
March | Single Mothers
May | Period Poverty
Our Big Goal: 500,000 Dreams
All of the issues we’ll explore this year connect to our shared mission: Invest in the Dreams of Half a Million Women and Girls through Access to Education.
Together, every club and every program brings us one step closer to reaching 500,000 dreams.
Live Your Dream Awards: Ready, Set, Recruit!
It’s application season! Here’s what you need to know:
📣 Recruit Applicants
Find the latest recruiting tools and resources in the Recruiting Applicants section on our website.
AI Guidance Update
We’ve updated our approach to AI. Check out the new guidance for applicants and reviewers.
💻 Application System Reminder—U.S./Canadian Members Only
The application opened August 1! Make sure the correct club chair is listed on your online club roster so the right person receives access and important updates.
Club chairs: Don’t forget to sign your confidentiality agreement! You won’t be able to view submitted applications until it’s received.
Questions? We’re here to help! Email lydawards@soroptimist.org.
Soroptimists in Action
For many high school girls, the dream of college can feel out of reach simply because of cost. Japan Minami Region set out to change that with “Take One Step,” a Big Goal Accelerator Project giving girls from financially disadvantaged families the support they need to move forward.
SI & United Nations Updates
📚 Global Spotlight STEAM Wars & BEYOND: Dream It, Be It
📢 SI Voices Blog: Empowering Women Scientists in Policymaking for Sustainable Development
🗓️ Save the Date: SI Convention 2027
Join Soroptimists September 29–October 1, 2027, in Prague, Czech Republic! Pre-register now to receive updates as registration details and convention news become available.
Mark Your Calendar: What’s Ahead
September 7: Headquarters office closed (Labor Day in U.S.)
September 15: Deadline for all electoral area board nominations to be received by headquarters (in regions electing this year). Check your club email for nomination forms and job descriptions sent in July.
September 30: New Members Orientation
September 30: Member Leader Code of Conduct signing period ends.
SIA Blog
Check out our blog for engaging content, stories, important updates, upcoming events, and more!
Customizable Canva Template
Customize this graphic to recruit Live Your Dream Awards applicants.
Share Your Story
We want to hear your inspiring Soroptimist stories and learn how our mission has made a difference in your life and others.
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