Best for Women January 2025

New Year, Bigger Impact

Words of Inspiration

With the new year comes new possibilities. We asked SIA board officers, members and followers on social media to share their wishes for women and girls in the new year. Here is what they had to say!

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Big Goal Targets for the New Year

Happy New Year, Soroptimists! As you consider personal resolutions, think about how your club can contribute to your region’s Big Goal targets so that we can all help women and girls access the training and education that they need to live their dreams.

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New: Webinar Watch Party Kit!

Do you want to learn more about how to execute our programs in 2025? Over the last few years, the SIA Program Team has made several webinars to help your club do just that. These webinars are a great resource, and they can be enjoyable too! Consult our Webinar Watch Party Kit for ways to make it an engaging, educational, and FUN club event.

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Upcoming Events

Walk for Women...New Design Available Now!

Exclusive 2025 Walk for Women gear is available for pre-order, featuring exciting new items for the whole family! Order today to ensure you have your gear ready before the campaign kickoff on March. Stay tuned for more campaign announcements and resources!

(U.S. Members Only) The Power of Planned Giving Webinar: January 28

Have you considered planned giving as part of your overall charitable gift plans? Some of the most common ways to give include a current gift of IRA funds (Required Minimum Distribution), Donor Advised Funds and charitable bequests.

Join us on January 28 at 7 p.m. (ET) to learn more about planned giving opportunities, get answers to your questions, and discover how you can make lasting a difference in the lives of women and girls.

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Fourth Annual International Women's Day Tea Party: March 10

SIA is once again hosting a virtual tea party to celebrate International Women's Day! Join the global celebration on March 10 at 8 p.m. (ET). This virtual event will include simultaneous interpretation in all our languages.

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Leadership Development Opportunities: Save the Date!

Mark your calendars for two exciting ways to elevate your leadership skills! Learn more about our virtual Leadership Round Table and Soroptimist Leadership Fellows Program.

Don’t miss out on these chances to connect, learn and grow. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

Live Your Dream Awards Resources

Did your club give a Live Your Dream Award this year? Be sure to report it by February 1 (if your region has district judging) or February 15 (if your region does not have district judging). If you do not report by the deadline, your club will not be counted as participating in the program. Need any help with the form? Consult our reporting resources here or email LYDAwards@soroptimist.org for assistance.

Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Soroptimists UpliftHER Second Quarter Focus

January 11 is recognized globally as the International Day of Human Trafficking Awareness, making January a meaningful time to learn more about this critical issue and how Soroptimists can help through the Soroptimists UpliftHER initiative. Learn more about this issue and how your club can support survivors on their path to empowerment.

SI & United Nations Updates

UN International Day of Education

On December 3, 2018, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution designating January 24 as International Day of Education, recognizing the vital role of education in promoting peace and development. SIA's Dream Programs and local projects not only increase access to education but also help prevent the circumstances that make women and girls susceptible to gendered violence such as trafficking and intimate partner violence. Read more.

New Soroptimist International Foundation Projects

Coinciding with Soroptimist International Foundation Day (December 10), we are excited to announce that Soroptimist International Foundation has recently awarded funding to two additional projects, extending its support to more women and girls. Learn more.

#TechTalks Updates

Featured Learning Lab: How to view and filter my club roster

Reminder: The member portal is only open to club presidents, treasurers and admins as we move through the new dues renewal process. Don’t forget, you can still access member resources from the website anytime!

Club presidents, treasurers and admins can view their roster by logging into the portal and navigating to the Club Profile page. There, you'll find the Affiliated Contacts list, which shows: (1) everyone ever affiliated with your club and (2) all leadership roles held. Most users only need to see Current Leaders and Active Members. This learning lab will guide you on how to filter your roster to display just current leaders and active members.

To print your roster, you have two options:

Quickly print a screenshot of your filtered list from the portal.
Request a printable PDF by emailing siahq@soroptimist.org. Please note that due to high demand for dues support, there may be delays in processing, and we appreciate your patience.

Upcoming portal developments will improve roster management for club leaders.

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Things to Know

Congratulations to clubs celebrating a milestone anniversary this January!

Immediate Past SIA President Bobbi Enderlin started role as SIA Voting Representative to SI Board on January 1 and will remain in that role until December 31.

The ballot for the 2024 proposed amendments to the SIA bylaws was completed in early December. All nine proposals were approved by the clubs; read the teller's report for the results for each amendment. The SIA bylaws and SIA procedures are currently being updated and reviewed, and should be available by the end of January.

Successful clubs benefit from the distinct experiences of their members. Check out #SIALeadtoAchieve for ways to overcome challenges and drive innovation by embracing age diversity!

Applications for Soroptimist Club Grants for Education and Economic Empowerment applications are now open! Apply by March 1 and review our resources before you apply. Questions? Email program@soroptimist.org for assistance.
Important reminder: Please send all mailed payments to Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc, PO Box 95000 – 2553, Philadelphia, PA 19195-0001.
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