Best for Women May 2023

Best for Women

May 5

Membership May

Leadership Development Opportunities

Get excited about our inaugural leadership development opportunities: Leadership Round Table and Soroptimist Leadership Fellows Program!

Leadership Challenge

All members are invited to join us in growing stronger leaders and to help your region earn the chance to win $1,000 USD! We’ve initiated a friendly competition among regions by setting registration goals for the Leadership Round Table. Learn more.

Registration

Update: We are extending the early Leadership Round Table registration rate! There's still time to grab your seat for $50 USD.

Sessions and Speakers

See what's on the agenda, including speaker bios and session descriptions.

Club Promotional Kit
Check out these resources in our Leadership Round Table Club Promotional Kit to help spread the word and encourage members and others to join us. For example, consider gifting a registration to a Live Your Dream Awards recipient, posting one of our flyers at your local library, or sharing information on your social networks!

Volunteer Spotlight

Did you miss our Volunteer Spotlight series featuring member stories on the blog? Make sure to check it out and celebrate your fellow Soroptimists!

Dues Increase

Continue making a difference in your community and across the globe by renewing your membership for the 2023-2024 club year! Like many organizations, SIA has felt the impact of the changes in the global economy. For the first time in five years, there will be a dues increase. The new pricing reflects a $2.00 COLA increase, a $2.00 liability dues increase (for club members in the United States), and the annual increase in the voluntary contribution of Founders Pennies. Your membership is important to the women and girls we serve, and we are taking steps to boost existing member benefits and expand our efforts for you. Please feel free to visit our frequently asked questions for more information.

Member Code of Conduct Survey

For the past year, SIA has been engaging members and leaders on an eventual member code of conduct to guide how we carry out the important work we do on behalf of women and girls worldwide.

Please take five minutes to help us identify key concepts that describe how we endeavor to do our work. Your thoughts and feedback are valued and crucial to creating SIA’s member code of conduct.

TAKE THE SURVEY

Membership Challenge Winners

Congratulations to the winners of our Membership Campaigns: Winback Campaign, Member-Get-A-Member Campaign, Tea Party and Wrap Yourself in Love contests. We thank all who participated!

Events and Trainings

Live Your Dream Awards 101 Webinar

There is still time to register for SIA’s Live Your Dream Awards 101 webinar on May 17 at 7 p.m. (ET). Receive an overview of the program, learn the basics and ask questions during the live Q&A. You must register in advance to attend, so don’t delay!

2023 SI Dublin Info

In July 2023, Dublin, Ireland, will host the highly anticipated Soroptimist International Convention, with the theme ‘Challenge the Future’. Learn more.

Things to Know

UN Commission on the Status of Women reaffirms the role of technology and innovation, and education in the digital age in accelerating gender equality. Learn more.
SIA is looking to fill two key volunteer roles for the 48th Biennial Convention being held in Bellevue, WA, in July 2024! The deadline to apply is May 19.
SIA's book club facilitator should schedule a meeting date and time (virtual or in person) for their group discussion.
Congratulations to clubs celebrating a milestone anniversary during the month of May!
The Dream It, Be It reporting deadline for the 22/23 club year (and all future years) will be June 30 to align with the club year calendar. Please be sure to report your hard work so it can be counted toward the Big Goal progress!