Soroptimist Soroptimist International of [Club International of [Club Name]Name][Meeting name][Meeting date]

Sample presentation, November 2009

What is Soroptimist?What is Soroptimist? International organization for business and International organization for business and

professional women who provide volunteer professional women who provide volunteer service to their communities.service to their communities.

The mission of Soroptimist is to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.

Soroptimist means “best for women”; Soroptimists are women at their best working to help other women to be their best.

Organization Organization StructureStructure

Soroptimist International (SI)Headquarters: United Kingdom

SI of the Americas SI of the South West PacificSI of Europe SI of Great Britain & Ireland

Federation Level

Region Level

[Region name]

Club Level

SI of [Club name]

Who are Who are Soroptimists?Soroptimists?

Women of all ages, cultures and ethnic groupsWomen of all ages, cultures and ethnic groups

Representatives of a wide array of occupations and Representatives of a wide array of occupations and professionsprofessions

Leaders in their communitiesLeaders in their communities

Believe that by joining with other women they can Believe that by joining with other women they can help improve the lives of women and girlshelp improve the lives of women and girls

Almost 95,000 Soroptimists in more than 120 Almost 95,000 Soroptimists in more than 120 countries and territories around the worldcountries and territories around the world

Why Soroptimist?Why Soroptimist? Help women and girls live their dreams by

participating in award-winning programs

Connect to a vast network of nearly 95,000 members worldwide

Cultivate meaningful networking opportunities and business contacts

Receive Best for Women magazine

Access resources in the members area of the SIA website (www.soroptimist.org)

Why Soroptimist?Why Soroptimist? cont.cont.

Interact with other Soroptimists at club meetings, region conferences, and federation conventions

Take advantage of special offers and discounts through partnering organizations

Making a DifferenceMaking a Difference Federation Programs

Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Award

Soroptimists STOP Trafficking

Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award

Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping

Women

Soroptimist Club Grants for Women and Girls

Soroptimist International Projects Quadrennial Project

December 10th Appeal

                          

Making a DifferenceMaking a Difference

cont.cont.

Local and Region Projects: [List club and region projects here]

Making a DifferenceMaking a Difference

cont.cont.

Meet our award recipients! Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Award

Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award

Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping

Women[For each recipient, include a photo, brief biography, and a quote; use one slide per recipient if necessary.]

Live Your DreamLive Your Dream

Public awareness and fundraising campaign

Launched March 8, 2006, in conjunction with International Women’s Day

www.liveyourdreamcampaign.org

[Describe club’s participation in the campaign]

Getting InvolvedGetting Involved Membership

Program

Fundraising

Public Awareness

JOIN TODAY!JOIN TODAY!

Complete the Prospective Member Introduction Form

Contact us any time:

[Club contact information]