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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]