Tag: Year In Review October 2017
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A letter from Yvonne Simpson
Here, we say a fond farewell to Yvonne Simpson, SI President 2015-2017, with a slideshow of wonderful memories from her biennium, and a selection of messages from Soroptimists around the globe. Yvonne writes a letter to you in friendship, and we are sure you will join us in wishing her the very best of success…
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If we are not a voice for women – who will be
29 July 2017, Rotterdam, Mariet Verhoef-Cohen, Netherlands was inaugurated with overwhelming support as President of Soroptimist International (SI) for the 2017 – 2019 biennium; the first Dutch President in the organisation’s almost 100-year existence. In our first interview for the new SI Members Area, we talk to Mariet about her history as a Soroptimist, her…
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President’s Post: October 3rd Soroptimist Friendship Day
Dear Soroptimists, Today, it is Soroptimist International Club Friendship Day. Or should we simply call it: Soroptimist Friendship Day. The 3rd October 1921, is the day the first club of Soroptimist International was founded. Friendship is one of the pillars for Soroptimists. Soroptimists want the best for women and girls and through friendship to each…
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SI in Geneva
The SI Leadership Development Committee’s (LDC) purpose is to provide training for SI Directors, Position Holders and potential postholders. We aim to empower SI Directors to meet their governance responsibilities, enable SI Position Holders to be fully informed and to attract informed Soroptimists to apply for SI posts. As we know through our Soroptimist Programme…