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Governor’s Message
September 2020
Greetings to all my Soroptimist Friends and Family,
Although 2020 has been a very trying year for us, it’s hard to believe that we are already into September and looking to what we hope will be beautiful fall weather with all the beauty it can bring us.
In the words of an unknown author, “Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go”. So, let’s let go of the past months of quarantine, isolation, and sense of loneliness and come together for a renewed life as we begin our club year of 2020-2021 together.
It is time for us to once again, be looking to new beginnings in Soroptimist, renewing old friendships among us, inducting new members, new ways of doing business, new Live Your Dream applicants, new fundraising opportunities, and so much more.
I do hope that each of your clubs are engaging with your members, be it in person or virtually because it is of utmost importance that we connect with one another and continue the important work we have done in the past.
Just as the women we help in our local communities and all over the world, our members need us now more than ever and without reaching out and connecting with them, they are going to feel lost. So please, if you have not already done so, make sure you are conducting business as usual in whatever way you can. Zoom has become our best friend and although it’s not the same as meeting in person it is still a way of staying connected and showing one another that sense of belonging.
I hope many of you are planning events to make your clubs known in your local communities and allowing your communities to know that you are still here for them in these times of need. Please share those events with your NAR board, and in particular with your District Directors, and we will be sure to share them to the NAR website and Facebook page so that all of us may have an opportunity to help one another. Also be sure to share your newsletters and meeting dates so that the members of the board can connect with all of you.
The NAR board has continued to meet virtually throughout the summer and we are excited to announce that since we were unable to have our late summer conference, leadership seminar or Fall District meetings, we have decided to put together several virtual educational programs for you this fall and we do hope that you will join us for these events. Please stay tuned as we work out the details and dates for these opportunities.
Always know that your NAR Board is here for you, so please do not be afraid to connect with us if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to seeing many of you virtually, if no other way is possible, and I wish you all a great beginning to a new club year.
Thank you,
Diane M. Savidge
NAR Governor 2020-2022
Announcements and Events:
Please join the NAR Board in congratulating SI Emmaus. Thank you for your dedication supporting SIA’s Diamond Campaign.
Dear President Susan,
Congratulations to SI Emmaus, PA for your successful performance during Phase 2 of SIA’s Diamond Campaign!
We are happy to inform you that of all 200 of the high performers entered into a drawing for meeting all three of our Phase 2 Campaign goals, your club was one of ten randomly selected to win a cash prize to support your Dream Programs!
We are very happy to support your club’s Dream Programs as we continue working as one to strengthen our organization.
Congratulations, and shine on!
Sincerely,
Iesha D. Brown
Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement
Soroptimist International of the Americas
Hashtags to use:
#SoroptimistAtWork
#DreamBig
#SoroptimistForward
Show of hands or like this post if you have read SIA’s Strategic Plan. Our strategic plan communicates our goals and defines the direction of our organization – aka #SoroptimistForward
The FY20/21 SIA Strategic Plan is available here: Check it out before the new club year begins!
25 Pine St, Manahawkin, NJ 08050-3439, United States
Public · Hosted by SI of Long Beach Island
We will be opening our Clothes Closet for women in need on starting Tuesday, August 25th by appointment only.
After that, we will be open only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, again, by appointments only. One volunteer and one client will be allowed in the shop at a time.
Masks and social distancing will be required and temperatures must be recorded according to Stafford Township regulations. Contact Madelyn by phone at 609-276-3308
**Please note that we are not accepting donations at this time**
Here is a new opportunity for everyone to communicate with Soroptimists around the world.
SoroptimistLAB launched!
SI has started an online environment for all Soroptimists worldwide to connect and share knowledge and experiences. We hope this will be an interesting network for you all, but also helps us to improve our impact. If you like to join, use this link: https://soroptimistlab.mn.co/sign_in
Look forward to see you in The LAB!
This year marks the ninth anniversary of the International Day of the Girl (IDG 2020) and NGO CSW/NY is sponsoring Day 3 of the 11 Days of Action!
Every year, there is a free event held at the United Nations Headquarters in NYC that is completely run by girls! This year looks a bit different as a result of COVID-19, but the event will still be held virtually. The Day of the Girl Summit Team needs YOU to help make this year’s performance just as great! They are looking for creative work by girls to be featured during this program. They want to hear from girls about:
- What does being bold mean to you?
- What stands in the way of girls in your community from experiencing equity?
- What is it like being a girl where you are?
- What do girls need to have to build equity in their lives, education, communities, families, and so forth?
Here’s how:
If you are 18 years of age or younger, send them your inspirational video! You can share with us a video of your stories, poetry, art, music, or declarations of boldness. Your submission could be chosen to be included in the Virtual Girls Speak Out 2020: an annual celebratory event developed in partnership with the United Nations! The deadline for submissions is 18 September.
For more details check out the attachments below in 5 languages or go to the IDG Summit website. If you have any questions, email idgsubmissions@gmail.com.
Important Documents
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