Soroptimist North Atlantic Region – Empowering Women and Girls

Letter from our governor:

As I conclude my service as Governor of the SIA North Atlantic Region, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to every club member, volunteer, leader, and supporter who has dedicated their time, talent, compassion, and heart to uplifting women and girls throughout our communities. Like true superheroines, you have stepped forward again and again with courage, resilience, generosity, and determination to create brighter futures for others. I encourage you to continue your extraordinary community work with passion and purpose. Keep learning best practices from one another, build upon your club’s successes, welcome innovation, and never underestimate the power of collaboration. At the same time, remember that even superheroines must recharge: take care of yourselves, celebrate your accomplishments, laugh often, and make time for joy and friendship along the way. The future is brighter because of each of you, and I know you will continue transforming lives for years to come. When you empower her, you transform the world.

With Gratitude,
Governor Beth

NAR Upcoming Events & Important Dates

June 19-21 – 1st incoming NAR Board meeting at the Inn at Lewisburg
June 23 – Leadership Roundtable
June 30 – Program reporting due for DIBI & Accelerator projects
June 30 – Club Giving and Founders Pennies due for 2025/2026
June 30 – End of the 2024 – 2026 Biennium
July 1 – Beginning of the 2026 – 2028 Biennium
July 22-25 – SI Convention in Incheon, South Korea
Aug 1 – Nov 15 – LYD on-line portal open
3Q26 – Fall District Meetings flyer
Oct 17 – District 1 FDM, 9:30 – 3:00, at Groton Public Library , 52 Newtown Rd, Groton, CT hosted by SI Connecticut Shoreline
Oct 24 – District 4 FDM at the Inn at Lewisburg, 7701 Westbranch Hwy, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Hosted by SI S.U.N. Booked room rental is $99.
Nov 14 – District 2 FDM at Stafford Township Bay Avenue Community Center, 775 East Bay Ave, Stafford Township, Manahawkin, NJ hosted by SI Long Beach Island
Nov 15 – IRS Form 990 due
Dec 2 – Giving Tuesday
Dec 10 – Human Rights Day

2027

Jan 16 – If NAR has by-laws proposed amendments, they are due to SIA prior to Call to Conference.
March 1-31 – Walk for Women campaign
March 8 – Int’l Women’s Day
April 30 – May 2 – 99th Annual NAR Spring Conference at The Heritage Inn and Conference Center in Southbury, CT
Sept 30 – Oct 2, – 2027 SI Convention in Prague, Czech Republic

SEE WHAT EVENTS ARE HAPPENING AT A CLUB NEAR YOU!
VISIT THE CLUB & LOCAL EVENTS LINK.

Links to Social Media

NAR has two Facebook sites – one public, Soroptimist International of the Americas North Atlantic Region , and one private SIA North Atlantic Region Private Members Group for NAR members only. If you are on FB, simply ask to join. For the private group, you need to provide your Soroptimist member ID. (If you don’t have it, just ask your club president, club treasurer or membership since we can look it up for you.)