Joint Region Conference

SI Scotland North and South Regions Conference – April 2011

Title – ‘Focus on Scotland’

The Soroptimist International Scotland North and Scotland South Regions Joint Conference was held in the Huntingtower Hotel, Perth on Saturday, 16th April, 2011.

The photograph shows the Provost of Perth and Kinross John Hulbert, SI SS President Eileen, SIGBI President Liz and SI SN President Penny. The cake was made by a member of SI Perth.

SIGBI Federation President Liz presentation focused on the Federation’s Approach to Using Media.

Kirsty Gray representing the World Wide Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGSs) was the next speaker and she outlined the many common aims of WAGGGS and Soroptimist International.

Bill Jamieson, Executive Editor of The Scotsman and Ally “Bally” Ballingall, an experienced Radio  and TV presenter, compere, and event host discussed their experiences of working in the media world and provided some useful tips for members and clubs to enhance their use and links with journalists and the media.  Ally presents the mid morning radio show which is broadcast Monday to Friday from ten until two across Scotland on Clyde 2, Forth 2, Tay AM, Westsound and Northsound 2.