President’s message

Welcome to the Soroptimist International of Southern  England web site.

I am honoured and proud to have been elected as SISE Regional President for the coming year and look forward to visiting the Clubs and meeting members. My theme for the year is ‘Potential is Ageless’ and I hope to focus on the worth of older people and how they still can make a difference. Coupled with that, I would like to see how we can interact topics which involve both young and old alike to see if we can combine wisdom with enthusiasm. Some people achieve their potential at a young age, but many (like me) feel that they have achieved much in later years. Apart from looking at the needs of older people here at home, I would also like to look at some of the projects for older people around the world, particularly the work of Age UK/Help the Aged and support for grandparents.

I hope that over the course of the next year, we will be able to listen to inspiring speakers at Regional Meetings and share new ideas of how we can move the Region forward, working together.
I was very proud to receive my chain of office in Manchester from our own Liz Morgan-Lewis as she took on the role of Federation President and I look forward to working with her over the coming year.
I would like to thank my fellow Regional Officers for their support and I hope that you will call on the team if you need any help during the year.
May I wish you and your members a succesful year and look forward to sharing fun and friendship together.
Anne Ansell
Regional President