SI Aberdeen members were thrilled hear that club member Kay Gibb had won the Scottish Senior Ladies Curling Championships and would be heading to Sochi Russia the home of the 2014 Winter Olympics to represent Scotland at the World Senior Championships. Kay plans to give a short talk later in the year to the club as part of the club’s new initiative where members will talk about either their jobs or life experiences.

Immediate Past President Hilda gives President Pat Stewart support at her first club meeting

Happy children at Enkuthazweni in South Africa who received the hats knitted by some of our members.

Sue Kinsey reports that the SI Aberdeen chocolate Tombola stall at Queen’s Cross Church on 22nd November raised £100 for the school for street children in Chenai.

At our meal meeting last night we enjoyed an demonstration on creating a Christmas table decoration from one of our own members Marjory Smart. This was followed by a silent auction which raised £340 for the International President’s Appeal.

At our last meal meeting former professional golfer Muriel Thomson spoke to S I Aberdeen about the work she has done to improve the lives and living conditions of children in Chennai

At our 85th AGM Hilda Smith took over as President from our Joint Presidents Marion Miller and Audrey Masson. Pat Stewart was elected as President Elect

Well done to all our friends and family who provided items to sell at this years charity shop. We are delighted to announce that just over £2000 was raised for Charlie House. A big thank you to all our members for their hard work throughout the week.

On Sunday 9th March 2014 SI Aberdeen celebrated 85 years with fellow Soroptomists from around Scotland. A fabulous lunch was enjoyed by all at The Douglas Hotel. You will find photographs of all of our guests in our gallery page.