Soroptimist International is almost 100 years old and is celebrating the lives and contributions of  members who have made a difference.  We are proud of Sue Perry who has been chosen as one of some hundred members who are being celebrated.  Below are some of Sue’s achievements. If you want to know something or to get something done, Sue Perry is a go-to person. She joined SI Bristol in 1985 and has been, and still is, one of its most active members.  She has twice been President of the local Club (1996-1997 and 2009-2010) and of the South West and Channel Island Region (1999-2000 and 2013-2014).  She was a Councillor for SW&CI from 2003 to 2007 and co-opted Regional Officer for 2016 – 2018. In 2018 – 2019, Sue shared the role of SW&CI President, covering the February-April period. At national level, Sue was a

SI Bristol thank Grey-Harris of Clifton for the first-class workmanship they did on two of our badges. The Vice President bar was replaced with the ‘President Elect’ (left) and on the other badge the enamelling on the President’s second badge (right) was skilfully restored. In gratitude.     www.grey-harris.co.uk; Telephone 0117 9737 365

In September 2019, President Marion attended a meeting of SI Oakland–The Founder Club. Following a warm reception, the two Clubs have recently established a Friendship Link. How great that the oldest Venture Classification Club (formed in 1920) and the Soroptimist Founder Club (formed in 1921) should be friends. In 1934, Venture Clubs and Soroptimist Clubs amalgamated. Coronavirus permitting, members of SI Bristol are hoping to attend the SI of the Americas centenary celebrations in San Francisco in October 2021.  Due to the Corona Virus it is taking a bit longer to get forms signed and sadly we will have to wait for a new photo hopefully in 2021! Pictured above – Carol from SI Oakland and Marion from SI Bristol, October 2019.

A Tribute by  Susan Greenwood on behalf of the Club It is with sadness, affection and respect that we report the death of our only Honorary member Margaret Skerrett. She died peacefully in hospital on 12th June after a short illness at the age of 95. Margaret, as Miss M. Holgate, joined S I Bristol in 1958 in the days when most members wore hats and gloves to meetings, smoking was the norm, with ashtrays provided, and members addressed each other formally. Most of the members at that time were in full employment, and when they reached retirement age they might be invited to stay on only if they were thought to be useful! Margaret enjoyed the aims and projects of the Club although at first found the formality quite daunting. (above) Margaret is cutting the cake at our 90th anniversary in 2011. Her category