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Club Blog August\/September<\/strong><\/h2>\n

August<\/h3>\n

August is the only month we don\u2019t meet formally but that didn\u2019t stop lots of activity taking place. Two of our members, Judith and Janet, \u00a0joined a coach load of Yorkshire Soroptimist who wended their way across the Irish Sea to the Soroptimist International Convention in Dublin. Follow the link for more information about Our Voice at the United Nations<\/p>\n

The Convention takes place every 4 years and brings together all five Federations. It is also a great opportunity to meet up with our Friendship Links from all over the world.<\/p>\n

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Judith and Janet met up with our Friendship Link Joan from SI Willamantic in the USA and Helen and Maddie from SI Wellington in New Zealand.\u00a0 Judith, Janet along with Nicola met up with Joan and her husband again for a wonderful Afternoon Tea back in England at Goldsborough Hall.<\/p>\n

Afternoon Garden Party to raise funds for the Food Banks<\/h3>\n

An indoor afternoon garden party (thanks to the weather!! ) raised \u00a3250 for our local Food Banks. Audrey and her team of helpers provided and excellent spread.<\/p>\n

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Orange the World<\/h3>\n
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August Photo of the Month<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

UniTe for the 25th<\/sup> of every month \u2013 Orange the World. \u00a0We support \u00a0the United Nation\u2019s Campaign<\/a> to stop violence and abuse of women and girls.<\/p>\n

How do we do this?\u00a0 By wearing orange and meeting in a caf\u00e9 with the aim of increasing awareness about violence against women. Every week three \u00a0women are killed \u00a0by their partner, former partner, or family member. \u00a0Most women (over 60%) are murdered by someone they know.<\/p>\n

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Orange the World at the Palm Court Cafe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\"\"<\/a>On the 25th of<\/sup> August, thirteen of us met for a photo shoot on Montpelier Hill next door to the Betty\u2019s caf\u00e9. Then went down to the Palm Court Caf\u00e9 at the Crown Roundabout for our refreshments – And dressed in orange. A great site and certainly stirred up some interest in who we are and what we do. The big plus is that our photo was recognised by Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland<\/a> as Club photo of the month for August.<\/p>\n

Welcoming New Members and Celebrating 35 years of Service<\/h3>\n
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Pam receives her long service certificate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It was great to meet up again in September. We welcomed new members, \u00a0Gail and Julia and celebrated Pam Johnson’s 35 yrs as a Soroptimist. At our speaker meeting we found out more about ‘Decluttering’ our houses, garages and sheds – \u00a0Some very useful hints.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Bring a Tin – Stopping UK Hunger<\/h3>\n
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A boot full of tins ready to go to the Food Banks with some donated apples<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bags of tins at the Knaresborough Food Bank<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So, when we are not doing things collectively, we are still busy giving service. Val and Jan continue to support Resurrected Bites<\/a> by serving at the \u2018Pay What you can\u2019 caf\u00e9. We also donated tins of tomatoes, fruit, beans, and sauces etc. from our \u2018Bring a tin\u2019 campaign to Harrogate District and Wetherby Food Banks as well as Resurrected Bites. Ninety Kilos of Food and toiletries donate in September as well as some fantastic woolly hats knitted by Maureen to help stave off the cold as the weather changes.<\/p>\n

Great North Run and Skyscrapper challenge<\/h3>\n

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Chris with President Pat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Well done Maureen, she completed her 9th<\/sup> Great North Run (half marathon) in 3hrs 3 mins in September raising over \u00a3600 for Henshaw\u2019s School. And, President Elect Chris Anderson, who abseiled down the Cheese Grater Skyscraper from the 49th<\/sup> Floor raising over \u00a32500 for Dementia UK. Fantastic Achievements.<\/p>\n

Regional Council Meeting<\/h3>\n
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Sandra with President Elect and Programme Action Officer Chris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Programme Action Officer Chris with President Pat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Twelve members attended the Yorkshire Region Council and Annual General Meeting on 23rd<\/sup> September. The focus, our Programme Action work, highlighted the range of projects that Clubs are involved in across Yorkshire. \u00a0This included our own Club for our Dementia Forward Project.\u00a0 We heard from SI Bingley, SI Selby, and SI Hallamshire projects.\u00a0 SI Bingley won with its community project and partnership to reduce hunger in one of the most deprived areas of Bingley. We were highly commended for the work we did with Dementia Forward and the PowerPoint will be posted here soon. We were also recognised for our work with Tiolet Twinning having twinned Harrogate Borough and Wetherby Town.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Christabel brought some fantastic cards and booklets with her and \u00a3200 for SI Blantyre, our friendship link Club in Malawi.<\/p>\n

It was a very interesting meeting and our lunch at the Bridge Hotel was very good. We all came away knowing more about great projects, the incoming Yorkshire President\u2019s Programme. And Immediate Past President Val won \u00a325 as part of the Regional \u00a0250 Club draw.<\/p>\n

Looking Forward to October<\/h3>\n

A very busy and productive 2 months.\u00a0 The 23rd<\/sup> also marked the Equinox so, as the \u00a0nights draw in, we look forward to \u00a0celebrating 90 years since our Club received it’s charter in 1933. \u00a0Including a range of special events. \u00a0This includes the Premier of a commissioned film about our Club, a 60\u2019s night disco and a wonderful charter lunch. Soroptimists from throughout Yorkshire, our Friendship Links and the Presidents’ of Soroptimist International , Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland and Yorkshire will be joining us too. A great honour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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