Members of SI Heswall took a display about the club and Soroptimism generally to the Tesco store in Heswall. It was well received and members responded to a large number of enquiries.
To mark International Women’s Day this year members of SI Heswall took a display about the club’s activities to the Gordale Garden and Home Centre at Burton. They were pleased to talk to visitors and had many enquiries about the club and Soroptimism.
Members at SI Heswall’s International dinner on Thursday learned about the history of the Karigari crafts project in India and their plans to help women become self employed. We also heard how the money raised at our Karigari jewellery stall at the Liverpool Conference will be used. Over £800 was raised and is being used to fund 4 girls for 2 years of secondary schooling. This includes personal hygiene kits, book etc too.
At November’s speaker meeting President Maureen presented Brenda Elphick with her Long Service Award recognising her 35 years as a member of Heswall Soroptimists. She thanked Brenda for her service to the Club and to the community – locally, nationally and internationally. Brenda has held several roles in the Club and been a keen supporter of all Club activities. In response Brenda thanked members for their friendship, kindness, generosity and all the fun shared during the past 35 years.
At the Region meeting and AGM in September Pam Cheeseley Hollinshead of SI Bebington was installed as President for 2018-19. Heswall member, Jenny Wilson, was installed as President Elect with a team from the Club at the meeting too.
Members of SI Heswall had a productive day on Saturday, at Heswall Farmers’ Market. This photo shows joint chair of Membership Cynthia Duggan and Jean Bacon with their colourful and informative stall. This event enabled some of our members to meet the public, showcase the work we do, encourage new members and raise the profile of Soroptimists. Thanks to Jill Andrew for the super information boards.
Members of SI Heswall joined over 1,000 Soroptimists at the SIGBI conference in Liverpool. The three day event offered a full programme to suit everyone. Two of our members, Jill and Maureen, spoke to the conference about Heswall’s PA project -Tomorrow’s Women Wirral – which was very well received. Congratulations Jill and Maureen!
