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Welcome to Soroptimist International Lichfield and District Club<\/h3>\n
\"\"<\/a>The name Soroptimist<\/b>\u00a0was created from the Latin \u201csoror\u201d,\u00a0 meaning\u00a0sister,<\/b>\u00a0and \u201coptima\u201d , meaning\u00a0best,\u00a0<\/b>so\u00a0Soroptimist<\/b> means<\/div>\n
“THE BEST FOR WOMEN”<\/b>.<\/div>\n
From the founding of the first Soroptimist club in California, in 1921, through to the present day where over 3000 clubs are flourishing throughout the world, Soroptimists have continued to strive to achieve \u2018the best for women\u2019<\/div>\n
in every sphere of their lives.\u00a0 Our clubs work across the globe to improve the lives of women and girls in our own countries and beyond.<\/div>\n
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SI (Soroptimist International) Lichfield & District was founded on 18th May 1998.<\/p>\n

We are a group of 37 passionate and enthusiastic women who want to make a difference to the lives of other women and girls locally and internationally.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0 President Phillippa Bleasdale<\/h2>\n

2025 – 2027<\/h2>\n

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If you would like to find out more please come along to one of our meetings which are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (except in August).<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Venue – <\/strong>The Bowling Green, Friary Road Lichfield, WS13 6QJ<\/p>\n

Time – <\/strong>7.15pm for a prompt 7.30pm start and we aim to finish at 9.30 pm<\/p>\n

or email us at contactuslichfieldsi@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n
Alternatively join us at one of our Orange Cafes held monthly as part of our<\/h5>\n
16 Days of Activism work<\/a><\/h5>\n

Our Vision & Mission<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Vision<\/strong> – Women and girls will achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong, peaceful communities worldwide.<\/p>\n

Mission<\/strong> – Soroptimists transform the lives and status of women and girls through education, empowerment and enabling opportunities.<\/p>\n

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