I am privileged to be asked to continue my role as Chair of the Middlesbrough Club, having enjoyed it last year.

We go forward as a small club with distinct characteristics in that the club is run along less than traditional lines.

Every member plays an active role in attending our monthly meetings.

The executive has four anchor members: Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Programme Action, who prepare and record the club’s work. All issues and concerns are discussed at the executive and club levels.

We uphold the Soroptimist Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals and share these at all platforms.

Visitors and guests are advised that we are not a political or religious organisation and that Soroptimists are a world wide organisation.

Presently we are planning our 80th Anniversary with interest.

Throughout the year we will continue to support our Charities.

Carol Singer, Chair of Soroptimist International, Middlesbrough