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Dribbling Past Patriarchy!

Dribbling Past Patriarchy!

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Following our Regional Meeting when Sheila Rollinson talked to us about Women’s football;  we have another opportunity to hear an inspirational football Story,  this time from Shreeja India.   This is a charity that encourages girls from disadvantaged backgrounds to play football which increases their confidence and leads to so much more! https://www.shreeja.org/ There is a  Zoom presentation on Saturday March 18th at 10.00am. It will last for one hour. 40 minutes speaker time then 10 minutes Q & A. Please let President Liz know if you wish to attend –  liz.every@icloud.com

Grand Draw Bangladesh Supper

Grand Draw Bangladesh Supper

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SI Kidderminster & District invites you to join them for a Grand Draw Bangladeshi supper.  The supper is in aid of Tarango, their charity based in Bangladesh. The project is working to build houses that are sustainable in times of catastrophic flooding, which the country is experiencing more and more often. Date: Saturday 17th September at 7:30 pm Location: St Michael and All Angels Church, Church Drive, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 9DD Price: £15 per person  NB. There is no license, so you are invited to bring your own drinks. Please contact Janice Bell at  j_c_bell@talk21.com  to book your place. Places are limited so please respond quickly to ensure your place.  

Fancy a Good Read While Supporting Our Charities?

Fancy a Good Read While Supporting Our Charities?

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Budding author Sue Williams (SI Harrogate & District) has just finished her first novel ‘Five Ladies And A Bus Called Bertha’.  Congratulations Sue!  The inspiration came during a summer lunch in 2019, while discussing how fingerprints wear away as you get older.  She thought how useful this would be if she embarked on a life of crime. This idea grew into a full-length novel, but needless to say, any resemblance to Soroptimists past or present, is purely coincidental! The book is available from Amazon, and Sue has decided to donate any profits to charity. These will be Toilet Twinning, Dementia Forward,  Trussell Trust, and the Benevolent Fund,

Come Together to End Domestic Abuse

Come Together to End Domestic Abuse

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Come Together to End Domestic Abuse is Women’s Aid 50th birthday campaign in 2024. Midland Arden Soroptimists are proud to support this campaign. The campaign will launch on 5th July with patrons Mel B and Dame Julie Walters.  Mel was recently awarded an MBE for her services to vulnerable women and charity.  Mel will set out her “charter for survivors” as part of the campaign.   The campaign will measure attitudinal change and provide evidence for what needs to change. Click on the link below to discover the 5 things everyone can do to make a change: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/get-involved/endabusetogether/ #EndAbuseTogether

SOS Call For FCC Councillor for MAR

SOS Call For FCC Councillor for MAR

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We have not yet received any nominations for the post of FCC Councillor for SI Midland Arden.  Please have a look at the role specification and application form below, and consider representing our Region.  If you have any questions, please contact Gina Coad at hq@sigbi.org Application Form – FCC Councillor 2022                           Federation FCC Role Specifications

Reminder – MAR Meeting September 10th

Reminder – MAR Meeting September 10th

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A reminder to book for our Regional meeting and AGM on Saturday 10 September 2022, at the Holiday Inn Kenilworth. We have booked three inspirational Soroptimists to join us and celebrate our face-to-face meeting at last. All clubs are invited to present their chosen Programme Action project relating to ‘Partnerships’ There will be prizes! Who will take the first prize in this year’s Programme Action Awards? We will conduct our normal AGM business and the Election of Officers for 2022-2023. There will be room for some sales tables and a chance for some shopping in support of your favourite charity or project. Buffet lunch is included and we have kept the cost at £25 per attendee. MAR Meeting 10 Sept Notice                                         Booking Form Sep 22

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Invitation to the Violette Szabo GC Museum

Invitation to the Violette Szabo GC Museum

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The Violette Szabo GC Museum invites you to attend the 100-year celebration of her life, postponed from 2021 due to the pandemic. Violette gave her life for King and country and was executed in Ravensbruck Concentration Camp in 1945. The Founder and Owner of the museum is Soroptimist Rosemary Rigby MBE, who has organised a fantastic day in Wormelow. At 1.30 pm, a piper and the Violette Szabo racehorse will lead a parade to Violette’s museum. It is Rosemary’s wish that all the Soroptimists in the region are invited to attend. So, bring a picnic and chairs and enjoy a memorable day out. See the poster below for details. Rosemary can be contacted on 01981 540477 Violette Szabo

FCC Councillor Elections 2022 – Third Call for Nominations

FCC Councillor Elections 2022 – Third Call for Nominations

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There have not as yet been any nominations for the post of FCC Councillor for SI Midland Arden. Please find below a Third Call for Nominations Letter for your consideration together with a copy of the FCC Councillor role specification. The closing date for receipt of nominations at SIGBI HQ is 5 August 2022.  If there are any questions, please contact Gina Coad at hq@sigbi.org FCC Councillor Elections 2022 – Third Call for Nominations – SI Midland Arden – CD 5 August 2022 Application Form – FCC Councillor 2022Federation Role Specifications –    Federation Consultative Council and Councillor – Approved 27 January 2022