On this page the many and varied achievements and interests of the Membership in Scotland South will be described.
Membership in Scotland South:
SI Kirkcaldy Change of Insignia!
SI Kirkcaldy outgoing President Sally receiving bouquet from incoming President Maureen, 9 12 2024.
Above photo shows SI Kirkcaldy outgoing President Sally receiving bouquet of flowers from incoming President Maureen, 9 12 2024; both Presidents serving 18 months in the role of President.
British Empire Medal Award (BEM) Ceremony 4 11 2024!
First, Second & Third photos below show SI Hamilton member Gwen at the BEM Award Ceremony, Watersports Centre, Strathclyde Park, 4 11 2024, and also describe the ceremony.
Fourth photo was taken at the Celebration Lunch held on 14 11 2024 by SI Hamilton members to mark Gwen’s achievement.
SI SS R stars at SIGBI 90th Federation Conference Edinburgh 2024!
First photo below show Baroness Floella Benjamin with SI Glasgow City member Vanessa, 2 11 2024. Vanessa managed the afternoon session on 1 11 2024. On 2 11 2024 Vanessa was Soroptimist escort for Baroness Floella Benjamin.
Second photo shows SI Glasgow City member Ann introducing the session following the tea/coffee break on 2 11 2024.
8 10 2024 SI Glasgow City member and Past International President Ann Garvie received her SIGBI 50Years Long Service Certificate from Joint President Margaret.
11 07 2024 SI Glasgow City member Kate was presented with her SIGBI 40Years Long Service Certificate by Joint President Liz. Kate reaches the great age of 95 years during July 2024.
SI Glasgow City member Kate with SIGBI 40Years Long Service Certificate, 11 07 2024.
King’s Birthday Honours List 2024
Surprise Award for SI Hamilton member Gwen!
Congratulations are due to SI Hamilton Programme Action Officer Gwen, who was awarded Medallist of the Order of the British Empire, (BEM), for Charitable Services in South Lanarkshire.
Gwen was nominated for this award by the SSPCA, 25 years service; seconded by Marie Curie, 20 years service. Gwen has been asked if she would agree to have the information about her BEM published in the SSPCA magazine.
Photos to celebrate Gwen’s achievement:
Below are some photos of Gwen in her various fundraising outfits, her SSPCA ID card, plus one with her beloved dog, Orla.
Long Service given by member recognised!
SI Edinburgh member Kathleen received gift of quaich in recognition of her log service to Edinburgh Sir Walter Scott Club, 6 06 2024.
SI Edinburgh member Kathleen received quaich for log service to Sir Walter Scott Club, 6 06 2024.
Thanks for volunteering!
SI Glasgow City member Pat received volunteer certificate to thank her for her many years of support for Tomorrow’s Women Glasgow for women leaving the Criminal Justice System.
SI Glasgow City member Pat with volunteer certificate for her support for Tomorrow’s Women, Glasgow, 10 06 2024.
SI SS R Meeting 8 06 2024:
Speakers:
Hannah. primary school teacher from Fife, a survivor of abuse, spoke on her experiences and what she is doing to make positive changes to help others.
Zoom speaker Livia, Head of Projects at NOVE, an Italian NGO which has been operating in Italy since its foundation in 2012, and Afghanistan since 2023. NOVE helps vulnerable people, especially women, children and people with disabilities. Livia spoke on her work in Afghanistan. To learn more about NOVE click here.
Quiz Mistress:
SI Kirkcaldy member Roberta presented two Environmental Quizzes (fun. multiple choice and educational). To learn more about SI Kirkcaldy click here.
Photos:
Below are some photos taken at the meeting:
First photo shows SI Dunfermline member Marian giving a talk on Smalls for All. To learn more about SI Dunfermline click here; for Smalls for All click here.
Second photo shows collection of gently worn bras and new pants for Smalls for All.
Third photo shows collection of gently worn bras and new pants for Small for All, used print cartridges and used stamps.
Fourth photo shows SI SS R IPP Aileen with her gift of photo album and memory stick as a memento of, and to thank her for. her second year of office as SI SS R President 2022, 23.
SI Hamilton member Morag, who has prepared photo albums for IP Presidents for many years presented Aileen with her gift.
Aileen now SI SS R FCC is a member of SI Falkirk. To learn more about SI Falkirk click here; for SI Hamilton click here.
Fifth photo shows the hamper which was raffled for Marie Curie and collection of used spectacles for use in developing countries. To learn more about Marie Curie click here.
Sixth photo shows SI Paisley member Jean who won the raffle; well done Jean! To learn more about SI Paisley click here.
Seventh photo is a Group photo.
Another successful year for SI Kirkcaldy!
SI Kirkcaldy President Sally presenting Vice President Patricia with her Vice President badge, 6 05 2024.
SI Kirkcaldy President Sally is continuing as President for a further 6 months, when President Elect Maureen will take over as President.
SI Dunfermline Outgoing President Eva & New Member Dee, AGM, 25 04 2024. SI Dunfermline Outgoing President Eva, Incoming President Ann, Vice President Estelle, AGM 25 04 2024.
20 04 2024 SI Glasgow City members Madeleine, Ruth and Fiona set up a stall at the Annual Conference of the British Association of Speakers. They were pleased to meet President Catherine, SI Leamington Spa, who spoke on the Diamond Jubilee Fund. President Catherine is 3rd left in photo below.
SI Glasgow City stall at Annual Conference of British Association of Speakers, 20 04 2024.
100 Years of Service by 3 SI Hamilton members !
11 04 2024 Photos below show the 3 SI Hamilton members proudly displaying their Long Service Certificates: Joint President Margaret McFarlane, 30years; Marilyn Jack 40years; Irene Henderson 30years; total 100 years!
SI Hamilton Long Service Awards, Margaret 30years, Marilyn 40years, Irene 30years, 11 04 2024. SI Hamilton Collage photo of Long Service Awards, Margaret, Marilyn & Irene, 11 04 2024.
SI Glasgow City member Liz is seen presenting the Agnes Duncan Music Trophy to the winning soloist at Glasgow Music Festival, 27 03 2024. Agnes Duncan was a former member of SI Glasgow City.
Glasgow Music Festival Programme, Agnes Duncan Trophy, 27 03 2024 SI Glasgow City member Liz presenting Agnes Duncan Trophy 27 03 2024.
Honorary Membership of SIGBI!
SI Edinburgh member now Honorary Member of SIGBI!
Congratulations to Pat Black, SI Edinburgh, on becoming and Honorary Member of SIGBI in recognition of her many years of dedicated work with Soroptimist International, January 2024.
Achievements of SI Glasgow City members marked at their Festive Lunch 2 12 2023!
Collage photo below shows two members Brenda holding Long Service Certificates; Brenda 40 years, Fiona 25 years. New member Christine is seen holding her new Member Certificate.
Congratulations ladies!
SI Glasgow City members Brenda 40 years service, Fiona 25years, Christine New Member, 2 12 2023.
