On this page the many and varied achievements and interests of the Membership of Scotland South will be described.
Photos below show SI Hamilton member Gwen at the BEM Award Ceremony, Watersports Centre, Strathclyde Park, 4 11 2024.
Well done, Gwen!
To learn more about SI Hamilton click here.
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.
Well done Vanessa and Ann!
To learn more about SI Glasgow City click here.
Third photo shows SIGBI President Ruth presenting SI Edinburgh member Pat Black with certificate of Honorary Membership of SIGBI, 2 11 2024.
To learn more about SI Edinburgh click here.
SI SS R Poster at SIGBI 90th Federation Conference Edinburgh, 2024!
SI Falkirk member Karen designed the poster displaying some of the work done by the eight Clubs in Scotland South.
First photo below shows Karen standing beside the poster.
Second photo shows the Welcome to Delegates from Scottish Soroptimists slide at SIGBI 90th Federation Conference, Edinburgh, 2024.
To learn more about SI Falkirk click here.
8 10 2024 SI Glasgow City member and Past International President Ann Garvie received her SIGBI 50Years Long Service Certificate from Joint President Margaret.
To learn more about SI Glasgow City click here.
27 08 2024 SI Kirkintilloch members are celebrating 50 years of service with an exhibition in a local museum and library.
To learn more about Kirkintilloch click here.
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.
To learn more about SI Glasgow City click here.
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.
See entry in Birthday Honours List, UK of Friday 14 June 2024, The London Gazette, Supplement 1, page 32, last name column 1; The London Gazette, Supplement No 1, 15 06 2024.
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.
Below are some photos of Gwen in her various fundraising outfits, her SSPCA ID card, plus one with her beloved dog, Orla.
SI Edinburgh member Kathleen received gift of quaich in recognition of her log service to Edinburgh Sir Walter Scott Club, 6 06 2024.
To learn more about SI Edinburgh click here; for Sir Walter Scott Club click here.
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.
To learn more about SI Glasgow City click here.
SI Kirkcaldy member Roberta presented two Environmental Quizzes (fun. multiple choice and educational). To learn more about SI Kirkcaldy click here.
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.
SI Kirkcaldy President Sally is continuing as President for a further 6 months, when President Elect Maureen will take over as President.
To learn more about SI Kirkcaldy click here.
To learn more about SI Glasgow City click here.
To learn more about SI Falkirk click here
To learn more about SI Dunfermline click here.
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.
To learn more about SI Glasgow City click here.
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!
To learn more about SI Hamilton click here.
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.
To learn more about SI Glasgow City click here.
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.
To learn more about SI Edinburgh click here.
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!
To learn more about SI Glasgow City click here.
Photos below were taken at SI Paisley’s 77th Annual Function, this year a Lunch, on 19 11 2023. To learn more about SI Paisley click here.
SI Kirkcaldy members celebrated their 70th Anniversary on 13 10 2023.
First three photos below are scanned press cuttings from Fife Free Press, 12 10 2023.
Fourth photo ~ member Jenny, who made the cake, with President Sally, cutting the cake.
Fifth photo ~ guests from SI Staffordshire.
Sixth photo ~ SI Kirkcaldy members Kathleen, Thelma & Audrey.
Seventh photo ~ Guest speaker Marion Todd, writer.
Eighth photo ~ Top Table members & guests.
To learn more about SI Kirkcaldy click here.
Congratulations to SI Kirkcaldy member Helma!
To learn more about SI Kirkcaldy click here.
The following Publicity Flyers/Leaflets, describing some of our concerns, are for Club members’ use.
Fiona Jones from Dunblane has kindly prepared them for us. Members can use them at events.
We advocate for human rights and gender equality. To view flyer by click on SoroptimistMembership DL
Join us to give a global voice to women and girls! To view flyer click on: soroptimistsJOINUS1
No country has achieved gender equality! To view flyer click on soroptimistsJOINUS2
The following flyers are concerned with violence and abuse:
Women and girls continue to experience multiple forms of violence at home and in public. To view flyer click on soroptimistsJOINUS3
Domestic Abuse does not discriminate, it can happen to anyone, at any age. To view flyer click on soroptimistsJOINUS4
If printing, the advice is to print on A5 card.
We have been working in Dumfries and Galloway to establish a new style Club suitable for the area. To find out more click here.
Benefits of Membership!
Number 63 Bayswater Road, London W2 3PH is a Bed and Breakfast Hotel in the heart of London, owned by Soroptimists since 1948.
To be kept in mind when next planning a visit to London. Friends, relatives should know about it too.
To find out more click here.
