Membership in Scotland South

Membership in Scotland South

On this page the many and varied achievements and interests of the Membership in Scotland South will be described.

New member for SI Dunfermline!

To learn more about SI Dunfermline click here.

SIGBI Long Service Certificate 55 years!

SI Hamilton member Wilma was presented with her SIGBI Long Service Certificate, 55years, & flowers, following a lovely lunch in the Avonbridge Hotel, 10 04 2025.  Wilma joined SI Hamilton on 1 04 1970.

To learn more about SI Hamilton click here.

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Presentation of Music Trophy!

Agnes Duncan Duncan Trophy:

 

SI Glasgow City Joint President Margaret presented the Agnes Duncan Trophy at the Glasgow Music Festival, 30 03 2025.

The Glasgow Music Festival has been an annual event for more than 100years.  Agnes Duncan was a former member of SI Glasgow Central; on her birthday in 1989 the Club presented the Music Festival with a trophy in Agnes’s name, awarded for the best soloist under 18years old.

SI Glasgow City has continued support the award by donating £100.00 to the winner.  This year the winner was Samuel Sheridan who sang two classical pieces, having won two qualifying classes for the trophy.

To learn more about SI Glasgow City click here; for the Glasgow Music Festival click here.

Presentation of Long Service Certificates!

SI Glasgow City Long Service Certificates for two members!

At their Christmas Lunch on 22 12 2024 held in the Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice, SI Glasgow City Joint Presidents Liz & Margaret presented two members with Long Service Certificates, Margaret Murphy 42 years, Liz McLure, a remarkable 55 years.

Congratulations to Margaret & Liz!

To learn more about SI Glasgow City click here .

SI Kirkcaldy Change of Insignia!

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.

To learn more about SI Kirkcaldy click here.

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.

Well done, Gwen!

To learn more about SI Hamilton click here.

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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.

Well done Vanessa and Ann!

To learn more about SI Glasgow City click here.

Honorary Membership of SIGBI for SI Edinburgh member!

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.

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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.

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SIGBI Long Service Certificate for Ann!

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.

Celebration of 50 Years of Service!

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.

SIGBI Long Service Certificate for Kate!

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.

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.

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.

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.

To learn more about SI Edinburgh click here; for Sir Walter Scott Club click here.

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.

To learn more about SI Glasgow City click here.

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 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.

SI Glasgow City joint planning for 2024,25!

To learn more about SI Glasgow City click here. 

 

Another Successful Year for SI Falkirk!

To learn more about SI Falkirk click here

Another Successful Year for SI Dunfermline!

To learn more about SI Dunfermline click here.