If you want to find out what has been happening in the world of Soroptimists in the South East England Region over the last month then read our April edition of SEE News.
This year 12 girls from six local schools took part in SI Croydon’s Loud and Proud Speaking competition. President Lynne was proud to be one of the judges along with Mayor Alisa Flemming. The aim of the competition is: – To encourage girls to play a more prominent role in public life To improve the art of communication To develop research techniques To encourage girls to develop the skills to speak effectively and to articulate with clarity To develop self-confidence and personality. Eight of the young speakers chose to discuss the impact that the Lionesses have had on them and the minds of the public at large. Each one had a unique interpretation and delivery. Other topics discussed were climate change, austerity measures, Monarchy or Republic. All we can say is how incredible these girls were. their knowledge and passion emphasised the importance of the
Congratulations to Medway and Maidstone Soroptimists who are the winners of SIGBI’s February 2023 Photo of the Month.
If you want to know what has been happening across the South East England region then read the latest February edition of our Regional Newsletter SEE News.
Take a look at what our clubs have been up to in January. Dont forget the deadline for entries for the February News is Thursday 23rd February 2023 January SEE News
President Lynne attended SI Bromley’s coffee morning. This was held in support of the ‘Women 4 Women’ appeal for breast cancer screening for women in Gaza City.
As Soroptimists welcomed the New Year in, one of the first emails in 2023 was from our Regional Newsletter editor, Patricia Painting.
Federation President Cathy Cottridge joined the afternoon session of the Regional meeting on 24 September.
At the September Regional meeting President Yvonne took us on her journey as Regional President.
This year SI San Fernando in Trinidad and Tobago celebrates their 60th anniversary of charter. Their theme for the year is ‘Celebrating the Past; Pursuing a Peaceful Future for Women and Girls’. We were invited to join them in celebrating this milestone by contributing to a commemorative “Patches of Peace’ Patchwork Sheet which will be made of patches of fabric from clubs around the Federation.
