2026
Region President Sue is challenging each Club to share their most innovative or successful way of Fundraising or of Raising Awareness – or maybe one of each!
No extra work for you, just describe what you’ve already done.
Hopefully we’ll share 15 good ideas…..
You can go back as far as you wish, particularly if the method is still standing you in good stead today. Entries should be in a Word document, emailed to President Sue. The closing date is 31st July.
The two Joint Presidents of the North West England and IOM Region will be the judges. The overall winner of the Rose Bowl Challenge will be announced at the Region Council Meeting on 26th September.
2025
Region President Sandy created a co-operative challenge linked to the charity LendwithCare. Together at a Region meeting clubs chose entrepreneurs who would receive loans towards their small businesses. Instalments for the loans are now being repaid.
In recognition of the collaborative nature of the challenge, the beautiful rose bowl is on display at each Region meeting. “Collaborate and plant the trees under whose shade we will not sit !”
2024
Region President Pam linked her challenge to her theme ‘Rise Up and Roar’. 
Clubs were invited to describe how they have, indeed, risen up and roared. Community action? What Soroptimists stand for? Publicity initiatives? No holds barred! And the winners were … SI Manchester. Region President Pam presented the trophy to SI Manchester President Carole at the Region’s autumn meeting.