President’s Message

President Sue with Midland Chase Region President Jenny McLelland

In April 2025 Sue Zurawiel was welcomed as the Club President for the second year.

President Sue’s message is:

I am very proud and honoured to serve as President for a second year  My message for this year is ‘Looking Back – Moving Forward’ and ‘Cherish Every Moment’.

Our club is very special to me and having had a very difficult year last year the friendship and support from my Soroptimist sisters was unbelievable.

This year we forge ahead with our two meetings a month.  We have a full programme with a variety of Speakers, Events, Social Evenings and of course Programme Action.

Last year my message was the powerful words ‘Believe in Yourself’.  In our club opportunities present themselves but sometimes members are hesitant to put themselves forward.  This year I am asking you to take a chance, step forward, believe in yourself and gain that confidence.  Believing in yourself is not just a motivational slogan it’s a powerful catalyst for success.  It’s the driving force that allows you to overcome obstacles, take risks and turn dreams into reality.  As a Soroptimist if we increase our own belief and take a chance we can more readily support other members and other people.

President Sue then read her latest poem:

I am feeling very honoured to be standing here

And looking forward to my second presidential year

I know I will get a lot of support from you

And will put every effort into everything I do

The two meetings a month will be better than one

No meal but there will be food and lots of fun

The teams will bring forward some exciting news,

And hopefully stop us all from getting the blues

So it’s going to be a special year with lots to behold

And I promise that in everything I do I will be extra bold