Two of our members Maureen Hunnable and June Braithwaite recently received long service awards from President Veronica Prowse at the Annual General Meeting.
Maureen was very honoured and pleased to receive her 25 years long service certificate of the Torquay and District Soroptimist Club. The 25 years has given her great satisfaction not only trying to help people in the third world but also people in our own community. She has been President of the Torquay club on four occassions and during those four years has been pleased to support and collect money for Children;s Hospice South West, the support of this charity continues personally.
Being a member of Soroptimism not only gives you the opportunity of helping and raising money for others, but also allows you to meet some wonderful women like the present and past members of the Torquay Club.
June says that membership of the Torquay and District Soroptimist’s has been a major interest of hers. In the ear;y years she was Club Secretary she quickly absorbed the spirit of Soroptimism, in particular the aim to quicken the spirit of service and to contribute to international understanding and universal friendship. Being involved in local issues has greatly broadened her outlook on the promotion of human rights and the status of women. She has exchanged visits with Soroptimists in Germany and the Netherlands and greatly values their friendship.
Her life has been richly enhanced over the 25 years in the club and she accepted the Certificate of Service with the warmest thanks.
If you are a woman who wants to make a difference then come along to one of our meetings held on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at Rosegarth, Torquay where a warm welcome will await you. An expression of interest form is available on the website https://sigbi.org/join-us/expression-of-interest-form/ which you can complete online, details will be sent to the Torquay SI, or contact Club President Mrs Veronica Prowse 01803401739