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#WhoIsShe? Marion Strehlow

#WhoIsShe? Marion Strehlow

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♥ ♥ ♥ CONGRATULATIONS MARION ♥ ♥ ♥ #WhoIsShe? – Showcasing Soroptimists for the Centenary As part of the celebration of the first centenary of Soroptimist International in 2021, more than 100 Soroptimists have been selected to be commemorated as part of the #WhoIsShe? Campaign. The centenary of the organisation seemed a fitting opportunity to recognise and celebrate the professional and personal commitments made by these outstanding members through the years. These #WhoIsShe? campaign members, both past and present, from Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland have all been nominated by Soroptimist Clubs for their noteworthy contribution to society in the furtherance of the aims and objects of the organisation. This month our #SIWeybridge member Marion Strehlow is showcased. Many congratulations a truly deserved accolade! Marion was born in Berlin on 15th April 1935 to a Jewish family. As a child during the Second World War she was

#OrangetheWorld with Soroptimists Everywhere

#OrangetheWorld with Soroptimists Everywhere

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SI Weybridge & District (SIWAD) Believes Women’s Rights are Human Rights Soroptimists Believe to Achieve #GenderEquality. For 16 Days of Activism starting 25th November to 10th December, Soroptimists everywhere will #OrangetheWorld.   Each of the 16 Days we celebrate marks a step towards women’s rights and a safe space for them.  Each day is a call for action and provides a focus for our projects. Soroptimist International believes that women’s rights are human rights and through our work in the communities we work with that objective. On the 16th day (10 December) we recall the commemoration of the day the General Assembly of the UN adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by signing of the Universal Charter of Human Rights. This is the most translated document in the world. Soroptimists at SIWAD believe that this powerful document is most important for the rights

October 5th 2020 – a BIG day for Dorothy Clark MBE

October 5th 2020 – a BIG day for Dorothy Clark MBE

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  HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOROTHY SI Weybridge & District (SIWD) have something BIG to celebrate.. Mrs Dorothy Clark MBE a founding club member and past regional President was nominated by the club as one of our most influential Soroptimists of the last 100 years. We are thrilled to see her showcased this month on the SI Centenary Whoisshe? page. Cathy, club member and neighbour was delighted to present not only her Award Certificate from SIGBI but also to share the Club’s congratulations with Dorothy yesterday on her 90th BIRTHDAY. As Dorothy prepared to leave for her birthday lunch at The Ivy she was surprised by a visitor. The photograph say it all. Surprise & Delight. Dorothy features as one of the ‘100’ most influential Soroptimists of all time. On the SIGBI website you can see and read her story and that of others featured this month

Soroptimists commemorate a Woman of Substance after 200 years

Soroptimists commemorate a Woman of Substance after 200 years

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200 Years Later……. a Woman of Substance is remembered in Weybridge, Surrey On August 6th 2020 the Weybridge Society remembered The Duchess of York – Frederica Charlotte Ulrica Catherine – a Prussian princess (1767-1820). She was a well loved royal and benefactor who died 200 years ago aged just 53 years. The York Column on Monument Green was erected by the citizens so saddened by her death in 1820, in recognition of the kindness and generosity she displayed to the town and its young people during her life at Oatlands House. Dr Ben Spencer MP, local dignitaries, historians and members of the Society met to remember her works and toast her life beside the column. Several Weybridge Soroptimists, including two who live in properties overlooking the very column, joined the locals in a toast to a much loved royal and laid flowers at her resting

Weybridge Soroptimists give Foodbank a timely boost

Weybridge Soroptimists give Foodbank a timely boost

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Brenda Saunders a local soroptimist was contacted by a friend who explained how much additional demand the Weybridge Foodbank was  having in lockdown, at a time when donations were dropping off the cliff as more and more regular shoppers arranged online deliveries. Brenda was delighted to see the very swift Surrey Comet coverage of the  welcome presentation of an initial donation of a sum of £500 raised by Soroptimists in the Weybridge and District Club. Brenda, seen presenting the cheque to the Foodbank Team Leader in person in July said  “It was simply amazing…the response to our club campaign #Meal4Another was instant and we soon had enough to donate £500, a first part of the planned sums. I’m fairly new to Soroptimism myself, inspired by the global voice and action this 100 year old women’s association focused on helping women and girls succeed has, it’s

Weybridge Soroptimists fundraise for local Foodbank as COVID-19 lockdown reduces in kind donations

Weybridge Soroptimists fundraise for local Foodbank as COVID-19 lockdown reduces in kind donations

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The Club has this month responded to donation shortages at the Weybridge Foodbank. A reduction in supermarket shopping, as locals shop online during lockdown, has meant the Foodbank has seen a donation shortfall during recent months. On Wednesday 2 July, member Brenda Saunders from the Weybridge & District Soroptimists (SIWD) presented a cheque for £500 to Angela Miller, Weybridge Foodbank Team Leader. The money will be used to purchase food and household items and vouchers for distribution to those in need in the local area. Run by local women, SIWD is passionate about supporting programmes that improve the lives of women and girls both in Elmbridge and around the world. The branch runs regular fundraisers and supporting community projects including donating women’s health products to the Foodbank in Walton on Thames, providing much needed items which were at that time seldom reaching local collection boxes.