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Today’s world is one of rapid change, with huge challenges but also great opportunities. Various media present us with a constant flow of information, little of which is good news, so much more of troubles, disasters and need.

In this troubling environment we may question what does it mean to be a Soroptimist?

In this modern age while the ongoing trend is for service clubs like ours to lose relevancy, the feeling most Soroptimist members have, is that in 2025 we should be even more relevant to all women and girls.

We should remind ourselves that being a Soroptimist, through club membership and
fellowship, we can form and maintain important relationships and have a positive impact
on our communities.

Soroptimists of all ages and diverse countries are proud to be part of an international organisation that endeavours to improve the lives of women and girls. Our membership offers opportunities to live a life through advocacy, meaningful projects and action, at alocal, national or even an international level.

Recently the national association of SI Aotearoa New Zealand held an empowering annual Conference of Clubs - Women Shaping the Future in Invercargill. Reading through the Presidents annual reports, club grassroots activities large and small were most impressive with their action and outcomes. Meeting a need and influencing change. This confirms that the Soroptimists do make a
difference.

On a daily basis our amazing Soroptimist members through strong connections and friendships continue to fill gaps in meeting essential social needs, supporting sustainable living, environmental activities, closing inequities and keeping women and girls safe, all with awareness, advocacy and action.

We wear our Soroptimist membership with pride.

Updated Membership Resources
Great news! the following resources are now updated and on the SISEAP website under Membership downloads. Thank you to the team who helped make it happen.

MBF Claim Form
MBF Application Form
MBF Handbook
Establishment of a club manual
Membership Manual
MBF FORMS
MEMBERSHIP FORMS
MEMBERSHIP MONTH RESOURCES
REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR

Membership Month

April is here, and that means it’s Membership Month! We want to remind you to take advantage of this opportunity to strengthen our community and engage with fellow members.

Join us for our upcoming webinar, "Together We Thrive: Real Stories of Membership Success," scheduled for Sunday, 13th April 2025, at 3:30 PM AEST. The session will last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours and will feature inspiring stories showcasing the power of membership and collaboration.

This is a great chance to learn, share experiences, and discover how we can succeed together. Don’t miss out!

Additionally, we encourage you to explore our Membership Toolkit, now available on the SISEAP Trello board. It is a valuable resource designed to help you maximize your membership experience.

Make sure to register for the webinar and utilize the toolkit to enhance your engagement.

Share Your Soroptimist Story
In the Spirit of Membership Month, we want to hear your Soroptimist Story. Simply fill out the Form and send it to hq2@siseap.org and membership.kristeen@siseap.org and we will feature your Soroptimist Story on the SISEAP website.

Together, let’s thrive!

Kristeen Johnston
2024-2026 Membership Convenor 
membership.kristeen@siseap.org

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Soroptimist International is a global movement of women, with members belonging to more than 3,000 clubs in 126 countries/territories, spread over 5 Federations

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