1. Soroptimist International of [Club Name] [Meeting name] [Meeting date] Sample presentation, November 2009

2. What is Soroptimist?  International organization for business and professional women who provide volunteer service to their communities.  The mission of Soroptimist is to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.  Soroptimist means “best for women”; Soroptimists are women at their best working to help other women to be their best.

3. Organization Structure Soroptimist International (SI) Headquarters: United Kingdom SI of the AmericasSI of the South West PacificSI of EuropeSI of Great Britain & Ireland Federation Level Region Level [Region name] Club Level SI of [Club name]

4. Who are Soroptimists?  Women of all ages, cultures and ethnic groups  Representatives of a wide array of occupations and professions  Leaders in their communities  Believe that by joining with other women they can help improve the lives of women and girls  Almost 95,000 Soroptimists in more than 120 countries and territories around the world

5. Why Soroptimist?  Help women and girls live their dreams by participating in award-winning programs  Connect to a vast network of nearly 95,000 members worldwide  Cultivate meaningful networking opportunities and business contacts  Receive Best for Women magazine  Access resources in the members area of the SIA website (www.soroptimist.org)

6. Why Soroptimist? cont.  Interact with other Soroptimists at club meetings, region conferences, and federation conventions  Take advantage of special offers and discounts through partnering organizations

7. Making a Difference  Federation Programs  Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Award  Soroptimists STOP Trafficking  Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award  Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women  Soroptimist Club Grants for Women and Girls  Soroptimist International Projects  Quadrennial Project  December 10 th Appeal

8. Making a Difference cont.  Local and Region Projects:  [List club and region projects here]

9. Making a Difference cont.  Meet our award recipients!  Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Award  Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award  Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women [For each recipient, include a photo, brief biography, and a quote; use one slide per recipient if necessary.]

10. Live Your Dream  Public awareness and fundraising campaign  Launched March 8, 2006, in conjunction with International Women’s Day  www.liveyourdreamcampaign.org  [Describe club’s participation in the campaign]

11. Getting Involved  Membership  Program  Fundraising  Public Awareness

12. JOIN TODAY!  Complete the Prospective Member Introduction Form  Contact us any time: [Club contact information]