April 2020 Newsletter "Empowering Women to Lead Change"

School Children Aren't the Only Ones Working from a Distance So Are We

April 1, 2020 Business Meeting We used "ZOOM" application to hold our April business meeting. It allowed us to continue the business of the club and was a great way for us to check in with each other. In case you missed it, here are some highlights: President Phyllis is taking a leave of absence from the club so Jeannette Hill, President Elect will preside over future meetings. We extended the deadlines for the Dream It Be It Awards and the Irene Somerset Gould Memorial Grant to May 15 We will be dispersing Live Your Dream Award Money as soon as the region votes to award monetary grants early The nominating committee presented proposed slate of officers for 2020-2021

The business meeting was so much fun that we decided to have a social BYOB Zoom meeting on Wednesday April 15 at 6:00. Link to be sent to members in a separate in newsletter.

Dream It Be It Awards and the Irene Somerset Gould Memorial Grant

Dream It Be It Awards The Dream It Be It Awards program provides awards to local young women, ages 13 to 18 who are looking to their future, setting career goals, and taking action to accomplish their goals. Essays and applications are due May 15, 2020. Soroptimist International of the Americas Clubs have had a tremendous impact on girls and their journey toward success. Read our impact repor t. Irene Somerset Gould Memorial Grant We have partnered with Happy Trails Children’s Foundation,for over 10 years, to assist deserving females, high school seniors, in our community with the cost of their higher education. Applications must be received by May 15, 2020. Download Application and Information.

Message from Soroptimist International of the Americas President Tina Pan

Soroptimist International In Europe During The Time of Corona Virus

Your editor collected some snapshots of Facebook Posts from clubs in Europe and made a collage: SI Italy Posted Contact Info for Psychological Support SI Berlin Posted having to cancel their 90th Anniversary SI Portugal is Making Masks SI Norway posting resource information SI Turkey is also Making Masks