Soroptimist International
Vision, Mission, Values and Goals:
Vision
Soroptimist International is a vibrant, dynamic organisation for today’s
professional and business women. We are committed to a world where
women and girls together achieve their individual and collective potential,
realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong and peaceful
communities worldwide.
Mission
Soroptimists inspire action and create opportunities to transform the lives
of women and girls through a global network of members and international
partnerships.
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
OF BURTON UPON TRENT
Values
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Human Rights for all
Global peace and international goodwill
Advancing women’s potential
Integrity and democratic decision making
volunteering, diversity and friendship
Goals
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PROGRAMME
2015-16
Soroptimist International will improve the lives and status of women
and girls through education, empowerment or enabling
opportunities.
Soroptimist International will be a global voice for increasing access
to education and leadership for women and girls.
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Date
Event
Location
Date
Event
Location
2015
April 20
Glasgow
Branston
November
5-7
SIGBI Federation Conference
AGM/Business meeting
April 27
Executive Committee
tbc
November 9
Business Meeting – Speaker on FGM tbc
Branston
May 10
SI Midland Chase Regional Conference
Park House Hotel,
Shifnal
November 21
Table Top Sale – fundraising for SARAC
Burton Place
December 5
SI Midland Chase Regional Meeting
tbc
December 12
Coffee and Mince Pies – fundraising for
Wellingara
President Celia’s house
December 14
Christmas Dinner Meeting
Branston
January 4
Executive Committee
tbc
January 11
Business Meeting – Lyn Shielman, St Giles
Hospice
Branston
May 11
Business Meeting - Lesley Knight, Air
Ambulance
Branston
May 15
Annual Dinner – Speaker, William Gorrie, Inpensioner, Royal Hospital, Chelsea
Branston
May 29-31
Friendship Link visit to Gluckstadt
June 8
Business Meeting – Terry Harrison, Mercy
Ships
Branston
June 13
SI Midland Chase Regional Meeting
Sutton Coldfield
July 6
Executive Committee
tbc
January tbc
Quiz Night – fundraising for St Giles Hospice
Constitutional Club
July 13
Business Dinner Meeting – Speaker, Revd Kim
Thomas
Branston
February 8
Business Meeting – Richard Stone, ‘Meet the
Pagets’
Branston
July 9-12
SI 20th International Convention
Istanbul
February tbc
Pot Luck Supper
tbc
July 22
SI Midland Chase Regional AGM
tbc
March 7
Executive Committee
tbc
August tbc
Summer get-together
tbc
March 5
SI Midland Chase Regional Meeting
tbc
September 7
Executive Committee
tbc
March 14
Business Meeting – Speaker tbc
Branston
September 14
Business Meeting - Student Awards
Branston
March 21
End of Year dinner
tbc
September 18
Cheese and Wine Evening – fundraising for
Mercy Ships
Barton under
Needwood Village Hall
April 11
AGM/Business meeting
Branston
September 19
SI Midland Chase Regional Meeting
Coven
Bucket collection at Burton Albion for Air Ambulance – date tbc
October 12
Business meeting – Michelle Lane, Trafficking
Branston
Marie Curie collection – data and venue tbc
October 26
Dinner Meeting
tbc
2016