Vision and Mission versus Objects?


Pat Black, Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Development asks, “How do you open your meeting?”


I was very interested attending the UKPAC Study Day in Reading recently to hear the day start with a reading of the Soroptimist International Vision & Mission. I wondered how many Clubs are now using these at the beginning of meetings rather than the Objects which have been read for so many years to remind us why we are Soroptimists and where we are going. The Objects outline why the organisation was


founded and are therefore are included in the SI Constitution (governing document) as follows: SECTION 1. Soroptimist International, a worldwide organisation for women in management and the professions, is a global voice for women through Awareness, Advocacy and Action. Its objects shall be to strive for: • the advancement of the status of women; • high ethical standards; • human rights for all;


• equality, development and peace. Soroptimists inspire action and create opportunities to transform the lives of women


and girls through a global network of members and international partnerships.”


This is what most Soroptimists are familiar


with as it is the statement most frequently read at the beginning of a Club meeting. Every Club within Soroptimist International is chartered on the basis of these Objects thus uniting us all in a common direction. Following the development and agreement of the Strategic Plan at the Glasgow Soroptimist International Board in 2007 the Vision and Mission were agreed.


The vision statement outlines what the


organisation wants to be, concentrating on the future and contributing to clear decision making. “Our 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, peaceful communities worldwide.” The Mission explains the fundamental purpose


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of the organisation in broad terms and provides the framework for our operational or business planning. “Our Mission: Soroptimists inspire action and create opportunities to transform the lives of women and girls through a global network of members and international partnerships.” The goals which were set at the same time are what we strive to achieve in practicing our Soroptimism and form the basis of our Programme Action work. They relate specifically to the period 2007 – 20011 and will be reviewed again at the Montreal Board meeting next year. As far as I know there is no rule or requirement about the format of the statement which is read at the beginning of every Soroptimist meeting. It has been traditional to use the SI Objects although several variations have appeared in clubs throughout the Federation. It was useful at UKPAC to be reminded at the


beginning of the session of SI Vision and Mission. Perhaps in Clubs we should be thinking of taking up that challenge and looking to the future by reading the Vision and Mission.


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IN THE MAIL


Club and Region/NAT/Network Mailing 2nd July 2010 1. Publicity Matters, June 2010, for information 2. Guidelines to Dealing with Website Membership Expressions of Interest, June 2010, for information


3. SIGBI Public Liability Insurance, Flyer to Clubs July 2010, for information 4. National Memorial Arboretum, Advertisement for September 2010, for information/action


Club and Region/NAT/Network Mailing 30 July 2010 1. Office Move


2. Order Form Updated 30 July 2010, for information 3. AACM Clubs Conference 2010 Order Form AACM Clubs Only, for information Club Region/NAT/Network Mailing 20 August 2010 1. Office Move


2. Letter from Sue Perry, Conference Chairman 3. Manchester Conference Registration Form


SOROPTIMIST 2000 CLUB - 10th ANNIVERSARY AND 2010 MEMBERSHIP APPEAL


It doesn’t seem possible, but the 2000 Club has been in existence for 10 years and has raised £66,000 for the refurbishment and upgrading of “63”, our Residential Club in London, you will find “63” at www.soropclub63.org.uk. Draws for the 2000 Club take place each month, there two prizes of £100, two of £50 and two of £25. Twice a year we have bumper draws with one prize of £1000, two of £500 and two of £250. The organisers in the Plymouth Club, thank all members who have subscribed since the 2000 Club began and those who have joined since then, we are so grateful for your continuing support. WE ARE NOW APPEALING FOR NEW MEMBERS TO JOIN US PLEASE. It is only £1 per week and will enable “63” to do so much more to modernise and improve their facilities.


£1000 £500 £500 £250 £250


S. Mathieson, St Austell M. Bayes, Jersey J. Alce, Wakefield E. Gazzi, London G. Hurd, Salisbury


We are planning an exciting and new website for “63” with facilities to book and pay for rooms online, this should be a huge boost to business. We would like you to be part of our 2000 Club and be able to help protect the future for “63”. How? Simply email us, sheribrim@yahoo.com, or telephone Grace on 01548-830491. We’ll send you a joining form to become a member of the 2000 Club. Your subscription may be made by cheque or standing order, quarterly, half yearly or annually and we will ensure your name is included for the next monthly draw and bumper Christmas Draw 2010 . PLEASE JOIN NOW, WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOUR SUPPORT AND TO GIVE YOU THE OPPORTUNITY OF WINNING A PRIZE, but you have to be in it to win it!


Grace Webb and Sheridan Brimacombe, 2000 Club Organisers PRIZE WINNERS : DECEMBER 2009


JUNE 2010


B. Greene, Ex Sorop: Romford S. Sanderson, Bristol


M. Abode, Hoylake & West Kirby Soroptimist News SEPTEMBER 2010 19


L. Sutton, Ex Sorop: Plymouth A. Evans, Loughborough


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