Action Speaks Louder than Words

Soroptimist International President Hanne Jensbro (SI Aarhus, Denmark) shared her theme, Action Speaks Louder than Words, in her remarks to the convention. She shared that, “We deserve to be recognized as THE organization improving the lives of women and girls.” SI is embarking on a partnership with the Worldwide Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).

President Hanne reported that The International Soroptimist Magazine is going digital for the first time – in response to the high costs of publication coupled with a reduced number of subscriptions. You can read the first electronic version at http://content.yudu.com/A1o42z/TIS2/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.soroptimistinternational.org%2F

The proposed Bylaws revision passed in convention and will be sent to the clubs for ratification. The changes were intended to simplify the Bylaws by referring to the SI Constitution for higher points of law and to the SIA Procedures for specifics. Points I found interesting:
- The enabling of Sponsored Organizations (Venture Clubs, S-Clubs, Sigma Societies) and the procedures for Governors Round table were moved to the SIA Procedures.
- The prohibition of attendance requirements for clubs was moved to the Bylaws.