Soroptimist International of Tynemouth, Whitley Bay and District was originally chartered in 1947.

Soroptimists are women from a wide range of backgrounds who are interested in local, regional, national and international matters. We like to help others and we like to enjoy doing this.

We support: and have supported in the past:

Locally Women's refuge Barnardos Cancer Bridge The People's Kitchen

Regionally Project Independence for women survivors of war DEWODE (Dedicated Women in Development), in Uganda working to build and equip a clinic.

Nationally Landmine awareness Mother and baby tetanus appeal. Education of Girls

Internationally Project Independence Women survivors of war Aquaboxes The  Vietnamese 'Dust for Life' . This was the international president's appeal. End Child Exploitation

We manage to support charity, increase our awareness of topical and important issues, advocate for change and also to have a lot of fun.

Dear Fellow Soroptimists

I hope you have all had a very enjoyable summer in spite of the awful weather and I look forward to seeing you at our next club meeting on Monday 10^th September @ Tynemouth Golf Club.

 MEETING VENUE

I can now confirm that club meetings will in future be held at the Tynemouth Golf Club unless otherwise stated

XVIII SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 2007 – UNITY OF PURPOSE; DIVERSITY IN ACTION – GLASGOW

 It was my very great privilege and honour to have been able to attend my first International Convention in the company of 1,500 fellow Soroptimist’s, from all the corners of the world.
It was a great honour to see our own Margaret Alderson on the stage introducing the winning International Programme Action Projects.
This was Margaret’s last International board meeting as Assistant Director for Programme Action and she received a standing ovation from all the Board members in recognition of her work for Programme Action and her chairship of the International Convention Local Committee.
How lucky are we to have such an inspirational Soroptimist in our Club and I know that you join me in wishing her the heartiest congratulations for all her service and dedication. 
Please come to the Business meeting on the 10^th September and hear first hand from Margaret and myself about our experiences at the XVIII International Convention.   

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY in 2007- 2008                 VENUE- TYNEMOUTH GOLF CLUB
Monday 10^th September – Business Meeting

•       New member Induction Ceremony 
•       Reports from the International Convention
•       2007-2010 International Project Sierra
•       SI Strategic Planning Process
•      Programme Focus for 2007 - 2011

Monday 24^th September – programme action meeting about the World Food programme -lead by Margaret Alderson
Monday 8^th October - Business meting with guest speaker John Leiper who is an area trustee for the University of the Third Age.
SATURDAY 6^th OCTOBER – Cheese and Wine party hosted by President Elect Linda Billany. 
Monday 29^th October – programme action meeting. Members job talks and discussion evening
Monday 12^th November – Business meeting with guest speaker Ian Knight- Head teacher Astley High School about the Panama School in Sri Lanka  “After the Tsunami “
Monday 26^th November – Programme action meeting about Human Rights & Status of Women – lead by Linda Billany.
MONDAY 10^th DECEMBER – Winter Social in Aid of the International President’s Appeal 2007 RESTORING DIGNITY- Hamlin Fistula Relief and Aid Fund Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
MONDAY 7^TH JANAURY 2008   – Festive meal
SATURDAY 12^th JANUARY 2008 - Soup and Sandwich Lunch, hosted by Linda Johnson.
Monday 14^th January 2008 – Business meeting with guest speaker Carol about the Hospital Ship “Africa Mercy”.
Monday 28^th January 2008 – Programme action meeting. The theme will be Health with a discussion about Fistula, lead by Tessa Gibson and Margaret Alderson.

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