Reading the Soroptimist Treasure Map Help your new members discover the Treasures we have found in Soroptimist

Northwestern Region “Compass” (Membership Team) NWR Chair – Midge Howard maxetal@comcast.net District 1 – Gaye Litka whidbey995@comcast.net District 2 – Stacy Hunts moosehunts5@aol.com District 3 – Jane Foreman jforeman@tridec.org District 4 – Mary Lou Amsden amsdenm44@yahoo.com

Your New Members Once you’ve inducted your new member(s), make sure you keep them engaged by instructing them about Soroptimist’s grand history . . . and our even grander present!

Don’t re-invent the wheel Our wonderful Soroptimist staff has done the work for you and you can find it on the SIA website: www.soroptimist.org where you’ll find membership information: Soroptimist 101 Membership FAQs Soroptimist History

Easy to find what you’re looking for www.soroptimist.org

www.soroptimistnwr.org

Found on Members Only page of Northwestern Region website

Soroptimist Mission From Membership FAQ Found on SIA Website under Membership Resources

Worldwide Organization Soroptimist International is headquartered in Cambridge, England. East Asian countries are members of SIA, SIGBI and SISWP. SIA = 34,000 Soroptimists in 19 countries and territories

What we do Women’s Opportunity Awards Soroptimists STOP Trafficking Soroptimist Club Grants for Women and Girls Workplace Campaign To End Domestic Violence Soroptimist Disaster Grants for Women and Girls Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women Violet Richardson Award Teen Dating Violence Project Your Club’s Special Projects

Pop Quiz

you are a member of… A. Soroptimist International of (Your Town) B. Northwestern Region C. Soroptimist International of the Americas D. All of the above

W.O.A. stands for… A. Wild Organizational Activity B. Washington, Oregon & Alaska C. Women’s Opportunity Award D. Weird Old Anthem

Dues Must be Received at S.I.A. Headquarters by: A. July 1 B. Before September C. June 15 D. Federation Convention

Soroptimist Online community empowering offline action A. Match.com B. LiveYourDream.org C. Facebook D. www.SoroptimistNWR.org

Ways you can mentor a new member A. Offer to pick her up for a meeting Ways you can mentor a new member B. Invite her to serve on a committee with you C. Sit down over coffee and review website information D. All of the above

Play JEOPARDY! Game

Integrity of Profession Sincerity of Friendship Dignity of Service Joy of Achievement Integrity of Profession Sincerity of Friendship Love of Country Discover the Treasures Within

Our Vision Women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.

Northwestern Region Membership Team NWR Chair – Midge Howard maxetal@comcast.net District 1 – Gaye Litka whidbey995@comcast.net District 2 – Stacy Hunts moosehunts5@aol.com District 3 – Jane Foreman jforeman@tridec.org District 4 – Mary Lou Amsden amsdenm44@yahoo.com