Committees
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We have lots of different committees, so members can contribute all of their talents in ways they most enjoy.
Attendance, Reservations
& Telephone
Maintains member attendance records, receives members' dinner/meeting
cancellations, receives the "news & notices" and spreads the word to
club members.
Audit
Audits the treasurer's books at close of club year.
Budget & Finance
Reviews financial affairs of the club and prepares club budget for the
upcoming year.
Bulletin
Designs and prints the club newsletter, the "Seascript," to
report club happenings. The "Seascript" is also the lifeblood of
the club and contains important dates for club events, District Meetings, Regional
Conferences, and Federation Convention.
Environmental
Keeps club aware of environmental concerns, advocates Soroptimist positions, takes
actions that will improve the quality of life.
Flags
Keeps records, places orders, maintains the inventory and distributes the
"Island Flag," which is copyrighted by our club.
Foundations
Educates club members about the Soroptimist Foundations, how they are funded and
how the funds are used. Committee should encourage individual and club contributions
to the foundations. Also, distributes applications for TAP (Training Awards Program) and
YCA (Youth Citizenship Awards). Selects the panal of judges and submits winners'
names for judging on the regional level.
Growth & Development
Determines the eligibility of names submitted for membership, helps with induction of new
members, helps to establish and nurture new clubs. Responsible for pre- and
post-orientation meetings in conjunction with the SOLT Committee.
Historian
Human Rights & the Status of Women
Keeps membership informed on all new developments affecting the status of women
and human rights. Responsible for Making a Difference for Women, Women Helping
Women, and Woman of Distinction Awards.
International Good Will & Understanding
Work with friendship link and other international programs of SIA. Keeps club
informed of Federation projects concerning the nation and the world. Keeps club
informed of UN activities and its specialized agencies.
Laws & Resolutions
Responsible for reviewing all proposed amendments to club procedures and for
making recommendations to the club. Prepares any necessary amendments to club procedures.
Also prepares (for presentation to the club) any amendments as requested by the
club's Board of Directors.
LBI Artwork
Keeps records and inventory of LBI postcards, posters and notepaper until
supply is exhausted.
Parade
Organizes and designs club float for participation in the annual Ship
Bottom Christmas Parade.
Parliamentarian
Public
Relations
Works towards favorable public relations in accordance with the public relations
program of the federation.
Purchaser
S Club
Club sponsored service club for children in grades 7 through 12. Assists our
sponsored club in its activities and programs of service to the community.
Scholarship
& Education
Submits applications to local high schools for annual scholarship. Decides on
scholarship winners.
Service
Service is the backbone of this organization: Follows the SIA Quadrennial
Program diligently, reviews and recommends service projects and donations in conjunction
with the club President's project for her year, also reviews and proposes annual
charitable donations.
SOLT
Twofold responsibility: to educate club members about the heritage, objects,
policies and programs of the organization; and to prepare club members for leadership
within the organization and in their own communities.
Special
Events
Plans and organizes annual Christmas Party, Club Birthday party, and every
third year plans the Tri-Club installation dinner. The committee also arranges any other
special club functions, such as Pot Luck Dinners, Dessert Meetings, etc.
Student Loan
A separate SI/LBI corporation. Receives requests for educational grants
and decides on recipients.
Sunshine
Spreads sunshine to ill members and sends condolences when appropriate. Keeps
members informed as to illness of members, family deaths, births, etc.
Ways & Means
Suggests methods of raising money and directs fund-raising projects, projects
expenses and profits to be derived.
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