Thirteen excited members of Soroptimiat International of Geelong travelled to Melbourne on November 26th to attend the Launch of the Soroptimist International Victoria Foundation. An exciting time for all Victorian Soroptimists as the monies from the foundation are to be used exclusively to assist women and girls in Victoria

Lucy Simms, Chief Commercial Officer from WOMEN’S PROPERTY INITIATIVES was delighted to receive a MAJOR GRANT of $100,000 per year up to 5 years. Following the Parliament House presentations our Geelong members enjoyed a fellowship lunch at a nearby hotel.

One of the nine community grants for $20,000 was presented to Brad Headlam from the Be Bold Be Heard program for Senior Secondary girls at our local Geelong schools. This program was initiated at North Geelong Secondary College  and has grown to include girls from 15 schools in our area.

The Soroptimist International Victoria Foundation was launched at Queen’s Hall, Parliament House, Melbourne on November 26th. This Foundation has been formed with the funds from the sale of Soroptimist House, Toorak and Annual Grants will be awarded to worthy recipients for many years to come. Anthea Penny, the SISEAP President Elect 2024-2026 congratulated the Victorian Soroptimists on the successful launch of the Foundation

Fran Conron and Janice Binns

President Wendy Medhurst gave a brief history of SI Geelong

Thank you to SI Geelong member Jane Kennedy for her positive management and design work on our new banner. Also a big shout out to local creative Julia Pratt from  Jubkate ar t for the beautiful graphic representing diversity and the uplifting emotions that women & girls can experience from working together for the common good.

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