In this video tutorial, we'll take you step-by-step through accessing the SISEAP branding guide and resources. Discover how to navigate our SISEAP Trello board, where you'll find a wealth of materials designed to enhance your branding efforts. We’ll also show you how to easily download and save these resources for immediate use. Whether you're a new member or just need a refresher, this guide will ensure you have everything you need to effectively represent SISEAP. 

The name change of Soroptimist International South West Pacific to Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific affected what is termed the domain name. A domain name is our website address, which was changed from siswp.org to siseap.org.  A business email account would be the same as the domain name, ours at present is still @siswp.org. It is planned to change our email accounts from @siswp.org to @siseap.org. This is a major piece of work, and does involve the clubs being prepared for this change.

It is planned to prepare for this work during September.  Clubs will receive important communications from HQ during September. It is important that club elected position holders, President, Secretary, Treasurer are aware of these communications, read them thoroughly, inform their members and undertake the actions required of them. 

Club email accounts will change from SI<CLUBNAME>@siswp.org to SI<CLUBNAME>@siseap.org.

• SISEAP Position Holders Conflict of Interest Policy and Procedure
• SISEAP Anti-Fraud and Anti Corruption Policy
• SISEAP Conflict of Interest Policy and Procedure for Internal Conduct
• SISEAP Cybersecurity Policy

We invite you to complete the attached survey, which is designed to conduct a SWOT analysis to identify the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats facing our organisation. Your honest and thoughtful responses are crucial in helping us shape our strategic direction and maximize our impact.

Thank you for taking the time to share your insights!

Programme Zone Coordinator 4

Expressions of Interest are called for from eligible members to take on the role of Programme Zone Coordinator 4, this is a 2 year term of office (2024 to 2026).  Successful applicant will be able to take up the position for the remainder of this biennium. 

The role involves supporting up to 35 clubs across the Federation with reporting on their actions. There is opportunity for progression, and participating regularly in some exciting events with the full Programme Team. Please complete the Federation Programme Convenors CV Template, please send your completed application to Federation Secretary Berice at  swpsecretary2020@siswp.org  and HQ at hq@siswp.org.

Virtual communications platforms play a vital role in keeping our members connected, engaged, and informed. Acknowledging this and in response to member feedback on the GoTo Meeting platform and requests for Zoom, the Federation has acquired Zoom Pro for clubs, regions, and Federation use. This decision has been validated with 70% of members preferring Zoom, according to a survey by Hanaa Abdullah, our Federation Communications Convenor. We believe these changes will bolster our leadership and further our mission of empowering women and girls.

For access to Federation Zoom Pro, please contact Federation Secretary Berice at swpsecretary2020@siswp.org

Has your club been active in 2024?  

Do you have images of club projects, activities or membership activities.

The SISEAP Company Annual Report Image competitionis open.  We are looking for suitable images which can be chosen for the front cover of the annual report.

Make your club activity famous, nominate a image from your club f

First Prize is the front cover of the SISEAP company annual report and $30.00 AUD to spend at the SISEAP shop.

Additonally your images will add to the  SISEAP image library and will be used through out the year on other campaigns.

We are pleased to announce Theresa Lyford has been appointed as Company Secretary for SISEAP.  Theresa has held many roles with SISEAP including Federation President 2016-2018, Director of SISEAP 2022-2023 and National President of SI Australia 2022-2024, with all these roles exposing her to the requirements of Australian Company Law.  Theresa is also currently SISEAP’s representative on the Soroptimist International (SI) Board.

We are pleased to welcome Jemma Arundel, an experienced fundraising consultant, who will be working with SISEAP for the next 12 months. Jemma will be developing long-term revenue generation through the development and implementation of a SISEAP fundraising strategy.

Jemma is a passionate fundraiser with over 20 years’ experience within the NFP sector. She has worked with many national and international organisations helping them to substantially grow their income across the whole range of fundraising channels. She has run her own fundraising and marketing agency, and social enterprise, providing fundraising and business development services enabling organisations to grow exponentially in order to increase their impact in the world. Over her career she has raised over $126 million for non-profit organisations.

You will need to upload your CV, photo and supporting documents.

Programme Zone Coordinator 4

Expressions of Interest are called for from eligible members to take on the role of Programme Zone Coordinator 4, this is a 2 year term of office (2024 to 2026).  Successful applicant will be able to take up the position for the remainder of this biennium. 

The role involves supporting up to 35 clubs across the Federation with reporting on their actions. There is opportunity for progression, and participating regularly in some exciting events with the full Programme Team. Please complete the Federation Programme Convenors CV Template, please send your completed application to Federation Secretary Berice at  swpsecretary2020@siswp.org  and HQ at hq@siswp.org.

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Virtual communications platforms play a vital role in keeping our members connected, engaged, and informed. Acknowledging this and in response to member feedback on the GoTo Meeting platform and requests for Zoom, the Federation has acquired Zoom Pro for clubs, regions, and Federation use. This decision has been validated with 70% of members preferring Zoom, according to a survey by Hanaa Abdullah, our Federation Communications Convenor.  We believe these changes will bolster our leadership and further our mission of empowering women and girls.

For access to Federation Zoom Pro, please contact Federation Secretary Berice at swpsecretary2020@siswp.org

We are delighted to announce that the new SI Emblem club straplines are now available to download for club use!

These straplines are designed to help you promote your club and our mission, and can be used on flyers, posters, documents and more. 

To access the straplines, simply visit the downloads section on the SISEAP website or via the SISEAP Trello Board and start downloading today! If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to HQ.

How to use the Club Events module

When you're organizing an event on the SISEAP website, there's an important detail to take note of regarding the image for your event. The specifications for the image size should be 375 pixels in width and 220 pixels in height. These dimensions ensure that your image fits perfectly into the designated space on the site, making your event look professional and appealing. Remember, adhering to these image dimensions is crucial to maintain the SI branding.

Tip
To effectively promote your event, it is recommended to create two images: a thumbnail and a larger image. The thumbnail will be displayed on the event front page and should feature a concise description, such as:

• "Invitation to [Event Name]"
• Date or Club Name

This brief summary should be concise and easy to read. The larger image, which will be inserted in the event description, can provide more detailed information about the event. Please avoid overloading the thumbnail with too much information, as this can result in a cluttered and unreadable display.  Tip Sheet can be found HERE.

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Soroptimist International AGM
SI President Siew Yong Gnanalingham is pleased to invite all Soroptimists to the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Soroptimist International as silent observers. The meeting will take place by Zoom on Saturday 13 July 2024 commencing at 11:00 BST., 8.OO pm Sydney (AEST).   It will include formal business of the company under which we operate, SI (Soroptimist International) Limited being reviewed by the members of the company; the five Soroptimist Federations.

There will also be presentations on SI Global Advocacy work, a Getting to Know SI Directors session and a review of the projects undertaken by Soroptimist International Foundation during 2023. Soroptimists will be able to join the AGM as silent observers but towards the end of the meeting there will be an opportunity to ask questions.

Call for Nomination: SISEAP Director for Soroptimist International (SI) for 2025-2027
Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific is seeking applications from interested and qualified Soroptimists for a SI Director position for a 2-year term, commencing on January 1st, 2025, and concluding on December 31st, 2027.
The appointed Director will need to have been approved and appointed by the Federation prior to September 30th, 2024, and will be responsible for making SI the primary focus, operating independently of the Federation, while maintaining their role as a Director representing SISEAP.

We invite suitably qualified financial members of Clubs within our Federation to apply for this esteemed position. The successful candidate will take up the role on January 1st, 2025.

Stay Connected with Us!

The communication team want to make sure we're reaching you in the way that works best! To help us improve our communication, we're conducting a quick survey to gather your feedback on your preferred methods of communication.

Take 2 minutes to let us know how you'd like to stay informed. Your input will help us tailor our communications to meet your needs and preferences.

Siew Yong Gnanalingam, SI President 2024-2026, speech to the SI Convention, on her aims and aspirations for her presidential term of office. Her theme Save Mother Earth, Save the Future, features strongly through this presentation.

Click HERE for the full speech.