2016-17 Board members President Angie, Secretary Cicely, Treasurer Mandie, Director Heather, President-Elect Bobi, Director Nadine, Past-President Hannelore
At our last club meeting before the summer break we were pleased to induct 3 new members to Soroptimist International of Grand Erie. Welcome to Wendy, Mekwan and Ching. 
Soroptimist Clubs have been empowering women through access to education since 1972 with our cornerstone program – the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards (formerly the Women’s Opportunity Awards)
Each year, more than $1.6 million in education grants are awarded to more than 1,200 women, many of whom have overcome enormous obstacles including poverty, domestic violence, and/or drug and alcohol abuse.
Awards Chair Cyndy and President Hannelore are seen here presenting our 2016 Live Your Dream Award winners with their certificates and cheques.
Over the weekend, May 27 and May 28, our membership refurbished an apartment at Nova Vita in Brantford thanks to a grant from Soroptimist International of the Americas.
It was a busy couple of days of painting, furniture assembly, and decorating. We send out a big thank you to our Mr.Soroptimists – Scott, Dan, Chris and John. We couldn’t have done it without you. Check out the before and after pictures! We are so pleased with the results and to help such a wonderful organization!
President Hannelore and Dream It *Be It Chair Laurie were on hand on Friday May 27, 2016 to receive the Brant Community Foundation Grant for the Dream It *Be It Career Day for girls which was held in April.
