Soroptimist Changing Names

Dear Editor,

The local women's group known as Soroptimist will be changing in name only.

In May of 2021, we received notice the the guidelines of Soroptimist International of the America (SIA) would be changing, over concern for managing the risk of COVID 19 and to preserve the trademark name "Soroptimist." This meant we could no longer have an affiliated business (our beloved thrift store) under the name Soroptimist nor could the store be associated with SIA.

After almost a year of trying to make things work, we were given the date of April 30, 2022, to separate our thrift store from SIA or withdraw our club from SIA. A unanimous decision was made by proper ballot at our March 9, 2022, meeting to withdraw from SIA.

A new name will be chosen in the near future. The club is known for its generous donations to the community and this will remain our goal. We believe in "local control for local benefit."

Sincerely,

Glasgow Soroptimist

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