In partnership with O’Neill’s Restaurant & Bar in Leawood, KS, we celebrate International Women’s Day! On March 19th we invite you, your friends, and family to join us at O’Neill’s where a portion of your tab will go to support Soroptimist International of Kansas City. The event is all day (11a to 10p). Just make sure to tell your server you are there for SI of Kansas City! What better way to support a great organization with a good mission,…
As we near the start of a new school year, many teachers and school kids will be in need of basic school supplies. One of SIA Federation’s pillars is education, and SIKC is following that initiative by collecting school supplies at our next business meeting on August 21st. Joins us! And help us continue our work to empower and help educate our young girls in the Kansas City area.
This month we are excited to hear from Kimberly Paul, Director of Community Programs from Safehome. She will share information about the organization, who they serve that aligns with our mission, and how we can contribute. While holding the business portion of this meeting, we will make no sew blankets to send back with Kimberly. These blankets are will be gifts to new residents and their children. If you are interested in attending a meeting as a guest, email attendance@kcsoroptimist.org.
. Member Mysti Meiers just returned from this year’s SIA Biennium Convention in Bellevue, WA. She spent three and half days networking and learning how our local impact makes global waves. There were 19 countries represented, and countless regions and clubs. Mysti was also able to connect with her South Central Region members while she attended convention. They were lucky enough to be scheduled to take their region photo at 6:30am on Thursday morning, but they all ended the day…
This month we will hear from member Mysti Meiers who was attended our SIA Federation Convention in Bellevue, WA. She will provide an update the club on her experience at this international event, and provide a refresher of the structure of Soroptimist International down to our local club. How does our impacts in our local community create global impacts. If you are interested in attending as a guest email attendance@kcsoroptimist.org and our membership chair will be glad to provide meeting…
SIKC member, Mysti Meiers, is heading west to attend the SIA 48th Biennial Convention in July. The convention will be held in Bellevue, WA July 24-27, 2024. Soroptimist International if the Americas (SIA) is one of five Soroptimist Federations, and consists of over 1,000 clubs throughout North America, Latin America, and Pacific Rim. Mysti will have the opportunity to network with domestic and international clubs to learn about how their clubs operate, as well as learn about the direction of…
Part of being a member of a Soroptimist club, is the comradery you build with members within your region or district. SIKC is a part of the South Central Region/District that covers seven states, has 31 active clubs, and 711 members. The reach we have across our region is vast. The impacts we make are great. All the while meeting our mission to support women and young girls break down barriers so they are able to achieve their dreams. See…
It is the season we think of family, friends, celebration, and giving. SIKC and SIKC Foundation has helped several other non-profits with a diverse range of missions through our Service Objective Grants. We are so proud of the impacts we make in our community to help women move forward in their lives and career paths. As you consider gifts and donations to your charity of choice, we ask you to also consider SIKC so we can continue to help support…
SIKC continues their work to change and improve lives in the Great Kansas City community. Each month our Community Service committee works to schedule this work, so our members can have opportunities to give back. For more information about the events below, contact SIKC member and committee Chair Kay Stewart. What: Serve dinner to residents at a hospice house Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023Menu: Baked potato bar Another great year of cooking, preparing, and serving dinner to the residents and…