SCHEDULE CHANGE
Live Your Dream 2026, NAR Chair, Linda Wakim
Letter from our governor:
Dear North Atlantic Region members,
It seems like just yesterday that we congregated for Spring Conference 2026 where I was so proud to be installed as the North Atlantic Region Governor and announce the theme for my biennium. If you missed the announcement, my motto is Support, Share, Succeed. It is my hope that we use this motto to Support the women and girls in our communities, Share our resources and information with them to help them Succeed and live their dreams. However, I would also encourage us to use the motto to Support each other from club to club, district to district and member to member, Sharing ideas and solutions, and Succeeding as an organization and having the Impact we desire in our communities.
It truly has been a whirlwind summer for me and your new North Atlantic Region Board. The NAR board met for a planning weekend in June and uncovered so many new ideas. Also,13 members represented our region 49th Biennial Convention in Incheon, South Korea. We are pleased to announce that four of our members completed the Soroptimist Leadership Fellows Program and graduated at the convention. Congratulations to Governor-elect Donna Gigone, Philanthropy Chair Mary Len Hajduk and Brand Recognition Chair Margie Perrotti who graduated with me. It was an experience we all will cherish.
The 2026-2028 Region Board is thrilled to have the opportunity to serve the members of the NAR and look forward to working with each of you over the next 2 years.
We have an outstanding group of Region Chairs that have volunteered to lead us in Membership/Engagement activities, Brand Recognition best practices, Philanthropy opportunities, and improve our Impact on women and girls in our communities. Over the next 2 weeks, your Region Chairs will complete training with SIA headquarters staff and once that is complete, we will begin crafting fun and informative options for sharing valuable information with our clubs and members.
The Live Your Dream Portal is now open and Live Your Dream Chair, Linda Wakim has designed Zoom meeting sessions to lead you through the process to success. These sessions are beneficial for any member wanting to gain additional insight into the Live Your Dream Program and Process. If you missed the first 2 sessions, you are in luck as they have been recorded and will be shared on this website in the next month as well as links on all our social media outlets.
If you attended Spring Conference, you heard that the region introduced a new social media platform for communication between the region, the clubs and members. This platform is Raklet and is a place where members, club leaders and the region board can share information and ask questions. If you have not yet had a chance to check it out, please do. If you need an invitation, send me an email and I will send you the invitation.
The board and I value your input and look forward to hearing your ideas and working with you to identify solutions to challenges you may be experiencing. We want to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].
Lastly, your Fall District Meetings are coming up soon so please be looking for the call to the meeting. The dates and locations are listed below. Remember, if you can’t attend the meeting in your district, you are welcome to attend any of the others. This is a great opportunity to meet your District/Region Leadership Team. We look forward to seeing you there!
Wishing you a successful club year!
Governor Lisa
NAR Upcoming Events & Important Dates
Aug 1 – Nov 15 – LYD on-line portal open
August 31 – last day to receive Soroptimist dues (New Member Form | Member Annual Dues)
3Q26 – Fall District Meetings
Oct 3 – Founders Day: This Day in SIA | Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc.
Oct 17 – District 1 FDM, 9:30 – 3:00, at Groton Public Library , 52 Newtown Rd, Groton, CT hosted by SI Connecticut Shoreline
Oct 24 – District 4 FDM at the Inn at Lewisburg, 7701 Westbranch Hwy, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Hosted by SI S.U.N. Booked room rental is $99.
Nov 14 – District 2 FDM at Stafford Township Bay Avenue Community Center, 775 East Bay Ave, Stafford Township, Manahawkin, NJ hosted by SI Long Beach Island
Nov 15 – IRS Form 990 due
Dec 2 – Giving Tuesday
Dec 10 – Human Rights Day
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Jan 16 – If NAR has by-laws proposed amendments, they are due to SIA prior to Call to Conference.
March 1-31 – Walk for Women campaign
March 8 – Int’l Women’s Day
April 30 – May 2 – 99th Annual NAR Spring Conference at The Heritage Inn and Conference Center in Southbury, CT
Sept 30 – Oct 2, – 2027 SI Convention in Prague, Czech Republic
SEE WHAT EVENTS ARE HAPPENING AT A CLUB NEAR YOU!
VISIT THE CLUB & LOCAL EVENTS LINK.
2026-2027 Dues
Links to Social Media
NAR has two Facebook sites – one public, Soroptimist International of the Americas North Atlantic Region , and one private SIA North Atlantic Region Private Members Group for NAR members only. If you are on FB, simply ask to join. For the private group, you need to provide your Soroptimist member ID. (If you don’t have it, just ask your club president, club treasurer or membership since we can look it up for you.)
At the 2026 NAR Spring Conference, a new SIA-NAR private social media platform was introduced. Raklet is a members only platform where members can hold discussions, ask questions and share best practices and exciting events. Scan the QR code for access to all SIA-NAR social and photos for now.
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