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Live Your Dream 2026, NAR Chair, Linda Wakim
Letter from our governor:
Happy fall, everyone—or almost fall!
As autumn approaches, Soroptimist members across the North Atlantic Region are beginning a new club year and looking forward to our upcoming Fall District Meetings.
At the Spring Conference, members completed a Region Assessment to help guide our newly elected leadership during the 2026–2028 biennium. We will share a report on the assessment findings at the Fall District Meetings. Please know that we have heard you, and we truly appreciate your thoughtful input as we work together to support you over the next two years.
Much of your feedback focused on communication, and I want you to know that the Board, Region Chairs, and I are taking it to heart. Our Live Your Dream Chair, Linda Wakim, has created a series of training sessions to help clubs and members explore the Live Your Dream program, strengthen its impact, and reach more women through the Live Your Dream Awards. In the months ahead, you will have many more opportunities to expand your knowledge, find helpful information, and connect with Region Chairs and District Vice Chairs on a variety of topics.
Throughout my time as a Soroptimist in the North Atlantic Region, I have seen so many clubs doing wonderful work and members going above and beyond to support women and girls—and one another. You share valuable resources with the women we serve and exchange ideas generously with fellow Soroptimist members and clubs. To celebrate these contributions, we have created a Member Spotlight program that invites each club to nominate a member every month and recognize their impact both in their local community and across the region.
We can’t wait to see you at the Fall District Meetings and to share fresh information, exciting updates, and new ideas with you.
Warm regards,
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 7 – District 3 FDM at Norco Firehall, Pottstown, PA 144 W Schuylkill Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465 – hosted by SI Pottstown.
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
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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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