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The Federation is saddened to inform you that Joc Hanby, a member of SI Brighton & Southern Districts, passed away.
Her funeral will be held on Monday June 16 at 12.15pm. It is being live-streamed, so any Soroptimists may join.
Dear Soroptimists,
Many members of Soroptimist International of Victoria will be saddened by the passing of their long time member Joc Hanby. Joc Hanby formally SI Brighton & Southern Districts, passed away on Monday night. Her funeral is on Monday 16 June 2025, at Wilson Chapel, Springvale Cemetery at 12:15pm.
Joc held Federation positions as well, and there will be many Soroptimists around Australia who would know Joc and will be saddened to hear of her passing.
Yours in Soroptimism,
Denise Meehan
Secretary
Soroptimist International of Victoria Inc
sivictoria@siseap.org
The Federation is saddened to inform you that Gwen Hotton, a member of SI Deakin, passed away on the 8th of June 2025.
Dear Soroptimists,
Gwen Hotton passed away on Sunday afternoon, June 8th, after being in Care for a considerable time. Gwen was a Charter member of SI Cut Paw Paw and transferred to SI Deakin when Cut Paw Paw closed.
She was a member of the Soroptimist House Committee for many years and took very great care of the garden. Liz Hyde recalls working with Gwen for 2 days lifting the front bricks, from the street footpath back to the edge in front of the door, getting a trailer load of sand and relaying the bricks. Gracemary MacKinnon provided us with cold drinks. Gwen worked very hard for Soroptimist House.
Cut Paw Paw went to Highpoint Maribyrnong for Cancer Council Daffodil Days and Gwen did all the organising. Gwen did all the ordering etc. Cancer Council sent Gwen a Certificate of Appreciation. After SI Cut Paw Paw closed, Gwen joined SI Deakin for some years.
A quiet, hard-working, sincere Soroptimist.
Vale Gwen.
Yours in Soroptimism,
Denise Meehan
Secretary
Soroptimist International of Victoria Inc
SISEAP and Australian Charities for Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC)
Many of our Members (Clubs) have been asking us, what does SISEAPs status now that we have become a charity mean to them as Clubs across our Federation? The following is a brief outline of SISEAP’s charity status and what is involved for our Company now operating as a charity.
The Company announced on 6 September 2024 (effective from 2 January 2023) that SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL SOUTH EAST ASIA PACIFIC had been approved and registered as a charity under ACNC – Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission.
Assistant Membership Convenor - Asia 2024-2026 Biennium
Expressions of interest are being called for the Federation position of Assistant Membership Convenor - Asia. This is a great opportunity to play an important role within our Federation Membership Team for the remainder of the 2024-2026 Biennium.
Send your interest to: president.joanne@siseap.org and membership.kristeen@siseap.org
Vale
It is with much sadness that we notify you that Laurie Swift, member of SI New Plymouth (Aotearoa New Zealand) and long term Soroptimist passed away on Tuesday 3 June 2025.
Laurie was a Soroptimist for over 30 years and during this time she held many positions both at Club, Region, Country and Federation level. May she rest in peace and know that her contribution to Soroptimism will not be forgotten. Our deepest condolences to her family and friends at this sad time of her passing.