Spring is in the air! Join Soroptimist from around the Region at our Spring Conference – May 15-17 in Annapolis, MD. From historic streets to waterfront dining, our location places you in the heart of Annapolis. Explore landmarks, enjoy local seafood, and soak up the coastal energy, all just a short walk or drive from your room.
Our exciting agenda includes:
- Keynote Speakers: Hear from remarkable leaders who are shaping the future for women and girls.
- Workshops & Breakout Sessions: Learn valuable skills in leadership, fundraising, and community empowerment.
- Special Events: Celebrate achievements, enjoy a fun-filled atmosphere, and leave feeling inspired to take action.
Registration Information:
- Register for Conference at: tinyurl.com/CECRspringreg
- Delegates Caucus on May 11 via Zoom. Complimentary registration available at: tinyurl.com/cecr26caucus
- Hotel information and reservations (reserve by April 20):tinyurl.com/26cecrhotel
- Conference Menus available at: tinyurl.com/CECRmenus26
- Give Someone a ‘Hive Five’ (https://tinyurl.com/CECRhive5)– Give a “hive-five” to recognize club members, events, award recipients, and supporters.
- Friday Boat Tour Information (register on Registration Form): tinyurl.com/CECR26springboat
- Friday Night Volunteer Event Sign up – supplies needed – tinyurl.com/CECR26BGAP
- Other Activities and Attractions: tinyurl.com/cecr26sights
Club Intent to Participate & Conference Activity Forms: All forms are due by May 1
- Delegate Credentials Form – Your club must complete this form for your delegates to participate in voting at the Spring Conference by notifying us of the names of those authorized to vote on behalf of the club. Fill out the form (one form per Club): tinyurl.com/CECR26cred
Club Presidents Processional Form (tinyurl.com/CECRprez) – Each club completes this form to identify whether their 2025-2026 Club President will participate. - Program ‘Hive Five’ Flyer (https://tinyurl.com/CECRhive5)– Use this new opportunity for giving a “hive-five” to recognize your club members, events, award recipients, and supporters.
- Celebration of Life Form (tinyurl.com/CECRmemorial)– Celebrate the lives of members who have passed since the 2025 Spring Conference. Don’t forget a photograph and personal information about your member to be shared in a presentation during the conference.
- Raffle/Sales Table Form (tinyurl.com/CECR26table) – Clubs may sell items and/or fundraise from the attendees at Conference. By completing this form, clubs will secure a space to display their wares during conference. If a drawing is to be held, please plan to have it drawn on Saturday evening.
- We Dream Big/BJ Cook Governor’s Award Application Form (tinyurl.com/CECRdreambig) – has your club accomplished amazing things this year? Of course it has! Apply today for a chance to win $300 towards your Dream Programs.
- She Dreams Big Award Application Form (tinyurl.com/CECRshedreams) – Have your unsung she-roes recognized and sponsored to attend the Soroptimist Leadership Roundtable in June and join our new “Bee Collective” Forum.
Information for Club Delegates:
Each club in good standing selects three representatives (delegates) to vote on the club’s behalf during the Spring Conference. Delegates should review the Reports for Business Sessions (see below) with their clubs for guidance on voting.
- Club Delegate Responsibilities – Delegates are an extremely important part of the administration of our region. All conference delegates should download this summary of delegate responsibilities, including tasks to complete before, during, and after the conference. tinyurl.com/CECR26rules
- Delegate Credentials Form – Your club must complete this form for your delegates to participate in voting at the Spring Conference by notifying us of the names of those authorized to vote on behalf of the club. Fill out the form (one form per Club): tinyurl.com/CECR26cred
Reports for Business Session (keep watching this page for additional details):
Club presidents should present this information to their members so delegates will be prepared to vote on the decisions of their club. Delegates are strongly encouraged to attend but all are invited to the Delegates Caucus on May 11 via Zoom. Registration available at: tinyurl.com/cecr26caucus
- Proposed 2026-2028 CECR Officers Candidate Resumes
- 2025 Spring Conference Minutes –taken by the CECR Secretary and reviewed by three volunteers
- 2024-2026 CECR Treasurers Report
- 2026-2028 CECR Proposed Budget