SI Port Pirie
Port Pirie is an industrial regional city located on Spencer Gulf three hours north of Adelaide.
Charter of the club took place in June 1983.
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 5.30 pm for Business meetings at Lions International clubroom, corner Hallam Street and Federation Road. Occasionally we hold a dinner meeting at a motel with a guest speaker at 6.00 for 6.30pm.
On fifth Tuesdays of the month, we have a social/ training meeting at a member’s home at 7.00pm.
Upcoming Events
- Soroptimist International Friendship Day on October 3rd when we hold a breakfast for members and friends to celebrate the founding of the organisation.
Recent Events
SI Port Pirie held their 43rd birthday dinner on 27th June at the RSL Port Pirie, where 40 people celebrated with a roast dinner and dessert. The Mayor, Leon Stephens gave the toast to the club and Member for Stuart, the Hon. Geoff Brock presented two Women Achievers Awards to Jacqui Spadavecchia for Business Woman of the year and to Judy Crosby for Arts Woman of the year.A service badge for 25 years was presented to Secretary Heather Hunt by Jenny Hughes OAM, life member of SI South Australia.
In May we held a Sale of Mothers’ Day flowers at Port Pirie Market as a fundraiser. In past years, we have sold hot soup and demonstrated our women's Pamper Pack project on the community stall at this Market.
IWD Lunch 2025
IWD Lunch 2024
Meeting Information
Date
Second Tuesday of each month
Location
Lions International clubroom, corner Hallam Street and Federation Road & occasionally a dinner meeting at a motel with guest speaker.
Time
Meetings: 5.30pm
Dinner Meeting & Guest Speaker: 6 for 6.30pm
News
Port Pirie thrives!
Ongoing Projects
Women Achievers Awards
For quiet achievers in community- presented at annual birthday dinner with a framed certificate and dinner is paid for.
Annual Bursary of $200
To a senior female student in each of 3 secondary schools for academic excellence and leadership- presented at end of year school assemblies in November
Supply of toiletries packs to women's refuges
In Mid Northern and Yorke district.
Each year members make up about 100 packs, which are delivered to Uniting Country SA for distribution.
Advocacy
For local issues, as well as national issues in gender equity, DV, Single Mother Families Australia, Homelessness among older women, education and health. This takes the form of signing Fair Agenda petitions, sending of template letters to various MPs, supporting the local DVAG (Domestic Violence Action Group).
Recent Projects
Sorry, we couldn't find any recent projects from the past 2 years. You can view the archive to see some of our past projects.