Our business year is July 1st through June 30th. We welcome guests at the business meetings and public events. Club business meetings are held every 3rd Wednesday of each month. Reservations are encouraged to attendance@kcsoroptimist.org but are not required.
All below events are subject to change. This comprehensive list was last updated April 21, 2026.
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Spring
- June 23, 2026 – Soroptimist International of the Americas Leadership Round Table, 6 – 8 p.m. Register at https://www.soroptimist.org/events/leadership-development/leadership-round-table.html .
- June 17, 2026 – Installation of 2026-2027 officers (Location: Cascone’s, 3737 N. Oak Trafficway, KC, MO | 5:30 p.m. networking | 6 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. program | Reservations encouraged by June 15 to Attendance@KCSoroptimist.org)
- June 15, 2026 – Foundation meeting Zoom
- June 10, 2026 – Combined board and business meeting (Location: TBD)
- June 1 – 30, 2026 Soroptimist International of the Amercias Walk for Women Month. Details and merchandise swag available at https://blog.soroptimist.org/walkforwomen
- June 1, 2026 – 2025-2026 Form 200R is due to the South Central Region
- May 30, 2026 – Annual SIKC membership dues are payable
- May 20, 2026– Business meeting (Location: O’Neill’s Restaurant, 9417 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS | 5:30 p.m. networking / 6 p.m. meeting | Reservations encouraged by May 18 to Attendance@KCSoroptimist.org)
- May 13, 2026 – Board meeting Zoom at 6 p.m.
- May 9, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – SIKC Bloom and Brunch Fundraiser and Centennial Celebration of Service Award and Live Your Dreams Recipients Ceremony (Location: The Loretto in Kansas City, MO)
- April 24-25, 2026 – South Central Region Conference (Location: Hilton Kansas City Airport Hotel in Kansas City, MO hosted by the Soroptimist International of Kansas City)
- April 24, 2026 – SIKC Centennial Banquet at 6 p.m. (Location: Hilton Kansas City Airport Hotel, Kansas City, MO) – open to registrants of the South Central Region Meeting, read the SCR 2026 Call to Conference.
- April 23, 2026 – Soroptimist International of Kansas Centennial Proclamation will be read at KCMO City Hall at 2 p.m. and April 23, 2026 is designated as SOROPTIMIST DAY!
- April 20, 2026 – Foundation Meeting Zoom at 5:30 p.m.
- April 15, 2026 – Business meeting (Location: Webb Conference Room of the Merriam Plaza Public Library, 6120 Slater St, Merriam, KS | 5:30 p.m. networking / 6 p.m. meeting | Vote to approve the 2025-2026 slate of officers | Reservations encouraged by April 13 to Attendance@KCSoroptimist.org)
- April 8, 2026 – Board meeting Zoom at 6 p.m. | Approve Service Objective Recommendations
Winter
- March 18, 2026 – Business meeting (Location: O’Neill’s Restaurant, 9417 Mission Road, Leawood, KS | 5:30 p.m. networking / 6 p.m. meeting | Community Service project: No-sew blankets | | Reservations encouraged by March 16 to Attendance@KCSoroptimist.org)
- March 18, 2026 – Soroptimist International of the Americas Virtual Tea Party | 7:30 p.m. | Register at https://www.soroptimist.org/events
- March 11, 2026 – Board meeting Zoom at 6 p.m. | Approve 2025-26 slate of officers
- March 8, 2026 – International Women’s Day
- February 18, 2026 – Business meeting (Business meeting at FosterAdopt Connect | 5:30 p.m. networking / 6 p.m. meeting | Reservations encouraged by February 16 to Attendance@KCSoroptimist.org)
- February 11, 2026 – Board meeting Zoom at 6 p.m.
- January 27, 2026 – Deadline for emailing Service Objectives Grant Applications to ServiceObjectives@KCSoroptimist.org
- January 26, 2026 – Foundation Meeting Zoom at 5:30 p.m.
- January 21, 2026 – Business meeting at FosterAdopt Connect (5:30 p.m. networking / 6 p.m. meeting | Reservations encouraged by January 19 to Attendance@KCSoroptimist.org)
- January 14, 2026 – Board meeting Zoom at 6 p.m.
- January 6, 2026 – Membership Committee Zoom at 6 p.m.
Autumn
- December 10, 2025 – Board meeting Zoom at 6 p.m.
- December 13, 2025 – 2025-2026 Soroptimist Leadership Fellows Program Zoom
- November 19, 2025 – Business meeting (Location: Brewbaker’s Bar & Grill, 9842 Renner Road, Lenexa, KS 66219 | Speaker: Terri E. Barnes of The Nia Project Kansas City | 5:30 p.m. networking / 6 p.m. meeting | Reservations encouraged by November 17 to Attendance@KCSoroptimist.org)
- November 15, 2025 – Live Your Dream application closes
- November 15, 2025 – Tax form 990 due to IRS (done annually)
- November 12, 2025 – Board meeting Zoom at 6 p.m.
- October 20, 2025 – Foundation meeting Zoom at 5:30 p.m.
- October 15, 2025 – Business meeting (Location: V’s Restaurant, 10819 E US Highway 40, Independence, MO 64055 | Speaker: Julie Youngers, Development Director of the North East Community Center, will describe the Support Our Northeast Girls (SONG) | 5:30 p.m. networking / 6 p.m. meeting | Reservations encouraged by October 13 to Attendance@KCSoroptimist.org)
- October 17-18, 2025 – District Fall Meeting (Location: Holiday Inn I-35, Wichita, KS)
- October 8, 2025 – Board meeting Zoom at 6 p.m.
Summer
- September 17, 2025 – Business meeting (Location: Grand Street Cafe in Kansas City, MO | Speaker: Jackson County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) describing their Life Skills for Youth Program | 5:30 p.m. networking / 6 p.m. meeting, | Reservations encouraged by September 15 to Attendance@KCSoroptimist.org)
- September 15, 2025 – Foundation meeting Zoom at 5:30 p.m.
- September 13, 2025 – Grintner Sunflower Farm tour mid-morning followed by lunch at Free State Brewery, Lawrence, KS | Reservations encouraged by September 11 to Attendance@KCSoroptimist.org (anyone interesed in car-pooling should contact info@KCSoroptimist.org)
- September 10, 2025 – Board meeting Zoom at 6 p.m.
- August 13, 2025 – Business meeting (Location: Grand Street Cafe, Kansas City, MO | Speaker: A retired educator from USD 500 in Kansas City KS will discuss team building | 5:30 p.m. networking / 6 p.m. meeting | Reservations encouraged by August 11 to Attendance@KCSoroptimist.org)
- August 6, 2025 – Board meeting Zoom at 5:30 p.m.
- August 3, 2025 – Serve an Italian dinner to the residents and employees of Mother’s Refuge at 5 p.m.
- August 1, 2025 – Live Your Dream portal opens
- July 16, 2025 – Business meeting (Location: Fleetridge Elementary School, Raytown, MO | 5:30 p.m. networking / 6 p.m. meeting | Program: Community Service project of assembling 200 Period Poverty Prevention Packs)
- July 28, 2025 – Foundation meeting Zoom at 5:30 p.m.
- July 9, 2025 – Board meeting Zoom at 6 p.m.
- July 1, 2025 – Form 200 due to SIA (done annually)
SAVE THE DATES!!
- July 22 – 25, 2026 – 49th Biennial Convention in Incheon, South Korea