Presented by the Southern Illinois University Foundation Women’s Leadership Council,
Saluki Sisterhood: Empowering Today, Inspiring Tomorrow
will be a space for all Saluki women to come together to learn, inspire, and encourage each other. 

The Women's Leadership Council is a network of alumnae, parents, and friends committed to creating a culture of women-driven philanthropy at SIU and mentoring future generations of Salukis. 

Join us for our annual Regional Chamber Luncheon where members from all southern Illinois chambers gather for networking and knowledge!

This year we are proud to welcome the Illinois State Chamber and Illinois Secure Choice for the Illinois State Treasurer's Office as presenters. 

Clark Koericher, Senior VP of Government Affairs for the Illinois State Chamber and Deanna Verduin, Deputy Director of Secure Choice for the Illinois State Treasurer's Office will present on topics that could have a direct impact on your small business that include the availability of affordable group health care coverage and a retirement savings program.

This year's event will be held at the Rend Lake College Event Center in Ina, IL. 

Join us on October 24th for our October Membership Luncheon at Herrin Civic Center.

Joe's Pizza will be catering pasta and salad. WSIL TV is our sponsor and SICF will be presenting on the annual Give SI Campaign.

Pre-registration ends on October 22nd.

Please Note: If your plans change and you can't attend, please call the office by noon the day before the luncheon. We encourage you to send a co-worker to represent your organization and network, otherwise you will be billed for your lunch. (Our catering numbers are traditionally finalized the Friday before the luncheon.) 

The Annual Dinner Committee is responsible for planning and helping to executive effectively the vision of the past president for the yearly annual awards dinner.

This committee meets September through February each year on the first Thursday of the month at 9 a.m.