The Soroptimist International of South Whidbey Island club will hold its business meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1.

The meeting will be held in the conference room at the Freeland Windermere Real Estate/South Whidbey office. Unlike previous years, this year’s business meetings are to be strictly business with no social hour or refreshments. There will be no charge to attend.

Soroptimist means “best for women.” Soroptimist of South Whidbey Island is the local chapter of an international organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of women and girls within the local community and throughout the world.