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Soroptimist International: Empowering Women & Girls Worldwide

Soroptimist International is an organization that aims to improve the lives of women and girls through various projects and initiatives. Founded in 1921, it has grown into a global network with clubs in over 100 countries. With a focus on promoting education, empowerment, and gender equality, Soroptimist International works towards creating a better future for women and girls everywhere.

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Soroptimist International: Empowering Women & Girls Worldwide

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  1. Soroptimist International Founded October 3, 1921 Oakland, California, USA From Roots to Wings

  2. Who Is this man?

  3. Founding Members

  4. Rebecca Ward West

  5. Early Soroptimist Projects • Established Girls & Boys Clubs in Area Schools • Vocational Training for Ex-servicemen • Grove of Redwoods in California

  6. 1927 •Clubs met to establish the International Federation of Soroptimist Clubs • Purchased the charter and title to club from Stuart Morrow for $5,500 1928 • Divided into the American and European Federations under Soroptimist International Association

  7. 1934 Soroptimist International Association of Europe divides into SI Great Britain & Ireland SI Europe

  8. 1945-1948 •Emerging from World War II, the United Nations was founded in New York. • Soroptimist International Association wished to become a recognized NGO with the UN. • 1948 saw the merging of the two Associations to one Soroptimist International organization with one central governing board.

  9. Soroptimist International United Nations Non-Governmental Organization General Consultative Status ECOSOC

  10. Soroptimist and the United Nations Population and Development Habitat UNICEF Executive Board;Working Group on Women & Girls; Working Group on Children in Exceptional Circumstances UNIFEM Status of Women; Women’s Health Sustainable Development/Social Development UN High Commission on Refugees UN High Commission on Human Rights Economic & Social Council World Health Organization UN Industrial Development Organization NGO Commission on the Family CONCO - Conference on Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Status with the U.N.

  11. New York Geneva Vienna Paris Rome Nairobi Soroptimist U.N. NGO Representative Anne Yedowitz

  12. 1978 Soroptimist International of Southwest Pacific founded Creating our fourth of four Federations

  13. Soroptimist International Soroptimist International SI Americas SI Great Britain & Ireland SI President Yvonne Simpson 20 countries SI Europe 29 countries SI Southwest Pacific 24 countries 13 countries

  14. SI Americas 20 Countries 1,300 Clubs 31,000 Members

  15. SI Great Britain & Ireland 29 Countries 355 Clubs 8,000 Members

  16. 24 Countries 1,255 Clubs 35,000 Members SI Europe

  17. SI Southwest Pacific 13 Countries 80 Clubs 1,537 Members

  18. Soroptimist International of the Americas SIA has more than 1,300 clubs in 20 countries and territories. The Federation is divided into 28 Separate Regions

  19. Soroptimist International of the Americas SIA President 2015-16 Susan “Sam” Buchenau SIA President-Elect 2015-2016 Rosemary Reid Secretary-Treasurer 2015-16 Sue Riney Executive Director Elizabeth M. Lucas 27 Staff Members Plus 11 SIA Board of Directors

  20. SIA HeadquartersPhiladelphia, PA

  21. SIA Programs Benefiting Women & Girls • Live Your Dream Training Awards for Women • Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls • Soroptimists STOP Trafficking • Workplace Campaign to End Domestic Violence • Soroptimist Club Grants for Women & Girls

  22. 1976 SIA’s Southwestern Region divides into Founder Region Sierra Pacific Region Sierra Nevada Region • Burn the Boundaries • Open Board Meetings

  23. Sierra Nevada Region 56 Clubs

  24. Sierra Nevada Region Officers & Directors 2014 – 2016 District I Sherry Hoyer Governor Jackie DeMartini District II Tania Garcia-Cadena Governor-Elect Vicki Watson District III Barbara Smiley District IV Veronica Gonzalez Secretary Lane Parks District V Noel Trim Treasurer Pam Greever District VI Susan Stople

  25. Soroptimist International of the Americas Sierra Nevada Region Governor Jackie DeMartini Governor-Elect Vicki Watson Secretary Lane Parks Treasurer Pam Greever Director Noel Trim

  26. Sierra Nevada Region Programs & Projects Opportunities for Girls • Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls • S Clubs Opportunities for Women • Live Your Dream • Fellowship Grants • Soroptimist Ruby Award Region Projects • Baja Women’s Clinic • Adopt a Landmine Field • Camp Ronald McDonald Amphitheater • H.E.A.R.T. Africa • Club Grants/ Endowment • To benefit Women's or Girls’ Projects

  27. Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows Chartered October 23, 1978

  28. Some previous SITM Fundraising Endeavors • Poinsettia Sales • Night at the Theater • Piano Concert at UNR • “Journey for Survival” fundraising film • Reno Air Races • Raffle of a Booze Barrel • Spring Fling + Raffle • Arts & Authors (and Autos) • Libby Booth Wish Fund • Garage Sales • Christmas Watch Sales • Pass-the-hat • Sale of Ice Cream at Reno Towne Faire

  29. Some previous SITM Service Projects • Nancy Gomes Scholarship • Training Awards Program • Youth Citizenship Awards • Youth Forum • Women Helping Women • Adopt a Park Clean up • Step 2 House Preparation • March of Dimes Telethon • Senior Center Holiday Decorations, TV & Couch • Senior Daybreak Recliner • Holiday Hello • Photos for seniors • Habitat for Humanity Home Building

  30. SITM Current Projects & Scholarships Youth Projects • Thanks to Youth Recognition • Youth Scholarships • Libby Booth Elementary School • Dream It; Be It Career Support • Girls Dormitory & Scholarships in Nepal Women’s Scholarships • Nancy Gomes • Mary Gojack • Jack Simon • Live Your Dream Awards • Senior Gift Deliveries • Community Donations • Making a Difference for Women

  31. 1995 The Rotary Decision • 1976 began a 20-year journey to admit women • Clubs admitting women lost their charters • Court cases and appeals until 1987 • Finally Rotary voted to admit women July 1, 1995 What did this mean to Soroptimist?

  32. Expand your horizons beyond our club • April 29 – May 1– SNR Conference Atlantis - Reno, Nevada • July 9-10 – Soroptimist Develop. Retreat Atlantis – Reno, Nevada • July 20-23 – 41st Biennial SIA Convention Walt Disney World – Orlando, FL

  33. Soroptimist International Founded October 3, 1921 Oakland, California, USA From Roots to Wings

  34. Sierra Nevada Region Soroptimist International of the Americas

  35. Camp Stage Dedication September 23, 2006

  36. Camp Stage Dedication September 23, 2006

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