Soroptimist
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Soroptimist, coined from the Latin
words "soro" and "optima" (the best for women),
was founded
in 1921 in Oakland,
California. Eighty professional women formed the first
Soroptimist Club to
"foster the ideal of service". Today Soroptimist are in 125 countries,
with over 3,000 clubs and
over
90,000 business / professional members worldwide.
Soroptimist International of
the Americas is the largest of the four federations in Soroptimist
International, with nearly 45,000 members representing 19 countries and
territories:
Argentina,
Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea,
Mexico, Panama,
Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, United
States and Venezuela.
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Women's Opportunity Award
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Violet Richardson Award
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Mission:
Soroptimist International of Billings
identifies the needs of our
community, then establishes specific projects to address these
needs. In addition to our commitment to the community, Soroptimist
are concerned with effecting change national and international
levels to improve the quality of life for people throughout the
world.
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Help Soroptimist “Free the Girls” ~ 2012 Northwestern Region Service Project
You ask ... why Bras...? The answer is easy, Great Income! Second-hand clothing is a profitable market in many countries around the world. Bras are usually sought after items. Bras provide an opportunity for these women to work with other women, since they have a history of being abused and used by men, this is a safe environment. Most of the women we work with were sold into prostitution as children, only 8-10 years old. Because their lives were stolen from them, they missed out on going to school and getting an education. Selling bras allows them to work as much or as little as their school schedule permits. Once a program has been started with a safe house, it is designed to sustain itself. The women receive their starting inventory of bras at no cost, then the women pay a small amount of money for additional bras once they sell their initial inventory.
Donation deadline is April 12, 2012. 
Soroptimist is raising awareness
about the devastating and complex crime of sex trafficking, which
largely affects women and girl children. Sex Trafficking - explore this complex problem and learn what you can do to end the trafficking of women and girls. Stop Sex Trafficking. What You Can Do!
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Our Club Identifying Project - "Baby Think It Over" more...
2012 Charity Recipient "BrightEYES - Back Pack Meals Program"
more...
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The United Nations officially recognizes Soroptimist International and has granted them a Category I status with the Economic and Social Council - ECOSOC. This means SI can send representatives to specialized agency meetings. See the UN fact sheet.
Soroptimist International is committed to service to local, national and international communities through their programme focus strategies. They promote active participation in decision making at all levels of society. Soroptimist - A Global Voice for Women.
Renaissance Campaign Launched! Programs of Service, Membership, Fundraising and Public Awareness. See the fact sheet.
Womens Opportunity Award
— This program is Soroptimists major service project and
aids women seeking to improve their economic status by gaining
additional skills, training and education. The program helps women who,
as the primary wage-earners for their families, must enter or return to
the work force. The women may use the awards to offset any costs
associated with their efforts to attain higher education; including
books, child care and car fare. Many Womens Opportunity Awards winners
are domestic abuse survivors who use the funds to help rebuild their
lives through improved employment opportunities. Each year, more than
$800,000 is awarded through the Womens Opportunity Awards program.
Womens Opportunity Award Application
Violet Richardson Award
- The Violet Richardson
Award is a recognition program for young women ages 14-17 engaged in
volunteer action within their communities or schools. It is given to
young women whose volunteer activities make the community and world a
better place. The award is in honor of the president of the first
Soroptimist club, Violet Richardson, a woman of action, whose
indomitable spirit and sense of personal responsibility were
demonstrated by her lifelong commitment to volunteering in her
community. All awards are given for activities conducted on a volunteer
basis. Projects that benefit women or girls are especially valued.
Violet Richardson Award
Application
2011-2012 Officers
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President Charlene Landon
President Elect
Treasurer Stephanie Honeyman
Secretary Kathleen Bernhardt
Board Members: Karen Bravo & Jan Begger
Immediate Past President and Board Member Gloria
Janskovitch
Pictured l > r -
Past President Gloria, President Charlene,
Secretary Kathleen,
Treasurer Stephanie and Director Jan. Front
Director Karen.
Awards Chair -
Belinda Holloway &
CoChair Dawn Schultz
Growth & Development Chair -
Sue Anders
Wine and Roses
Fun ones to share!
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Bookmark and use these links for some
'greater good'!
Gainan's Helping Hand Program: Buy and Share
Soroptimist Celebrating Success
Award Winning Website
Semi-Finalist 2005
Soroptimist International of the Americas
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