Soroptimist International of Roseville
Improving the lives of women and girls, in our community and throughout the world.
SOROPTIMIST HISTORY
The first Soroptimist club was formed in 1921 by a group of 80 women in Oakland, California. These women chose the name Soroptimist from two Latin words meaning “best for women.” In November of 1953, 20 women from the Roseville area became charter members of Soroptimist International of Roseville.
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
“A Global Voice for Women”
Soroptimist is an international organization with over 100,000 members in 113 countries and is a member of the United Nations as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).
The organization is a recognized authority on matters that women value most and uses its international voice and official status with the United Nations to advocate on behalf of women’s issues.
MISSION
We are a world wide organization for women in management and professions working through service projects to advance human right and the status of women.
VISION
To be the voluntary service organization chosen by business and professional women committed to improving the lives of women and girls.
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL GOALS
To maintain high ethical standards in business and professions and other aspects of life
To strive for human rights for all people and, in particular, to advance the status of women and children (especially girls)
To develop a spirit of friendship and unity among Soroptimists of all countries
To quicken the spirit of service and human understanding
To contribute to international understanding and universal friendship
BELIEVING IN LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICE
In addition to providing financial support to local programs through fundraisers Soroptimist International of Roseville members also volunteer their time and energy to their projects.
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
Soroptimist International of the Americas’ designates projects each year. Our 2007 project saw our Sierra Nevada Region joining Soroptimist International’s world wide efforts to clear out landmines. Our Region raised enough funds to clear an entire field of landmines in Bosnia.
In 2007/08 we also participated in a project to help young women in Africa.
As the history of Soroptimist testifies
By working together
We can make a difference!
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