How much does it cost to join Soroptimist?
All dues must be received no later than June 1. SISLT bills members for annual dues of $171 per year. This amount includes local, regional and federation dues.
What does Soroptimist mean?
the best for women
The name Soroptimist was coined from the Latin soror meaning sister, and optima meaning best. And so Soroptimist is perhaps best interpreted as ‘the best for women’.
What does Soroptimist International do?
Soroptimist International (SI) is a worldwide volunteer service organization for women who work for peace, and in particular to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.
What is the Live Your Dream Award?
Soroptimist’s Live Your Dream Awards program is a unique education award for women who provide the primary financial support for their families. The Live Your Dream Awards give women the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects.
Who can join Soroptimist?
Soroptimists are accountants, advertising executives, architects, artists, attorneys, bankers, business owners, doctors, engineers, government executives, mothers, community activists and more. The process is simple! Attend at least three meetings to make sure this is the organization for you.
How many Soroptimist clubs are there in the world?
72,000 club members
Founded in 1921, Soroptimist International is a global volunteer movement with a network of around 72,000 club members in 121 countries.
Is Soroptimist International a charity?
Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
How do you become a Soroptimist?
Qualifications of membership in Soroptimist International are:
- be working in a profession or business or in an occupation of comparable status or responsibilities to those of a person working in a profession or business.
- be recently retired from, or temporarily or permanently out of work from, a profession or business.
Is Soroptimist a religious organization?
Our Mission. Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.
Why should I join Soroptimist?
Benefits of Membership Membership leads to involvement with a wide range of women. Members may: Attend activities in other clubs, meeting other Soroptimists, making new friends, and exchanging ideas. When travelling, link into clubs in other countries and communities.