WHAT IS A SOROPTIMIST?
The name Soroptimist, means "best for women," and that's what the organization strives to achieve. Soroptimists are women at their best working to help other women to be their best. A Soroptimist is a person working in a profession or business or recently retired from or temporarily or permanently out of work from a profession or business. Members of Soroptimist International of Greater Davis include women of all ages, cultures and ethnic groups.
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SOROPTIMIST BENEFITS
Soroptimist membership provides a variety of benefits, including:
- Service opportunities in the community, region, country and world leading to personal satisfaction and recognition from the community.
- Friendships locally and world-wide: Cultivating relationships with other women who have similar interests and values is a central aspect of Soroptimist membership.
- Networking: Associating with other women representing a variety of professions facilitates valuable business contacts.
- Personal growth/Leadership: Developing skills at the club level results in enhanced professional capabilities as well as leadership opportunities at all levels of the organization.
- Diversity: Opportunities to meet and learn about women from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and participating in projects that address the needs of women throughout the globe, contributes to world peace and understanding.
- Opportunities to attend professional meetings at local, region, national and international levels.
SOROPTIMIST PROGRAMS
Soroptimist International of Greater Davis supports programs locally, nationally and globally. Our approach to service is threefold:
- Awareness: increasing knowledge through programs and seminars at clubs, conferences and conventions.
- Advocacy: making Soroptimist positions on issues known to councils, legislative bodies, commissions or others considering measures in our areas of interest.
- Action: undertaking projects that will lead to improved conditions.
PROGRAMS OF SERVICE
- Economic & Social Development
- Education (click here to see information about our scholarships and grants)
- Environment
- Health
- Human Rights/Status of Women
- International Goodwill and Understanding