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We need you, your time and your talents! All
programs and projects
are accomplished through member participation.
Soroptimists are business and professional women
of all ages, cultures and ethnic groups. They
are working moms and single women; small
business owners and corporate executives;
retired professionals; attorneys, teachers and
physicians. The common thread that connects all
Soroptimists is their desire to make a
difference for women. (Membership is also open
to men).
As part of Soroptimist International, we join
over 100,000 members in 124 countries to have a
global voice for women's rights, health,
education and other issues working through
Awareness, Advocacy and Action. "A Global
Voice...A Global Vision".
Soroptimist International is divided into four
“federations”: Soroptimist International of
the
Americas, Soroptimist International of
Great Britain and Ireland, Soroptimist
International of
Europe and Soroptimist International of
South West Pacific. Soroptimist
International of the Americas is the largest of
the four, representing almost 45,000 members in
about 20 countries and territories.
Benefits of Membership
If you are wish to provide
volunteer service in an atmosphere of support,
friendship and fun, then joining Soroptimist may
be right for you. Soroptimist membership
provides a variety of benefits, including:
Fulfillment – Working on projects that
improve the lives of others leads to personal
satisfaction and recognition from the community.
Friendship – Cultivating relationships
with other women, both locally and worldwide,
who have similar interests and values is a
central aspect of Soroptimist membership.
Diversity – Meeting and learning 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.
Networking – Associating with other women
representing a variety of professions
facilitates valuable business contacts.
Leadership – Developing skills at the
club level results in enhanced professional
capabilities as well as leadership opportunities
at all levels of the organization.
Mentoring – Reaching out to women at the
beginning of their professional lives provides
an avenue for Soroptimist members to serve as
mentors.
Convenience – Belonging to an association
with organized programs and professionally
developed resources frees members from
administrative constraints, while enabling them
to concentrate on providing volunteer service.
Services – Joining Soroptimist provides
access to additional benefits, such as: several
insurance options (United States only);
low–interest credit card (United States only);
and a subscription to Soroptimist International
of the Americas’ award–winning magazine.
For more information about Soroptimist
membership, please call call Thelma Olsson on
801-466-9149 or
email us
membership@sislc.org
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