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“Soropti-Facts”
The word Soroptimist is
formed from two Latin words: “Soror” meaning “Sister” and “Optima” meaning
“Best”.
Soroptimist is probably
best interpreted as:
“THE BEST FOR
WOMEN”
The first Soroptimist Club was founded
in 1921 in Oakland, California. In 1923, the first European clubs were chartered
in London and Paris. There are now four Federations: Federation of the Americas,
Federation of Europe, Federation of Great Britain & Ireland, and Federation of
Southwest Pacific.
Soroptimist International of the Americas is the largest with
more than 1500 clubs and 47,500 members.
Soroptimist International of Junction
City was chartered in 1969 and has more than 65 members. We are part of District
2 in the Northwestern Region which includes Alaska, Montana, Washington and
Oregon.
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“Soropti-Info” |
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Meetings:
Shadow Hills Country Club
2nd & 4th Tuesdays at noon |
Dues:
$105.00/year
NEW MEMBER FEES:
$15-20.00 |
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Membership Obligations:
- Attendance at as many functions as
possible.
- Participation on at least one
Administrative committee and one Service committee.
- Attendance at District Meetings and
Regional Conferences whenever possible.
 Our largest fundraisers are the Wine and
Microbrew Terrace at the Scandinavian Festival in August, and our Home Tour in
December. We ask all of our members to participate in these two activities.
These are our major fundraisers which support all of our service projects.
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Some of our Service Projects
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- Women’s Opportunity Awards
- Education Together Scholarships
- Parks & Recreation Scholarships
- Womenspace
- Habitat for Humanity
- Local Aid
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- Let’s Read for Joy
- High School Seniors Dinner
- Junction City High Theatre Restoration
- Missoula Children’s Theatre
- Looking Glass/Station 7
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Our Goals for our Club and the Community
- To maintain high ethical standards in
Business & Professional life.
- To strive for Human Rights for all
people and, in particular, to Advance the Status of Women , to develop a Spirit
of Friendship and Unity among Soroptimists of all countries.
- To develop interest in Community,
National and International Affairs.
- To contribute to International
Understanding and Universal friendship.
- To develop the highest concept of
Patriotism.
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Our Programs of Service |
- Economic & Social Development
- Education
- Environment
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- Health
- Human Rights/Status of Women
- International Goodwill and Understanding
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What are the
Benefits
of Membership?
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Satisfaction
of
providing community service
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Fellowship
among community leaders
in many fields
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Increased Knowledge
from regular meetings,
programs, and Soroptimists publications
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Growth
of self-esteem,
organizational and leadership skills
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Enjoyment
from connecting with
women of various backgrounds, ages & experiences
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Support
from developing new friendships
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