Recruitment and Rentention Chairman
P O Box 1022
Cloverdale, CA 95425
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The name Soroptimist is formed from the
two Latin words "soror" and "optima", interpreted as "the best for women".
Soroptimist International was founded in 1921 in Oakland, California. From
a small beginning, the world's largest classified service organization for
executive and professional business women has grown with over 100,000 members
in over 100 countries around the globe.
A Soroptimist is a leader in her community. She is actively engaged in a
management or professional capacity, in the private or public sector, or
in any occupation with comparable status or comparable responsibilities.
She believes that by joining with other women and engaging in awareness,
advocacy and action in the service of her community and society, she can
make the world a better place.
Founded in 1921, the Soroptimist organization is a global force of executive, business and professional women providing service to their local communities and to the world, particularly advancing the status of women. With approximately 100,000 members in 112 countries, Soroptimist International is composed of four independent federations, SI of Great Britain and Ireland, SI of Europe, SI of the Southwest Pacific and SI of the Americas.
Soroptimist International of Cloverdale chartered on May 3, 1981. We currently have fifteen members and provide service in our community on an ongoing basis such as contributing to the Boys and Girls Club and supporting FHA HERO, Jefferson School Reading is Fundamental, Washington School Music Program, Ponytail League and the C.A.R.E. Foundation.
Soroptimists further their impact in the community through their award programs:
Under the leadership of then president Ann Silva, Soroptimist International of Cloverdale was instrumental in bringing the Boys and Girls Club to our community. Since its beginning, SI Cloverdale has been a strong and consistent supporter of the Boys and Girls Club to the extent that we are fondly known as the "Founding Mothers".
Through the RIF program at Jefferson School, Soroptimist International of Cloverdale has supplied 500 children, annually, with new books of their very own.
Soroptimist International of Cloverdale supports the Youth Citizenship Awards Program by offering $750 to a high school senior who exhibits outstanding citizenship. We also offer $750 to any graduating senior girl who has shown exemplary leadership and citizenship.
Our Women's Opportunity Award is a $2000 grant to a mature woman for education, training or retraining to enable her to upgrade her job status or re-enter the work force.
Our club also honors women in our community who have consistently and effectively used their resources, talents, and influence to help other women to achieve their potential through the Making a Difference for Women Awards. A Woman who has shown great achievement within her field of endeavor is honored with our Woman of Distinction Award. These awards are presented to women who have worked to advance the status of women and may or may not be Soroptimists.
Soroptimist International of Cloverdale meets for business and to hear speakers. Regular attendance at bi-weekly meetings is an important requirement.
We have fundraisers such as selling See's Candies and putting on a Saint Patrick's Day Corned Beef Dinner and Beer Tasting. Active participation in all club activities is expected of each member.
Additionally, each member serves on two committees from the following:
Soroptimist International of Cloverdale meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month (September thru June) at Underground Coffee and Cafe, 124 South Cloverdale Boulevard. The first meeting of the month is the Business Meeting and the second meeting is the program and education meeting. Guests are welcome to attend both meetings.
The initial annual membership dues are $120. Each year thereafter, the annual dues are $110, due in May of each year. Members are responsible for luncheon fees ($15.50 ), fines ($50 annually), and a $2 weekly drawing. We have two in house fund raisers per year, with the cost of $15-$25 each.
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