History

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“Founded in 1921, Soroptimist is an international organization for business and professional women who provide volunteer service to their communities. Almost 100,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community-based and international projects benefiting women and girls. The first Soroptimist club was formed in 1921 by a group of eighty women in Oakland (Alameda County), California.

Soroptimist was formed because in 1921 women who were interested in volunteer service were not permitted to join male service organizations. Since that time, Soroptimist has worked to help women improve their standing in the world. Despite tremendous strides, women still do not enjoy equal economic or social status with their male counterparts.
As an organization of and for women, Soroptimist feels uniquely qualified to tackle the challenges facing today’s women and children.”
(As excerpted from the Soroptimist International of the Americas website www.soroptimist.org)

Chartered on Friday, March 4, 1977, Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra is part of the Sierra Nevada Region, which one of seven regions under the direction of Soroptimist International of the Americas.

Mission Statement

Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra
strengthens and enhances the lives of women and youth
in our community and the world.

 

 

Charter Members

Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra was charted March 4, 1977. The club has maintained weekly meetings for more than 30 years. The club is honored to have the following charter members still active in club activities today:
  

                 Dilys Evans (in memory)
          Lucille Holmlund (honorary) 

Teruyo (Terry) Kunibe

Irene Morris

The SMART Team (Still Marvelous And Really Terrific)

SI Tahoe Sierra is very fortunate to have an active group of past presidents in the club. Past Presidents serve in an advisory role to the President and the Board of Directors. Often Past Presidents serve as club parliamentarian and are called upon to revise and update the club bylaws, make recommendations and offer advice on issues pertaining to the club.

Irene Morris
Irene Radford
Joanne Shope
Kathy Southern

Doris Groelz
Wendy David
Shari Young
Patricia Papp
Marilyn Pawling

Soroptimist Pledge

It is a tradition within the club that at the conclusion of every meeting,
members stand and join hands and form a circle while they recite the Soroptimist Pledge.

I pledge allegiance to Soroptimist and to the ideals for which it stands:

The sincerity of friendship
The joy of achievement
The dignity of service
The integrity of profession
The love of country

I will put forth my greatest effort to promote, uphold, and defend these ideals for a larger fellowship in home, society, in business
– for country and for God.