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Us
Soroptimist
Pledge | Quick
Facts | Membership
Brings Special Benefits
Being
a Soroptimist means many things
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, in society, in business for country
and for God.
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Quick
Facts
- Soroptimists
was founded in 1921 in Oakland, CA by 80 women. The organization
has grown to almost 100,000 members in 122 countries. Soroptimist
clubs are organized into districts, regions, and federations.
- The name
Soroptimists is coined from two Latin words - "Soror" (sister)
and "Optomus" (the best), translated to mean "The Best for Women."
- Soroptimist
International is a worldwide service organization of business
and professional members dedicated to providing service to others
in six programs of service areas:
- Economic
& Social Development
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Human
Rights/Status of Women
- Goodwill
& Understanding
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Membership
Brings Special Benefits
Satisfaction:
Your efforts in your club to perform community service, bestow grants
and award scholarships will bring you the satisfaction of knowing
that on a local, regional and international level you have helped
others.
Knowledge
& Personal Growth: You will learn more about your community
and how to lead and follow.
Networking:
Share your business and professional expertise with others and learn
about theirs in return.
Friendship:
In the course of participating in your Soroptimist club activities,
you will forge new friendships, many that will last a lifetime.
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Being
a Soroptimist means many things:
- It means
you care about making a difference in the lives of women & children
-- in your community, your country, and throughout the world.
- It means
you’re willing to give of your time & talent to raise funds & provide service to others in your community.
- It means
you are a person of action -- not someone who waits for others
to improve the lives of those less fortunate.
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