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Soroptimist International of Phoenix History

 


 

 

Soroptimist International of Phoenix is one of the largest Soroptimist clubs in the world, currently standing at 85 members.  The membership representation ranges from presidents and other key executives of private companies to local, state and federal court judges, top local state and federal governmental administrative staff, heads of civic and social service organizations, and a number of attorneys and accountants.

 

Phoenix club members represent the downtown and central Phoenix communities.  Through their  service projects the club has been able to generate more than $30,000 a year for women  and children in need.

 


 

Local History

 

Soroptimist International of Phoenix  was chartered in 1936. Our Club, along with other  Soroptimist Clubs in  the Valley, founded Girls  Ranch and Tumbleweed.  Soroptimist International of Phoenix (SIP) supports a wide variety of charities  helping women and children such as Unlimited Potential and Homeward Bound.

 

In addition to hands on community service through local projects, each year SIP awards more than $30,000 in grants for programs  which  further our goals.

 

SIP membership provides an enriching environment for women to develop friendships and to support each other while  experiencing the satisfaction  of their collective efforts to  improve communities.

The essence of being a Soroptimist can be found in their pledge that outlines the ideals of the organization:

 

The Sincerity of Friendship
The Joy of Achievement
The Dignity of Service
The Integrity of Profession
The Love of Country

 


 

Goals

 

The heart of the Soroptimist mission is  "improving the lives of women and girls".    Soroptimists work in the program areas of  Economic and Social Development,  Health, Education, Environment, Human  Rights/Status of Women and International Goodwill and Understanding.  Soroptimist International of Phoenix focuses its efforts on projects to assist women and  children.

 


 

Becoming a Member

 

Membership in a Soroptimist club is by invitation.  Each member is "classified" according to the principal activity of the  company, institution, or firm for which  she or he works or spends occupational time. If you are interested in becoming a Soroptimist, Contact Us or complete an application Membership Application

 


 

Soroptimist International

 

Soroptimist International of Phoenix, Inc., is part of a worldwide organization with a membership of  over  85,000  business, professional,  and executive women in 120 countries committed to community service and  international goodwill and understanding.  Soroptimist  International was formed in 1921 in  Oakland,  California.   Today Soroptimists work internationally on issues such as AIDs research,  land mine eradication, and ending commercial sex trade.  For more information go to :  www.soroptimist.org

 

 

 

SIP PAST PRESIDENTS

 

 

1936

Dr. Josie Trinkle

1973-74

Gay Brayer

1937

Esta Imler

1974-75

Lynn Wurth

1938

Helen Porterfield

1975-76

Martha Akers

1939

Florence Bate

1976-77

Jeannine Chilleen

1940

Ruth Sprowls

1977-78

Emogene Brayer

1941

Mary Strathey Gillen

1978-79

Moya Easterling

1942

Gertrude Aunger

1979-80

Barbara Rottas

Jan-Jun 1943

Nina Keen

1980-81

Jean Patten

Jul-Jun 1944

Nina Keen

1981-82

Cordelia Spicer

1944-45

Ruth Sprowls

1982-83

Linda Upton

1945-46

Jeanette Hammels

1983-84

Rose Newsome

1946-47

Jewel Jordan

1984-85

Suzanne Nystrom

1947-48

Emma Howey

1985-86

Becky Hickman

1948-49

Rose MacLaren

1986-87

Ellen Russell

1949-50

Frances Aunger

1987-88

Randy Baca

1950-51

Jeanette Menden

1988-89

Diane Hienton

1951-52

Yronne Melugin

1989-90

Myrna Parker

1952-53

Dorothy McLaughlin

1990-91

Susan Bolton

1953-54

Adelma Duckworth

1991-92

Sue Ayars

1954-55

Gertrude Larson

1992-93

Loraine Arkfeld

1955-56

Helen Embry

1993-94

Kathie Lee

1956-57

Phyllis Ede

1994-95

Kris Murray

1957-58

Vera Beaton

1995-96

Eliane Quinn

1958-59

Alfarata Hansel

1996-97

Vicki Pina

1959-60

Eleanor Blanpied

1997-98

Joy Mee

1960-61

Florence Zimmer

1998-99

Kathy Moore

1961-62

Emma Chickadonz

1999-00

Terry Parker

1962-63

Nadine Benton

2000-01

Terry Parker

1963-64

Ann Langdon

2001-02

Judy Mattingly

1964-65

Erma Blume

2002-03

Tara Jackson

1965-66

Edith Faville

2003-04

Mary Grier

1966-67

Lorna Lockwood

2004-05

Margie Burke

1967-68

Ann Colby

2005-06

Lori Reed    

1968-69

Ruth Faulkner

2006-07

Sarah Curley

1969-70

Alice Kelley

2007-08

Gia Venturi

1970-71

Faye Mitchell

2008-09

Patty Thompson

1971-72

Shirley Agnos

2009-10

Patty Thompson

1972-73

Dolly Wakeham

2010-11

Vi Brown

 

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