Soroptimist International of Phoenix History

Soroptimist International of Phoenix is one of the largest Soroptimist clubs in the world, currently standing at 70 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

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