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
SIP PAST PRESIDENTS
| 1936 |
Dr. Josie Trinkle |
1974-75 |
Lynn Wurth |
| 1937 |
Esta Imler |
1975-76 |
Martha Akers |
| 1938 |
Helen Porterfield |
1976-77 |
Jeannine Chilleen |
| 1939 |
Florence Bate |
1977-78 |
Emogene Brayer |
| 1940 |
Ruth Sprowls |
1978-79 |
Moya Easterling |
| 1941 |
Mary Strathey Gillen |
1979-80 |
Barbara Rottas |
| 1942 |
Gertrude Aunger |
1980-81 |
Jean Patten |
| Jan-Jun 1943 |
Nina Keen |
1981-82 |
Cordelia Spicer |
| Jul-Jun 1944 |
Nina Keen |
1982-83 |
Linda Upton |
| 1944-45 |
Ruth Sprowls |
1983-84 |
Rose Newsome |
| 1945-46 |
Jeanette Hammels |
1984-85 |
Suzanne Nystrom |
| 1946-47 |
Jewel Jordan |
1985-86 |
Becky Hickman |
| 1947-48 |
Emma Howey |
1986-87 |
Ellen Russell |
| 1948-49 |
Rose MacLaren |
1987-88 |
Randy Baca |
| 1949-50 |
Frances Aunger |
1988-89 |
Diane Hienton |
| 1950-51 |
Jeanette Menden |
1989-90 |
Myrna Parker |
| 1951-52 |
Yvonne Melugin |
1990-91 |
Susan Bolton |
| 1952-53 |
Dorothy McLaughlin |
1991-92 |
Sue Ayars |
| 1953-54 |
Adelma Duckworth |
1992-93 |
Loraine Arkfeld |
| 1954-55 |
Gertrude Larson |
1993-94 |
Kathie Lee |
| 1955-56 |
Helen Embry |
1994-95 |
Kris Murray |
| 1956-57 |
Phyllis Ede |
1995-96 |
Eliane Quinn |
| 1957-58 |
Vera Beaton |
1996-97 |
Vicki Pina |
| 1958-59 |
Alfarata Hansel |
1997-98 |
Joy Mee |
| 1959-60 |
Eleanor Blanpied |
1998-99 |
Kathy Moore |
| 1960-61 |
Florence Zimmer |
1999-00 |
Terry Parker |
| 1961-62 |
Emma Chickadonz |
2000-01 |
Terry Parker |
| 1962-63 |
Nadine Benton |
2001-02 |
Judy Mattingly |
| 1963-64 |
Ann Langdon |
2002-03 |
Tara Jackson |
| 1964-65 |
Erma Blume |
2003-04 |
Mary Grier |
| 1965-66 |
Edith Faville |
2004-05 |
Margie Burke |
| 1966-67 |
Lorna Lockwood |
2005-06 |
Lori Reed |
| 1967-68 |
Ann Colby |
2006-07 |
Sarah Curley |
| 1968-69 |
Ruth Faulkner |
2007-08 |
Gia Venturi |
| 1969-70 |
Alice Kelley |
2008-09 |
Patty Thompson |
| 1970-71 |
Faye Mitchell |
2009-10 |
Patty Thompson |
| 1971-72 |
Shirley Agnos |
2010-11 |
Vi Brown |
| 1972-73 |
Dolly Wakeham |
2011-12 |
Laura Perez-Rogers |
| 1973-74 |
Gay Brayer |
2012-13
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Karen Saelens
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