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Benefits of Joining SIP
WHO Belongs to Soroptimist?
Professional and executive business women of all ages and ethnic groups, from all walks of life and cultures.
WHAT is Soroptimist International of the Americas?
Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA) is part of Soroptimist International - the world's largest classified service organization for executive and professional women.
Soroptimist, coined from the Latin "soror" and "optima" (best for women), was founded in 1921 in Oakland, California. Eighty women in professions that included medicine, laboratory technology, education and printing formed the first Soroptimist club to "foster the ideal of service".
Soroptimist International comprises four federations, with over 95,000 members in 120 countries and territories throughout the world.
With almost 50,000 members in 18 countries and territories, Soroptimist International of the Americas is the largest of the four federations. The other three federations include Soroptimist International of Great Britain & Ireland, Soroptimist International of Europe, and Soroptimist International of the South West Pacific
WHERE does Soroptimist International of Phoenix meet?
The meeting place for Soroptimist International of Phoenix is conveniently located in downtown Phoenix. Lunch meetings are held every Thursday of each month (except July and August) at the Hilton Garden Inn on Central Ave.
Hilton Garden Inn-Midtown
4000 N. Central
Phoenix, AZ 85012
HOW does Soroptimist accomplish its community service goals?
Soroptimist International of Phoenix makes a difference for women through its six programs of service:
- Economic and Social Development
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Human Rights/Status of Women
- International Goodwill and Understanding
Using a three pronged approach (awareness, advocacy and action), Soroptimists identify the special needs of the community - be it big, industrial city or small rural town. Soroptimists then establish projects that best address these specific needs.
Fund raising is an integral activity to the club's success of helping women and girls. The club hold various fund raising and hands-on projects throughout the the year, for which all club members are expected to participate.
COST of Membership
$80 Monthly dues for 10 months (includes Thursday lunches)
$85 Annual National and Regional Dues
$25 One-time new member fee
(all fees and dues are subject to change)