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Our Phoenix Club
Soroptimist International of Phoenix
is one of the largest Soroptimist clubs in the world, currently standing at 100 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
ideal 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 info@siphx.org.
International
Soroptimist International of Phoenix, Inc., is part of a worldwide organization with
a membership of over 100,000 business, professional, and
executive women in 115 countries committed to community service and
international goodwill and understanding. Soroptimist International was
formed in 1921 in Oakland, California. Soroptimist International
Organizational Chart. 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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