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Soroptimist was founded in 1921 in Oakland, California, by 80 women. The organization has grown to approximately 75,000 members in 123 countries. Soroptimist clubs are organized into districts and regions and belong to one of four federations.
The name Soroptimist is coined from two Latin words - "Soror" (sister) and "Optomus" (the best), translated to mean "the best for women."
Soroptimist is a global women’s organization whose members work to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Soroptimist programs focus on providing women and girls with access to education, which is one of the most effective ways to end social problems disproportionately affecting women and girls.
Soroptimist International of Antioch was chartered on May 2, 1953. It is a part of Founder Region within Soroptimist International of the Americas federation.
Membership Brings Benefits
Satisfaction: Your efforts in your club to perform community service, bestow grants, and award scholarships will bring you the satisfaction of knowing that on a local, regional, and international level you have helped others.
Knowledge and Personal Growth: You will learn more about your community and how to lead and follow.
Networking: Share your business and professional expertise with others and learn about theirs in return.
Friendship: In the course of participating in your Soroptimist club activities, you will forge new friendships, many that will last a lifetime.
Being a Soroptimist means many things:
It means you care about making a difference in the lives of women and children in your community, your country, and throughout the world.
It means you’re willing to give of your time and talent to raise funds and provide service to others in your community.
It means you are a person of action that will work to achieve your goals.
