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President's Welcome
Welcome to Soroptimist International of Whittier’s 2011-2012 year of service. I am excited to be your President and be involved in the activities that will occur this year. We are trying some new things as well as continuing to improve many of our ongoing service projects.
I am looking forward to our “Wednesday Night Live” Comedy Fundraiser this year. This show continues to change and entertain us every year. Least I forget to mention that we raise more money with each passing year to further our mission of improving the lives of women and girls in our community.
Our SIW Club will continue to partner with organizations in the community such as the SART Center and the Patricia Schiffly Breast Center at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, to bring services to women and girls. A major focus this year is to find a new project for Soroptimist to support in Whittier. With all of these activities, and more that I don’t have room to mention, we are always looking for new members. So don’t forget to invite your friends to a lunch meeting. I look forward to serving with all of you throughout the year.
Wendy Kreider
Wendy's Bio
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Soroptimist International is a worldwide volunteer service organization for business and professional women, working to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world.
Soroptimist International strives to be a global voice for women through awareness, advocacy and action with almost 95,000 members in nearly 120 countries. The organization, which was founded in 1921 in Oakland, California, is committed to serving local, national and international communities, and participating actively in decision-making at all levels of society.
The word Soroptimist is coined from the Latin words soror and optima, and loosely translated as "best for women."
VISION
Be the voluntary service organization chosen by all business and professional women committed to improving the lives of women and girls.
We will share our time, talents and financial resources to enrich our communities. Together, we will:
-Improve the lives of women and girls
-Help women achieve economic and political equality
-Serve as a global voice for women
-Provide outstanding leadership development opportunities for women
-Enhance world peace and understanding
MISSION AND CORE PURPOSE
To improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.
CORE VALUES
Soroptimist International of the Americas is committed to:
-International goodwill and understanding
-Volunteer action
-Leadership development
-Fellowship and diversity
STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
1. Membership: Soroptimist will be a thriving, dynamic, progressive and relevant organization with members committed to the mission of improving the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world.
2. Program: Soroptimist's programs and efforts to raise awareness of women's issues will enable women and girls to lead better lives.
3. Fundraising: Sufficient funds will exist for Soroptimist to accomplish its programmatic goals.
4. Public Awareness: The world will know about Soroptimist and its efforts to improve the lives of women and girls.
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