Why do 93,000 women in 3,000 clubs from 125 countries belong to Soroptimist International? Because they want to make a difference in today's world.
Soroptimist International is a world wide organisation for women in management and the professions, working through service projects to advance human rights and the status of women.
The general structure of Soroptimist International is shown in the diagram below:
The Mission Statement for Soroptimist International is:
Through international partnerships and a global network of members, Soroptimists inspire action and create opportunities to transform the lives of women and girls by: advocating for equity and equality; creating safe and healthy environments, increasing access to education. Developing leadership and practical skills for a sustainable future.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has" - Margaret Mead
Soroptimist International of Helena
Soroptimist International of Helena is one of 17 clubs in the Region of Western Australia and is a member of Soroptimist International of Australia and part of the Federation of the South West Pacific.
Our club was chartered on the 14 April 1984 with Dr Sheila Lungley as the Charter President.
The club logo depicting a vine leaf was designed by Charter member Josephine McMullan. The objective of the design was to produce an attractive, meaningful insignia at nominal cost.
The current President wears the club insignia to meetings and important functions. The design incorporates the blue Helena River flowing over a green enamel vine leaf. This depicts the area where our members live and the major industry of grape growing and wine making in the Swan Valley.
This is surrounded by a raised silver octagon, the centre of which is serrated to form the vine leaf. It is inscribed with the words "Soroptimist International of Helena".
Soroptimist International of Helena Club Jewel and Chain of Office
The insignia hangs on a Chain of Office which lists all the previous Presidents and the term that they served.
For 2009 our President is Kim Kennedy with Rosalie Gordon as President Elect.
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