Soroptimist International of Billings, Best for Women

Soroptimist, coined from the Latin words "soro" and "optima" (the best for women),
was founded in 1921 in Oakland, California. Eighty professional women formed the first
Soroptimist Club to "foster the ideal of service". Today Soroptimist are in 125 countries,
with over 3,000 clubs and over 90,000 business / professional members worldwide. members

Soroptimist International of the Americas is the largest of the four federations in Soroptimist International, with nearly 45,000 members representing 19 countries and territories: Argentina,
Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Panama,
Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, United States and Venezuela.

Mission:
Soroptimist International of Billings identifies the needs of our community, then establishes specific projects to address these needs. In addition to our commitment to the community, Soroptimist are concerned with effecting change national and international levels to improve the quality of life for people throughout the world.

Our Club Identifying Project - "Baby Think It Over" more...

Annual Fund Raising Project - "A Night of Wine and Roses"
"A Night of Wine and Roses" Event 2010 pictures

Brighteyes

Soroptimist of Billings is committed to our Bright Eyes backpack program. This program provides nutritional snacks and meals to school children of families with food insecurities. In cooperation with the Billings Public School System, Bright Eyes will provide funding for the backpack program. The Bright Eyes backpack program provides healthy foods to children to take home for the weekends and holidays.

More about Soroptimist's Club Identifying Project, click here!

As Soroptimists, we believe in education and the future of our children, "You can give children the best education, but if they are hungry, they can not learn."

Donations can be made to:
Soroptimist of Billings
PO Box 2322 Billings MT 59102
We thank you for your monetary support for our Bright Eyes backpack program.

"A Night of Wine and Roses" 2009/2010 FOR THE BENEFIT OF:
The Soroptimist “BrightEyes” Project
in Association With The Billings Public Schools BackPack Meals Program.
Also Soroptimist Special Projects & Scholarships.

Profile:
Soroptimist International of Billings was chartered October 7, 1944. Sponsoring club was SI Helena. Soroptimist has brought together many dedicated professionals to share their experiences and foster the ideal of service. This club is located in Billings, Montana. We are District 4 (Meeting 10/7/05), in the Northwestern Region of Soroptimist International of the Americas of Soroptimist International.

Soroptimists sharing the fun at a Summer Luau!
	Soroptimists sharing the beauty at the DanWalt Gardens Tour

The United Nations officially recognizes Soroptimist International and has granted them a Category I status with the Economic and Social Council - ECOSOC. This means SI can send representatives to specialized agency meetings. See the UN fact sheet.

Soroptimist International is committed to service to local, national and international communities through their programme focus strategies. They promote active participation in decision making at all levels of society. Soroptimist - A Global Voice for Women.

Soroptimist is raising awareness about the devastating and complex crime of sex trafficking, which largely affects women and girl children.
Sex Trafficking - explore this complex problem and learn what you can do to end the trafficking of women and girls.
Stop Sex Trafficking – What You Can Do!

January 11 is the National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness.

The historic Wilberforce Act increases penalties against traffickers; expands protections for trafficking victims; requires the Justice Department to produce a model law for states to use in investigating and prosecuting trafficking; provides federal law enforcement greater authority to prosecute trafficking cases; and clarifies that the law cannot be interpreted to say that prostitution is “a valid form of employment.”

Renaissance Campaign Launched! Programs of Service, Membership, Fundraising and Public Awareness. See the fact sheet.

Women’s Opportunity Award — This program is Soroptimist’s major service project and aids women seeking to improve their economic status by gaining additional skills, training and education. The program helps women who, as the primary wage-earners for their families, must enter or return to the work force. The women may use the awards to offset any costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education – including books, child care and car fare. Many Women’s Opportunity Awards winners are domestic abuse survivors who use the funds to help rebuild their lives through improved employment opportunities. Each year, more than $800,000 is awarded through the Women’s Opportunity Awards program.
Women’s Opportunity Award Application

Violet Richardson Award - The Violet Richardson Award is a recognition program for young women ages 14-17 engaged in volunteer action within their communities or schools. It is given to young women whose volunteer activities make the community and world a better place. The award is in honor of the president of the first Soroptimist club, Violet Richardson, a woman of action, whose indomitable spirit and sense of personal responsibility were demonstrated by her lifelong commitment to volunteering in her community. All awards are given for activities conducted on a volunteer basis. Projects that benefit women or girls are especially valued.
Violet Richardson Award Application

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2009-2010 Officers
President Sue Anders
President Elect Gloria Janskovitch
Treasurer Peg Dare
Secretary Leah Harvey
Board Members: Linda Gordon and Nita Snow
Immediate Past President and Board Member Johnna Voto

Awards Chair - Leah Harvey
Growth & Development Chair - Linda Gordon
Wine and Roses Chair - Dawn Schultz
Wine and Roses Mentor - Leah Harvey

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The United Nations officially recognizes Soroptimist International and has granted them a Category I status with the Economic and Social Council - ECOSOC. This means SI can send representatives to specialized agency meetings. See the UN fact sheet.

Contact Us: Accept the challenge to be the best in each of the roles filled by you - today's woman. For more information on how to become a member of this worldwide organization, contact us:

Contact Us:
Accept the challenge to be the best in each of the roles filled by you - today's woman. For more information on how to become a member of this worldwide organization, contact us: