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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!
 

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

Womens Opportunity Award — This program is Soroptimists 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 Womens 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 Womens Opportunity Awards program.
Womens 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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2011-2012 Officers
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President Charlene Landon
President Elect
Treasurer Stephanie Honeyman
Secretary Kathleen Bernhardt
Board Members: Karen Bravo & Jan Begger
Immediate Past President and Board Member Gloria Janskovitch

Pictured l > r - Past President Gloria, President Charlene, Secretary Kathleen,
Treasurer Stephanie and Director Jan. Front Director Karen.

Awards Chair - Belinda Holloway & CoChair Dawn Schultz
Growth & Development Chair -  Sue Anders 
Wine and Roses CoChairs - Linda Roers and Jennifer Frank

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