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OUR HISTORY
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
Soroptimist International is a worldwide organization for professional and business women who perform service projects to advance human rights and the status of women and girls. Founded in 1921, there are currently approximately 95,000 members in over 120 countries/territories. The word “soroptimist” was derived from the Latin word soro meaning “sister” and optima meaning “best”. Over the years it has been interpreted to mean “Best for Women”: women at their best, working to help women become their best.
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF NORTH SAN DIEGO
Soroptimist International of North San Diego (SINSD) is a vibrant, dynamic organization for women, committed to improving the lives of women and girls in our local communities and throughout the world.
SINSD was chartered in 1977 and is part of Desert Coast Region, Soroptimist International of Americas, Inc; which is one of the four federations of Soroptimist International.
Our members are working moms and retired women; business owners and corporate executives; attorneys, teachers, physicians and all professional women. We share our time, talents and financial resources by engaging in awareness, advocacy, and action to enrich our community and make a difference in the lives of women and girls.
SINSD members work together, through fun and friendship, to:
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Improve the lives of women and girls
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Help women achieve economic and political equality
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Serve as a global voice for women
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Provide outstanding leadership development opportunities for women
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Support educational opportunities for women and girls.
HAPPY MEMBERS
“Being a Soroptimist is not just meeting and working with amazing women, but having them as friends.”
"I am honored to be part of a great group of women that are passionate about helping others!"
"Being a Soroptimist has been very rewarding; I love being able to make an impact on the lives of women who need help!"
Dr. Janet Johnson
Tooth Sepcialist
Dr. Charles Smith
Orthodontist
Dr. Olivia Bayne
Hygienist
Dr. Charles Smith
Orthodontist
Dr. Janet Johnson
Tooth Sepcialist
Dr. Olivia Bayne
Hygienist
2019-20 OFFICERS
Sue DeVicariis
President-Elect
Barbara Bertran
Pat Hamilton
Delegates
Arlene Cawthorne
President
President
Pam Warnock
Liz Bartoli
VP Membership
Karon Samson
Treasurer
Nancy Brokaw
Recording Secretary
Ginny Brown
Media
Cheryl Pappadackis
Heidi Rogers
Co-Corresponding Secretary
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