Soroptimist International Truckee Meadows

Soroptimist Celebrates 98 Years

Soroptimist was formed October 3, 1921 in Oakland, California with over 80 business and professional women. They met weekly, debating service projects and hearing speakers on various worldwide issues that would broaden members’ horizons.

Their first project was to ‘Save the Redwoods’ – the great ancient trees which were being felled and the club lobbied the legislature, taking on powerful lumber companies, and winning public support, which resulted in a major portion of the forest being set aside as protected land, that still exists today.

Today, more than 75,000 Soroptimists are working in 122 countries to  provide women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.

We are women at their best, working to help other women to be their best.

For a more complete history, visit: https://www.soroptimistinternational.org/about-us/history/

SITM raises over $13,000 at 1st Annual Mad Hatter Tea Party

The White Rabbit lead guests into Wonderland at SITM’s first annual Mad Hatter Tea Party on Saturday, September 21. Over 160 people enjoyed tea, tiny sandwiches and scones while bidding on silent auction items, posing at the free photo booth and enjoying a fashion show. Most got into the spirit with themed costumes and extraordinary hats. In addition to raffle prizes a special drawing gave wine lovers a chance to win the “Wine Wagon” featuring 144 bottles plus related goodies.

After expenses, over $13,000 was raised to support SITM’s work in our community to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.

Thanks to our Major Mad Hatter Sponsors

About Soroptimist

Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows is part of Soroptimist International, a worldwide organization of women that  provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.

SITM achieves its mission through a variety of projects including local adult and youth scholarships, a yearly Thanks To Youth celebration, a STEM program for local middle school girls, an annual women’s work readiness program, plus educational support for girls in Thulipokhari, Nepal.

In 2018 – 19 we:

• Donated $103,157  to the community and Soroptimist projects
• Provided 3,346 Volunteer hours raising funds and supporting community projects
• Details are in our 2019 Year in Review

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