soroptimist
International of North San Diego
Investing in Dreams
A global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.
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SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
Soroptimist International is a worldwide organization for professional and businesswomen who perform service projects to advance human rights and the status of women and girls. Founded in 1921, there are currently approximately 72,000 members in over 121 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.
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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.
What we do as soroptimistS
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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
2024-2025 CLUB OFFICERS
Nancy Brokaw
Presidents
Deborah Swanson
VP Membership
Deborah Hopp
President - Elect
Pam Warnock
Co-Treasurer
Corinne Campbell
Co-Treasurer
Tamara Colon
Pat Hamilton
Delegates
Theresa Martin
Betsy Kostas
Programs Chair
Pam Warnock
Past President
Christine Chase
Secretary
