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.

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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!

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 Awards — 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.

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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 CoChair - 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: