Soroptimist International of Billings, Best for Women

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.

Mission:
Soroptimist International of Billings identifies the needs of our community, then establishes specific projects to address these needs. In addition to our commitment to the community, Soroptimist are concerned with effecting change national and international levels to improve the quality of life for people throughout the world.

Our Club Identifying Project - "Baby Think It Over" more...

Annual Fund Raising Project - "A Night of Wine and Roses"
"A Night of Wine and Roses" Event pictures 2008

2007/2008 our major charity recipient is Passages - Culinary Arts Program.
Funds will go for the job training within Food Services Program, to provide
sixteen women with an intensive course of instruction in food service management.
Upon graduation from this program the expectation is for their employment in the
hotel management and banquet operations at some of the many hotels
and motels in Billings Montana. This program will increase their job
readiness and potential earning power.

Profile:
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.

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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President: Joey Voto
President Elect: Johnna Voto
Secretary: Leah Harvey
Treasurer: Peg Dare
Director on Board: Tami Harris
Immediate Past President: Sue Anders

Awards Chair - Sue Anders
Growth & Development Chair - Tami Harris
Search Committee Chair - Anne Stapleton
Wine and Roses Chair - Gerri Voto- Braun
Wine and Roses CoChair - Susan Sullivan
Wine and Roses Mentee - Leah Harvey

Soroptimist Celebrating Success
Award Winning Website
Semi-Finalist 2005
Soroptimist International of the Americas
Website by Mary Stickney DataCorp

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: