Soroptimist Means "Best for Women"

The word Soroptimist was coined from the Latin words "sorer" and "optima", which loosely translated means "best for women."

What Our Soroptimists Say

"Membership in Soroptimist has given me the chance to make new and lasting friendships and the opportunity to serve the interests of women and children in the community."

~Joan Zurawski, RNC

"To me, being a Soroptimist means using the power, skills, sympathy, and generosity of women to help other women, and others in the community.  I enjoy being part of a group of women working together on women's problems."

~Sandusky Shelton, Esquire

"I feel I am making a difference on a local and global level as a Soroptimist member.  Their programs reach women and youth on a short, and more importnatly a long term level. Where else can you find a more positive, hard working, fun loving group of smart, dedicated women?

~Cindy Wood, CEO Wood's Fire & Emergency

"Being a Soroptimist means that I am concerned for my comminty and its development.  I am intersted int he well-being of the yough that will run our nation in the future and that I am striving to better myself as a women in every facet."

~Rachelle Ramelli, Manager, Plumas Bank

The Benefits of Being A Soroptimist

Make a difference in your local community and throughout the world and enjoy...

Fellowship among community members

Status as a member of the world's largest classified service organization

Recognition through involvement in significant projects

Satisfaction of providing community service

Enjoyment and an increase of knowledge from bi-monthly luncheon programs

MEETING SCHEDULE

Luncheon meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, at noon, at the Portola Family Resource Center on Commercial Row in Portola.  Guest speakers are occassionally invited to address Soroptimist members, and we also promote special programs and events.  Please join us!          Soroptimist of Portola Meeting and Event Calendar 

SPECIAL UPCOMING EVENTS!

Join Us Saturday March 14th !

Afternoon Tea with the Comstock Civil War Reenactors

Special Guest Speaker Dr. Izabella Hunt-Jones

March 14, 2009 4PM- Join Us for an Afternoon Tea with the Comstock Civil War Reenactors for the benefit of Soroptimist International Scholarship Fund at the Mohawk Valley Community Resource Center 8989 Highway 89 Suite 4 Blairsden, CA  96103 (at the intersection of 89 & 70 by the big, white barn.) Contact Joan Zurawski for tickets (530) 836-1165 $10 each. Any period costumes and hats welcome!  Click Here for Printable Afternoon Tea Flyer and Further Details

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a member of Soroptimist International please Contact Us  anytime!  Someone will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible.