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About Us
 
 

Vision
Be the voluntary organization chosen by all business and professional
women committed to improving the lives of women and girls.

We will share our time, talents and financial resources to enrich our
communities. Together, we will:
• improve the lives of women and girls
• help women achieve economic and political equality
• serve as a global voice for women
• provide outstanding leadership development
opportunities for women
• enhance world peace and understanding

Mission & Core Purpose
To improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and
throughout the world.

Core Values

Soroptimist International of the Americas is committed to:
• international goodwill and understanding
• volunteer action
• leadership development
• fellowship and diversity

Strategic Outcomes
1. Public Awareness
Soroptimist will be well known for its efforts to improve the lives of
women and girls.

2. Membership
Soroptimist will be a thriving, dynamic, progressive and relevant
organization with members committed to the mission of improving
the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout
the world.

3. Program
Soroptimist's programs and efforts to raise awareness of women's
issues will enable women and girls to lead better lives.

4. Fundraising
Sufficient funds will exist for Soroptimist to accomplish its
programmatic goals.


       
 
NCR 2010-2012 Board
Governor:
Shirley Smith
(SI Cedar Rapids/Marion)
Governor-Elect:
Christina Hujanen
(SI Virginia)
Secretary:
Carol Woods
(SI Algona)
Treasurer:
Shirley Koski
(SI Virginia)
District I Director:
Renee Tomatz
(SI Hibbing)
District II Director:
Amy Jardon
(SI Ames/Heartland)
District III Director:
Marge Itzen
(SI Beatrice)
   
 
Soroptimist Structure
 

Soroptimist is a world-wide organization, Soroptimist International (SI), headquartered in
Cambridge, Great Britain.

Soroptimist International

Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA) is one of four federations that make up
Soroptimist International. Although united by the fundamental goal of improving the
status of women and human rights, each federation is structured and operates differently.

SI of Americas (SIA)
SI of Great Britain and Ireland
SI of Europe
SI of South West Pacific

North Central Region is one of the regions that make up the SIA federation,
which includes around 19
countries and territories with more than 1,400 clubs.
The North Central Region has 15 local clubs in five states:
Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, & Nebraska.



 
Improving the lives of women & girls, in local communities and throughout the world.
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