Through our fundraisers and scholarship endowments, our
club donates thousands of dollars annually to improve the
lives of women and girls in our community so they can live
their dream.
Soroptimist International of Carson City supports these efforts through grants, scholarships, our mammogram program, community service,
and various special projects.
What Does “Soroptimist” Mean?
The word “Soroptimist” comes from the Latin “Soro” for sister
and “optima” for best. Soroptimist means Best for Women.
Soroptimist was started by professional businesswomen and
is an organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the
lives of women and girls.
About the Carson City Club
The Carson City club of Soroptimist International (SICC)
began on June 8, 1957. Over the years the club has supported
the goal of women and girls’ economic development
by promoting awareness, advocating and action, through
volunteer service in our community all focused on advancing
human rights and focusing on the status of women and
children.
We meet at noon, on the 2nd, and 4th Wednesdays most months.
Check our Calendar for more information.
The Carson City Club is part of Sierra Nevada Region (SNR)
with approximately 1200 members in 44 clubs located from
Sacramento north to Yreka, CA and all of the state of Nevada.
For more information about the Soroptimist organization, visit:
Sierra Nevada Region www.soroptimistsnr.org
Soroptimist International of the Americas www.soroptimist.org
Soroptimist International www.soroptimistinternational.org
When did Soroptimist Start?
Soroptimist began on October 3, 1921, when the first meeting
was called to order by President Violet Richardson, in
Oakland California, to serve the ideal of service. It has now
grown to a network of nearly 65,000 club members in 136
countries and territories working at a local, national, and
international level to educate, empower and enable
opportunities for women and girls.