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Soroptimists are women of all ages, cultures and ethnic groups. Members represent a wide array of professions, including doctors, attorneys, teachers, chief executive officers, business owners and government officials. Soroptimists, who are leaders in their communities, believe that by joining with other women they can make the world a better place. Membership provides a number of material and intangible benefits for women wishing to use their time and talents in the service of other women.
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Soroptimist International Has a Membership
Class for Everyone
Typical Soroptimist members are those working in a profession or business, or in an occupation with comparable status or responsibilities. Members in this class are referred to as "Regular members." Regular members pay full international and local club dues and are entitled to all the privileges that go with it, including holding club office and representing the club at regional, national and international conferences as a delegate.
In 2001, Soroptimist International added two new classes of members, opening its doors to even more women with a desire to serve their communities and the world.
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"Retired/Unemployed members" are those recently retired from or temporarily or permanently out of work from a profession or business, or an occupation of comparable status or responsibilities. So, for instance, if you owned and operated your own business for the last five years, but the business closed and you are presently looking for work or have decided to retire, you may now join Soroptimist as a member in this class.
"Embarking members" are those who are in the process of establishing their careers or professions, whether just entering or new to the workforce or in training. So if you are presently enrolled in law school, for example, you may join Soroptimist as a member in this class. The same is true for those who are presently working to gain experience to become employed in their chosen profession.
Retired/unemployed members or embarking members who later meet the requirements for regular membership may change their membership classification at any time.
If you’d like to become a Soroptimist, please contact us. We’ll help you decide the right membership classification for you.
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Benefits of Joining:
Soroptimist membership provides an enriching environment for women to develop friendships and to support each other, while experiencing the satisfaction of their collective efforts to improve communities.
These women, who represent leaders across all professional disciplines, also serve as role models for younger women at the beginning of their careers.
Soroptimist Membership Offers:
- Service opportunities to local and global communities.
- Awareness of community and global issues
Personal growth.
- Achievement through action.
- Cross-cultural opportunities with members in 113 countries.
- Opportunities to attend professional meetings at local, national and international levels.
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Monetary Commitments:
$125.40 maximum - prorated
$113.86 annually thereafter
Lunches: $8.00 weekly ($4 if you don't eat)
Override: $3.00 monthly
Happy Dollars: $1.00 weekly
Fines: occasional - usually self-confessed
Raffle Donation: $.50 - $1.00 (optional)
Occasional gifts and food items for events
Time Commitments:
Weekly Luncheon Meetings
Tuesdays, 12:00 to 1:00 except a few weeks during Christmas time.
Participation in Committees and Fund Raisers varies according to committee and event.
Attending District and Regional Meetings
Recommended, but not mandatory; usually one to two days, possible overnight.
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