Soroptimist International of San Bernardino

The name - SOROPTIMIST - is a coined word taken from Latin Soror (sister) and Optima (the best) translated "best for women".

Soroptimist International (SI) of San Bernardino was founded in March 1947 as a non-profit 501(c)3 service organization with a mission to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world.  Our core values commit us to international good will, volunteer action, leadership development, diversity, and fellowship.  Moreover our strategic outcomes are:

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

• Public Awareness:  The world will know about Soroptimist and its efforts to improve the lives of women and girls.

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

• 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.

Our most cherished event is the Victorian Tea and our signature program is WINGS (Women Inspiring and Nurturing Girls to Succeed).   Additionally, SI of San Bernardino annually grants scholarships to women and girls through various programs including Women's Opportunity Awards, Making a Difference for Women Award, and Violet Richardson Award.

SI of San Bernardino is a chartered club of the Golden West Region which acts as the local administrative support system of Soroptimist International, assisting and motivating clubs in their efforts toward service and encouraging those clubs in building a solid base of continuous and expanding membership.

The roots of Soroptimist began in Alameda County, California on October 3, 1921 with a founding club of 80 members and is now a global organization representing approximately 90,000 women in 119 countries and territories.

Our Soroptimist Pledge

I pledge allegiance to Soroptimism and to the ideals for which it stands:

The Sincerity of Friendship

The Joy of Achievement

The Dignity of Service

The Integrity of Profession

The Love of Country

I will put forth my greatest effort to promote, uphold, and defend these ideals for a larger fellowship in home, in society, in business, for country, and for God.

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