Soroptimist International of San Bernardino

Encourages students ages 4 to 18 to draw a fictional woman from literature who inspires them

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—Soroptimist, an international volunteer organization for business and professional women whose mission is to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world, invites schools to participate in its Live Your Dream Art Contest by encouraging students draw a fictional woman from literature who inspires them.

Sharon Fisher of Langley, British Columbia, president of international women’s organization

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.–Sharon Fisher of Port Moody, British Columbia, is serving a one-year term as president of the board of directors for Soroptimist, an international volunteer organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.

International women's organization distributes more than $1.5 million in award money

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—Soroptimist, an international volunteer organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, recently honored the 2010 finalists of its Women’s Opportunity, Violet Richardson and Ruby awards. In total, more than $1.5 million was disbursed through these programs at various levels of the organization.