Mission
To improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.
Vision
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
About Us
Soroptimist is 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. The name Soroptimist is coined from the Latin "soror" and "optima" meaning "best for women".
Founded in 1921, Soroptimist International is the world's largest classified service organization for executive and professional women. The Washington D. C. chapter (SIWDC) was chartered November 27, 1922 with 108 members as the first club on the east coast and the fourth worldwide. SIWDC is actively involved in a number of service projects improving the lives of women and girls in the greater DC area.
learn more about our service projects...
Officers 2007-2009
President:
Debbie Mackes
Vice President:
Robin Davis
Secretary:
Heather Thompson
Treasurer:
Laura Zabel
Board Member: Corinna Heumann
Board Member: Celia Dollarhide
Community Service Trustee:
Roberta Duffy (Chair)
Community Service Trustee: Margaret Denlinger
Community Service Trustee: Betty Nahadil