About Soroptimist International

Accept Our Challenge
To Be the Best
Be the Best
That's what an invitation to Soroptimist International of the Americas challenges you to be.

Our name, Soroptimist, means "best for women", and that's what the organization strives to achieve. Soroptimists are women at their best working to help other women to be their best.

Founded in 1921, Soroptimist is an international organization for business and professional women who provide volunteer service to their communities. Almost 100,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community-based and international projects benefiting women and girls.

When you join our prestigious organization, you'll have the opportunity to realize the great fulfillment by blending social and business interests with your service concerns. You will achieve your full potential and BE THE BEST.
What Are Our Goals?
The name Soroptimist not only describes our members' qualities, it also describes our members' goals:
  • To maintain high ethical standards in business and professional life.
  • To strive for human rights for all people and, in particular, to advance the status of women.
  • To develop a spirit of friendship and unity among Soroptimists of all countries.
  • To develop interest in community, national and international affairs.
  • To contribute to international understanding and universal friendship.
  • To develop the highest concept of patriotism.
Member Benefits
As a member, you'll have opportunities for:

Friendships with club
members and Soroptimists
throughout the world;

Professional growth and
leadership development;

Unity and purpose through
working with others to achieve
common goals;

Achievement through direct
involvement with service
projects on local, national and
international levels;

Networking opportunities;

And a sense of pride as you
help other women less
fortunate than you.

Personal Commitment
Business meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. at IHOP, Alhambra.
Program meetings are held the 4th Thursday of each month, 12:00 p.m. at Almansor Court, 700 S. Almansor Ave., Alhambra.

Soroptimist International of Monterey Park / Rosemead

Tina Gorajewski, President
P.O. Box 123
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 307 - 1236

For membership contact:

Pauline Lemire
Recruitment and Retention Chair
(626) 281 - 6514