Soroptimist International of Davis, California

Our Mission

To contribute leadership and service to our community and to further enhance the image of our organization through action and education.

How We Do It

As a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation, Soroptimist depends on membership fees, contributions and fundraising to fulfill its mission.

Soroptimists request proposals and nominations from the community for our awards and grants programs.

Scholarships and Awards

Women's Opportunity Award

Ruby Award, (formerly called Making a Difference for Women)

Violet Richardson Award

Our Leadership

Soroptimist International of Davis is governed by a Board of Directors and a slate of officers. Committees have responsibility for specific aspects of club activities.

Meet Our President
Her theme is "Women on the Rise."

A link to names of our officers, board members and committee chairs is on the Members page.

History

The first Soroptimist club was formed in 1921 by a group of 80 women in Oakland, Alameda County, California. The name Soroptimist is a coined name meaning "best for women."
History of the Davis Clubs

Meetings

We convene Wednesdays at noon for lunch at the Hallmark Inn, 110 F. Street, Davis, California. From September through June we meet weekly. In July and August, we only meet the second Wednesday.

1st Wednesday: Program Meeting (guest speaker)
2nd Wednesday: Business Meeting
3rd Wednesday: Program Meeting (guest speaker)
4th Wednesday: Committee Report Day
5th Wednesday: Make up

Our Affiliations are Local, Regional, and International

Venture Club of Davis is an affiliated service club for young women.

Soroptimist International of Greater Davis meets separately in Davis and joins us for regional events.

Davis clubs are part of the Sierra Nevada Region of the Soroptimist International of the Americas, which has 45,000 members.

Soroptimist International
Soroptimist of the Americas is one of four federations of Soroptimist International. There are about 3,000 Soroptimist clubs in 125 countries and territories throughout the world.