Soroptimist
noun
So·rop·ti·mist
sə-ˈräp-tə-mist 
sȯ-
: a member of a service club composed of professional women and businesswomen
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Wednesday, April 16 For women: La Jolla Soroptimist Tawn Nguyen will talk about enhancing Soroptimists’ core goals to help women during the North San Diego Soroptimist International luncheon at noon Wednesday, April 16.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Since 1972, Soroptimist International of Poway has given approximately 107 Training Awards, Women’s Opportunity Awards and Live Your Dream Awards totaling more than $132,000, according to the club.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
In 2023, more than $2.9 million in Live Your Dream Awards were dispersed throughout Soroptimist International of the Americas.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Villa de Vida housing for disabled adults and Soroptimist International of Poway received $3,500; and Blissful Seeds and Helping Hands Ministry received $3,000.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
The 2024 Nonprofit of the Year nominees are Ramona Archway Association, Soroptimist International of Ramona, Ramona American Jiu-Jitsu, Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project — Ramona Art, Wine & Music Festival, and Frosted Faces Foundation.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Founder of God’s Heart Ministry speaks at Soroptimist meeting
Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland will host guest speaker Ana Serrano, founder and director of God’s Heart Ministry/Los Valientes, at the club’s luncheon meeting at noon Jan. 17 at The Mining Co., 579 Grand Ave.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
The Soroptimist International of La Mesa club, founded in 1951, is part of the nonprofit Soroptimist International of the Americas, a global volunteer group that provides women with access to the education and training.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024
Service Pros Plumbers also was named Small Business of the Year, Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring was named Large Business of the Year, Antioch High School junior Fifita Grewe was named Youth of the Year and Soroptimist International of Antioch was named Nonprofit of the Year.
—Judith Prieve, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Since 1972, Soroptimist International of Poway has given approximately 107 Training Awards, Women’s Opportunity Awards and Live Your Dream Awards totaling more than $132,000, according to the club.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
In 2023, more than $2.9 million in Live Your Dream Awards were dispersed throughout Soroptimist International of the Americas.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Villa de Vida housing for disabled adults and Soroptimist International of Poway received $3,500; and Blissful Seeds and Helping Hands Ministry received $3,000.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
The 2024 Nonprofit of the Year nominees are Ramona Archway Association, Soroptimist International of Ramona, Ramona American Jiu-Jitsu, Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project — Ramona Art, Wine & Music Festival, and Frosted Faces Foundation.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Founder of God’s Heart Ministry speaks at Soroptimist meeting
Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland will host guest speaker Ana Serrano, founder and director of God’s Heart Ministry/Los Valientes, at the club’s luncheon meeting at noon Jan. 17 at The Mining Co., 579 Grand Ave.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
The Soroptimist International of La Mesa club, founded in 1951, is part of the nonprofit Soroptimist International of the Americas, a global volunteer group that provides women with access to the education and training.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024
Service Pros Plumbers also was named Small Business of the Year, Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring was named Large Business of the Year, Antioch High School junior Fifita Grewe was named Youth of the Year and Soroptimist International of Antioch was named Nonprofit of the Year.
—Judith Prieve, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
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