Soroptimist International of Vacaville
Empowering Women and Girls since 1960
Soroptimist International of the Americas is a global organization founded in 1921. Soroptimist International of Vacaville is part of SIA and is located in Founder Region.
Do you have a passion for service? Do you want to meet like minded people who are committed to the mission of empowering women and girls through education?
Then Soroptimist Int. of Vacaville is for you!
How often do you meet? The first 4 Tuesdays of the month (no meeting on fifth Tuesday) We do not meet in July, Thanksgiving week, and the 2nd two weeks of December.
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What time? 12:00pm to 1:30pm
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Where? Holiday Inn Express on Lawrence Drive, Vacaville
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How much to join- $250.00 a year ( rate is prorated if joining after Jan of each year.)
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Are there weekly fees? Our room fee is $10.00 a week, if you are in attendance.
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Is there mandatory attendance? No! We are a no guilt club- many of our members come weekly, others are traveling or pick the meetings they can attend.
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What is a typical meeting like?
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The second Tuesday is the business meeting where we discuss the work of committees and upcoming fundraising events​
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One meeting a month we have a guest speaker- this is our program meeting, topics range from women's health issues, women's empowerment and other timely topics
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Once a month the Dream Makers committee have one of their recipients tell us a little about herself and her plans for the future
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We have fun sharing, ice breakers and fun auctions
Fundraisers- Our main Fundraiser is in October- called Rocktoberfest. The funds raised are given out throughout the year through our programs. ( Please view all programs here.)
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Please contact Linda Johnson to schedule a visit to our club- no obligation, just come have some fun and decide if this is something you are interested in.
We have been in Vacaville since 1960 and our parent organization, Soroptomist International of the Americas was formed in Oakland in 1921.
THE TOP BENEFITS OF JOINING
SOROPTIMIST INT. OF VACAVILLE ( SIVV)
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Friendship: In an increasingly complex world, SIVV provides one of the most basic human needs: the need for friendship and fellowship.
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Personal Growth and Development: Membership in SIVV continues one’s growth and education in human relations and personal development.
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Leadership Development: Soroptimist is an organization of leaders and successful people. Serving in SIVV positions is like a college education. Leadership: – learning how to motivate, influence and lead leaders.
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Community: Membership in SIVV makes one a better community citizen. Soroptimist Int. of Vacaville consists of active citizens of Vacaville.
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Fun: SIVV is fun, a lot of fun. Each meeting is fun. The club projects are fun. Social activities are fun. Serving others is fun.
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Public Speaking Skills: Many individuals who joined SIVV were afraid to speak in public. SIVV develops confidence and skill in public communication and the opportunity to practice and perfect these skills.
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Development of Social Skills: Every week and at various events and functions, SIVV develops one’s personality, social skills, and people skills. SIVV is for people who like people and want to be of service.
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Citizens of the World: Because we are an international organization, we learn of world issues. We have a presence at the United Nations.
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Opportunity to Serve: SIVV is a service club. Soroptimists provide community service to both local and international communities. This is perhaps the best reason for becoming a Soroptimist: the chance to empower women and girls in our local community and the world. “If you educate a man, you educate an individual. But if you educate a woman you educate a nation” Old African proverb.
