Interested in joining Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor?
Join us for lunch any Wednesday from Noon to 1:00 PM for our weekly meeting at Vinny’s Restaurant, 165 West Street in Friday Harbor. The private lunch is catered by Vinny’s and the cost is $10 per person.
The first meeting of each month is the business meeting. At this time members make decisions about projects to pursue and ways to support the community through scholarships and other financial gifts. Other meetings feature speakers with topics of interest to our members. Committees meet regularly to plan projects.
Initial Membeship Dues start at $94.29, but this will be pro-rated depending on which quarter membership is activated. After the initial membership year, annual renewal dues ($75) and are collected in May and June.
Applications are available at the meetings or by contacting the Membership Treasurer.
Benefits of joining SI of Friday Harbor:
~ Helping women, children and families in need in our community and around the world.
~ The opportunity to meet, socialize and network with other San Juan Islanders with similar concerns over a great meal every week.
~ The opportunity to volunteer at community events, fund-raisers and celebrations
~ You will receive The International Soroptimist magazine, published quarterly, The Soroptimist magazine, published quarterly and your very own Soroptimist pin and name badge to be worn at all SI events
~ You can attend meetings of any SI club in the world.
~ You can apply to travel internationally under the Grants of Friendship Program.
~ Did we mention you can volunteer?
~ The chance to donate money in entertaining ways, such as the Dollar Auctions, an in-house way to raise funds for our projects.
In addition, involvement will give you:
Fulfillment – Working on projects that improve the lives of others leads to personal satisfaction and recognition from the community.
Friendship – Cultivating relationships with other women who have similar interests and values is a central aspect of Soroptimist membership.
Diversity – Meeting and learning about women from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and participating in projects that address the needs of women throughout the globe, contributes to world peace and understanding.
Networking – Associating with other women representing a variety of professions facilitates valuable business contacts.
Leadership – Developing skills at the club level results in enhanced professional capabilities as well as leadership opportunities at all levels of the organization.
Mentoring – Reaching out to women at the beginning of their professional lives provides an avenue for Soroptimist members to serve as mentors.
Convenience – Belonging to an association with organized programs and professionally developed resources frees members from administrative constraints, while enabling them to concentrate on providing volunteer service.
Services – Joining Soroptimist provides access to additional benefits, such as: several insurance options ( United States only); low–interest credit card ( United States only); and a subscription to Soroptimist International of the Americas ‘ award–winning magazine.
