Welcome to our web site!
Soroptimist International of Willimantic, CT is a volunteer service
organization for women in business, management and the professions,
who contribute time and financial support to community based projects.
Our mission is to improve life for women and girls by identifying
needs and working through targeted service projects to address those
needs.
April 17, 2012 ~
Our thoughts and prayers are with
the family of
Kevin Crosbie and the Chronicle family. Kevin was the
publisher of our local newspaper, The Chronicle. He was a great
supporter and friend of our club. He will be deeply missed.
Upcoming Soroptimist Events ~ Save the Date ~ Our next
Heart to Heart Charity Ball will be on Feb. 2, 2013.
May 12, 2012 - Our next fundraiser, a huge tag sale, will be held on May
12, 2012, 8:00am to 4:00pm, at
125 Windham Road, (Route 32) Willimantic, CT. This event goes on rain
or shine. There will be trinkets and treasures, household goods,
artwork, plants, jewelry,
books, toys, bake sale items, candy, furniture & so much more! For more
information or if you have items to date, please contact
Paula
Wollman.
May 20, 2012 - Northeastern Region Fundraiser.
Soroptimist Drive for Dreams
Afternoon Social & Career Clothing Drive. 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Rain or
Shine.
Enjoy wine, martinis, and appetizers. Tour Historic Redwood. Buy a
raffle ticket for a chance to win a one-year lease on an Acura TSX
Tech or $10,000 cash and enjoy a ride around the historic Lebanon
Green in a Vintage Car. Drawing will take place during Soroptimist
Convention in Honolulu, Hawaii, July 18-22. Winner will be notified
by phone.
Our club is part of Soroptimist International of the
Northeastern Region which totals ten clubs and over
250 members in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. World
wide, membership in Soroptimist International has
grown to nearly 100,000 women in about 120 countries and territories.
Our Name, Soroptimist, was coined from the Latin "soro" and
"optima" meaning the best for women. Soroptimists are truly women at
their best...professional and executive women of all ages, cultures
and ethnic groups who are known leaders in their fields.
We are making a difference in our local
community and in the world!
March 13th, 2011 by Cathy Standiford, Past SIA President
Sometimes it takes a personal story to help people move from
disbelief and denial into action. At this weekend’s Women of the
World Conference, actress Ashley Judd shared a personal story
about her friend’s daughter. After an argument with her parents
at the Atlanta airport, the daughter was picked up by a pimp
within one hour, and ultimately disappeared for 5 days.
Fortunately she was found–but what happened during those five days
has changed her life forever.
This is the video of Judd sharing the story
and calling for action:
Ashley Judd: Children Are Not for Sex
May 12, 2012 - Our next fundraiser, a huge tag sale, will be held on May
12, 2012, 8:00am to 4:00pm, at
125 Windham Road, (Route 32) Willimantic, CT. This event goes on rain
or shine. There will be trinkets and treasures, household goods,
artwork, plants, jewelry,
books, toys, bake sale items, candy, furniture & so much more! For more
information or if you have items to date, please contact
