Soroptimist International of Boise

Soroptimist International of the Americas

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Why should YOU join or support Soroptimist?

• To Enhance the lives of women and girls

• To support initiatives against domestic violence

• To improve the economic status of women

• To advance the human rights of women

The name Soroptimist was coined from the Latin soro meaning sister, and optima meaning best.  Soroptimist is perhaps best interpreted as "the best for women."

To find out more about becoming a member or to attend a meeting, Contact Us.

Soroptimist International of Boise was founded on October 12, 1940, with 20 charter members.  The Boise club is part of the Rocky Mountain Region which represents over 600 members in 25 clubs located from Malheur County in Oregon, Southern Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and the Panhandle of Nebraska.

As part of Soroptimist International of the Americas, one of the Federations of Soroptimist International, we join over 90,000 members in 125 countries to have a global voice for women through Awareness, Advocacy, and Action.  "A Global Voice...A Global Vision."  Find out more by visiting Soroptimist International.  

The first Soroptimist club was formed in 1921 by a group of 80 women in Oakland, Alameda County, California.