Who We Are
Soroptimist is an international women's organization whose members work to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to economic and social empowerment.
Almost 95,000 Soroptimists in about 127 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community-based and international projects that benefit women and girls.
As a recognized NGO with a seat at the UN, Soroptimist provides critical leadership and a voice to issues affecting women/girls on a global scale.
Why Soroptimist?
Friendship and more friendship!
Active/Engaged members-SI Peterborough
"Giving Back" at home & abroad
Inspiring women to live their dreams!
Commitment to women/girl issues
Travel / International Welcome
Awareness, Advocacy, Action
Together, we make a difference!
Soroptimist Links
Soroptimist International has four Federations, which in turn house regions/unions/districts and/or clubs.
Soroptimist International www.soroptimistinternational.org Soroptimist International of the Americas: www.soroptimist.orgLive Your Dream Campaign: www.liveyourdream.org
Soroptimist of Eastern Canada Region: www.ecsoroptimist.org
Annual Golf Tournament and Dinner September 7th at 1:30 Quarry Golf Club
News
Celebrating at SI Peterborough Posted Jun 06, 2019 By Public Awareness(1)
June 5th was our last meeting of the 2018-19 year and we celebrated! We welcomed our new Board and thanked our outgoing Board members. Congratulations
Congratulations to Marney Horton – 2019 Soroptimist of the Year! Posted May 01, 2019 By Public Awareness(1)
Marney Horton was presented with the Soroptimist of the Year Award tonight – May 1st 2019. Marney has been a very dedicated and hard working
Ten to One fundraising has generated $700. to date! Posted Mar 18, 2019 By Public Awareness(1)
The new club fundraising initiative, called “Ten to One” was the brainchild of our fundraising committee. The name means the number of team i.e. “TEN”
Soroptimist Striders walk for Cameron House and Brock Mission Posted Feb 24, 2019 By Public Awareness(1)
The Striders walked and raised $2875. in support of the Cameron House and Brock Mission. The Coldest Night of the Year #CNOY19 walk is held
Events
Aug
16
ECR Leadership Weekend
Time: 5:00
Location: Kitchener Conestoga Residence and Conference Centre
Sep
04
September Business Meeting
Time: 6:00
Location: Peterborough Golf & Country Club
Sep
07
2019 Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Time: 1:30
Location: Quarry Golf Club, Ennismore Ontario
Oct
02
October Business Meeting
Time: 6:00
Location: Peterborough Golf & Country Club
Oct
05
Fall Region Meeting
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Location: Vaughan hosted by SI Toronto
Nov
06
November Business Meeting
Time: 6:00
Location: Peterborough Golf & Country Club
