About Us

Mission Statement
To improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities
and throughout the world.

Vision
Be the voluntary organization chosen by all business and professional women committed to improving the lives of women and girls. We will share our time, talents and financial resources to enrich our communities.

Together we will:
	Improve the lives of women and girls
	Help women achieve economic and political equality
	Serve as a global voice for women
	Provide outstanding leadership development opportunities for women
	Enhance world peace and understanding

History
The first Soroptimist club was formed in 1921 by a group of 80 women in Oakland, Alameda County, California. SI Bend was chartered in August of 1943. We are the oldest continuing organization focused on women and girls in the Bend community.

SI and the United Nations
Soroptimist International has consultative status with the United Nations' Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), which oversees UN activities and policies promoting human rights. Representatives from Soroptimist International can request agenda items, submit written statements for circulation to all members of the council, make oral statement at meetings and contribute to other UN gatherings and seminars. It is in this forum that Soroptimist representatives can advocate for the Soroptimist mission of advancing the status and human rights of women and girls. For additional information go to www.soroptimistinternational.org.

Legislative Efforts
For information go to www.soroptimistinternational.org.

SI Bend
Soroptimist International of Bend is a club within Northwestern Region. We welcome all inquiries about membership. See Join Us for more information.

2009-2010 Officers

President – Jan Swander
Vice President – Vavene Carver
Corresponding Secretary – Jeanne Hickson
Treasurer – Bev Meyer
Communication Coordinator – Sarah Elmer
Directors – Leslie Koc & Margaret Wyman
Life Member Representative – Pat Bells

Committees

Recruitment and Retention (ROAR)

Soroptimist Orientation and Leadership Training (SOLT)

Club Bylaws

Awards and Scholarships

Public Relations

Ways and Means (New Projects)

Community Service

Budget

Audit

Soroptimist International of Bend, Oregon
PO Box 1843, Bend OR 97709