SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF ZANESVILLE

About Soroptimist of Zanesville



Soroptimist is an international organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. Over 80,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories volunteer time and contribute financial support to community–based and international projects that benefit women and girls.


The name, Soroptimist, means "best for women," and that's what the organization strives to achieve. Soroptimists are women at their best, working to help other women to be their best.


Soroptimist members belong to local clubs, which determine the focus of volunteer work to their communities. Club projects range from renovating domestic violence shelters and providing mammograms to low-income women, to sponsoring self-esteem workshops for teenage girls. In addition, Soroptimists participate in organization-wide programs including the Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Awards, Soroptimist Club Grants for Women and Girls, the Soroptimist Workplace Campaign to End Domestic Violence, the Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award and Soroptimists STOP Trafficking.


Soroptimist also sponsors Live Your Dream.org, an online community empowering offline volunteer action. The self-motivated network is made up of people who wish to support women and girls in their quest to lead better lives, while gaining inspiration in their own lives. Members of the free online community work on topics such as women’s economic empowerment, ending violence against women, human trafficking, and more. They also have access to inspirational articles, tips, and blogs that can help them live their own personal dreams.



THE SOROPTIMIST PLEDGE


I pledge allegiance to Soroptimist
and to the ideals for which it stands:
The Sincerity of Friendship
The Joy of Achievement
The Dignity of Service
The Integrity of Profession
The Love of Country
I will put forth my greatest effort
to promote, uphold and defend these ideals,
for a larger fellowship in home, in society, in business
For Country and for God.

HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS



In 1921 the first Soroptimist Club was organized in Oakland, California, followed in 1923 and 1924 by a greater London club as the first European Club and then Paris. Currently Clubs are organized in all continents except Anarctica and Australia.


April 29, 1941- Zanesville’s first classified service club for women, Soroptimist Club of Zanesville was organized and led by President Dr. Hazel Lyne with 17 members.


1942- Collaborated with the Zanesville Board of Education to embark on a dental health care & education program for students of Zanesville City Schools, a program that has evolved and expanded to the current Mobile Dental Unit


1971- Soroptimist of Zanesville contributed to local Mental Health projects & Crisis Hotline.


1975- Local Zanesville Soroptimist Club changed to Soroptimist International of Zanesville


1986- Started new project- Operation Latchkey, a program for children of working parents


1999- Pledged $30,000 to assist Zanesville City Schools with purchase of new dental trailor


2000- Initiated a new service project to upgrade school libraries


2001- Celebrated 60th Anniversary of Soroptimist International of Zanesville


2005- Initiated the annual room renovation project at Transitions, a local family shelter for women and children of domestic violence.


2009- Partnered with Zane State College technology classes to launch the Soroptimist Internaitonal of Zanesville (SIZ) website.


2010- Initiaed partnership with Cindy Brandi's Summer Camp for Teen Girls S.T.A.R.S. which stands for Sensitivity, Tolerance, Attitude, Responsibility, Self-Esteem.


2011- Hosted Soroptimist IV District meeting and a 70th Year Anniversary Celebration and partnered with Zane State College to hold a Teen Dating Violence Awareness speaker.






SOROPTIMIST OF ZANESVILLE OFFICERS & BOARD



Soroptimist of Zanesville Officers & Board




2016 Board Members



2016 Board Members

2016 Board Members




Spirit of Soroptimist



Spirit of Soroptimist Award Winner Donna Snider

2021 Spirit of Soroptimist awardee Donna Snider

“Spirit of Soroptimist “ Award recipients are professional, service oriented women who volunteer time, talents, and leadership to support Soroptimist programs, projects and events.






President Lynn McGlade



Lynn McGlade

Installation of President Lynn McGlade






New Members



New Members

Installation of two new members into the Soroptimist Zanesville branch.






Installation Meeting Photos



Installation Meeting Photo 1



Installation Meeting Photo 2



Table of Members


Table of Members







Community Partnerships


Zanesville/Muskingum Chamber of Commerce



ACES Awards



2011- Transitions Renovations
2012- Zanesville City Schools Dental Program
2015- Local distribution of $2250 in Educational Grants & Scholarships







Genesis Spirit of Women Events



Spirit of Pink
Girls’ Night Out
Day of Dance


Amy, Linda, Molly, Lynne




Community Partnerships


Zane State College



Co -sponsored Teen Dating Violence Awareness Event



Co- sponsored Human Trafficking Awareness Event


(Photo- Cindy and Theresa Flores)





Women Awarded Soroptimist Scholarships at Scholarship Breakfast



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Soroptimist of Zanesville
District IV
P.O. Box 853
Zanesville, OH 43701
Organized April 29, 1941
Club# 105415



Meetings

First Thursday of
Each Month
Board Mtg: 4:45 p.m.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Program: 6:30 p.m.
Business Mtg: 7:00 p.m.