MissionSoroptimist improves the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.

 

VisionWomen and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.

Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.

Soroptimist International of Lakeview meets each Tuesday of the month from September through the first week in June at the Elks. Our group of 30+ active women spend each year raising money to support local community projects and fund scholarships and awards for local women and students.

President's Message and News

President's Message

 Welcome Soroptimists!

I hope all of you are having a wonderful summer! The board and I would like to welcome new members and continuing members to a new year of fun.

I am very excited to have the opportunity to serve as President and look forward to the many incredible special events and community service activities to come. This club is growing and has a lot to do in the first couple of months of the current fiscal year.

The goal this year, as in past years, is to plan events that support and raise valuable dollars to improve women’s and girls’ lives through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. The club’s vision is to provide resources and opportunities for women and girls so that they can accomplish their full potential and achieve their dreams.

Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to education and training they need to achieve empowerment.

I am counting on the strength and ability of our club members to achieve this goal and appreciate all members of this club!

Sincerely,
President Debe

 

News

WAYS AND MEANS PROPOSED FUNDRAISING EVENTS
Fundraising projects voted on by the membership include Cowpie Bingo, Holiday Luncheon and the Kentucky Derby event.

DISTRICT 2 CONFERENCE
Location: The Mill Casino & Resort, North Bend, OR
Date: Friday, October 27 – Sunday, October 29, 2023
Shiela Strubel attended

COW PIE BINGO TICKETS

  • Only 75 tickets left to check out.
  • $2,850 of ticket $ and stubs turned in.
  • As of today, we have only 27 days left to sell the rest of the CP Bingo tickets.
Monthly Programs and Menu

April Programs

Tuesday, April 2
Business Meeting
Menu: Chicken enchiladas, green salad, soup, and dessert

Tuesday, April 9
Menu: BBQ sandwich, coleslaw, soup, dessert

Program: The Playa-its facility, history, purpose, and upcoming spring events; Kris Norris, director

Tuesday, April 16
Menu: Meatball sliders sub, caesar salad, soup, dessert

Program: The Center (formerly Senior Center) – Andrea Wishart and Francine Winters

Tuesday, April 23
Menu: Creamy chicken pasta, green salad, soup, dessert

Program: BPOE #1536 – Mike Lysne, Exalted Ruler

Tuesday, April 30
Menu: Avocado BLT croissant, pasta salad, soup, dessert

Program: Lake County Dark Skies – Chamber, US Forest Service, BLM

April Committee:  
Lisa Pike, Sharon Faulkner, Kirby Kerns, Hillary Hulseman

Download: April Menu & Program

Core Values
Gender Equality

Women live free from discrimination.

Empowerment

Women and girls are free to act in their own best interest.

Education

Women and girls deserve to lead full and productive lives through access to education.

Diversity and Fellowship

Women from varied backgrounds and perspectives work together to improve the lives of women and girls.

News

Programs of Service

Scholarships/ Awards

Member Information

Welcome to our new Soroptimist members!!

Left to right – Sponsor Mickie Gocken with new member Marivel Dannen, sponsor Lana Castel with new member Sherrill Balogh, new member Nina Hardin along with her sponsor Mikell Newton.

Programs of Service

22-23 Recipients

  • AD Hay School
  • Elementary Music Program
  • Lake Co. Sr. Center
  • Lake Co. Crisis Center

2024 Live Your Dream award – Danielle Ables

2023 Lakeview Scholarship
 Tyler McNeley

2023 Vo-Tech Scholarship
 Nick Maita

 

Officers and Board Members
  • Debe Lightle-President
  • Charley Tracy-Vice-President
  • Shiela Strubel-Secretary
  • Judy Graham-Treasurer
  • Janine Simms-Past President
  • Deanna Walls -1 yr.
  • Ann Sabin -2 yr.

Member Information