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Our name, Soroptimist, was coined from the Latin “soror” and
Basket and Toy distribution. We donate funds,
“optima” meaning ‘best for women’. Soroptimists are
time and items to a variety of local programs such as Caring
professional business women, or women who hold or have held
Pregnancy Center, Siuslaw Girls Volleyball Club, Siuslaw
positions of leadership in the business or volunteer organization each
Bowling Team, Siuslaw Outreach Services, Florence
represents. As a member of this international service organiza-
Senior Meals, Relay for Life and the Coalition
tion, there are opportunities for professional growth and
Against Human Trafficking.
leadership development, education, unity and purpose
TOGETHER...
We focus on common goals; strive for human
through working with other like-
rights for all people and advance the status of
minded individuals to achieve common goals and
Making
a
women and girls; develop interest in community,
achievement through direct involvement with service
Difference
national and international affairs; maintain high
projects.
ethical
standards in business and professional
The Soroptimist mission is to improve the lives of
for Women
life; develop the highest concept of patriotism.
women and girls through programs leading to social and
Soroptimist International of Florence has been
economic empowerment. It is our vision that "Women and
active in this community since 1972. Interested in
girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full
joining
our organization? Join us for lunch. Please con-
potential and live their dreams." To promote the mission and
tact club president, Nancy Bosket at 541-902-7250 or
vision Soroptimist International of Florence holds fundraising events
nancy.bosket@opbc.com for place and time.
that enable us to provide financial assistance through awards and
siflorence@soroptimist.net
scholarships to women and girls in the local area.
Our local club coordinates the annual Community Christmas
REUSABLE DISHWARE PROGRAM
Save Money & Help Th e Planet With Durable Dishware Program
According to the
Clean Air council,
“Every year Americans
throw away enough
paper products, plastic
cups, forks and spoons
to circle the equator
300 times.” In 2008, Paper products, (cardboard, newsprint and offi ce
paper) made up 31% of municipal waste in our landfi ll. Why not save
money and the environment by using durables this spring with reusable
dishware and place settings from Florence Master Recycler’s Durable
Dishware Rental Program.
Th e Florence Master Recyclers have put together kits of 150 place
settings of plates, bowls, glasses, cutlery and even cloth napkins for free
rental to the general public. If your event is outdoors, there’s even a
mobile washing station for your needs. We can accommodate a group
as small as a dozen and up to 150, with some holiday themed settings
complete with platters and serving spoons. So, why not do the right
thing by going green this spring and save a ton of money in the process.
To learn more about the Durable Dishware Program and to reserve a
free rental call 541-590-0506. Florence Master Recyclers are a non-profi t
volunteer organization supported by Lane County Waste Management.
