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. Almost 95,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories contribute time and 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.

Read more about us at Soroptimist International of the Americas.

At our July 2011 meeting, we presented Columbia State Community College a check from our

Derby Day Fundraiser to boost our scholarship fund. Pictured are Margaret Gurley (club president),

Columbia State representative Bethany Lay, and Barbara Leech (Derby Day chair).

And we welcomed two new members. Pictured are new members Tiffany Wilson

and Kathy Bierl being welcomed by our club president Margaret Gurley (middle).