Last month, I attended one of the Soroptomist Organization's Information Sessions at TD Bank. As a former Violet Richardson scholarship winner (which was given by the club), it was an honor to have been invited to take part in this night.
I was asked to attend by the SI Giving Circle, a group that I was fortunate enough to connect with during my Miss Greater New York reign. It was nice to see a few of them at the bank; some who are Soroptomist members and others who are considering joining!
It was a quick appearance, but I definitely gained a lot from it. First, it allowed me to help spread the word about Soroptomist. Many people are unsure of what they do. Soroptomist is "an international volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world." The organization is made up of only women - over 80,000 to be specific. This information session served as a means of attracting more members for the Staten Island division.
You can read about "who they are" here!
This night also served as a networking party for all who attended. Having graduated this past May, I've been looking for a full time position that would allow me to utilize my arts administration and marketing knowledge. This event was definitely helpful. I made many connections and look forward to keeping in touch with them as I move forward in my job hunt.
The name, Soroptimist, means "best for women," and that's what the organization strives to achieve. Thank you to the organization for having me and to all the Soroptomists around the world who continue help other women be their best!