August 17, 2017 - Soroptimist International of Mariposa held their annual Installation of Officers event on June 17, 2017 at the home of Board member Patricia Perry.  This year’s theme was “international travel.”  Salads from around the world were prepared by the attending members. 

Soroptimist International of Mariposa Club members ('Click' picture to view larger image.)

Debbie Lester will hold the office of President for the 2017-2018 term.  The other 2017-2018 Officers are as follows:  President-Elect Oralee Phillips; Treasurer Bev Suggs; Assistant Treasurer Karen Verdugo; Secretary Anita Starchman Bryant; Assistant Secretary Sue Weihe; One-Year Director Patricia Wight and Patricia Perry; Two-Year Director Sandy Semtner; Two-Year Delegate Jenifer Canter; and One-Year Delegate Dee Carr.

Soroptimist International of Mariposa is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas.  Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa., Soroptimist (Soroptimist.org) improves the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Its major program, the Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Awards, provides cash grants for women seeking to improve their lives with the help of additional education and training. Since 1972, the award-winning program has disbursed more than $25 million to tens of thousands of women, helping them to achieve their educational goals. Soroptimist, a 501(c)(3) organization that relies on charitable donations to support its programs, also powers  LiveYourDream.org—an online community offering offline volunteer opportunities in support of women and girls. 

For more information about Soroptimist International of Mariposa, contact Karen Verdugo at (209) 742-4680, visit us on-line at simariposa.org or find us on Facebook.

Article contributed by Anita Starchman Bryant