Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.
Novato Club History
We are just now beginning this web page to capture the history of our club. If you have anything to add, please email the date and event.”
1921 Oct 3
Soroptimist International was founded in Oakland, CA.
1972
Live Your Dream award began. Originally it was called Women's Opportunity Awards.
1973 April
The Novato club was chartered.
1980s
Novato club had its first fashion show (there have been over 30 shows).
199?
Sounding Board community television program began over 25 years ago.
20??
The Novato web site was begun by member Brandy Donohue.
2010
Novato club sold llama beans (fertilizer) as a fun fundraiser event.
2016, May
Pauline Stuber STEM Memorial Scholarship began.
2018
Community TV program Sounding Board name and appearance changed to e-luminate.
2020
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2020-2022
The club met on Zoom for safety reasons due to COVID-19. All in person events canceled. Fundraisers done by web.
2022
The fashion show returned.
The first “S” club called O.W.L.S., Opportunities for Women in Leadership and Service was started in Novato
