Violet Richardson Ward (1888–1979) holds a very special place in Soroptimist history. She was the very first president of the very first Soroptimist club, founded in Oakland, California, back in 1921. What started as one group of women determined to make a difference has grown into Soroptimist International — a global movement that continues to …
The Frances Wagner Woman of Achievement Award, presented annually at the Western Canada Region conference, honours an outstanding Soroptimist in Western Canada Region who has demonstrated her achievements in her field of work and her service to the community. Nominees must be members in good standing. This Award is named in honour of Salvation Army …
Soroptimist International of Canada West Online is proud to announce that our member Turquoise Chiang was invited by Wear2Start to speak at its upcoming event “Culture Connected: Empowerment Through Identity” on June 18, 2025. The message of the event is to tell the public whether your identity is rooted in ancestry, lived experience, language, gender, …
At the 92nd Annual Conference, Shirley Stewart, Governor-Elect of the Soroptimist Western Canada Region, presented the region’s highest honour – the 2025 Frances Wagner Woman of Achievement Award – to Carell Wingrave, member and Advocacy Chair of Soroptimist International Canada West Online. In her remarks, Shirley described this year’s award recipient as “a strong, determined …
Melissa Deally, a member of Soroptimist International Canada West Online and Co-Founder of Girls Matter, and her colleague, Billie Aadmi, a Board Member of Girls Matter, were the guest speakers at the 92nd Soroptimist Western Canada Region Conference. Their powerful presentation took us on a journey through their meaningful projects that are changing the lives …
First International Friendship Day was held online on October 2nd, 2024. “This is the first Friendship link for our online club. Then we had our first annual Friendship day celebration with our Friendship folks. We created a quilt and cookbook.” Pamela MacDonald, Friendship Chair for SI Canada Online Every participant sent a picture, photo, image …
“It is my honour to send on this esteemed invitation and bio of our incredible volunteer and advocate for women & girls and member of our club, Soroptimist International Canada West Online, Megin Alvarez. Tomorrow Megin will be receiving the King Charles III Coronation medal for her volunteerism. We are so proud of you Megin.” …