MISSION

Soroptimist International is a global organization for women in management and the professions, working through service projects to advance the human rights and the status of women.

STRATEGIC PLAN
Presented June 29, 2001

Vision
Be the voluntary service organization chosen by all business and professional women committed to improving the lives of women and girls.

We will share our time, talents, and financial resources to enrich our community. Together, we will:

• Improve the lives of women and children
• Help women achieve economic and political equity
• Serve as a global voice for women
• Provide outstanding leadership development opportunities for women
• Enhance world peace and understanding

Purpose
To advance human rights and the status of women.

Core Values
Soroptimist International of the Americas Sierra Pacific Region is committed to:

• Improving the lives of women and children
• Fostering international goodwill and understanding
• Promoting volunteer action
• Providing leadership development opportunities
• Promoting fellowship and diversity

Strategic Outcomes (Goals)

1. Membership: Sierra Pacific Region will be a thriving, progressive organization with members who find involvement relevant and valuable.

Objectives:

• Increase membership
• Develop a new generation of members
• Improve member retention rates
• Increase the diversity of members
• Enhance member pride through education in Soroptimist traditions
• Improve community awareness of Soroptimist International Sierra Pacific Region

2. Soroptimist Programs: Sierra Pacific Region will promote awareness of Soroptimist programs and implement them where relevant.

Objectives:

• Stay current on women’s and children’s human rights issues/problems
• Wherever possible, focus club program on women and children
• Enhance knowledge of United Nations collaboration
• Encourage and increase member participation in Soroptimist programs

3. Service: Sierra Pacific Region will develop service commitments, providing ample opportunity for participation so that all members appreciate and value their involvement.

Objectives:

• Encourage and promote hands-on involvement in service
• Develop service opportunities that cross club and/or district boundaries
• Identify and recognize members non-Soroptimist service activities

4. Communications: Sierra Pacific Region will communicate effectively with the membership, insuring that all members stay current on activities/information, regarding the club, region, and federation

Objectives:

• Educate region committee members regarding their district responsibilities
• Regularly summarize and disseminate district, region, and federation materials and information
• Take advantage of technology, whenever it is reasonable, to enhance communications within the region
• Review region communication mechanization upgrading content and format where appropriate

5. Finance: Sierra Pacific Region will be financially able to support all region activities and administration.

Objectives:

• Implement a regular meeting schedule for the Finance Committee
• Monitor financial instruments and manage to maximize return
• Identify financial requirements for Soroptimist programs and budget accordingly