SOROPTIMIST WHITEFISH

A global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.

The Celebrate Women Event Committee, May 10, 2023. From the left: Jill Zignego, Jodee McDowell, Tonya Konopka, Victoria Gabaldon, Jessica Hugh.
The Celebrate Women Event Committee, May 10, 2023. From the left: Jill Zignego, Jodee McDowell, Tonya Konopka, Victoria Gabaldon, Jessica Hugh.

Celebrating Women - Soroptimist Whitefish

The mission of Soroptimist International of Whitefish is to help women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams. On May 10th, we celebrated the many Soroptimist International programs and the women we support in our community. Thank you to all that attended and celebrated with us!

Soroptimist Whitefish Celebrating Women

Emcees -- Victoria Gabaldon and Jessica Hugh,  at our Celebrate Women event on May 10th, 2023

Hilary Shaw, ex.dir. of Abbie Shelter, one of the grant recipients from SIWhitefish this year

Hilary Shaw, Executive Director of Abbie Shelter, one of the grant recipients from SI Whitefish this year

Tonya Price-Konopka introduces Vanessa Palmer, one of our Live Your Dream recipients this past year

Tonya Price-Konopka introduces Vanessa Palmer, one of our Live Your Dream recipients this past year

Sara Parr and Norma MacKenzie, co-chairs of our scholarship committee

Sara Parr and Norma MacKenzie, co-chairs of our scholarship committee

Scholarship Recipient and Soroptimist Whitefish committee members

Scholarship Recipient and Soroptimist Whitefish committee members

LuAnn Basirico, chair of the Smile of Hope committee with Maria Medina, a recipient of dental care.

LuAnn Basirico, chair of the Smile of Hope committee with Maria Medina, a recipient of dental care

Current President of SIW relating the History of SIW

Diane Yarus, president of SI Whitefish

Bonnie Baker, Human Trafficking Committee, with Sean Sullivan from the Flathead County Sheriff's department

Bonnie Baker, Human Trafficking Committee, with Sean Sullivan from the Flathead County Sheriff's department

Whitefish Thrift Haus--supports all SIW programs only

Whitefish Thrift Haus: Mary Witbrod, Norma McKenzie, Louise Porter-Hahn, and Manager, Angie Burger

Soroptimist Vision & Mission

VISION
Women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.

MISSION
A global volunteer organization that provides women
and girls with access to the education and training
they need to achieve economic empowerment.

CORE VALUES
Soroptimist International of the Americas is committed to:

  • Gender Equality: Women and girls live free from discrimination.
  • Empowerment: Women and girls are free to act in their own best interest.
  • Education: Women and girls deserve to lead full and productive lives through access to education.
  • Diversity & Fellowship: Women from varied backgrounds and perspectives work together to improve the lives of women and girls.
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Programs We Support

Empowering Women with Opportunity Through Education

This award improves the lives of women and girls through grants and programs leading to social and economic empowerment.

Apply for the Live Your Dream Award.  Application deadline is Nov. 15.

STOP Trafficking Campaign

A multi-dimensional approach to end sex trafficking including raising awareness, assisting victims, preventing sexual slavery, and advocating for better laws and enforcement.

Dream It, Be It Program

Soroptimist clubs will work in partnership with girls in small groups or a conference setting to provide them with the information and resources they want and need to be successful.

Executive Board

  • President: Diane Yarus
  • President Elect: Tonya Price-Konopka
  • Past President: Betsy Kohnstamm
  • Secretary:  Cindra Stahl
  • Treasurer: Sue Harding 
  • Vice-Treasurer: Karen Crittenden

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Our Vision
Women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.