SI Monroe County

President Anne Noland

Business meeting: 3rd Thursday of the month

Soroptimist International of Monroe County (SIMC) was chartered in 1981. We have 54 Members included 2 Charter Members (Ilah Mae Brancheau & Kathy DuVall), current District III Director, Gail Hutra and former Midwestern Region Governor, current SIA Board Member and Dream Big Campaign Ambassador, Vivian Walczesky.

Over the years, SIMC has given volunteer service and monetary support to Paula’s House (a substance abuse home and program for women), New Beginnings Mercy House (shelter and supplies for unwed mothers), Family Counseling and Shelter Services (Sunrise House – A Domestic Violence Shelter for Woman) and several others.

We hold several fundraisers which include Ladies Shopping Night Out in November, Galentine's Day in February, and Daily Pick 3 in June.

Our major event of the year is our Annual Celebration of Women which is held in March at a new venue Laroys Event Center. Three (3) Virginia Wagner Awards, three (3) Girls Youth Leadership Awards, and seven (7) Live Your Dream Awards have been presented at this event honoring women and girls in the community who are furthering their education. In addition to these awards we also gave two (2) Helen Applin Awards (recognizing women who have volunteered their time and efforts in the community and have never been recognized before).

SIMC also has Friendship Links with Soroptimist clubs in Moldova and Japan.