Established in 1949 Sierra Nevada Region Club# 116702 Tax ID# 94-6174153
How We Came to Be & Where We Are Now Soroptimist International of Auburn was chartered by Soroptimist International of Placerville on April 28, 1949. The chartering ceremony was held at the Auburn Hotel and there were 48 charter members inducted. Mary G. Bradbury was the Charter President and her board included Beth Lukens, Vice President; Madge Cross, Secretary; Leah Carlisle, Treasurer; Edna R. Hollenbeck, Auditor; and Dorothy E. Orzalli and Edna McCarthy, Directors. Our first meeting was attended by 51 members and 119 guests.
From 1949 to 1976 Soroptimist International of Auburn was a member of the Southwestern Region and we are currently one of 60 clubs in the Sierra Nevada Region.
In 1981 we chartered a second club in Auburn—Soroptimist International of Historic Auburn. Our combined membership is currently approaching 55 members.
Notable Auburn Soroptimists Our club is a vital and active group of professional women who in addition to their Soroptimist commitments, serve their community in many other ways as well. Many of our members have gone on to serve the Soroptimist organization at the region and federation level.
Annabell McCord, a member of SI Auburn since 1958, has served several terms as Mayor of Auburn and has been a local Planning Commissioner. Annabell held the offices of District Secretary, District Director and Region Parliamentarian
Marion Glover, a charter member of SI Rocklin/Loomis and now a member of SI Auburn, has served as District Secretary, District Director, Region Governor and was a member of the Federation Foundation, two years as president.
Harriet White, was elected Placer County Supervisor
Sharon Rolph, District Director
Kathy Sands, Past Mayor of Auburn
Kay Whitaker, past District Director and Past Region Governor Elect
Jeanette Yetka, Region Secretary
Cheryl Maki, Past Mayor of Auburn and Winner of the McCann Award
Norma Harris, Winner of the McCann Award, past president Auburn Chamber of Commerce
Gloria Cavenee, Winner of the McCann Award
We can proudly say we have served our community and the world in many different aspects!