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02/07/2007: "New Members Inducted into Soroptimists"

(Soroptomist President Becki Day with inductees Anna Coffelt and Shann Weston (left to right)

In January, Anna Coffelt and Shann Weston became the two newest members of Soroptomist International of Friday Harbor. Soroptimist International is a worldwide volunteer service organization for women in management and professions, working to advance human rights and the status of women and girls.

The Friday Harbor organization developed the Soroptimist Cancer Treatment Support Mission Project, which helps fund transportation to the mainland for islanders receiving cancer treatment.

The group also acknowledges island women and girls who work to make a difference with the Violet Richardson Award and the Making A Difference for Women Award.

The goals of the organization include:

• Improving the lives of women and girls • Helping women achieve economic and political equality • Serving as a global voice for women • Providing outstanding leadership development opportunities for women • Enhancing world peace and understanding

For more information please visit the website: http://www.sifri.org/