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Organization: Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley
Date: September 16, 2008
Soroptimists Taking Applications for Violet Richardson Award
On September 1st, Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley, an international volunteer organization for business and professional women, began seeking applicants for its recognition program targeted to young women who make the community and world a better place. The Violet Richardson Award honors young women, between the ages of 14 and 17, for volunteer action such as fighting drugs, crime and violence; cleaning up the environment; and working to end discrimination and poverty.
"As a volunteer service organization for business and professional women, Soroptimist believes that by acknowledging young women's volunteer involvement now, they will grow up to be vital, active members of the community," said Terri Cadiente, president of the Santa Clarita Valley club.
The Violet Richardson Award program begins at the local Soroptimist club level, where the type of award varies. Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley presents three awards to winners — 1st place $1,000, 2nd place $750, and 3rd place $500. Club-level winners then become eligible for one of 28 $1,000 awards. In addition, at this level, $1,000 will be contributed in honor of the winners to their volunteer organizations. One finalist will be chosen from among the 28 winners for an additional award, including a contribution of $2,500 to the finalist's volunteer organization.
Applications are available at all local high schools, all three Santa Clarita public libraries, Newhall Community Center, or by contacting Pam Jaffke, Violet Richardson Award chair, at 661-255-9880. Applications are due December 1st.
The award program is named after Violet Richardson, the president of the first Soroptimist club in 1921. Richardson believed in personal responsibility and the motto, "It's what you do that counts." She lived her life accordingly, as an active member in her community who was committed to creating opportunities for girls and young women. Soroptimist established this award to honor the memory of this unique woman and her dedication to volunteer action.
Founded in 1974, Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas. Santa Clarita Valley members join with almost 100,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories to contribute time and financial support to community-based projects benefiting women. Its mission is to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. In addition, the club participates in Soroptimist International of the Americas' major service project, the Women's Opportunity Awards program, which provides women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families with the financial resources to offset costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education or additional skills and training. For more information about how Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley improves the lives of women and girls, call Terri Cadiente, club president, at 661-294-7841.
