Soroptimist International of Upper Montgomery County Maryland

We Empower Women & girls

Soroptimist International of Upper Montgomery County Maryland (SIUMC) is the local chapter of Soroptimist International of the Americas Inc., an international volunteer organization for women whose mission is to improve the lives of women and girls, through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.

We partner with the City of Gaithersburg, educators and other organizations to fulfill our mission and continue our local service projects:

SIUMC Recognized with Outstanding Organization Award

On April 18, 2024, the City of Gaithersburg recognized our club with the Outstanding Organization Award. 

“Since its inception in 1964, the organization has been a steadfast pillar of support and service in the Gaithersburg community ensuring women and girls have the resources and opportunity to reach their full potential and live their dreams.“

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Pictured above: Member Johann Dretchen with Gaithersburg City Council members.

Pictured left: SIUMC Members in attendance: Myrtis Brame, Johann, VP Donna Jones, Michele Rubinstein, Nancy Gibbs, Claudia Chitty

SIUMC Member Johann Dretchen accepts the award.  Johann’s work with Dream It Be It and writing grants to allow the program to be offered to schools has been instrumental to its success.

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Are you looking for a way to help your community that fits your schedule? You are in the right place! Check out our activities that you can choose that fits your schedule! Don't see one? Contact us and we will tell you about all the different activities we do. Our members are working to ask friends and acquaintances to come to one of our events as well. Reach out and join our club today - make a positive impact on the lives of women and girls, and their families!

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Dream It Be It

Dream It Be It targets high school girls who face obstacles to their future success. Our program gives them the tools and confidence to overcome them and achieve their dreams.

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Live Your Dream

The Live Your Dream Awards Program is an education award for women who provide the primary financial support for their families. It gives  women the resources they need to improve their lives.

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Ruby Award

This award honors women who have worked to improve the lives of women and girls through their professional and/or volunteer work and whose work inspires and encourages other women and girls.

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Betty King Award

This award was established in 2018 in remembrance of Elizabeth “Betty” King, charter member, and former SIUMC president. It is given to a resilient woman driven to further her education.

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Monthly service projects

November

We will begin providing meals to Rainbow Place this month. We will be doing meals once a month through March. We will be supporting the Gaithersburg Thanksgiving distribution this month and gearing up for the Holiday Gift Program.

December

We are adopting two families and doing the 30/30 project, which is buying new things for families leaving a homeless shelter and going into their own home. We hope everyone will participate in this wonderful project! We are also doing another Story and Art project at Seneca Heights Apartments and need volunteers.

January

We will be holding our second Dream It Be It Program of the year this month. This one is at Quince Orchard High School. Our Gaithersburg High School program in November was very successful!

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