Soroptimist of Cypress recently hosted their 32nd annual Scholarship and Service Award Reception honoring young women and girls along with the service organizations that support them. It is inline with Soroptimist International goals as a worldwide organization of volunteers working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.
Four Kay Moyer Memorial Scholarships in honor of a former Cypress Soroptimist, were awarded to young women who excel academically, are leaders in their schools and are dedicated to community service. This year’s recipients were Jiuen (Anna) Kang and Youwoo (Angela) Yi from Cypress High School as well as Erin Kim and Susmitha Varghese from Oxford Academy.
Soroptimist International of the America’s “Live Your Dream” program assists women who, as head of their households, must enter or return to the work force, or upgrade their employment status. This financial award program enables these women to gain the additional education and skills training they need to provide adequately for themselves and their families. Soroptimist of Cypress honored three Cypress College young women with this award, aided in funding by a grant from Bandai America Corporation. Recipients are MayaLin J. Ortega who is pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Mahwish M. Choudhry who is working to become a child psychologist and Nguyen T. Nguyen who is on her way to becoming an accountant.
Several community agencies also received checks from Cypress Soroptimist recognizing their ongoing work to benefit women and children. Debbie Stroman representing Breast Cancer Angels, Sue Osbon of the Boys and Girls Club of Cypress, Stacy Berry of the Cypress Children’s Advocacy Council, Vikki Shepp from Girl Scouts of America, Sue Fardette of H.O.P.E.-Helping Other People Everyday, and Larry Milligan representing Hotline of Southern California accepted this year’s awards.
Soroptimist of Cypress welcomes new members. The club enjoys supporting and raising funds for the community. If you are interested in making new friends, helping your community, advancing the status of women, sharing fun and goals, while expanding your business knowledge and contacts they would like to hear from you. For more information about joining Cypress Soroptimist, please contact Valeri Peters Wagner at 714-828-5504 or vlwagner@pacbell.net.
