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Celebrating Service: Carolynn Kaetterhenry Receives Prestigious Laurel Society Award
Huge congratulations to Carolynn Kaetterhenry, the 2026 recipient of the Soroptimist Oak Harbor Laurel Society Award! (Pictured here being presented the award by last year’s recipient, Stephanie Smith). This honor is awarded to a member who demonstrates exemplary character, integrity, and outstanding service to our club and community. In recognition of Carolynn's dedication, our club has contributed $1,000 in her name to Soroptimist International of the Americas to support ou
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Jun 221 min read


A New Chapter Begins!
Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor has installed our 2026/2027 officers: President Carol Ann Hopper, President-Elect Stephanie Smith, VP Joan Bay Klope, Secretary Marilee Paddock, Treasurer Sandy Rankin, & Director Barry Wenaas. A huge thank you to Stephanie Smith for her incredible leadership as President this past year, and to all of our dedicated club members for their endless contributions to our community. Together, we look forward to another impactful year of #Inve
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Jun 191 min read


Strong Women Build Strong Communities
Soroptimist Oak Harbor provided lunch this week for the crew taking part in the 2026 Habitat for Humanity Island County Women's Build! Their theme is "Strong Women Build Strong Communities" and we couldn't agree more! #InvestingInDreams #SoroptimistStrong
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May 181 min read


Registration Deadline is Oct 31, 2025
Reminder!! Registration Deadline is this Friday, October 31, 2025. Don’t forget to register!! This is for high school girls in Oak Harbor and Coupeville who want to attend Dream It, Be It! The FREE one-day conference on Saturday, November 8, at Skagit Valley College in Oak Harbor provides girls the guidance and resources they need to achieve their goals. Girls come out with more confidence, new tools to overcome obstacles, and achievable goals for their future. Registratio
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Oct 28, 20251 min read


Combat Intimate Partner Violence
Financial abuse occurs in 99% of domestic violence cases, trapping victims by controlling their access to money. One of the most effective ways to combat this is through education. By providing women and girls with access to education and training, Soroptimist gives them a direct path to financial independence, making it harder for an abuser to exert control and easier for a victim to leave. If you'd like to join us in helping combat Intimate Partner Violence through a variet
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Oct 16, 20251 min read


Day of the Girl
October 11 is International Day of the Girl Child, and you can help empower and invest in the dreams of the girls right here on Whidbey...
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Oct 10, 20251 min read


Unstoppable Women Awards and Scholarship Brunch
Soroptimist Oak Harbor honors 26 scholarship and award recipients who are pursuing their dreams through education!
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May 26, 20251 min read
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