About

Soroptimist International of San Rafael

Chartered November 23,1994

Soroptimist International of San Rafael was conceptualized and organized

on the invitation of then Pres. Erlie Ranola of SI Malolos. It already started sometime in October, 1994 when a group of 10 prominent women from Bgy. Cruz na Daan were invited to attend a Soroptimist Orientation & Leadership Training (SOLT) lead by Gloria Veneracion and Carmen Isidro.

Shortly after, they paid a visit to Mrs.Lorna Silverio, wife of then Congressman Ricardo Silverio and asked her to organize and charter a new club. Them SI San Rafael was chartered In Nov. 23, 1994 by Ms. Lorna C. Silverio being

the Charter President.

From the initial ten (10) members, it enthusiastically increased to over forty (40) active and highly motivated members. They launched livelihood projects, promoted environmental awareness, created day-care centers, rendered free medical services, skills training for women, etc.

In 1996, the SISR capped five (5) SIA semi-finalist citations and twelve (12) SIPR awards. Within three (3) years of existence, they chartered three (3) clubs.

During the last year of Charter President Lorna C. Silverio, the SIS was chosen as the “Natatanging Samahang Pangkababaihan” by the “Panlalawigang Komisyon Para Sa Kababaihan ng Bulakan (PKKB)”

Later, they launched Projects Kabalingay (Kababaihang Lingkod Barangay). Thru the organization, they were able to continuously promote the Soroptimist cause.

Twenty six (26) years later, she continues to guide SISR and she must say that the presidents after her have continued to steer the club with passion and have truly made a difference in the lives of women and girls of San Rafael.