CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Soroptimist International of Clearlake recently inducted four new members at a program meeting at Howard’s Grotto in Clearlake.

The group holds its meetings twice monthly at Howard’s Grotto – a business meeting on the second Thursday of each month and a program meeting with a speaker on the fourth Thursday.

The group’s next board meeting is Thursday, Aug. 9, at noon at Howard’s Grotto. Lunch is $12; all interested women are invited to attend.

Soroptimist is a term that means “Best For Women.”

The objective of the group is to promote the advancement of women through volunteer service to the community, and to serve as a global voice on issues of importance to women.  

There are three classes of membership: regular, retired/unemployed and embarking.  

Women who are interested in learning more about the organization are encouraged to contact President Wanda Harris at 707-987-9027 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..