Soroptimist International is a volunteer organisation for women and was formed in California in 1921. The first Australian group began in 1937.Rectangular silver frame with cream mount. Within the frame is a silver chain from which are suspeded 31 circular medallions. Each medallion is engraved with the names of a member of the Bendigo Soroptomist Club. A large, ornate oval floral medallion is suspended from the bottom of the chain. Around the oval is engraved on a silver surround ' Soroptomist International of Bendigo' Frame is wrapped in cellophane. On back of frame 'Truscott Art and Framing'. A grey jewellery poucn is enclosed in the cellophane wrapping, presumably it held the engraved medallions prior to the chain being made.organisation, community, soroptomist international

Folder contains newspaper articles recording the formation of Soroptimist International Bendigo in1978, office holders, photographs from meetings, newspaper reports on local projects and contributions to international aid, programs and menus for celebratory dinners. Photographs 1978 - 2003 are labelled with names of members. Detailed information on key projects such as Trees for the World is included.bendigo, soroptomist international

Framed Certificate presented to SI Bendigo in recognition of Service in the programme area of International goodwill and understanding, signed by President of SI International South West Pacific Region of Victoria December 2005soroptomist international, certificate