Empowering Women and Girls in Grand Prairie, Texas
Soroptimist International of Grand Prairie We are an active group of professionals, volunteers, and retirees who are dedicated to serving Grand Prairie, TX, and our communities. Soroptimists are a dynamic, high-energy group of women who care about making the world a better place for women and girls. We are a voice for women through awareness, advocacy, and action. We enjoy working together and raising funds to help women and girls. We promote gender equality, empowerment, education, diversity and fellowship! The name Soroptimist means "Best for Women." As the name suggests, we are part of an international organization of members who support a common vision, mission and core values. If you share our vision and would like to know more about membership in Soroptimist click on the "APPLY" page for more contact information. If you are a woman who lives or works in our community, we are a great organization for you to join! We, Soroptimists, are a thriving part of making private philanthropy the force it is in our society, making America the exceptional country that it is, and giving the women and girls in Grand Prairie, Texas a legacy of hope and vision. For information, email us at sigp.technology@gmail.com. Meeting place "the House" 121 SW Dallas St, Grand Prairie, TX 75051. Meeting time is Noon to 1:00 p.m. Business on the Second (2nd) and Program on the fourth (4th) Thursday of the month. Summer Schedule: No meeting 4th Thursdays in June & July (Zoom option available) .
Ladies that Lead!
Soroptimist International of Grand Prairie 2023-2024
Board of Directors:
President: Petra Carrillo
Vice President: Dawn Inocencio
Treasurer: Pat Gouldy
Recording Secretary: Marilyn Ey
Corresponding Secretary: Kelly Vallejo-Walsh
Director: Shebra Hackett
Director: Donna Koepke
Delegate: Liz Paynes
Delegate: Dandreon Gray
Alternate Delegate: Tarrance Jones
Alternate Delegate: Detra Ledbetter
Soroptimist Grand Prairie History:
Grand Prairie Soroptimists International was chartered June 9, 1951 by a handful of visionary friends, who happened to represent local business and professional women. The subsequent relationship between Soroptimists and the city of Grand Prairie is rich in filling financial and volunteer needs. Our club is part of the larger South Central Region.
Our Meeting Place
“The House” History
121 S.W. Dallas Street Grand Prairie, TX
The property was owned by Dr. H.V. Copeland, who used it for a garden and grape vineyard. Dr. Copeland's home is just west and is now an historical site. Jim Powers, owner of a local vending machine company, bought the property to build a home for his sister, Bessie Pearl Powers Bostick and husband, Luck Bostick and their family. The family moved into the home on December 8, 1941. Those living in the home were Mr. and Mrs. Luke Bostick and their children, Lonnie Copeland (named for Dr.Copeland), Tom Bill and James Marvin. Lonnie Copeland Bostick was killed on Iwo Jima during World War II and is listed on G.P.'s Veterans Memorial. His body lay in state in the living room of the home before a military burial at Southland Cemetery.
On April 6, 1952, Bessie died at age 56 from an apparent heart attack and the home was later bought by Tom Bill from his father. Tom Bill and his wife, Glenda Fulton Bostic, raised their three children, James Mark, Kevin, and Pamela Bostick Duff, in the home for the years preceding its sale to the Soroptimist Club.
Information on construction: Completed by ALL LOCAL workers Contractor: Ira Crouch
Cabinet maker: Perry Nash (later became Police Chief of G.P.)
Painter: Buck Gulliet (lifetime resident of GP)
Electrical: Ward Electric
Concrete: Naylor Concrete (laid piers for foundation, etc.)
Floors: Hardwood floors laid by Bobby Whitset
Purchase Information: Sale Date 8-5-1963 - Irene Paxton was the President. Trustees were Stella Rohde (name sake of our Rohde Scholarship) , and Tinie May Baker Sold thru Turner Real Estate
Purchase price $11,000 plus fees of $170.73
Payments were $60.11
Release of Lien was filled on May 21, 1970
Marked Paid in Full on April 30, 1970 - Jo R. Campbell was President and Stella Rohde Treasurer
JOIN US!
Soroptimist International Grand Prairie wants you as a new member! If you are a woman who lives or works in our community, we are the organization for you! For information, email us at sigp.technology@gmail.com
Place and time of Regular Meeting:
Meeting place "the House" 121 SW Dallas St, Grand Prairie, TX 75051.
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Business on the Second (2nd) and Program on the fourth (4th) Thursday of the month.
No Program (4th) Thursday : June - August
(Zoom option available)
