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Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Zonta members volunteer their time, talents and money to local and international service projects, as well as scholarship and award programs aimed at furthering women's education, leadership and youth development.
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Call To Convention Now Available
For information on the Zonta International Convention in Rotterdam, 27 June - 2 July 2008, download the
Call to Convention or visit the Convention Web site at www.zonta2008.com.
Last Updated: 3 March 2008, page 20 Note on room sharing added. |
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Josephine G. Cooke (1931-2008)
Zonta International President 1996-1998
“Women’s rights are human rights. We, the members
of Zonta International, understand that now that we
have broken the silence, we must break the cycle.” |
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Past International President
(1996-1998) Josephine G. “Josie” Cooke’s words are as inspiring today as when she spoke them at a 1998 conference. Josie died
4 March 2008 at the age of 76.
A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA), Josie was born 5 May 1931 and at the age of three was diagnosed with rheumatic fever. She was unable to attend school for much of her childhood, but graduated with her class in 1948. She attended Virginia University in Richmond, VA but was diagnosed with sickle-cell anemia at the age of 19 and returned to Philadelphia. Josie was told her life expectancy was 30 years, but with her characteristic tenacity and optimism, she pursued her education and a full family and professional life, despite an illness that was often painful and debilitating. MORE |
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| © 2002 CARE/Suzanne Porter | Honor the Special Women in Your Life
Mother's Day is 11 May!
Every May, more than 60 countries around the world dedicate a single day to celebrating motherhood. This year, you can celebrate by making a gift to the Zonta International Foundation in honor of the special women in your life.
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