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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.
For more, explore the links under About Zonta at left.
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DECEMBER 2009
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Luella M. Hoffman (1931-2009)
Zonta International Foundation President 1995-1997
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I am saddened to report that the Past Foundation President and long-time Zontian, Luella M Hoffman passed away Sunday December 13, 2009 in Aurora, Illinois, USA....read more >>
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President's Message
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Dear Zontians,
On 6 November 2009, UNIFEM launched Say NO – UNiTE to End Violence Against Women, a global advocacy initiative to stimulate, count and showcase actions on ending violence against women around the world. Zonta International was one of 80 organizations worldwide to join UNIFEM as a launch partner.
(http://www.saynotoviolence.org/join-say-no/zonta-international-unites-say-no-violence-against-women)
Zonta International, our clubs and our members have already found numerous ways to support efforts to prevent violence against women around the globe. To maximize Zonta’s participation in the Say NO – UNiTE to End Violence Against Women initiative and to raise awareness of our efforts at the global and local level, we need the participation of all our districts and clubs....read more>>
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NOVEMBER 2009
President's Message
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November 25 - International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Zonta International joins the Secretary-General in reaffirming our commitment to women's human rights. | Message from UN
To further strengthen our commitment and visibility we will make it possible for all Zontians to register at our own website and be a part of the "UNiTE to End Violence Against Women". Further details will be coming soon.
December 4, 2009 – Right Livelihood Award Ceremony
Congratulations to Dr Catherine Hamlin (Ethiopia), Zonta International Honorary Member, who is awarded the Right Livelihood Award 2009 “for her fifty years dedicated to treating obstetric fistula patients, thereby restoring the health, hope and dignity of thousands of Africa’s poorest women”. The prize money is EUR 50,000.
On December 4th parliamentarians, ambassadors, members of the board and jury of the Right Livelihood Award Foundation and invited guests from civil society, business and media among others will gather at the Swedish Parliament in Stockholm to honour the 2009 Award Recipients. ...read more >>
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AUGUST 2009
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Corazon Aquino (1933-2009)
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Zonta International Honorary Member Corazon Aquino Dies
Former Philippine Republic President Corazon Aquino and Zonta International Honorary Member Corazon Aquino died early Saturday, August 1, 2009 in Manila. Aquino, a beloved democracy icon who swept away a dictator and inspired nonviolent resistance to autocratic rule, was... read more >>
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JULY2009
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Zonta International Headquarters - Open House June 20, 2009
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Dear Zontians,
On June 20, 2009, we held a ceremony to officially open the new Zonta International Headquarters at Oak Brook, Illinois.
President-Elect Dianne Curtis was our... read more >>
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UNIFEM Saddened by the Passing of Helvi Sipilä, UN Stalwart and Champion of Women’s Rights
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Helvi Sipilä (1915-2009)
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It is with great sadness I report that Minister Helvi Sipilä, Past International President and long-term Zontian, passed away on Friday May 15, 2009.
Helvi Sipilä was ... read more>>
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| New Appointments at Zonta International Headquarters |
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On 7 May 2009 the Zonta International Board of Directors decided to appoint Maureen Powers as Executive Director of Zonta International and Jason Friske as Deputy Executive Director, effective 11 May 2009.
Maureen Powers joined the staff in May 2001 as the Director of Programs and Foundation Administration and was promoted to Deputy Executive Director in November 2008. She has managed the program, advocacy, communications and development operations at headquarters. She has also served as the headquarters liaison to several international committees and the Zonta International Foundation Board of Directors.
Jason Friske joined the staff in January 2007 as Director of Member Records. He has managed annual dues billings, the membership database and credentials registration for the 2008 Rotterdam Convention. He has also ensured the coordination of the member, donor and Website databases. As Deputy Executive Director, Jason Friske will also manage the donor database, contribution processing, donor acknowledgement and recognition processes.
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2008-2010 Zonta International Board
The 2008-2010 Zonta International Board was installed at the 2008 Zonta International Convention in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Top row (l-r): Heddy Tangen Steffensen, Ragna Karlsdottir and Maria Victoria P. Vergel de Dios. Middle row (l-r): Dilruba Ahmed, Lynn Goodhue, Ingeborg Geyer and Kerry Dixon-Fox. Bottom row (l-r): Lynn McKenzie, Dianne Curtis, Beryl Sten and Gloria Stootman Wristen.
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Join Zonta International and UNIFEM in the call to end violence against women. Add your name to the Say NO – UNiTE to End Violence Against Women campaign by clicking on the Say NO banner above. If you have already added your name to the global call, please sign it again to support Zonta’s participation in this new initiative. Send the link to your fellow club members and friends, and encourage them to do the same.
Registration Guide
ZI Convention Y’all Come!
District 10 in 2010
for details go to the
Convention Website>>
June 25-30th 2010
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