Zonta District 15 March 2019 THE BRIDGE YOUR CLUB MEMBERS ... · Zonta Club of Gaylord Area PO Box...
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PLEASE FORWARD THIS NEWSLETTER TO YOUR CLUB MEMBERS! THE BRIDGE Zonta District 15 March 2019 Official Zonta Mission: Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. Visit our website! IT'S NOT TOO LATE! District 15 is waiting anxiously for your Young Women in Public Affairs nominees. This is a great scholarship, and it's not too late to nominate a deserving young woman. Governor Joy needs to receive by April 1!! Zonta International's YWPA Award recognizes young women, ages 16-19, who demonstrate superior leadership skills and a commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation
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PLEASE FORWARD THIS NEWSLETTER TOYOUR CLUB MEMBERS!
THE BRIDGEZonta District 15 March 2019
Official Zonta Mission: Zonta International is a leadingglobal organization of professionals empowering women
worldwide through service and advocacy.
Visit our website!
IT'S NOT TOO LATE!
District 15 is waiting anxiously for your Young Women in Public Affairsnominees. This is a great scholarship, and it's not too late to nominate adeserving young woman. Governor Joy needs to receive by April 1!!
Zonta International's YWPA Award recognizes young women, ages 16-19,who demonstrate superior leadership skills and a commitment to publicservice and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation
in public and political life.
Ten (10) international scholarships of US$4,000 each and up to 32district/region scholarships of US$1,500 each are awarded eachyear. Applications must be submitted through a Zonta club. To download the2019 YWPA Award application, click here.
URGENT REMINDER! YOUR CLUBCAN HELP A PARTNERORGANIZATION OBTAIN A $5,000GRANT!
We are nearing the March 31 deadline...don'tmiss this Centennial Anniversary GrantOpportunity!
Follow this link for details. $300,000 has beendesignated for one-time or ongoing projects to empower women! What agift we could provide a local organization.
ZONTA DISTRICT 15 SPRING WORKSHOPS
Area 1 & 2Hosting: Zonta Club of Gaylord Area
Saturday, May 49 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Otsego County Library700 S. Otsego Avenue
Gaylord, MI
Please print the attached registration form and send your
check or money order to:
Phyllis MeadZonta Club of Gaylord Area
PO Box 2203Gaylord, MI 49734
OR order tickets online by clicking here.
Area 3 & 4
Hosting: Zonta Club of FentonSaturday, April 27
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Denise's Wixom Grill29710 S. Wixom Rd.
Wixom, MI 48393
Please print the attached registration form and send yourcheck or money order to:
Zonta Club of Fenton
PO Box 481Fenton, MI 48430
OR order tickets online by clicking here.
For a downloadable flyer and agenda, click here.
DATES TO REMEMBER
March 11-22, 2019 - CSW 63 - Commission on the Status of Women atthe UN Headquarters
March 31 - Centennial Anniversary Grants due. For more info, click here. Forthe grant preparation form, click here. Don't forget to select a nonprofitpartner for this $5,000 grant.
April 1 - Young Women in Public Affairs nomination due to District Governor.For info and application, click here.
April 27 - Spring Workshop, Areas 3-4, Wixom
May 4 - Spring Workshop, Areas 1-2, Gaylord
June 7-9 - North American Inter-District Meeting in Dallas, TX.
GOVERNOR'S REPORT MARCH 2019GOVERNOR'S REPORT MARCH 2019
TAKE A ZONTA JOYRIDE!
"Whether you are talking about education,career or service, you are talking about life.And life must really have joy. It's supposedto be fun." --Former First Lady Barbara Bush
Identify your "WHY?" -- in Zonta and in life.My "WHY?" is based on gratitude and my
desire to share time and resources in thanks for all the blessings Ihave received. Zonta allows me to share JOY by empowering womenthrough Zonta. I, in turn, receive even more JOY as I meet newpeople, make new friends and see the results of our efforts locallyand around the world.
Our Zonta International President Susanne von Bassewitz said itbest: "We all believe in making the world a better place byempowering women and we find JOY in doing this in a community oflike-minded people that even extends to other nationsand cultures."
Join us at your area workshopthis spring where we will workto find our personal "WHYZonta?" that we can share withothers and strengthen ourorganization for the future!
Zonta International Foundation Report Bonnie McArthur - Foundation Ambassador
Thanks to all who donated to the Rose DayFundraiser. What a wonderful way to honor
a woman friend or mentor in your life. I amsure many women were pleased andtouched by the thought. All money collectedthrough that campaign went into the RoseFund -ZIF's unrestricted funds that are usedto complete the shortfall in any of ourpromised projects this biennium. As of theend of February, we are at 133% of the$200,000 goal, putting us in good shape.This is a great fund if you want yourindividual gift to go to "greatest need."
The first year of the biennium will soon be over, and only 14 of our 37District 15 Clubs have sent in their Club contributions. That is just 37.8% asof the end of February. Presidents, PLEASE remind your treasurers to sendin your pledged amount by May 15 so they can be recorded for this year. Itwould be outstanding to be at 100% this first year. Lastly - hope to see many of you at the AreaMeetings where I will be sharing our currentZonta International Foundation projects andcan answer questions you might have. TheArea Meetings promise to be fun andinformative. In the meantime - happy spring!!
Who is Eligible?Women of any age, pursuing a technology degree or closely relatedprogram full time and who demonstrate outstanding potential in the field. Only those graduating in December 2019 or later will be eligible for thisyear's award.
Women not enrolled in a university, who are pursuing continuing education inIT or a closely related field, are also eligible to apply with certain restrictions.
These scholarships can only go to candidates that are recommendedby clubs. One way your club can provide a candidate for the District level isto designate one of the scholarships you are already giving as a Women inTechnology Scholarship. Your scholarship recipient would not only benefit atthe club level but the door would be wide open for her to receive educationalassistance at the District and International level.
Log in to www.Zonta.org and go tohttps://membership.zonta.org/Tools/Award-Scholarship-Fellowship-Tools. Just scroll downto find the documents. Patty Johnson, District 15 CoordinatorWomen in Technology [email protected]
JANE M. KLAUSMAN WOMEN IN BUSINESSSCHOLARSHIP
Dear District 15 Zonta Clubs,
As discussed at the Fall Summit 2018 I am supplying a letter to be editedwith your own club information to submit to your local college anduniversities that have business programs. We need to get the word outabout the Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship. As well, I amsupplying an exhaustive list of colleges and universities so our district candivide and conquer and get the information out. Our goal is to get morethan one application submitted.
The deadline for the application to our Governor is July 1, 2019. However,since I am the representative for the district I would like to receive thesubmissions by June 1, 2019. This gives me time to go through theapplications and decide which one can be sent forward to our Governor. So,each club can set their own individual deadlines, as long as we get them in intime.
Thank you for working on this with me and I look forward to seeing moreapplications this year.
If you see any colleges or universities on the list that are not appropriate forthis scholarship please let me know so I can revise the list. Since I don't livein Michigan this was a large Google search.
My information: Jenny Pelisek - Zonta Club of Chatham-Kent [email protected] Here's the link: https://membership.zonta.org/News/Details/2019-jmk-women-in-business-scholarship-materials-now-online
Here is the list of colleges with business programs.
Here is the letter to be personalized and used to send to area colleges.
Z and Golden Z ClubEmma L. Conlon Service Award 2019
Application Z and Golden Z Club members, I trust you kicked off 2019 with a big bang. Service is an important part of the Z and Golden Club activities throughoutthe year to help end violence against women and one of the keys toachieving gender equity. Z and Golden Z club members please takeadvantage of the opportunity to apply for the 2019 Emma L. Conlon ServiceAward. The Emma L. Conlon Service Award recognizes Z and Golden Z clubs whoseprojects and programs best express the ideals of Zonta International toempower women through local and international service and advocacy.Awards are to be used for the clubs' service projects. First, second and thirdplace awards are given to both Z and Golden Z clubs. First place clubsreceive US$1,000; second place clubs receive US$500; and third place clubsreceive US$250. An additional award of US$250 is awarded to one Z cluband one Golden Z club that have been chartered for less than two years. More information on application criteria can be found online.https://www.zonta.org/Media-News/News-Feed/News-Detail/2019-Emma-L-Conlon-Service-Award-application-materials-available-now If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected]. Iwill be happy to assist you. Warm Regards,Linda Logan
District 15 Z and Golden Z Committee [email protected]
ADVOCACY REPORTDenise Sylvester/ Hilary Henley
Zonta International District 15 is part of the Equal Pay Coalition. Asa coalition member, we have been invited to work with GovernorWhitmer on advancing equal pay. We are working with theGovernor's office for an alternative event on equal pay when theMichigan legislature is in session. Just a reminder - the Michiganlegislature is not in session on April 2; the rally at the state Capitolon Equal Pay Day has been postponed.
April 2, 2019 is Equal Pay Day. Clubs are encouraged to participatein Equal Pay Day. Equal Pay Day is the date in the year by whichwomen must work to earn what men earned in the previous calendaryear.What can you do to support Equal Pay Day on April 2 at the clublevel?
Wear Red to symbolize how far women have come and how womenand minorities are still 'in the red' with their pay.
Contact your local government and encourage them to issue aproclamation that April 2 is Equal Pay Day.
Work with a local company and encourage them to recognize EqualPay Day by offering a discount, equal to the difference in paybetween women and men.
Have a guest speaker join your club who has been impacted byunequal pay.
Encourage businesses to self-audit to determine if they areunderpaying women and minorities.
Contact your Representative and encourage them to support EqualPay Legislation. https://www.house.gov/representatives
Be sure to share your story of your Equal Pay Day activities!
ZONTA HISTORYZonta 2000-2009
2000 - With the addition of Cameroon, Guinea and Benin, Zonta isin 71 countries around the world.
2004 - Zonta welcomes clubs in Germany, Norway, Netherlands,Australia, Switzerland and Russia and 4 new Z Clubs. Zonta now is
1,253 strong.
2005 - Zonta Club of Toronto remembers charter member DorisTucker who passed away at age 93 with an award to fund women's
education. The club raised $75,000.00 CAD with matching fundsfrom the Canadian Government and a private donation.
2006 - Zonta celebrates its 85th birthday and the 70th anniversaryof Amelia Earhart's flight from California to Hawaii.
2007 - Zonta takes a position on Trafficking of Women and Girls.Zonta asks clubs to be effective advocates and opinion leaders on
this issue by partnering with like minded groups to inform thepublic.
2008 - Zonta Convention is in Rotterdam and Zonta Internationalasks all members to register on the website.
2009- One of Zonta's service projects for the biennium is reducingObstetric Fistula in Liberia. Of the 536,000 maternal deaths in 2005,
99 percent were in developing countries.
CLUB ACTIVITIES
DETROIT I
District 15 Fall ConferenceOctober 18 - 20, 2019
Booking is open for accommodations only at the Motor City Casino. Clickhere. For more information, contact Kristine Armaly at
DETROIT II
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ZONTA FARMINGTON NOVI
The Zonta Farmington Novi club has been busy the past fewmonths! First, we were able to submit a Centennial Grant to ZontaInternational. Partnering with First Step: Project on DomesticViolence and Sexual Assault, the grant is entitled:
First Step/Zonta - Multi-Lingual Resources to Help Survivors ofDomestic Violence and Sexual Assault Second, club members hosted a Valentine's party at the First Stepshelter for kids and moms. Residents enjoyed a dinner and finishedwith frosting Valentine's cookies. A good time was had by all!
Finally, Zonta Farmington Novi will be hosting the 25th AnnualSteppin' Out in Style fashion event, which will be held April 28 -6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Laurel Park Place mall in Livonia, MI.
Tickets, sponsorships and details are here.
PONTIAC NORTH OAKLAND
You and your guests are invited to the "Women Who Care - Women Who Share"
Spring Luncheon
The focus this year is to honor "Unsung Heroes" and the non-profit organizations they represent. Donations received will be provided to anorganization called Days for Girls. They empower women and girls worldwide through sustainable menstrual care and health education. With your help, Days for Girls can reach Every Girl. Everywhere. Period.
Please bring with you one or more of the following donation items:1. Underwear: 100% cotton, only briefs or hipsters (No thongs, boy shorts, or images on them), girl sizes 8, 10, 12, 14, women sizes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.2. Washcloths: 100% cotton, dark colors are nice, but they will be dyed white.3. Gallon FREEZER ZIPLOCK BAGS: no sliders, only Ziplock brand.4. Hotel sized soap: about 1.5 oz., any brand (usually what people have from trips).5. Joann's GIFT CARDS: We buy fabric by the bolt and ONLY when there is an awesome sale. We also buy rotary cutter blades, cutting boards and PUL (waterproof fabric).
Saturday, April 13, 201911:30 AM - 2:00 PM Tickets $40.00* The Iroquois Club43248 N. Woodward AveBloomfield Hills, MI 48300
All proceeds support the Zonta Club of Pontiac-North Oakland Foundation.We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
For a flyer, click here.
For a sponsorship form, click here.
Website: zontapontiac-northoakland.org Email: [email protected]
To Order Online:https://zontapnoluncheon2019.ezevent.com/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To Order by Check:
Mail check to: Spring Luncheon 2019, 741 Apple Hill Lane, Rochester Hills, MI 48306Make checks payable to: The Zonta Club of Pontiac-North Oakland FoundationName:____________________________________________________Address:_____________________________________________________City: __________________State: ________________ Zip:____________Phone: (___)____________ Email__________________________________________I would like to sit with:____________________________________________________Special Dietary Needs:_____________________________________________________Number of Event Tickets: _________ X $40.00 = $__________I would like to make an additional donation of $___________Amount Enclosed = $__________
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