Zonta District 15   -    July 2014 Newsletter                                                       




 

A note from Cheryl Hall District 15 Governor

Welcome to the 2014-2016 Biennium for Zonta International and District 15.

I look forward to working with you all to promote & improve our great district.  Let’s COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE & CELEBRATE.  You can help the district accomplish that by participating fully, adding your voice, contributing your successes and communicating with others about the benefits & value of Zonta.

 

Celebrations from Orlando included in this issue and future issues are:

  • ‘Orange’ picture of Orlando attendees from District 15
  • Congratulations to the ZI Foundation Award & Service Award winners
  • Human trafficking updates 
  • Website updates from webmistress Joanne Lose
  • Timeline for scholarship applications for the upcoming biennium
  • Invitation & highlights for Fall Conference:
    • Poster presentation from all Service Award applicants
    • Panel presentation about human trafficking AND what we can do from:
      • Senator Judy Emmons
      • Attorney General representatives
      • Homeland Security from both Michigan & Ontario
      • A survivor’s story
      • Task Force – Jane White

My very best to you as we journey together toward more CELEBRATIONS!

~Cheryl

Latest News From Disrtict 15

 


Congratulations to the ZI Foundation Award & Service Award winners:

  • First Place:
    Zonta Club of Ibadan II: Medical Outreach in Three Communities
    Second Place:
    Zonta Club of Punta del Este-Maldonada: Zonta Center for Assistance to Women Victims of Domestic Violence
    Third Place:
    Zonta Club of Muntinlupa & Environs: SAGIP (Crisis Center for Women and Children Victims of Domestic Violence and Abuse)
    Fourth Place:
    Zonta Club of Hamburg Orchard Park: Behind Closed Doors
    Fifth Place:
    Zonta Club of Brisbane Metro Breakfast: Zonta Says NO Walk
    Sixth Place:
    Zonta Club of Adelaide Hills: Expect Respec  


    District Award Winners


     First Place: District 23: Birthing Kits

    Second Place:

    District 17: Educational Strategy for Gender Equality
    Third Place:
    District 4: Birthing Kits

    Special Mention Winners:

    District 25: Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Girls

    District 21: Zonta Says NO- City Gross
    Human trafficking update - Look for updates as they become available.
  • Website updates from webmistress Joanne Lose:

  • A person who reads about your club event in the newspaper or receives a Zonta flyer in the mail (or sees it posted somewhere) or is invited to your club to hear a speaker or overhears someone talking about Zonta……...all these people are likely to first do a bit of Zonta research on the web and make a visit to your website to learn more.  

    So how will your website fare?  Will it be...read more..

  • Timeline for scholarship applications for the upcoming biennium -Thanks to the Clubs which submitted Jane M. Klausman applications: Gaylord, Detroit I, Grand Rapids, Troy-South Oakland, Pontiac-North Oakland, Saginaw and Lansing for a total of 7.
 

          62nd Zonta Convention, District 15 attendees:

Club Events & Fundraisers 

The Zonta Club of Charlevoix will be participating in the Venetian Festival Parade July 26th. They will carry their Zonta Club Banner and a second banner "Zonta says NO"
Anyone who would like to join them click on the email below for more information - 
ochsrph@gmail.com

Submit your Clubs events to 
D15clubevents@zonta15.org
by the 25th of each month

 

Building your Club

Have you ever asked your self how did our Club numbers get so low? How can we get more members? Well it's a mind set. You first have to want to recruit. 
There are women who live in your area wanting to serve their community!!! You have to inform them and ASK!!

  • Join a Chamber of Commerce.
  • Women who belong to a Chamber are like minded and are looking for a cause, something they can contribute their time to their community
When searching out a Chamber, see if they have "Networking" opportunities and events, then go! Be visible! Bring Club literature and invite them to your membership meeting. Follow up is the key!

Zonta International Foundation News:

In the 2012-2014 Biennium, all 40 clubs of District 15 contributed to the Zonta International Foundation. In addition 32% of our members--289 Zontians--made individual donations. As of April 30, 2014, District 15 clubs and individuals contributed $136,459 to the Zonta International Foundation. We increased our individual donations from 10% to 32% and raised more than $12,000 additional money for ZIF than in the previous biennium.

 

 Special recognition to the following clubs for 100% of membership making individual donations::

 

Marquette Area--2nd biennium in a row.

Sault Ste. Marie Area--2nd biennium in a row.

Detroit I

Detroit II

Windsor-Essex

Pontiac-North Oakland

Troy-South Oakland

The district and these clubs will be recognized at Convention and honored at a special donor reception.





 Calendar time line:
- Update membership Directory, complete appropriate paperwork with the bank to change signatures
- Send copies of the Club directory to the Governor & Area Director
- Update your new board with pertinent files and records
- Prepare a club calendar with meetings, events, and Goals for the bienium 
- Note District conference dates & area meetings including Amelia Earhart, YWPA, Jane M. Klausman






Highlights for Fall Conference! Save the Date October 17, 18, & 19 in beautiful Gaylord!!
More information to come.......

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