September Newsletter 2014   

                                                      

                                    

 

 A note from Cheryl Hall District 15 Governor

Welcome to September and “Back to School” for all our children and grandchildren in addition of those of you taking classes! This begins a new fall Zonta season for all of us. The upcoming Fall Conference plans are well under way and I hope you have all registered. The registration deadline is September 30 – SO (and like Nike says) JUST DO IT. click here to register

The Leadership Team of District 15 – all elected and all appointed board members and committee members met August 24-25 to clarify and solidify the D15 Leadership TEAM. Special thanks to Jacquie Gudmundsen for her outstanding facilitation – she was and always is an extremely competent leader! We are so lucky to have the Zonta International Leadership Development Chair as a member of D15’s team! AND she shepherds the ZIF for our district as well. Thanks for everything Jacquie!

As your club board and membership deliberates the contributions to ZI Foundation 2014-2015 Club Goals, to be delivered at Fall Conference, keep in mind that the recommendation is that each club ‘spends’ 1/3 of the service dollars raised by contributing to the ZI Foundation international projects and programs which include the International Service Fund (Eliminate Obstetric Fistula, HIV-free Generation, Gender Responsive Schools), ZISVAW (Strategies to Eradicate Violence Against Women), Amelia Earhart Fellowship, Jane M. Klausman Scholarship, Young Women in Public Affairs Award and Rose Fund. This biennium we will hear more additional details about the valuable work done internationally and our connection to that work!

~Cheryl

Latest News From Disrtict 15

 


Zonta Advice column By Rosie



Dear Rosie,

Our club has an ultra-connected member who has recruited some really great new members this year and they are super excited about our mission!   I sure would love it if she could get special recognition for her efforts to bring these committed individuals to Zonta.  Any ideas?

-- busy Zonta membership chair

Dear Busy,

The Yellow Rose Award was developed just for occasions such as these!  Any club member who has sponsored three or more new members between October 31 and September 30 will be recognized at the October district conference at the Otsego Club in Gaylord.  Busy, you just need to check with your club president to be sure she has completed the form which was included in her presidents' packet prior to the conference.  Your  "ultra-member" deserves our applause!
Rosie

Scholorships



Liliana Bressan, the 2014 recipient of the District 15 Young Women in Public Affairs Award, was presented with her $1,025 award at a dinner held during the District 15 Board Retreat on August 24th, at Mackinaw City, MI.  Pictured L to R are Penny Boldrey, Area 1 Director; Liliana Bressan; Cherie Nutter, YWPA Committee Chair and Cheryl Hall, District 15 Governor.


   Website updates from webmistress
                   Joanne Lose:

What’s new on the District 15 Website!?

 

Clubs you can now subscribe to email notifications from the District.  Set up current members who may have previously unsubscribed and set up new members.  It’s quick and easy! Go to The Bridge Newsletter page to subscribe today
http://www.zonta15.org/The_Bridge_Newsletter.html

Thank you,

Joanne Lose

Webmaster - District 15 

 

 

 Club Events and        Fundraisers 

       Save The Dates!

Zonta Club of Metro Detroit Foundation
Luncheon Sat. September 27th
11 A.M - 2 P.M
Renaissance Unity Mystic Gardens
$25 Donation
 
Pontiac North Oakland Presents:
           Ann Doyle, Sept. 18th
Speaker, author, elected offical, will be discussing the importance of women in leadership and what it take for women to step up to that role...
    Click here to see the flier   
OR
Click here for Facebook event invitation


    Zonta Club of Postekey 
    Save the Date Nov. 8th      Our 42nd annual fashion show is coming at Ovation Hall in the Odawa Casino. Early Bird tickets $45
Click here to see the flier


Fenton Club Celebrates 20 years!!
Dinner Gala November 13th look for more details next month 

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

Building your Club

When Qualifing a new member ask your self these questions:
Who is She?
Where is She?
and Why should She?
How do you keep her?
How many Women do you have to invite to
your meeting in order for a few to show ?
 I challenge you to set a "Goal" of how many members makes a good club?
What is that number? Then shoot for it!!
Did you know every person knows 250 people? Just sayin...
Order Your Orange Shirt!!!!
At Fall Conference we will be taking a picture of all attendees for the
"Zonta Says NO" campainge. 
You can order these Zonta shirts on the International web site at the Zonta store

  Zonta International Foundation News:

 

 

               Zonta and UNFPA Respond to Crisis in Liberia________  


Ebola has reached epidemic proportions in many West African countries.  Ebola is a life-threatening contagious disease. Liberia, where Zonta is partnering with UNFPA to eliminate obstetric fistula, is especially hard hit.  The President of Liberia has declared a state of emergency and the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has asked all partners to suspend other activities to support the national response to the Ebola outbreak.

Consequently, Phebe hospital in Bong County has been temporarily closed due to the high risk of exposure to Ebola in Bong County.  The 34 fistula survivors who were at the rehabilitation center there have been sent back to their counties of origin with the help of UNFPA and the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

The planned activities for the Liberia Fistula project have slowed greatly in order to respond to the national emergency of Ebola.  Once the crisis has passed, the rehabilitation center at Phebe hospital will continue to empower fistula survivors.

In the meantime, please continue your generous support and keep the fistula survivors, medical staff,and other Liberians affected by the Ebola epidemic in your thoughts and prayers.

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