Zonta Club of Amherst Area, NS
District 1 Area III Charter 1091 June 1984
Marjorie MacLean, President 2012
Shirley Ann Hallee, President 2011
Joyce Creighton, Treasurer
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of the month at The Wandlyn On the Marsh Hotel
Email: amherst @ zontadistrict1.org
Zonta International is a worldwide organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women. The Zonta Club of Amherst is affiliated with Zonta International.
Upcoming Events Past Events Bursaries FAQ
Upcoming Events
Zonta Fibre Arts B a Z a a r
When: Friday, October 15th
Time: 11:00 am – 5 :00 pm open to the public
Where: The Tantramar Theatre, downtown Amherst
The Zonta Club of Amherst Area is hosting and organizing the second annual Zonta Fibre Arts B a Z a a r in partnership with this year's Fibre Arts Festival in Amherst, Nova Scotia.The B a Z a a r has proven to be a destination for artists, crafters, early Christmas shoppers, tourists, and serious art buyers. You won't want to miss it!
Zonta will again provide a refreshment area, the Zonta Cafe, and we are looking at offering even more goodies this year.
The Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival link provided here. http://www.creda.net/fibre/
Past Events
Summer Get together at The Joggins Fossil Cliffs
It was a wonderful day collecting fossils!
Bursaries
The Kim Wry Bursary was developed to honour the memory of Kim Wry, the Charter President of our Zonta Club of Amherst Area. This bursary was intended to be utilized by a woman who qualified as a mature student and was enrolled in a post secondary program in a recognized institution.
The amount for our second bursary in 2010 has been increased from $500 to $1000 due to our successful fundraising efforts. The second bursary will be awarded in September 2010.
As a fundraiser for the bursary, a Natural Products Raffle Basket is raffled by our club. All members of the club contribute items to the basket and sell raffle tickets. The draw for the basket is made at the Tantramar Theatre during the Zonta BaZaar which is part of the Fibre Arts Festival held in October. The unique natural products theme of the basket has contributed to its success as a fundraiser. In 2009, this basket generated $1,270 in revenue towards the Kim Wry Bursary.
FAQ
What does word Zonta mean?
"Zonta" is derived from a Lakhota word (Teton Dakota), a language of the Native-American Sioux peoples, meaning honest and trustworthy. It was adopted in 1919 to symbolize the combined qualities of honesty and trust, inspiration and ability to work together for service and world understanding.
How can I become a member of Zonta International?
If you are committed to working for women's rights and gender equality, complete and submit the Prospective Member Questionnaire. Zonta International will forward your information to a Zonta club in your area.
How can I support Zonta International if I do not have the necessary time to commit to membership?
There are many ways to support Zonta International:
- Donate to the Zonta International Foundation to support international service projects and educational awards.
- Support the advocacy and fundraising efforts of your local Zonta club.
- Join Zonta International's advocacy efforts to promote and protect women's rights and gender equality around the globe.
