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What is Zonta?
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Zonta International is a worldwide organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women.
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What does Our Local Club Do?
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The Zonta Club of Amherst Area is the only club in Cumberland County whose service projects focus on improving the condition of women both in our own community and worldwide.
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What are some of the Zonta Club of Amherst Area's local service projects?
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In the past our club has assisted with the development of a transition shelter for women, support programs that provide self esteem building for young girls and young mothers.
For fun we have an adopt a highway program and clean ditches twice a year.
Our most recent project is the creation of a series of panels profiling women of Cumberland County who have made a significant contribution to their community; these panels are one exhibit throughout the County.
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What are some of the Zonta International service projects?
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Zonta International supports and administrates several different international service projects and/or programs Each biennium Zonta International sponsors international programs in association with agencies of the United Nations that work to advance the status of women. Most of the programs are in developing nations and are selected by the Zonta International Board and approved by the Zonta International membership. To learn more about Zonta International's International Service Projects for the current and past bienniums visit the Zonta International Web Site for at www.zonta.org
Zonta International also administers several international scholarship programs including: the Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program which provides post-graduate fellowships to women in the fields of aeronautics and aeronautical engineering; the Jane M. Klausman Scholarship Program which provides college scholarships to women in business; and the Young Women in Public Affairs which offers recognition and scholarships on the district and international level for outstanding young women who are making a difference in their world through service.
In addition many Zonta clubs sponsor Z and Golden Z Club Programs that provide mentoring and support for young high school and college aged women. Additional information regarding these and other Zonta International Programs can be found on the Zonta International web site at www.zonta.org.
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When and where does the Amherst Area club meet?
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Our club meets every third Wednesday of the month at 6 pm at the Loon Onn Restaurant on Albion Street, Amherst.
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Am I eligible for Zonta membership?
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Membership is Zonta International is by club invitation to individuals working in a decision-making capacity at least 50% of a normal workweek.
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How much time does Zonta membership take?
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Zonta clubs are service clubs and each club votes on local service projects and fund raising activities. Zonta members are asked to attend monthly club and committee meetings, participate in club projects. In addition opportunities exist to attend one-day annual workshops, a two-day biannual conference or seminar and a week long biannual international convention.
The monthly meetings for our club are generally two hours in length. Each meeting includes dinner and a short business meeting followed by a speaker for 30 minutes. Meeting rarely last beyond 8 P.M.
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Who's Who in the Zonta Club of Amherst Area?
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Officers and Directors
| President: |
Kim Wry |
| Vice President: |
Theresa Halfkenny |
| Treasurer: |
Joyce Creighton |
| Secretary: |
Marjorie Trenholm |
| Board Members: |
Irene Coombs, Carolyn Douglas, Marg E Smith |
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How do I find out more?
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To find our more about the Zonta Club of Amherst Area, please contact us via email: Amherst@zontadistrict1.org
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