What is Zonta?

Zonta International is a worldwide organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women.

 

What does Our Local Club Do?

The Zonta Club of Berkshire County, established in 1995, is a growing and active club. Our members encompass a wide range of professionals including financial services, healthcare, human services and academia. Our club contributes time and money to local, district and international projects that provide a wide variety of services to women in our communities and around the world.

 

What are some of the Zonta Club of Berkshire County's local service projects?

The Zonta Club of Berkshire County participates in the American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life"; Berkshire Community College's Scholarship Fund; Girls Incorporated Scholarship Fund; Elizabeth Freeman Center; Young Women in Public Affairs Award and the Real Women's Essay contest.

back to top

 

What are some of the Zonta International service projects?

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. Berkshire County is proud to sponsor of a Z Club at Miss Hall's school.

Additional information regarding these and other Zonta International Programs can be found on the Zonta International web site at www.zonta.org.

back to top

When and where does the Berkshire County club meet?

Our club meets the 2nd Monday of every month (except July and August), at 5:30 p.m. (social hour at 5:00) at Patrick's Pub, 26 Bank Row, Pittsfield, MA.

 

Am I eligible for Zonta membership?

Membership is Zonta International is by club invitation to individuals working in a decision-making capacity at least 50% of a normal workweek.

 

How much time does Zonta membership take?

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 2-1/2 hours in length (including meal), committee meetings 1 to 1-1/2 hours long.

back to top

 

Who's Who in the Zonta Club of Berkshire County?

How do I find out more?

To find our more about the Zonta Club of Berkshire County contact our president, Debbie O'Neill, berkshire@zontadistrict1.org