Zonta Club of Greater Westfield Area
District 1
Charter 1143

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 Greater Westfield Area Club is in the process of reorganizing. You have a unique opportunity to join this newly re-energized club and to be a contributing factor in determining the focus the club has in the community.

What are some of the Zonta Club of Greater Westfield Area's local service projects?

A sample of the service projects the club has done in the past are: providing scholarships, conducting a literacy program, supporting New Beginnings, the local battered women shelter, aiding the Boys and Girls Club and donating to various programs of the YMCA. The service projects we will commit to in the future will be chosen by the new members. The projects will be based on the vision the club members have.

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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. 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 Greater Westfield Area club meet?

The new membership will vote to set time and place for monthly meeitngs, depending on members' availability.

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.

Monthly meetings usually run about 2 hours. Committee meetings vary greatly depending on the people involved and task undertaken.

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Who's Who in the Zonta Club of Greater Westfield Area?

Officers and Directors

President:	BJ Bourdon
Vice President:	<open>
Treasurer:	Nilda Cohen
Secretary:	<open>
Board Members:	<open>

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How do I find out more?

To find our more about the Zonta Club of Greater Westfield Area contact
Betty Jane Bourdon at 413-562-9146 or e-mail to betty.bourdon@gte.net