Zonta Club of York County Area, ME USA
District 1 Area 1 Charter 1014 June 1982
K. T. Snyder, President
Julia Chase, Treasurer
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of the month: The Captain's Galley, Old Orchard Beach at 6pm
Email: yorkcountymaine @ zontadistrict1.org
What's New:
February 20, 2012 K.T. Snyder, President
The Zonta Club of York County held it's annual calendar raffle Thursday February 9 at the Captain's Galley Restaurant in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. 30 prizes were given to the many supporters of our service projects, and the club raised $1,000 to help the homeless and hungry in York County. Thanks to all of you who make such a big difference in the lives of people of York County in these difficult times. Your generosity is heartwarming!
June 2011 K. T. Snyder, President
The Zonta Club of York County presented a check for $1,000 to the York County Community College on June 30 before the production of the play "10 Nights In A Barroom" at the Hackmatack Playhouse in Berwick, Maine. The money will be used for a scholarship for women returning to school. The club sold ads for the program and tickets for the production. Hackmatack generously gives us a portion of the ticket sales. Saco-Biddeford Savings pays for the printing of the program. This year we instituted a patron page so companies and individuals could donate towards the scholarship without having to place an ad in the program, which are 1/4, 1/2 and full-page sizes. The play was hilarious - it was the first play Hackmatack put on 40 years ago, and they wanted to do it again for their 40th anniversary year. Many of the same actors reprised their roles or played new ones. We look forward to next year and our partnership with Hackmatack and Saco-Biddeford Savings to support our scholarship program at York County Community College.
Zonta Rose Day - KT Snyder gave out 6 yellow roses March 8 in the Portland area with cards on them about Zonta as well as her contact information. One recipient was in a Z Club in AZ and even earned a scholarship thru that club! We hope to have her as a speaker next year to talk to us about her experiences as a student Zontian. All the women who received the roses were interested to hear about our mission.
District 1 Spring Workshop - 9 members of the York County Club attended the spring workshop in Wells May 14. We were proud to have one of our members, Bonnie Gagnon, an advocate for Caring Unlimited, speak about their work, which includes education on domestic abuse, running a shelter and helping women get back on their feet. Caring Unlimited was the recipient of many generous donations of items such as sheets, towels, diapers and cleaning products as well as money from members of the District 1 clubs so that they can continue to be a place in the community where people affected by domestic violence can be safe.
4th Annual 5K Run for the Homeless - The York County Club generously sponsored it's President, KT Snyder, to walk for the homeless on May 21 at Mother's Beach in Kennebunk. The club raised over $100 for the York County Shelter Programs - a not-for-profit organization that runs a food pantry, has a vocational training program, transitional and permanent housing, mental health services and two meal sites. KT's 10-year old granddaughter, Trinitee - a Zontian-in-training - accompanied her on the walk.
Upcoming: our Hackmatack fund raiser for the York County Community College June 30, a yard sale in July and our potluck in August.
PRESS RELEASES
11/19/2010 York County club presents check for $125 to Joan Sylvester of the York County Shelter to purchase turkeys for Thanksgiving.
11/14/2010 York County club presents $100 checks to local food pantries
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 the Zonta Club of York County do?
We meet the 2nd Thursday of the month, September through June, for a dinner meeting at the Captain’s Galley, Old Orchard Beach, Maine. We raise money to support our service projects and serve our communities wherever possible.
What are some of the Zonta Club of York County's local service projects?
Our main project each year is to give a $1,000.00 scholarship to a local technical college for women returning to school. The funds are raised by sponsoring the first play of the season at the Hackmatack Theater in Berwick by selling ads for the program. The theater generously donates a portion of the ticket sales as well, and a local bank takes care of the printing. We also collect personal hygiene items for the local shelter that houses women fleeing from abuse and at Thanksgiving provide several turkeys and at Christmas adopt local needy families. providing gifts for the adults and children. In addition, we give a large donation to Zonta International for it's worldwide activities and money to Caring Unlimited and the local food pantries. In the fall we have a calendar raffle. The prizes are donated by local businesses and club members. Proceeds from the sale of the calendars go to fund our service projects.
What are some of the Zonta International service projects?
Zonta International supports and administers 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 website 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 website at www.zonta.org.
When and where does the York County club meetWe meet the second Thursday of the month, September through June, at the Captain’s Galley Restaurant in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. Social time is 6:00 pm and dinner is at 6:30. The cost is $20.00. After dinner we have our business meeting followed by a speaker or club workshop. We have speakers who are recipients of our service projects or who can help us be more efficient in improving the status of women and their families.
Am I eligible for Zonta membership?
Membership in Zonta International is by club invitation to individuals working in a decision-making capacity at least 50% of a normal work week.
How much time does Zonta membership take?
Zonta clubs are service clubs and each one votes on local service projects and fund raising activities. Zonta members are asked to attend monthly club and committee meetings and participate in club projects. In addition, opportunities exist to attend a one-day annual workshop in the spring, a two-day biannual conference in the fall, or a seminar and a week-long biannual international convention in the summer.
Who's Who in the Zonta Club of York County?
Officers and Directors
President: KT Snyder, email
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Vice President: Sharon Kerner
Treasurer: Julie Chase
Secretary: Lynne Belanger
Directors: Debora Lush, Theresa Cassamassa, Sue Seaver
How do I find out more?
To find our more about the Zonta Club of York County, contact: K. T. Snyder, President