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 the Zonta Club of York County
do?
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We are a pretty active group for such a small group. We
meet monthly at a supper meeting the second Thursday of each month at the Captain’s
Galley, Old Orchard Beach, Maine. We have fund raisers to
support our projects. Our one large fundraiser is in June where we have Zonta
night at the Hackmatack Theater in Berwick, Maine where we raise money with a profit from ticket sales and by soliciting local
merchants for a program book. We have a candle sale thru a catalog with
Village Candle. An In-House Auction with donated items. We are pretty busy.
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What are some of the Zonta Club of York County's
local service projects?
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Our main project each year is to give a $1,000.00 scholarship to a local
technical college for a woman returning to school. We also do collections for
the local shelter and at Christmas this year we adopted a local family
through the Salvation Army. In addition, we give a large donation to Zonta
International and one local charity.
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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 York County club meet?
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We meet the second Thursday of the month at the Captain’s Galley
restaurant in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. Social time is 6:00 and
dinner is at 6:30. The cost is $15.00. After dinner we have our business
meeting followed by a speaker or club workshop. We try to have speakers that
help us identify with improving the status of women and their families.
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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.
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Who's Who in the Zonta
Club of York County?
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Officers and Directors
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President:
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Susan Seaver
Email: sueseaver @ cybertours.com
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Treasurer:
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Dorothy Edes
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Recording Secretary:
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Theresa Casamassa
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Corresponding Secretary:
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Gloria Stover
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Directors:
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Debora Lush, Linda Keely, Caroline Lush,
Pricille Nolette
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How do I find out more?
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To find our more about the Zonta Club of York County contact: area1@zontadistrict1.org.
Cynthia Thompson
18
Coralburst Lane
Scarborough, ME 04074
Email: cyndav @ midmain.com
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Date last modified:
01-Apr-2010
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