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Sandy Travers -
District 4 Governor, 2006-2008

Message from Governor Sandy

Greetings to everyone in District 4. You will notice the Governor has changed but the first name has not. I was most fortunate to have San­dra Cronk as a mentor and adviser for the last two years but now it is time for me to serve as your Gov­ernor for the next biennium. I was inducted as District 4 Governor on 29th June at the Australian Conven­tion in Melbourne. As you all know, Governor Sandra Cronk did an excellent job leading the District to the gains we have made over the last two years. Previous Governors have laid the ground work for our District and now it is up to us to continue to build. District 4 was one of only a few Districts to ac­complish the fact that every club gave a donation to Zonta Interna­tional. We must keep up the great work and support the Zonta International Foundation so they in turn can support the international pro­jects in other parts of our world.

Our District candidate for Young Women in Public Affairs, Lindsay Crump, our candidate from the Zonta Club of St. Catharines has been chosen as an International Winner of which there are only 5 in the world. She is a remarkable young women and very deserving of this recognition.

Judy Lindsay, Awards Chair and her committee have recently an­nounced that the winner of the Jane M. Klausman Award has been given to Julie Mitchell a candidate presented by the Zonta Club of Kitchener-Waterloo.

Our District is very accomplished in raising funds as proven by the Zonta Club of Kitchener-Waterloo which annually raises over . $50,000.00 for Breast Cancer by hosting the Betty Thompson Golf Tournament. Many clubs in South­ern Ontario now host a total of eight other tournaments and jointly raise $250,000.00 annually. The Zonta Club of Three Rivers Pitts­burgh North annually raises over $60,000.00 by presenting their Glass Slipper Ball in their Commu­nity. Both of these clubs would be more than happy to share their experiences and knowledge with other clubs. We are a District "on the move"!

I have appointed Dr. Vivian Cody as Leadership Development District Chair for the next biennium. Many of you know Vivian's alto ego, Marian de Forest, our founder, who shows up at various District and Club Functions. Vivian will also serve a Foundation Ambassador for New York and Pennsylvania State Clubs. Most importantly, Vivian has volun­teered to mentor clubs who need assistance in attracting new members or in their fund raising efforts. She is there to help clubs who need her, especially on the US side of the District. Vivian is from the Zonta Club of Buffalo.

I will be working very closely with your Area Directors and it will be my honor and privilege to serve as your Governor for the next two years.

Together we will make a difference.

Sandy Travers, Governor Charter Member  
Zonta Club of Kitchener-Waterloo

What is Zonta?

Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women. Zonta International is in 67 countries with more than 33,000 members in over 1,200 Clubs. Zonta’s world is divided into 32 Districts of which we are District 4.

On November 8, 1919 in Buffalo, New York, Marian de Forest, along with other prominent women leaders, forged ahead to begin the Confederation of Zonta Clubs. In 1927, when the Zonta Club of Toronto was chartered, the name was changed to Zonta International.

Zonta takes its name from the Lakota Sioux Indian word meaning “honest and trustworthy”.

MAP of CLUBS IN DISTRICT 4 - click this link to view

What is District 4?

District 4 is a District of “Firsts”-first Club (Buffalo) and first International Club (Toronto). It is comprised of 41 clubs in a region that includes Western Ontario, Western New York, and Western Pennsylvania. The District is divided into six areas, each with an Area Director who is a member of the District Board. Spring Workshops are held each year to update members on the latest procedures and information on activities within Zonta. Three are held covering the Northern, Southern and Central areas allowing Zontians to attend within a reasonable distance from their homes. District Conferences are held in the odd-numbered years and provide opportunities for Zontians to interact with each other while conducting District business.

Interested in Membership?

Are you a business executive or professional who seeks to:

  • Improve the Lives of Women Worldwide?
  • Promote Women’s Human Rights and Equality?
  • Share with other Professionals?
  • Form International Friendships?

    If you answered yes to these goals, Zonta Club membership may be for you. Contact our membership chair at membership@zontadistrict4.org

 

Interested in Scholarships?

Read the qualifications on our Awards page, and if you would like to contact our awards chair, email awards@zontadistrict4.org.

 

 

 


 



 

 

 
 
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