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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”.
Zonta has a long and well respected history of service provision to women, and is a key advocate for women’s’ rights. Zonta works in partnership with United Nations agencies, and like-minded organizations to address issues that impede the achievement of equality and empowerment, and to address gender violence in all its forms.
The Zonta International theme for the 2008-2010 biennium is ‘Empowerment and equality for all women’. It is opportunity to embrace the diversity of our communities and our membership, and to ensure our service and advocacy efforts are focused on our mission for the benefit of all.
MAP of CLUBS IN DISTRICT 4 - click this link to view
ENGAGING WOMEN THROUGH LEADERSHIP, INTEGRITY AND SERVICE
District 4 is a District of “Firsts”-first
Club (Buffalo) and first International Club (Toronto).
It is comprised of 39 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.
Members in District 4 provide service to both their local and international communities through a wide range of service projects and events. Our members regularly support functions to acknowledge International Women's Day and Zonta Rose Day, on the 8th March, and United Nations International Day for the Elimination of violence against women, November 25th.
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 and would like to join us in this important work , 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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