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Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Zonta members volunteer their time, talents and money to local and international service projects, as well as scholarship and award programs aimed at furthering women's education, leadership and youth development.
For more, explore the links under About Zonta at left. |
AUGUST 2009
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Corazon Aquino (1933-2009) |
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Zonta International Honorary Member Corazon Aquino Dies
Former Philippine Republic President Corazon Aquino and Zonta International Honorary Member Corazon Aquino died early Saturday, August 1, 2009 in Manila. Aquino, a beloved democracy icon who swept away a dictator and inspired nonviolent resistance to autocratic rule, was... read more >> |
JULY2009
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Zonta International Headquarters - Open House June 20, 2009 |
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Dear Zontians,
On June 20, 2009, we held a ceremony to officially open the new Zonta International Headquarters at Oak Brook, Illinois.
President-Elect Dianne Curtis was our... read more >> |
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UNIFEM Saddened by the Passing of Helvi Sipilä, UN Stalwart and Champion of Women’s Rights
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Helvi Sipilä (1915-2009) |
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It is with great sadness I report that Minister Helvi Sipilä, Past International President and long-term Zontian, passed away on Friday May 15, 2009.
Helvi Sipilä was ... read more>> |
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| New Appointments at Zonta International Headquarters |
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On 7 May 2009 the Zonta International Board of Directors decided to appoint Maureen Powers as Executive Director of Zonta International and Jason Friske as Deputy Executive Director, effective 11 May 2009.
Maureen Powers joined the staff in May 2001 as the Director of Programs and Foundation Administration and was promoted to Deputy Executive Director in November 2008. She has managed the program, advocacy, communications and development operations at headquarters. She has also served as the headquarters liaison to several international committees and the Zonta International Foundation Board of Directors.
Jason Friske joined the staff in January 2007 as Director of Member Records. He has managed annual dues billings, the membership database and credentials registration for the 2008 Rotterdam Convention. He has also ensured the coordination of the member, donor and Website databases. As Deputy Executive Director, Jason Friske will also manage the donor database, contribution processing, donor acknowledgement and recognition processes. |
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2008-2010 Zonta International Board
The 2008-2010 Zonta International Board was installed at the 2008 Zonta International Convention in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Top row (l-r): Heddy Tangen Steffensen, Ragna Karlsdottir and Maria Victoria P. Vergel de Dios. Middle row (l-r): Dilruba Ahmed, Lynn Goodhue, Ingeborg Geyer and Kerry Dixon-Fox. Bottom row (l-r): Lynn McKenzie, Dianne Curtis, Beryl Sten and Gloria Stootman Wristen.
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