Zontians around the world work to advance the status of women through various advocacy, service and fund-raising efforts. Zonta Clubs find new and unique ways to recruit, retain, and involve Club members. This page is dedicated to sharing stories of dedicated Zontians "in action" around the world. Use the links below to read stories related to topics of interest.

Membership

Advocacy

Service

Fundraising

Newsmakers

Membership

How It Makes "Sense" to Increase Membership Ways the Zonta Club of Findlay, Ohio reminded members of membership goals.  The Zonta Club of Findlay, Ohio will be celebrating their 50th anniversary in May of 2009. In the fall of 2007, membership in the Findlay club was approximately 33 members. The club came up with a membership goal for their anniversary of "50 members for our 50th year." They decided to appeal to their current members' “senses.” At each meeting, members would receive a tickler to encourage them to talk to prospective members and invite them to a meeting. They appealed to the five senses shared by all: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. Read more about this story and other Membership stories.

Advocacy

2008 Purple Ribbon Walk to Eliminate Domestic Violence Madison-area Zontians and community officials join in Purple Ribbon Walk to draw community attention to domestic violence. The Zonta Club of Madison Status of Women Committee held its Second Annual Purple Ribbon Walk on Monday, 6 October. The event took place at the Wisconsin state Capitol in Madison, WI. Following a silent march around the Capitol Square, during which participants carried banners bearing the names of deceased victims of domestic violence, experts from the Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (the local domestic abuse shelter), Madison police and Dane County sheriff departments and governmental officials spoke about domestic violence in the community. Read more about this story and other Advocacy stories.

Zonta Club gives award for thesis advancing the status of women Zonta Club of Brussels supports higher education for women and issues an award for a thesis related to the status of women Since 2001, the Zonta Club in Brussels with Dutch speaking members, issues an encouragement award for women writing their thesis on a women related topic. In line with Zonta International’s objectives to support education for women, the Zonta Club of Brussels Zavel took the initiative to search and reward a women oriented thesis each year and at least once per bi-ennium. The recipient is awarded $600 euro. On 17th June 2008, the award winner, Ms. Sara Lybaert, came to speak to the club about her thesis on the gender effects in auditreports by external company audits. Read more about this story and other Service stories.

Fundraising

Zonta Club of London II's popular annual Fundraiser combined fundraising, donations and awards in the Zonta spirit in one glorious evening The annual Fundraiser of Zonta Club London II, this year at the exclusive Savile Club in London's Mayfair was a successful event and the club managed this year to combine several Zonta aims and projects into one evening. The 100 guests were treated with wine and canapees and entertained by a vocal ensemble from Trinity College. London II was very pleased to welcome several Zontians from other countries in District 29. Previous Governors Iesje Vermeulen and Regina Smith was there as well as current Governor Nicole Herb and District Treasurer Nela Bijmolen-van der Tuuk. An additional twist to this year's event was the honour to have the 2007 Amelia Earhart fellows, studying in Britain, getting their diplomas and Zonta pins from the hands of Governor Nicole Herb. The President of London II, Britt Gustawsson, was also delighted to be able to hand out cheques to the club's own charities, Safe Hands for Mothers and Eaves. A very successful and enjoyable evening.   Read more about this story and other Fundraising stories.

Newsmakers

Two Parliamentarians from Seoul I Club members elected to National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Two members of the Zonta Club of Seoul I (Seoul, Korea) were elected to the 299-member 18th National Assembly of the Republic of Korea in April, and will serve as parliamentarians beginning May 30, 2008. They are former President Young A. Lee and Yoon-Sun Cho, who are both lawyers. The club members strongly support the newly-elected Zontians in the achievement of their goals to advance the status of women through service and advocacy. Read more about other Zontians in the news.