ZONTA INTERNATIONAL
ZONTA Club of Launceston Inc, Tasmania, Australia
What is Zonta International?
Zonta International is a world-wide service organisation of executives in business and the professions working to improve the legal, political, economic, and professional status of women.
There are more than 30,600 Zontians in over 1,200 clubs in 67 countries. Founded in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, Zonta takes it name from a Sioux Indian word meaning "to band together for a purpose" and "honest and trustworthy".
For an explanation of the Zonta emblem, visit the Zonta International site www.zonta.org.
Zonta Club of Launceston
WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS:
The Zonta Club of Launceston is always seeking suitable people to become members.
If you are interested in learning more about Zonta, please contact:
Carol Fuller (President)
Telephone (03) 63311558
email: launceston.zonta@gmail.com
CURRENT OFFICE BEARERS:
President - Carol Fuller
Immediate Past President - Patricia Richardson
Vice President - Lyn Nicholson
Treasurer - Patricia Richardson
Minute secretary - Vicki Gee
Correspondence Secretary - Carol Fuller
Directors - Patricia Kitto
Public Officer - Patricia Richardson
CLUB PROJECTS:
The Zonta Club of Launceston is proud of its ongoing support for various projects both locally and internationally. During the current year the Club has locally supported the Launceston Women's Shelter, The Royal Flying Doctor Society, the Examiner Winter Relief Fund and Empty Stocking Fund and continues to provide support to Spurr Wing and National Council of Women.
The Club has recently completed the preparation and distribution of 2900 birthing kits, 1400 of which were sent to New Guinea and 1500 to the Solomon Islands. This was an initiative of the Zonta Club of Adelaide Hills and is a district project involving Zonta Clubs from Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory. This project is proudly sponsored by AusAid.
INGTERNATIONAL PROJECTS:
* Zonta/UNIFEM - Preventing Violence against Women and Girls in India.
* Zonta Star Network Anti-trafficking Project in Bosnia -Herzogovnia.
* ZISVAW - Zonta INternational Strategy for the Erradication of Violence Against Women and Children.
* Young Woman's Achievement Award.
* Jane Klausman Women in Business Scholarships
* Amelia Earhart Fellowship.
Club postal address:
Zonta Club of Launceston Inc
PO Box 137
Launceston
Tasmania
Australia 7250
email: launceston.zonta@gmail.com
COSTS INVOLVED IN MEMBERSHIP:
The annual subscription varies from club to club and covers the international, district, and club dues. Our current subscription is $105 per annum with the $25 International joining fee paid by the Club. Ongoing expenses include monthly dinner meeting, and any fund raising projects within the club for local and international service.
CLUB MEETINGS:
The Zonta Club of Launceston Inc. meets on the first Tuesday of each month (except January) 6.00pm for 6.30pm dinner. Phone or email for venue. Visiting Zontians are welcome to attend meetings and should contact Carol Fuller telephone (03) 63311558.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
Working committees include:
Fellowship, Membership, Service and Status of Women/United Nations.
Members join committees according to their personal interests. Meetings are arranged by committee convenors and are held in private homes, providing an opportunity for fellowship.
Zonta offers you as a member:
- fellowship
- self development through office holding and workshops
- service to your local and international community
- networking via other clubs, area workshops, district
conferences, and international conventions
- opportunities to promote and further the status of women, both locally and globally
HOW TO JOIN:
Membership is by invitation. If you join you will have the opportunity to help other women more effectively by belonging to a large international and well organised group with important service projects in place.
Prospective members are invited to one of our regular monthly meetings. Later, if invited to join Zonta, new members join one of our committees according to their interests.
Members are expected to regularly attend monthly dinner meetings, on the first Tuesday of the month, as well as committee meetings as arranged by committee convenors and to support fundraising and service activities.
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Zonta Club of Launceston Inc
Carol Fuller (President) |
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Zonta Club of Launceston Inc.
PO Box 137
Launceston Tasmania Australia
7275 |
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Postal Address:
PO Box 137
Launceston Tasmania
7250 |
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Municipality:
Launceston City Council |
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Ph: (03) 6331-1558
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Email:
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Last Updated : 14-06-2008
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Meeting Schedule
The Zonta Club of Launceston Inc meets on the first Tuesday of every month (except January) 6.00pm for 6.30pm dinner. Email or phone for venue. |
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Membership is by invitation. |
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