A TEA FOR Z’S

Agenda

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Welcome - Zonta Prayer – Peggy Hicks

Pledge of Allegiance - Betty Meador

Treasurer’s Report - Shawn Atwill

Secretary’s Report - Cathie Inman

Welcome Guests - Laura Strumpf

Tropical Temptations Report - Laura

Strumpf

Special Guest Speaker - Cherrylee Pinder,

Area Director – District 11

MISSION STATEMENT

Leslie Langbein

Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance

the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy.

OBJECTS The objects of Zonta International are:

To improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women at

the global and local level through service and advocacy.

To work for the advancement of understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of

executives in business and the professions.

To promote justice and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

To be united internationally to foster high ethical standards, to implement service programs, and to

provide mutual support and fellowship for members who serve their communities, their nations,

and the world.

ZONTA INTERNATIONAL ORIGINS AND SYMBOLS

Rosa Naccarato

Zonta International was founded 8 November 1919 in Buffalo, New York, USA.

The name “Zonta” is derived from the Lakhota (Teton Dakota) word of the Native-American

Sioux peoples, meaning “honest and trustworthy.”

Zonta’s emblem is a composite of several Sioux symbols

Zonta’s symbol is a yellow rose. Since 1999, it has served as the symbol of Zonta Rose Day,

which falls on 8 March and coincides with International Women’s Day.

Zonta’s colors are mahogany and gold.

Zonta’s membership pin is a symbol of our bond in Zonta. The Zonta pin is generally worn on the

left side. The president wears the gavel pointing up while serving, and pointing down after

completion of the term.

Zonta Yellow Rose Carol Pyles

In 1983, Valerie Webster, then Lt. Governor of District 16,

proposed that a breed of rose be developed as a living

symbol of our organization. With support from a local rose

grower and Zontian Mary Mason, the world famous R.

Harkness & Co., Ltd. rose nursery in England, was

contacted. Mr. Harkness had developed a new breed of rose

he called Hartanna for his daughter, but generously offered

to donate it to Zonta International. The Hartanna was

introduced for the first time at the 1984 Zonta International

Convention in Sydney, Australia.

The Zonta Rose is much more than a lovely flower. Since

1999, it has served as the symbol of Zonta Rose Day, which

falls on 8 March and coincides with International Women’s

Day. On this special Day, Zontians worldwide are

encouraged to publicly distribute yellow roses, or items

bearing the image of yellow roses, accompanied by

information about Zonta International and issues relating to

improving the lives of women. Zonta International and

issues relating to improving the lives of women.

ZONTA INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION

Zonta International – District Level

Helen Brown - Josie Feria

Founded on November 8, 1919, Zonta

International celebrates their 93rd birthday!

Zonta International is a global organization of

executives and professional working together to

advance the status of women worldwide through

service and advocacy. Today, nearly 30,000

members in more than 1,200 clubs in 63 countries

around the world will commemorate the 93rd

anniversary of Zonta International, founded on

November 8, 1919 in Buffalo, New York, USA.

It is the day for all of us, as Zontians to reflect

on our history, celebrate our achievements and

recommit ourselves to our mission to advance

the status of women worldwide through service

and advocacy. Zontians, all over the world,

volunteer their time, talents and support to local

and international service projects, as well as

scholarship programs aimed at fulfilling

Zonta’s mission and objectives.

District 11 is truly an international district composed of the

Southeast United States, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and the British

Virgin Islands. The states included are Alabama, Florida, Georgia,

Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

The District is further divided into 6 Areas under which the

individual Clubs operate. A fall conference is held each year to

conduct the business of the District. While the District Conference

accomplish this, it is also the opportunity to enjoy the fellowship of

friends from each District. All of us are friends with the common

mission to Advance the Status of Women Worldwide.

There are 42 clubs and 6 areas: Area 1 includes the States of

Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. Area 2 includes the States

of Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Area 3 includes

the Bahamas, British Virgin Islands and South East Florida. Area

4 includes Central and Northern Florida. Area 5 includes Puerto

Rico. Area 6 includes South West Florida. 42 clubs; 6 Areas

2012-2014 Zonta Int’l District 11 Leadership

Dorothy Alfano - Dawn Koroniotis

Governor - Tamara Page

Lt. Governor - Karen Pati

Secretary - Charlene Thomas

Treasurer - Carmen Elias-Levenson

Bylaws/Parliamentarian - Anne Mitchell

Area Directors Vice Area Directors

Area 1 - Charlene Rains Donna Stewart

Area 2 - Melodie Anne Hunnicutt Judy Barnes

Area 3 - Cherrylee Pinder Laura Strumpf

Area 4 - Pamela Ridley Maureen Quinlan

Area 5 - Gloria Rosario Elvira Saniago Toro

Area 6 - Susan Scribner Linda Robison

International Level

Magaly Rubio - Hermie Ibarra

Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois

30,000 members from 1200 clubs in 63 countries

Area, District Conferences and

International Convention

(Convention every two years (biennium)

International:

Torino, Italy

Orlando, FL – June 27-July 1, 2014

District:

Montgomery, AL – October 3-7, 2012

Naples, FL - September 26-29, 2013

Area:

Boca Raton, FL May 5, 2012

Marathon, FL May 4, 2013

International Projects:

Sally Whitton - Maria Crowley

Economic - Zonta International is committed to expanding women's access to skills training and income-generating activities that lead to sustainable livelihoods and economic independence.

Education - Zonta International helps women overcome gender barriers to careers in traditionally male-dominated fields through the Amelia Earhart Fellowships and Jane M. Klausman - Women in Business Scholarships

Health Care - Zonta International has supported programs addressing the unique health issues of women in different areas of the world including: efforts to reduce the risk of HIV/AIDS through health education and prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) programs; the provision of basic health services and health education for women and children living in rural or poor urban areas; and the reduction of Female Genital Circumcision, Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus, and Obstetric Fistula.

Youth Development - Through the Young Women in Public

Affairs Award, Zonta encourages more young women to

participate in public and political life by recognizing young

women for their commitment to the volunteer sector,

volunteer leadership achievements and dedication to the

advancement of the status of women. Zonta's Z Club and

Golden Z Club program helps high school, college and

university students develop leadership skills, explore career

options and participate in local and international community

service projects.

Violence Against Women - Zonta's efforts

to prevent violence against women worldwide focus

on: raising awareness of, and improving education

about, violence against women and children;

implementing, promoting and enforcing local laws

and policies that protect women and victims of

violence; and providing medical, legal,

rehabilitation and reintegration services for

survivors of violence. In cooperation with the

United Nations, its agencies and other NGOs, Zonta

International has assisted victims and potential

victims of violence and human trafficking around

the globe.

Zonta International Foundation - Every

year, ZIF provides more than US$1 million

for programs and projects that benefit

thousands of women around the world.

Zonta International Scholarships & Awards

Carmen Elias-Levenson

Louise Harms-Moore

Zonta International helps women overcome

gender barriers to careers in traditionally male-

dominated fields through the Amelia Earhart

Fellowships and Jane M. Klausman - Women in

Business Scholarships

Amelia Earhart Fellowship - To advance

the status of women through encouragement

and financial support of women pursuing

Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace-related

sciences and aerospace-related engineering.

The Fellowships, established in 1938 as a living

memorial to Zontian and aviatrix Amelia Earhart,

encourage women to expand their career options

beyond traditional boundaries.

Since the inception of the program in 1938, there

have been 1,368 Fellowships totaling

US$8 million given to 959 Fellows from 68

countries.

Jane M. Klausman - The late Jane M. Klausman, a

dedicated Zontian from Syracuse, New York (District

2, USA), left a gift that the women of Zonta will

always remember.

By naming the Zonta International Foundation as the

residual beneficiary of her estate, Jane left more than

US $500,000 to fulfill a long time Zontian dream –

the Women in Business Scholarship fund – a program

designed to provide endowed scholarships for women

enrolled in undergraduate business studies.

Young Women in Public Affairs Award

YWPA

Established in 1990 by Past International President

Leneen Forde, the Young Women in Public Affairs

Award honors young women of age 16 to 19, who

demonstrate a commitment to leadership in public

policy, government and volunteer organizations. The

program operates at the Zonta club, district/region

and international levels. Zonta clubs provide awards

for club recipients, and district/region and

international awards are funded by the Zonta

International Foundation. District recipients receive

US$1,000, and ten international recipients are

selected from the district/region recipients to receive

awards of US$4,000 each.

Zonta Club of Miami Lakes

ZISTER’S

Jan Hammond – Sam Fouts

Ruth Schobel – Diane Mannion

Carmen Elias-Levenson – Louise H. Moore

Dotti Meador- Joanie Graham

Laura Strumpf – Dulce Carrillo

Peggy Hicks – Jacqueline House

Magaly Rubio – Hermie Ibarra

Betty Meador - Linda Combs

Sally Whitton - Maria Crowley

Sheril Hirsch - Jeni Pirez

Helen Brown - Josie Feria

Alina Tabibi - Dawn

Zister Program

The object of the ZISTER Program is to have a

mentor.

A ZISTER is someone who is your mentor and will

share our club’s meeting and events.

A ZISTER will: • Keep each other informed of meetings and dates

of events in the club

• A phone call to remind your ZISTER about the

general meeting

• Coordinate riding together to meetings

• Sign up for the same committee

• Meet for an occasional breakfast or lunch, or even

a glass of wine!

• Keep abreast of our Standing Rules of Zonta and

Miami Lakes By-Laws

ZONTA CLUB OF MIAMI LAKES

ORIENTATION

History of Zonta Club of Miami Lakes

Betty Meador

Zonta Club of Miami Lakes was established in June 1984

Past Presidents

Ida Snow – 1st President 1984-1985 - Deceased 2012

2002 - 2003 Mary Finan 2003 - 2004 Clare Thomson

2005 - 2006 Margaret Lopez 2007 – 2008 Carmen Elias-Levenson

2009 - 2010 Jan Hammond 2010 - 2012 Laura Strumpf

Zonta Club of Miami Lakes Board

Sheril Hirsch – Jeni Pirez

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

2012- 2013

President - Peggy S. Hicks

Vice President - Ruth Schobel

Secretary - Cathie Inman

Treasurer - Shawn Atwill

Board of Directors

Sam Fouts

Helen Brown

Cookie Haeffner

Jacqueline House

Past President - Laura Strumpf

Zonta Club of Miami Lakes Membership

Cathie Inman

The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes currently

has:

• 44 Members

• 41 active and 3 inactive members

Welcome to our newest member, Dawn

Koroniotis!

Our goal is to add 3 additional members this

year.

Service Projects

Sam Fouts - Jan Hammond

Service Projects for 2012-2013

• WBHI

• Honeyshine

• Goody Bags

• Women’s Build for Habitat

• Lotus House

• Casa Valentina

• The Garden

(Not limited to these organizations)

Total # of Service hours to date - 174.5

Fundraisers

Laura Strumpf

• Flea Market – November 10, 2012

Proceeds: $2,071.28

Beneficiary - Women’s Breast Health Initiative

• Tropical Temptations

Signature Stone Crab Event

April 20, 2013

Beneficiaries: Casa Valentina & The Garden

• Chico’s Shopping

Proceeds go in Operating Account

• Mardi Gras

Proceeds go in Operating Account

Socials

Cookie Haeffner - Gunilla Crawford-Simon

• July – Happy Hour (Sharon Shields)

• August - Happy Hour (Farewell to Elaine Green)

• December Christmas Party - Gunilla Crawford-Simon

Awards

Angela Colley

• 2012 Ida Snow Award -

Most outstanding member voted by entire membership

Recipient - Cathie Inman

• 2012 Community Service Award –

Most outstanding award in Community Service

Recipient - Dorothy Cook

Media

Jacqueline House

• ZCML Web site Zontaclubofmiamilakes.org

• ZCML PayPal - Jacqueline House

• ZCML Facebook - Jacqueline House

• Monthly ZCML Newsletter - Jacqueline House

• ZCML Telephone Directory – Peggy Hicks

Thank you to our Members, Mentors and

Zisters for your participation! We hope you

have gained information from our

orientation! Thank you for being a dynamic

powerful group of professional women!

We can make a difference in the community

and the world!

LET’S CONTINUE TO STAY ENGAGED!!!!

Meeting Adjourned