Zonta International has been empowering women for nearly 100 years through service and advocacy. Starting back in 1919, Zonta’s founders worked to make a place for women at the table of professional organizations. For almost 10 decades, the work done by members at that table has been inspiring, motivating and life-changing. Now, in this biennium, Zontians honor those who have laid the groundwork for the future and empower the current and next generations to continue the mission.
Where it all began
During this Zonta biennium our District will be brainstorming and reaching out to our clubs to encourage development & implementation of celebrations that honour and empower our members, the women around us, and women globally.
The traveling flag will move through our district’s six areas visiting each of the 35 clubs during this biennium. Club presidents will sign the flag along with the D4 Elected Officers. Along the journey the flag will rest at each of the three 2019 Area Workshops (Jamestown, NY, Kitchener, ON and Kenmore, NY), and in Buffalo during the D4 Conference from September 26 – 29th, 2019. It will then resume its travel through the district until being brought to the 65th Zonta International Convention in Chicago, MO in June 2020.
Zonta District 4 unveils Centennial Flag in Buffalo on Nov. 25, 2018 to kick off the Travelling Flag Project.
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Zonta International District 4 Gov. Bonnie Clesse, left, and Zonta Club of Buffalo President Mary Vacanti display the District 4 Traveling Flag, at the club’s business meeting on Feb. 19. (Photo by NKSK Photography)
Zonta International District 4 Gov. Bonnie Clesse signs the District 4 Traveling Flag on 02/19/19. (Photo by NKSK Photography)
Zonta Club of Buffalo President Mary Vacanti signs the District 4 Traveling Flag on 02/19/19. (Photo by NKSK Photography)
ZC of Kitchener-Waterloo
Centennial Travelling Flag with ZC of Kitchener-Waterloo members on Monday, March 4, 2019, at their International Women’s Day Comedy Night.
ZC of Woodstock
Centennial Traveling Flag presented to ZC of Woodstock President Marg McBurney (right) by D4 Area Director Brenda Graham at IWD event in Woodstock, ON on March 6, 2019.
ZC of Stratford
Stratford Zonta Club at their International Women’s Day Breakfast on March 8, 2019. This was also the handoff of the Centennial Travelling Flag to Area Director Brenda Graham.
ZC of Owen Sound
YZC of Owen Sound members with the District 4 Centennial Travelling flag on March 20, 2019. The flag then is being transferred to Area 1 Director Brenda Graham.
ZC of Guelph
Centennial Travelling Flag with ZC of Guelph members on March 30, 2019, during their Centennial ‘So They Can Go Home’ – Moccasin Service/Advocacy Project.
Passing on the Flag
Area 2 Director, Brenda Graham passing the Travelling Flag to Area 3 Director, Jenny Johnston” taken by Scott Johnston on April 9, 2019, at the IKEA parking lot in Burlington, ON.
ZC of Kenmore
Travelling Flag at the Kenmore Club Lucky Number Dinner on 4/10/2019 pictured are Area 3 Director, Jenny Johnston, Kenmore Club member Katherine Gugino, and Kenmore Club President Janet Biondolillo.
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Area 3 Workshop
ZC of Kenmore Workshop Areas 3 & 4 May 4, 2019. Governor Bonnie and Past Governors. Photo by Donna
ZC of Fort Erie
Fort Erie Area Club President Judy Kramer with Barb Ruegg signs D4 Travelling Flag on April 17, 2019. Photo
ZC of Fort Erie
Fort Erie club members; Maria
ZC of Grand Island
Travelling Flag proudly desplayed at ZC of Grand Island’s Fashion Show. Left to right: Donna Monaco, Liz McPhail, Sue Brusino, Lyn Laman, Karen Keefe, Denise Dunbar, Stacey Watt, Andrea Moreau, Linda Kutzbach, Ricki Harper, Agnes Becker.
ZC of Grand Island
Donna Monaco, President of the Zonta Club of Grand Island, signing the flag. Picture
ZC of Lockport
Sue Mawhiney, President Zonta Club of Lockport, NY. Photo
ZC of St. Catherines
Members of the Zonta Club of St. Catharines. Photo
ZC of Brampton-Caledon
July 30, 2019 International Day to End Trafficking. ZC of Brampton-Caledon participated in the largest media and advocacy awareness in Ontario together with collaborators, supporters and survivors. This movement across the Province by Courage for Freedom and Business and Professional Women was a positive response to the crisis of human trafficking and sexual exploitation of minors. (Left to Right) Kathleen Douglass, Lori Robinson & Margaret Geare, President.
Zonta Recognized by Prime Minister
Zonta International is recognized by the Canadian Government & Justine Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada.
Zonta’s 100th Anniversary is Recognized by the Primier of Ontario
Zonta International’s 100th Anniversary is recognized by Doug Ford, Primier of Ontario.
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September 9, 2019. Zonta members stand with Mayor Crombie (2nd from left) and John Kovacs (2nd from right) holding the District 4 Centennial Flag.
ZC of Toronto
Zonta Club of Toronto dated 1928. Photo taken by Pringle & Booth Limited of Toronto.
ZC of Toronto
Members of the Zonta Club of Toronto say goodbye to the District 4 Centennial Flag as it makes its way to the 2019 District 4 Centennial Conference on September 26 in Buffalo, NY. The flag will travel to Zonta clubs in Area 5.
D4 Centennial Club Celebrations, Projects, and Initiatives
Join the Zonta Club of Buffalo at the Statler Hotel and celebrate 100 years. Poster (PDF)Please send reservations to Mary Vicanti 450 Berryman Dr. Synder, NY 14226 with checks made out to "Zonta Club of Buffalo Foundation. Email Mary ([email protected]) with...
Friday, October 25 from 6:30pm-8:30pm Lockport Town & Country Club • 717 East Ave, Lockport TICKETS: $40 per person (dinner & tastings) Reserve early tables of 8 & 10 To purchase tickets: please call 254-0530; Email: [email protected].;...
To register, please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-zonta-club-of-rochester-presents-a-forumon-cedaw-tickets-71759453457 or contact Lesia Telega [email protected] / 585-298-1665 Light refreshments will be served
The Buffalo and Erie County Library has opened an “outdoor reading room” in a triangular green space across the street from the library. Several author’s names along the sidewalk circling the park, including Marian de Forest. Mary Vacanti, President of the ZC of...
The Zonta Club of Batavia-Genesee County has planted yellow roses in the International Peace Garden in Batavia, NY as one of the club’s Zonta International Centennial events.
Zonta International announced the recipients of its Centennial Anniversary Grants. A total of US$296,271 will be disbursed to 62 community-based organizations in 18 countries, partnering with a Zonta club to improve the lives of women and girls at the local level....
ZC of Grand Island Announce Zonta 100 – Summer Solstice Event The Erie County Commission on the Status of Women (ECCSW) and the Zonta Club of Grand Island invite you to join us on Friday, June 21st, the first day of the summer, for a celebration to honor those...
Mayor Ian Boddy and Area Director Brenda Graham brought greetings to the Club’s March meeting where the Centennial flag, a special initiative of Zonta District 4 in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Zonta, was signed and sent on its way around the District. The Zonta Club of Owen Sound was […]
MARCH 03, 2019 at 2:30 pm CONCERT OF THE BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA KLEINHANS MUSIC HALL 3 SYMPHONY CIRCLE, BUFFALO NY 14201 “SARAH CHANG PLAYS BRAHMS” Violinist Sarah Chang plays Brahms under the baton of Musical Director, JoAnn Falletta (RECIPIENT OF THE ZONTA CLUB OF BUFFALO Marian de Forest Community Service Award, 2001.) The BPO continues its exploration […]
CONCERT at KLEINHANS MUSIC HALL MARCH 03, 2019 at 2:30pm 3 SYMPHONY CIRCLE, BUFFALO NY 14201 “SARAH CHANG PLAYS BRAHMS” Violinist Sarah Chang plays Brahms under the baton of Musical Director, JoAnn Falletta(RECIPIENT OF THE ZONTA CLUB OF BUFFALO Marian de Forest...
District 4
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More information on our District 4 History web pages.
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