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We Empower Women
ZONTA INTERNATIONAL IS A LEADING GLOBAL ORGANIZATION OF PROFESSIONALS EMPOWERING WOMEN WORLDWIDE THROUGH SERVICE AND ADVOCACY.
District 4 is a District of “Firsts”-first Club (Buffalo) in 1919 and first International Club (Toronto) in 1927.
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Building for Our Future
Online Learning Sessions 2020
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Saturday, August 15, 2020 – Online Learning Session 4
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Registration open from August 1 -12, 2020
District 4 Membership Development
with
Sheena Poole, D4 Membership Chair
Celebrate Zonta & D4 Online!
July 4 – 8, 2020 Chicago, IL
Call to Conference Sept. 2021
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
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Governor Bonnie’s Conference Post
Conference Message Where else would you go to get better informed about Zonta; give your opinions; learn lessons to enhance your professional & personal life; connect with friends - new & old; have fun & return to your club with even more enthusiasm to...
ZC of Kenmore Hosts Annual Saladfest Fundraiser Aug. 7, 2019
Zonta Club of Kenmore fundraiser held on Wed., Aug. 7, 2019. Contact Karen Fritsch at [email protected]
Governor’s Post May 16, 2019
Message May 16, 2019 Dear District 4 Zontians, Here’s News about our Centennial Conference– Of course, we’ll have opportunities for you to share your ideas; receive new information & time to enjoy fellowship with friends – old & new. Here are just some of the...
ZC of Jamestown Announces 2019 Scholarship Award Winners
Zonta Club of Jamestown proudly announced the local 2019 scholarship award winners at a special dinner held April 17th at the Marvin House. The three scholarship awards presented were the Verna Nelson Scholarship, the Nell Newton Scholarship, and the Anne H. Crowe...
ZC of Jamestown Name Women in Leadership for 2019
At a special awards dinner at the Marvin House on April 17th, Zonta club of Jamestown named Sheila McCarthy Webster, Tara Lamont Eastman, and Margaret “Peg” Cornell as the Women in Leadership for 2019. Each woman was presented with a plaque in appreciation for their...
ZC of Jamestown announces the Mary Bargar Scholarship financial award winner
Zonta Club of Jamestown proudly announced the Mary Bargar Scholarship award winner, the last of the local 2019 scholarship award winners at a special dinner at the Marvin House, June 5th. Three previous scholarship awards were presented in April; the Verna Nelson...
Batavia-Genesee Assembles Domestic Violence Bags
There is a State University of New York (SUNY) university/college system-wide initiative to address the issue of domestic violence in our communities. The Genesee Community College (GCC) is part of this educational system. This event was open to the public on...
Zonta International & District 4
Mission & Vision
Misson
Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.
Vision
Zonta International envisions a world in which women’s rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential.
In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision making positions on an equal basis with men.
In such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence.
Various advocacy campaigns to bring awareness to ending gender violence.
Service projects such as assembly of birthing kits for women in developing countries.
Club celebrate and host special events to bring attention to women’s issues and to raise funds for local and global initiatives.
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Over 719 Members,
33 clubs,
15 Z Clubs &
1 Golden Z Club
Locally & Globally
Empowering Women
Service & Advocacy
Members in District 4 offer service and advocacy to both their local and international communities through a wide range of service projects and events. Our members regularly support functions to acknowledge International Women’s Day and Zonta Rose Day, on the 8th March, and United Nations International Day for the Elimination of violence against women, November 25th.
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