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.
Governor Bonnie Clesse
In this centennial biennium, we continue EMPOWERING WOMEN. A Central idea that allows for honouring our past while … focusing our actions on our future. In District 4 we wish to build bridges not only between our past and future but between clubs and districts.
Building for Our Future
District 4 Workshop 2020
Presentations Held Online
Saturday, April 25, 2020 – Online Learning Session 1
ZI District 4 Foundation Ambassador Update
Kathy Smith & Lori Robinson
Zonta Leadership Program & Generational Differences
Kathleen Douglass, ZI ICC Leadership Development Chair
Saturday, June 20, 2020 – Online Learning Session 2
District 4 President’s & Leadership Training
Lori Robinson, Immediate Past Governor & ZI Leadership Development Committee Member
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 – Online Learning Session 3
District 4 Treasurer’s Training
Carol Spedding, D4 Finance Chair
Saturday, August 15, 2020 – Online Learning Session 4
District 4 Membership Development
Sheena Poole, Lt. Governor-Elect Incoming Membership Chair
Celebrate Zonta & D4 Online!
July 4 – 8, 2020 Chicago, IL
Call to Conference Sept. 2021
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
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ZC of Corry Area Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary
Photo by Maryann Mook The Zonta Club of the Corry Area, during Zonta International’s Centennial Celebration, was recognized by District 4 for the club’s dedication to advocacy for supporting Zonta’s cause of “No to Violence Against Women.” Showing a certificate of...
ZC of Oakville Celebrating a Successful Biennium
To all Zonta members, from all of us at the Zonta Club of Oakville, we hope you are doing well during these times. We are very excited to report to District 4 and Zonta International as we conclude the 2018 - 2020 biennium.Our Zonta Celebrates International Women's...
The Shadow Pandemic: Domestic violence in the wake of COVID-19
Governor’s Letter May 12, 2020
Zonta International District 4 Governor’s Letter, May 12, 2020 Dear District 4 Zontians, District 4 News Congratulations to our Pennsylvania Zontians – Their state is the third to pass legislation banning Child Marriage. The minimum age is now 18 with no exceptions. ...
District 4 Governor’s Short Update – April 19, 2020
Zonta International District 4 Governor’s Short Update, April 19, 2020 Dear District 4 Zontians, I will send a Report on the upcoming April 29 Meeting of ZI President Susanne with Governors. ZI may report some changes at that time. In the meantime, here are the six...
Zonta Film “Marian de Forest: Spirit of Zonta” Available to View
Zonta Club of Buffalo recently released the film "Marian de Forest: The Spirit of Zonta." The film produced by the Zonta Club of Buffalo and directed by Peter McGennis, Galora, LLC. The club invites you to view the film at https://vimeo.com/376947022. The film is not...
ZIF Donor Reception Recognition Criteria
Make Your Donation to the Zonta International Foundation BEFORE 30 April 2020 to qualify. Zonta International Foundation Recognition is awarded for contributions to any fund from 1 June 2018 – 30 April 2020. Donations must be received at Zonta International...
Donating to ZC of St. Catharines Afternoon Tea, Sun. Apr. 26th.
I regret to tell you that the Zonta Club of St. Catharines has cancelled our annual spring fundraiser. As you know, our tea was scheduled for Sunday, April 26th. and no one can predict when the Covid-19 crisis will be resolved. The proceeds would have gone to a local...
Governor’s Letter COVID-19 March 2020
Zonta International District 4 Governor’s Letter, March 27, 2020 Dear District 4 Zontians, I just wanted to send you all a brief note to say I’m thinking of you & hoping everyone is safe & healthy. I receive so much email everyday from the other governors...
D4 Biennium
Centennial Activities
The D4 Travelling Flag Project
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)
The D4 Travelling Flag Project
The Flag will be
The District 4 Centennial Travelling Flag begins the third leg of its journey. The flag will be in Area 2 for the months of July to September. The flag will make a special stop at the Canada-U.S.A border prior to the Centennial Conference. This event will signify Zonta becoming
ZC of Toronto
Zonta Club of Toronto dated 1928. Photo taken by Pringle & Booth Limited of Toronto.
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 International Recognized by Prime Minister of Canada
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
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.
Zonta International announced the recipients of its Centennial Anniversary Grants.
District 4 Grantees are:
ZC of Kitchener-Waterloo partnering with Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region for the KW Zonta Poster Project.
ZC of Niagara Falls, NY partnering with Pinnacle Community Services for the Zonta Fresh Start Initiative for Passage House Project.
ZC of Rochester partnering with Resolve of Greater Rochester, Inc. for the Improving Safety and Empowering Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Project.
Almost 300 applications were received from 41 countries for the Centennial Anniversary Grant program, which was initiated to celebrate Zonta’s 100th year of service to women and girls.
Congratulations to the Zonta clubs of Kitchener-Waterloo, Niagara Falls, NY & Rochester, as well to all clubs who submitted grant proposals!
Your Applause Please
amazing Women in D4
Congratulating Our Canadian Centennial Award Winner
Canadian 2019 Centennial Country Award Recipient.
Judy Gorton, ZI Director & Karin Eckart, Hamilton 1 President present Dr. Jacobs with the Centennial Award.
Dr. Beverly Jacobs
Dr. Jacobs’s Bio
Congratulating Our District 4 Centennial Award Winners
Three District 4 Centennial Award Winners are:
ZC of Kitchener-Waterloo, ZC of Niagara Falls and NY ZC of Rochester
Our District’s Mentioned in The Zontian Issue 2
Congratulating Our District 4 Centennial Award Winners
Areas 1, 2 & 3 Canadian Award Winner
Timea Nagy, Founder of Walk With Me Canada Victim Services, author & human trafficking survivor.
Timea was nominated by the Zonta Club of Kitchener-Waterloo.
Areas 3 & 4 American Award Winner
Mary Travers Murphy, Executive Director, Family Justice Center
The Zonta Clubs of Cheektowaga-Lancaster, Buffalo, and Hamburg-Orchard Parkall nominated Mary.
Areas 5 & 6 American Award Winner
Susan Evans, philanthropist, author & ovarian cancer survivor.
Sue was nominated by the Zonta Club of Bradford.
Meet Our 2019 District 4 & Zonta International YWPA Winner
Amal Qayum
Amal’s nomination was submitted by Niagara Falls, Canada and was selected as the District 4 Young Women in Public Affairs scholarship winner for 2019 in May. In July, we received word that Amal was also a scholarship recipient from Zonta International. Congratulations Amal!
D4 Members Serving on
Zonta International committees
Kathleen Douglass, Leadership Development Chairman
Holly Anderson, Amelia Earhart Fellowship Committee Chairman
Lori Robinson, Leadership Development Committee
Zonta International & District 4
Mission & Vision
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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.
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.
