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.
D4 2019 Centennial
Conference Alert – Sept. 11
DISTRICT 4 CONFERENCE ALERT
Conference registration & hotel block of rooms held has now expired. Please direct any questions to Irene (Toni) Majchrzak, Conference Chair.
An email from the Zonta District 4 Conference Committee offering information will be sent during the coming week to all those registered for the Conference and Saturday evening gala.
D4 2019 Centennial Conference Committee
Save the Date
D4 Events
Friday, June 7 – Sunday, June 9, 2019
North American Interdistrict Meeting
Dallas, Texas, USA
This photo of Hyatt Regency Buffalo is courtesy of TripAdvisor.
Sept 27 – 29, 2019 Buffalo, NY
D4 Conference 2019
Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown Hotel, 125 High Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203. Reservations 1-877-999-3223 Zonta Conference Block.
Conference Location: Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center, 2 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14202, USA
What’s Happening in your Area?
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D4 & Club Events
Cheektowaga-Lancaster’s Trivia Team Nite – Registration Deadline Oct. 18th
Deadline to register your team is Friday, October 18, 2019 or until we have SOLD OUT! No admission at the door. Checks & Cash Accepted. Make checks payable to:Zonta Cheektowaga-Lancaster FoundationFor more information, contact: Barb at 716-445-5441...
Leadership Development Committee September Challenge
Zonta Volunteer Leadership in September! The D4 Leadership Development Committee is continuing to offer you the opportunity to learn more about Zonta volunteer leadership in a relaxed and casual location, at a time that works for you - your home, this fall! You can...
Erie Celebrates 100 Years at Luncheon, Oct. 5, 2019
Join with the Zonta Club of Erie celebrating 100 years. Saturday, October5, 2019 11:30am - 2:30pm The Erie Club 524 Peach Street Erie, Pa 16501 Featuring: Dancing Through the Ages by the Stardust Ballroom Dancers $35.00 Per Person (cash bar) RSVP By...
The Buffalo and Erie County Library has opened an “outdoor reading room.”
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...
FREE evening of education and fun presentation of Susan B Anthony
Zonta Club of Warren is sponsoring a FREE evening of education and fun presentation of Susan B Anthony. A professional rein actress - Christina Rausa from Fredonia NY will be on stage at the historic Struthers Library Theatre, 302 West Third Ave., Warren, PA. Tuesday...
Countdown to Our D4 Centennial Conference is Underway
Less than a month until district conference. We are all looking forward to a great weekend. Great workshops are planned for you.
Zonta Birthing Kits making a difference in a refugee camp in Venezuela!
Dr. Eve from Venezuela with a package of birthing kits. The Zonta Club of Kitchener-Waterloo gave her 100 in total and she is absolutely thrilled. The medical care system in Venezuela has totally collapsed - no power, water, supplies, meds. She and her husband travel...
2019 D4 Centennial Conference Update – Aug 20th
With the D4 Conference quickly approaching, the Committee has been working to ensure a positive conference experience for all attendees. You can find the latest information and details on the conference on the D4 website. However, I wanted to reach out to you all on...
ZC of Warren is sponsoring with the Warren County Historical Society
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
Fort Erie Area Club President Judy Kramer with Barb Ruegg signs D4 Travelling Flag on April 17, 2019. Photo
D4 Centennial Travelling Flag is presented to Area 1 & 2 Workshop attendees on April 27, 2019.
Donna Monaco, President of the Zonta Club of Grand Island, signing the flag. Picture
Area 2 Director, Brenda Graham passing the Travelling Flag to Area 3 Director, Jenny Johnston. Photo
Fort Erie club members; Maria
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.
Sue Mawhiney, President Zonta Club of Lockport, NY. Photo
Members of the Zonta Club of St. Catharines. Photo
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!
D4 Committee
Information Posts
District 4 Committees are eager to assist you. Follow the links for more information, material and resources.
Leadership Development Committee September Challenge
Zonta Volunteer Leadership in September! The D4 Leadership Development Committee is continuing to offer you the opportunity to learn more about Zonta volunteer leadership in a relaxed and casual location, at a time that works for you - your home, this fall! You can...
The Buffalo and Erie County Library has opened an “outdoor reading room.”
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...
Countdown to Our D4 Centennial Conference is Underway
Less than a month until district conference. We are all looking forward to a great weekend. Great workshops are planned for you.
Zonta Birthing Kits making a difference in a refugee camp in Venezuela!
Dr. Eve from Venezuela with a package of birthing kits. The Zonta Club of Kitchener-Waterloo gave her 100 in total and she is absolutely thrilled. The medical care system in Venezuela has totally collapsed - no power, water, supplies, meds. She and her husband travel...
Conference Registration & Fundraisers
Another great conference planning meeting was held on August 17th. A reminder to everyone that there is still time to register for the conference, the last day is August 24. Clubs are also reminded to provide prizes for the Amelia Earhart Raffle and...
Leadership Development Committee August Challenge
Zonta in the summertime - August! The D4 Leadership Development Committee is offering you an opportunity to learn more about Zonta in a relaxed and casual location, at a time that works for you - your home, this summer! You can spend about 10 minutes once...
Three District 4 Clubs Awarded Centennial Anniversary Grants
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....
Zonta International & D4 2019 YWPA Winner Amal Qayum
Zonta International District 4 Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship July 24, 2019 The District 4 Awards Committee is very pleased to announce that Amal Qayum, submitted by Niagara Falls, Canada, has been selected as the District 4 Young Women in Public Affairs...
Z Club of North Park Secures 3rd Place
Z Club of North Park Secures 3rd Place in 2019 Emma L. Conlon Service Award Congratulations to the Z Club members of North Park Z Club! Check out their application video Found at www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ihQM7axvnU The North Park Z Club is sponsored by the ZC...
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.
Over 810 Members, 15 Z Clubs &
1 Golden Z Clubs
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.
District Members
District Clubs
District Areas
Members World Wide
Your Applause Please
amazing Women in D4
Three D4 Clubs Awarded ZI Centennial Grants, Congratulations!
District 4 Grantees 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 ZoInternational. 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
