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.
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
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
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]
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Centennial Flag Raising Ceremony May 23
Zonta Club of Niagara Falls and the Mayor of Niagara Falls, ON, Canada will raise the Zonta Centennial Flag on Thursday, May 23rd at 12:45 pm.
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ZC of Brampton-Caledon Zonta Classic June 20, 2019
Join us for this worth-while fundraising event in aid of mental health support services for women. $130.00 per golfer Registration begins at 12 noon and includes a barbeque lunch. Tee off time at 1:30 pm for nine fun holes of golf followed by dinner and...
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ZC of Kitchener-Waterloo Betty Thompson Golf Classic May 23, 2019
Come golf with the Zonta Club of Kitchener-Waterloo club on May 23, 2019. Contact Valerie Meyer, Co-Chair – Betty Thompson Golf Zonta Club of Kitchener-Waterloo 519-888-9116
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Dramatic Reading of “Little Women” June 1, 2019
The Zonta Club of Buffalo and Grand Island are pleased to present a dramatic reading of “Little Women."
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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...
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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 travelling to all six D4 Areas and its 35 clubs over the Centennial biennium. The flag was unveiled in Buffalo, NY on November 25, 2018, with the officially signing by Governor Bonnie Clesse & ZC of Buffalo President, Mary Vacanti on February 19, 2019.
The District 4 Centennial Travelling Flag begins the second leg of its journey. The flag will be in Area 3 for the months of April and May. The flag will also be displayed at District 4’s three Workshops. The Flag has completed its journey through Area 1.
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.
Area 2 Director, Brenda Graham passing the Travelling Flag to Area 3 Director, Jenny Johnston. Photo
Fort Erie club members; Maria
D4 Committee
Information Posts
District 4 Committees are eager to assist you. Follow the links for more information, material and resources.
This Rose Day, we invite you to recognize someone special in your life.
District 4 Foundation Ambassador UpdateEach year on 8 March, we celebrate Zonta Rose Day in conjunction with International Women's Day. In many countries around the world, International Women’s Day is a day when women are recognized for their achievements regardless...
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January is Amelia Earhart Month
Zontians all over the world will celebrate the uncompromising spirit of Amelia Earhart throughout the month of January. As one of our most famous Zonta members, we commemorate her birthday on January 11. We still wonder what happened to Amelia Earhart. Did the...
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Foundation Ambassador’s District 4 Challenge
The Foundation Ambassadors for District 4 are challenging our members to put $2.00 per week away from Sept 1st 2018 to the end of Sept 2019 when our District Conference will be held in Buffalo. You will have saved $100. US dollars for our 100th celebration. If you...
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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 &
2 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
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.
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
Katie Chen was nominated by the ZC of Kitchener-Waterloo and awarded the D4 JMK award for Women in Business scholarship for $1500. Katie goes to Western University and is studying accounting, business
Meet Our 2018 District 4 YWPA Winner
Sanah Handu
Sanah was selected as the Zonta Club of Washington County, PA Young Women in Public Affairs Award recipient and advanced to the District where she was awarded our District’s YWPA winner in May 2018.
Meet Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship winner from District4
Emily Rae Gleeson
Emily was selected as one of 10 2018 Zonta International Fellows. Emily is studying Aerospace Engineering at Ryerson University.
D4 Members Serving on
Zonta International committees
Kathleen Douglass, Leadership Development Chairman
Holly Anderson, Amelia Earhart Fellowship Committee Chairman
Lori Robinson, Leadership Development Committee
D4 recognition at
64th Zonta International Convention
The ZC of Niagara Falls, NY was awarded first place for the Zonta International Service Award. Their project is entitled ‘It’s Not Your Fault – Sexual Assault is a Crime Project.’
The ZC of Waterloo was acknowledged at Convention for their contribution of $20,000+ USD to the Zonta International Foundation.
