BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Zonta District 4 - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Zonta District 4 X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://zontadistrict4.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Zonta District 4 REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260111T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260111T230000 DTSTAMP:20251221T145022Z CREATED:20251221T144729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T145022Z UID:337683-1768168800-1768172400@zontadistrict4.org SUMMARY:Join a Zonta Says NOW Intercontinental Think Tank Session DESCRIPTION:All members are welcome to join the Zonta Says NOW to Gender-Equal Climate Action Intercontinental Think Tank. Come share your ideas and gather inspiration on how we can address Gender-Equal Climate Action NOW! \n \n Register URL:https://zontadistrict4.org/event/join-a-zonta-says-now-intercontinental-think-tank-session/ LOCATION:ZOOM CATEGORIES:Zonta Says NOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://zontadistrict4.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Zonta-says-now-think-tank-update.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112 DTSTAMP:20251221T145340Z CREATED:20251221T143309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T145340Z UID:337679-1768089600-1768175999@zontadistrict4.org SUMMARY:Amelia Earhart Day DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Amelia Earhart Day! URL:https://zontadistrict4.org/event/amelia-earhart-day/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Events,ZONTA INTERNATIONAL ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://zontadistrict4.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AE-85-ZFW.png ORGANIZER;CN="Zonta International":MAILTO:pr@zonta.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251216 DTSTAMP:20250801T144119Z CREATED:20250219T163904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T144119Z UID:336516-1765756800-1765843199@zontadistrict4.org SUMMARY:D4 Zonta Women in STEM Award DESCRIPTION:The Zonta Women in STEM Award uplifts innovation and celebrates the remarkable accomplishments of women between 18-35 years of age in science\, technology\, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields and acknowledges their groundbreaking research\, pioneering discoveries\, and/or exemplary contributions to advancing knowledge and innovation in a STEM field. By recognizing and supporting these exceptional women\, Zonta aims to inspire future generations and foster inclusivity and diversity in the world of STEM. \nZonta International offers 16 international awards of US$10\,000 each and a complimentary one-year supporting membership in Zonta International for the next financial year. \nDistrict 4 clubs can submit one candidate to compete at the district level; due dates will vary among clubs. If you do not have a club near you contact Zonta e-club Cross Border (Canada-USA) \nEach district submits one application to Zonta International for consideration. Applications are due to awards@zontadistrict4.org by December 15\, 2025.  \nLearn More… URL:https://zontadistrict4.org/event/d4-zonta-women-in-stem-award/ CATEGORIES:D4 Awards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://zontadistrict4.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2026-Women-in-STEM-Scholarship-Header.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="D4 Awards Committee":MAILTO:awards@zontadistrict4.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250926T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250927T160000 DTSTAMP:20250713T162559Z CREATED:20250712T180500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T162559Z UID:337097-1758891600-1758988800@zontadistrict4.org SUMMARY:59th District 4 Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join District 4 Members for two days of fellowship\, business and fun. Bring a guest (non-D4 or ZI member) to our banquet and keynote speaker\, Dr. Samra Zafar\, or opt in for extended fun on Saturday night with dinner at the hotel and theatre tickets for “Anything Goes” at the Shaw Festival. \nCanadian $ registration fee is $210. URL:https://zontadistrict4.org/event/59th-district-4-conference-2025/ LOCATION:Four Points Sheraton\, St. Catharines\,ON\, 3530 Schmon Pkwy\,\, Thorold\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:D4 Conference,D4 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://zontadistrict4.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/D4-2025-Conference-logo-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250925T210000 DTSTAMP:20250713T174520Z CREATED:20250713T174520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T174520Z UID:337168-1758826800-1758834000@zontadistrict4.org SUMMARY:D4 International Reception (by invitation) DESCRIPTION:Invitation is sent by Governor Jane \nInternational Reception\, Thursday September 25\, 2025 (by invitation) – Johnny Rocco’s – 271 Merritt Street\, St. Catharines\n \n7:00 pm Dinner/Reception URL:https://zontadistrict4.org/event/d4-international-reception-by-invitation/ LOCATION:Johnny Rocco’s\, 271 Merritt Street\,\, St. Catharines\, ON\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://zontadistrict4.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/D4-International-Reception.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250925T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250925T190000 DTSTAMP:20250713T174531Z CREATED:20250713T174531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T174531Z UID:337165-1758776400-1758826800@zontadistrict4.org SUMMARY:59th District 4 Preconference Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:59th District 4 Preconference Board Meeting \, Thursday September 25\, 2025 @ 5:00 PM URL:https://zontadistrict4.org/event/59th-district-4-preconference-board-meeting/ LOCATION:Johnny Rocco’s\, 271 Merritt Street\,\, St. Catharines\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:D4 Board ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://zontadistrict4.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-2026-d4-board-web.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250920T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250920T220000 DTSTAMP:20250725T154417Z CREATED:20250712T181804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T154417Z UID:337103-1758391200-1758405600@zontadistrict4.org SUMMARY:Zonta Cheektowaga-Lancaster Meat & Basket Raffle DESCRIPTION:Club fundraiser to benefit scholarships and service projects. URL:https://zontadistrict4.org/event/zonta-cheektowaga-lancaster-meat-basket-raffle/ LOCATION:Franternal Order of Eagles\, 4569 Borden Rd\, Depew\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Cheektowaga-Lancaster,Club Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://zontadistrict4.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Cheetowaga-2025-Meat-Basket-Raffle-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250916T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250920T235500 DTSTAMP:20250713T173406Z CREATED:20250713T173406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T173406Z UID:337163-1758013200-1758412500@zontadistrict4.org SUMMARY:2026-2028 D4 Electronic Voting for Nominated Candidates DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 16\, 2025\, 9:00am to Saturday September 20\, 2025\, 11:55 pm- Electronic Voting  – \nDelegate Voting for D4 Elected Board and Nominating Committee \n(ZOOM link will be sent to delegate/voting members) URL:https://zontadistrict4.org/event/2026-2028-d4-electronic-voting-for-nominated-candidates/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:D4 Board,D4 Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://zontadistrict4.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-2026-d4-board-web.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="D4 Nominating":MAILTO:D4nominatingcommittee@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250916 DTSTAMP:20250712T175447Z CREATED:20250219T163913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T175447Z UID:336514-1757894400-1757980799@zontadistrict4.org SUMMARY:D4 Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award DESCRIPTION:The Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award\, formally known as Jane M. Klausman Award\, acknowledges and celebrates women who demonstrate exceptional leadership\, entrepreneurial spirit\, ethical conduct and make significant contributions to their respective industries while addressing global or local issues affecting women and girls or climate justice. \nZonta International offers 10 international awards of US$10\,000 each and a complimentary one-year supporting membership in Zonta International for the next financial year. \nDistrict 4 clubs can submit one candidate to compete at the district level; due dates will vary among clubs. If there is not a club near you contact Zonta e-club Cross Border (Canada-USA) \nEach district submits one application to Zonta International for consideration. Applications are due to awards@zontadistrict4.org by September 15\, 2025. URL:https://zontadistrict4.org/event/d4-zonta-women-in-business-leadership-award/ CATEGORIES:D4 Awards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://zontadistrict4.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-Women-in-Business-Leadership-Header.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="D4 Awards Committee":MAILTO:awards@zontadistrict4.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250908T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250908T200000 DTSTAMP:20250713T155812Z CREATED:20250712T182756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T155812Z UID:337107-1757358000-1757361600@zontadistrict4.org SUMMARY:Zonta Cross Border - Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era - Speaker DESCRIPTION:Join the Zonta Cross Border Club online to listen\, learn and discuss how each and every individual has the right to literacy and education. URL:https://zontadistrict4.org/event/zonta-cross-border-promoting-literacy-in-the-digital-era-speaker/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Club Event,Zonta Cross Border ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://zontadistrict4.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-Cross-Border-Literacy-Header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Zonta Cross Border":MAILTO:membership@zontacrossborder.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250908T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250908T194500 DTSTAMP:20250713T161603Z CREATED:20250713T161603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T161603Z UID:337153-1757358000-1757360700@zontadistrict4.org SUMMARY:D4 Conference Delegate Training DESCRIPTION:Training for club delegates.\n\nDelegate Training: Sep 8\, 2025\, 07:00 – 7:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nZoom Meeting links will be sent to first timers & club delegates. URL:https://zontadistrict4.org/event/d4-conference-delegate-training/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:D4 Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://zontadistrict4.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/D4-2025-Conference-logo-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250908T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250908T184500 DTSTAMP:20250713T161357Z CREATED:20250713T161357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T161357Z UID:337151-1757354400-1757357100@zontadistrict4.org SUMMARY:First-timer Training DESCRIPTION:Training for members attending conference for the first time.\n\nFirst Timer Training: Sep 8\, 2025\, 06:00 – 6:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nZoom Meeting links will be sent to first timers & club delegates. URL:https://zontadistrict4.org/event/first-timer-training/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:D4 Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://zontadistrict4.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/D4-2025-Conference-logo-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T200000 DTSTAMP:20250713T162422Z CREATED:20250713T155832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T162422Z UID:337149-1756321200-1756324800@zontadistrict4.org SUMMARY:D4 2026-2028 Candidate Speeches DESCRIPTION:D4 members are invited to hear the District 4 Candidates’ speeches online. \nAug 27\, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nZoom Meeting link provided closer to day. URL:https://zontadistrict4.org/event/d4-2026-2028-candidate-speeches/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:D4 Board,D4 Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://zontadistrict4.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/D4-2025-Conference-logo-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250820T235000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250820T235500 DTSTAMP:20250725T154209Z CREATED:20250725T152606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T154209Z UID:337191-1755733800-1755734100@zontadistrict4.org SUMMARY:NEW - D4 Conference Registration Deadline DESCRIPTION:Last day to register for the District 4 Conference. \nCanadian Registration fee is $210 CAD \nCanadian $ registration link  URL:https://zontadistrict4.org/event/d4-new-conference-registration-deadline/ LOCATION:Four Points Sheraton\, St. Catharines\,ON\, 3530 Schmon Pkwy\,\, Thorold\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:D4 Board,D4 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://zontadistrict4.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/D4-2025-Conference-logo-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T235000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250820T235500 DTSTAMP:20250725T154735Z CREATED:20250725T153306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T154735Z UID:337196-1755042600-1755734100@zontadistrict4.org SUMMARY:NEW- D4 Conference & Sat. Theatre Registration Deadline DESCRIPTION:Last day to register for the District 4 Conference and Saturday night dinner and Theatre. \nConference ONLY Registration extended to August. 20th. \nCanadian Registration fee is $210 CAD \nCanadian $ registration link  URL:https://zontadistrict4.org/event/new-d4-conference-sat-theatre-registration-deadline/ LOCATION:Four Points Sheraton\, St. Catharines\,ON\, 3530 Schmon Pkwy\,\, Thorold\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:D4 Board,D4 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://zontadistrict4.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/D4-2025-Conference-logo-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T235000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T235500 DTSTAMP:20250725T154538Z CREATED:20250713T152030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T154538Z UID:337144-1754005800-1755042900@zontadistrict4.org SUMMARY:D4 Conference Registration Extended DESCRIPTION:Last day to register for the District 4 Conference – EXTENDED. \nCanadian Registration fee is $210 CAD \nCanadian $ registration link  URL:https://zontadistrict4.org/event/d-4-conference-extended/ LOCATION:Four Points Sheraton\, St. Catharines\,ON\, 3530 Schmon Pkwy\,\, Thorold\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:D4 Board,D4 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://zontadistrict4.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/D4-2025-Conference-logo-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T235000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T235500 DTSTAMP:20250713T162622Z CREATED:20250713T162622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T162622Z UID:337157-1754005800-1754006100@zontadistrict4.org SUMMARY:D4 2026-2028 Candidate Nominations Close DESCRIPTION:Last opportunity to nominate a district 4 member for elected officer position or nominating committee. \nContact the nominating committee for more information. \nCandidate speeches will be held online via ZOOM on Aug 27th. URL:https://zontadistrict4.org/event/d4-2026-2028-candidate-nominations-close/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:D4 Board,D4 Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://zontadistrict4.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-2026-d4-board-web.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="D4 Nominating":MAILTO:D4nominatingcommittee@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801 DTSTAMP:20250713T172647Z CREATED:20250713T172647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T172647Z UID:337159-1753920000-1754006399@zontadistrict4.org SUMMARY:D4 Conference Document Deadline DESCRIPTION:The following documents need to be submitted by July 31st at 11:55 PM \n\nClub Memorial Form – Lindsay Edwards\nClub Delegate Form – Gov. Jane Newman\nClub Fundraising Table Form –  Jill Colburn\n\nNominations for 2026-2028 D4 Board Officers and Nominating Committee submit to the nominating committee \nD4 Conference Registration Closes – register through the D4 Members’ website URL:https://zontadistrict4.org/event/d4-conference-document-deadline/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:D4 Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://zontadistrict4.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/conference-document-deadline.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR