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
Zonta International District 4 Board Members invite YOU to a day of fun, food and fellowship while increasing your knowledge and skills. By the end of the day, this training will give you additional skills and strategies to help you succeed in your leadership role while improving your club. You will be able to connect a face to your District 4 support team and know the resources available to you. Clubs will have their wares available for purchase at the Zonta Marketplace.
Celebrate Zonta!
July 4 – 8, 2020 Chicago, IL
Zonta International Convention
Call to Conference Sept. 2021
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
What’s Happening in your Area?
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D4 & Club Events
Enjoy a Yellow Rose Brunch with Cheektowaga-Lancaster
Join the Zonta Club of Cheektowaga-Lancaster for this brunch and fundraiser. For tickets contact Tere at 925-699-5853 Email: [email protected] Zonta Cheektowaga-Lancaster Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3)charitable organization under the US IRS...
“I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights”
International Women’s Day March 8, 2020 March 8th of each year is designated as International Women’s Day. Although this day was first celebrated by the United Nations in 1975, women’s social, economic, cultural and political achievements stretch far back into the...
Reading Group Feb Date Change to Mar 11, 2020
DATE CHANGE Online registration re-open until March 6th link to register READ and REVIEW with DISTRICT 4 MEMBERS and FRIENDS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 2020, at 7:00 PM Read this inspiring and heartbreaking story from a human trafficking survivor. Contact...
ZC of Kitchener-Waterloo Announce IWD Speaker Samra Zafar
Zonta KW celebrates International Women’s Day with award winning international speaker, human rights activist, social entrepreneur and author Samra Zafar. Tuesday, March 10, 2020 The 17th annual International Women’s Day Celebration hosted by Zonta KW is on Tuesday,...
Governor Bonnie’s February Post
Message Feb. 8, 2020 Dear District 4 Zontians, Zonta International District 4 Governor’s Letter, Feb 7, 2020 As always, I update you after each of the eight D4 Board & Chairs Meetings we hold every biennium. Understanding how busy we...
ZC of Stratford Invites You to IWD Breakfast Mar. 6th
Purchase Tickets at www.zontastratford.org
ZC of Niagara Falls, ON Trivia Night on Mar 7th
To purchase tickets or book a table contact [email protected]
Want to understand more about the UN Sustainable Goals?
In 2015, the UN launched the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Adopted by 193 member states, the goals represent an important international step in setting humanity on a trajectory towards sustainable development. Within this course, you will get a historical...
ZC of Hamilton Presents Valentines & Whisky on Feb. 15
We are inviting you to an intimate "affair." In honour of the Bard of Ayrshire (Robert Burns) and because the “water of life” is like a beautiful woman – it demands appreciation and romance – we are having a whisky tasting and food pairing for Zonta Hamilton I members...
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.
