Zonta International is a worldwide organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women.

What does Our Local Club Do?

Established in 1980, the Zonta Club of Chelsea has a strong relationship with groups involving women and children, as well as a very long association with the Whidden Hospital Hospice program. During the past twenty-two years the Chelsea Zonta Club has donated to all of our area schools, the Chelsea Police Department, Harbor Me, the Chelsea Community Kitchen, Area libraries, the Carey House, Salvation Army, Project Bread, the Women's Free Lunch Program, the Jimmy Fund, the Children's AIDS Program, Friends Fighting Breast Cancer, and many other worthwhile organizations.  We provide holiday food certificates for needy families, and give scholarships to graduating seniors in Chelsea, Everett, Revere, and Winthrop High Schools.  

Our fund raising projects have included silent auctions, Woman of the Year Award Dinners, and the annual Zonta Fashion Show.  This popular event is supported by local businesses through advertisements, and by the donations of the numerous guests in attendance.  Our Fashion Shows always send the message that all women can look and feel beautiful regardless of their age or size.

 

What are some of the Zonta Club of Chelsea's local service projects?

We encourage our members to volunteer their time to groups such as the Community Kitchen, Breast Cancer Walk, Special Olympics, Cerebral Palsy Telethon, English as a second language programs, etc.  

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What are some of the Zonta International service projects?

Zonta International supports and administers several different
international service projects and/or programs. Each biennium, Zonta
International funds international service projects in association with
other non governmental organizations and often with agencies of the
United Nations that work to advance the status of women. Most of the
programs are in developing nations and are selected by the Zonta
International Board and approved by the Zonta International
membership. To learn more about Zonta International's International
Service Projects for the current and past bienniums, visit the Zonta
International Web Site for at www.zonta.org.

Zonta International also administers several international scholarship
programs, including: the Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program, which
provides post-graduate fellowships to women in the fields of
aerospace-related science and aerospace related engineering; the Jane
M. Klausman Scholarship Program, which encourages undergraduate women
to enter careers and to seek leadership positions in business related
fields; and the Young Women in Public Affairs Program, which
recognizes pre university or pre-college women students' commitment to
the volunteer sector, achievements and dedication to the advancement
of the status of women, and encourages more women students to enter
careers in public affairs, public policy and community organizations

In addition many Zonta clubs sponsor Z and Golden Z Club Programs that provide mentoring and support for young high school and college aged women. Additional information regarding these and other Zonta International Programs can be found on the Zonta International web site at www.zonta.org .

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When and where does the Chelsea club meet?

Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at the Four Points by Sheraton 407 Squire Road, Revere Meeting. Members meet in the lounge at 5:30, with a meeting at 6:00 pm and dinner following the meeting.

Am I eligible for Zonta membership?

Membership is Zonta International is by club invitation to individuals working in a decision making capacity at least 50% of a normal workweek.

How much time does Zonta membership take?

Zonta clubs are service clubs and each club votes on local service projects and fundraising activities. Zonta members are asked to attend monthly club and committee meetings, participate in club projects. In addition opportunities exist to attend annual workshops, a two-day bi-annual conference or seminar and a week-long bi-annual international convention.

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Who's Who in the Zonta Club of Chelsea?

Officers and Directors

President:	Saveria Bosak
1st Vice President:	Judith Trocki
2nd Vice President	Margaret Johnson
Treasurer:	Debbie Poland
Secretary:    Recording                      Corresponding	Marisol Cabrera Christine Poland.
Board Members:	Delia Cassano, Sheila Arsenault, Theresa Czerepica, Linda Kowalewski

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How do I find out more?

To find our more about the Zonta Club of Chelsea contact the Membership Committee, or any club member at the following address:

                                                Zonta Club of Chelsea
                                                P O Box 6052 I.M.C.N.
                                                Chelsea MA  02150-9998