News & Events
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- Foundation for Women
- District 1 e-Club Calling for Members
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Events
The Zonta Club of Northampton Area installed three new members: Laurie Messer and Gena Rotas and returning member, Alexis (Lexi) Johnson. Shown here: Donna Sroka, co-President, Laurie Messer, Jayma Hall-Membership Chair, Lexi Johnson, Christine Rotas-daughter of Gena Rotas, and Gena.
“Tehani’s graduation was wonderful. She was the student speaker! I was so proud of both her and Khushi. Zontian connections worldwide!” Past District Governor Donna Sroka met Tehani at the ZI Convention in Hamburg, Germany in 2022. Learning that she was attending nearby Mt. Holyoke College, Donna offered to be a resource for her, and a 4-year friendship was formed.
The Zonta Club of Malden celebrated Earth Day with a tree planting at the Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden. As part of the Zonta Says NOW campaign, the organization joined the global community of Zonta International in recognizing Earth Day as a day of equality. The event focused on increasing awareness of climate change and its gender-related consequences. Our climate is changing, driving more extreme weather events that not only trigger social disruption but also magnify gender inequality. At the event, the City of Malden Tree Warden, Chris Rosa, demonstrated how to plant a tree and explained the environmental benefits of a tree canopy. He was joined by Erica Holm, a certified arborist, who explained how trees help to absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen, and provide habitat for various species, contributing to a healthier and more sustainable environment. The Jefferson elm tree, which will display a plaque noting that it was donated by the Zonta Club of Malden, was planted close to the memorial site of Judge Emma Fall Scholfield who officially organized and chartered the Zonta Club of Malden.
The Zonta Club of Malden awarded scholarships to four graduating seniors in a celebration recognizing the students as well as Malden’s Z-Club members. The evening was organized by the Scholarship Committee led by member Debbie Umlah-Smith. The recipients impressed the Committee with their academic success, leadership roles and overall achievements. The recipients were: Emily Taylor attending Suffolk University, Kimberly Tropnas attending UMass Lowell, Thalia Louigene attending UMASS Amherst, and Amelia Foti attending Northeastern University. The Keynote Speaker was Komal Bhasin, Malden Public Schools Assistant Superintendent, who inspired the students with her personal stories and words of encouragement. The Malden Club was also proud to recognize the incredible work and service of their Z-Club members, led by member Sharyn Zeiberg: Ollie Dodge, Natalie Keating, Tuan Bui, Amelia Foti and Emily Taylor. Throughout the year, they have assisted the Club at events and meetings and worked to put together “blessing bags” for victims of domestic violence.
Members of the Zonta Club of Chelsea & North Shore recently delivered Scholarship Checks to the School Districts of Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop, Everett and Saugus. For many years the Zonta Club has donated these scholarships to 5 Senior High School women who will be attending college. We are pleased to continue awarding these scholarships to deserving young women. We are proud to be able to support the High School’s scholarship program and we wish the recipients all the best in their future endeavors. Shown here: Superintendent of Chelsea Public Schools Dr. Almi G. Abeyta (left), and Zonta member Adele Lubarsky.
“We are especially proud of the nine women who represent the past, present and future of Zonta’s focus – many of them are ‘unsung heroes’ who have really rolled up their sleeves to improve our world for women and girls!” Pictured here, left to right: Lisa LaPierre, Linda Gibbon, Alexis Johnson, Ava Blum-Carr, Maedeh Ghasemzadeh. (Not pictured: Audrey Millgate, and deceased honorees Verda Dale, Alice Scott Ross and Lynn Goodhue.)
The Zonta Club of Berkshire County held a special community celebration dinner in recognition of International Women’s Day at the Berkshire Hills Country Club. The dinner was an opportunity for the community to come together and honor six outstanding women of Berkshire County who have made significant impacts in their fields and within their communities. The room was filled with people building a better world for women and girls..
On March 8th, the Zonta Club of Malden celebrated Zonta Rose Day in honor of International Women’s Day and to kick off National Women’s History Month. The Malden Club recognized local women with a special rose and message while also raising funds to support Zonta’s mission of ending gender violence. A special shout out to members Michelle Luong, Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg, Ari Taylor and Maria D‘Esposito. 