Welcome!
Thank you for visiting Zonta Club of Charles County. Chartered in 1982, Zonta Cub of Charles County is a member of Zonta International; a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women locally and worldwide through service and advocacy.

Zonta International was established in 1919.  With more than 31,000 members belonging to more than 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 66 countries and geographic areas, Zontians all over the world volunteer their time, talents and support to local and international service projects, as well as scholarship programs aimed at fulfilling Zonta's mission and objectives.

On May 11, 2010, Zonta held the 2010-2011 Installation and Induction Ceremony to install the Officers and Board of Directors and induct 15 new members.

Donna Clark, President
Kim Rosenfield, 1st Vice President
Cynthia Parker, 2nd Vice President
Charlotte Vass, Treasurer
Joyce Riggs, Secretary
Christine Parker, Past President
Michelle Ruble, Director
Billie Stachura, Director

New Members:  (Back Row) Tammy MacKay; Tracey Harris; Karen Pfeil;
Kelley Rollins; Peggy Danielson; Joan Curley; Paige Watkins; Treciana Brumfield.
(Front Row) Hiba Bittar-Hakki; Angela Chaney; Kim Simonson; Terri Farri;
Paige Jackson; Kimberly Briscoe-Tonic. Not pictured – Pamela Young.

Established in 1948, the Z Club program is one of Zonta International's longest-running programs. Z Clubs help high school students develop leadership skills, promote career exploration and encourage members to participate in community, school and international service projects.

On February 20th with the help of seasoned members our club established North Point High School Z Club Number 609. Z Club members plan, organize and participate in unique activities designed to meet the needs of members, their schools and the community, while emphasizing an international outlook and strong international relations. These 20 young ladies will assist in our RAVE Walk to be held on October 16.

Our 25th Annual Fashion Show - A Silver Celebration - was held on March 19 at the Colony South Hotel & Conference Center. Fashions were provided by JC Penney, Chicos and Candy Clark Boutique. The theme “A Silver Celebration” marked our 25th anniversary. The evening was dedicated to Marlene Hunter and Bonnie Baldus Grier. Marlene and Bonnie are our two remaining charter members.

On April 20 The Zonta Club of Charles County awarded grants totaling $6,000 to two local agencies. Applications for 2011 Service Grants are being accepted through March, 2011.  For additional information, please contact us via email.

In May, our club created a legacy for supporting women and children. Our club partnered with The Community Foundation of Charles County (CFCC) to create The Zonta Legacy Endowment Fund, which will  support ‘projects that benefit the legal, political, economic, educational and professional status of women locally and around the world’

Our first event for the fiscal year 2010-2011 will be our RAVE Walk. The event will be held at St. Charles Towne Center mall where inclement weather will not affect the walk.
This year we will be dedicating our RAVE walk to the memory of Gayle Cook, a well known Charles County crime victim advocate who died in 2000 in an act of domestic violence.  Proceeds from this year’s event will be distributed to agencies in Charles County who work to prevent violence against women or who provide practical, emotional, or psychological support to survivors.
 
We are 56 members strong dedicated to making a difference globally, locally and to each other. We are part of a large international organization that strives to make a difference by continuing our International Service Projects in Rwanda, Liberia, Guatemala and El Salvador. We continue to focus locally on service projects to end violence against women.

If you would like information on any of these programs or need any further information, please contact me at info@zontacharlescounty.org.

Sincerely,

Donna Clark, President
Zonta of Charles County
2010-2011