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ZONTA St. Charles, established in 1962, is one of the

longest standing

clubs

Zonta International with a strong

reputation for community

projects that

support

the Zonta

Mission.

The beauty of Zonta is its ability to offer members the opportunity to give

organized

and effective

service

both locally and globally. Zonta also provides a

rich diversity

in its membership, having

over 30,000

members in 67 countries,

as well as

fellowship, leadership, networking, and travel

opportunities at

local,

district, and

international levels.

Most important, Zonta allows you to give of yourself to help others, to actively

participate in the

selection

of service projects to help your community, and to

further the advancement of women

around the world

Zonta St. Charles Objectives:

· To provide service at the global and local level

· To improve the, legal, political, economic, education, health and

professional status of women.

· To promote justice and universal respect for human rights and fundamental

freedoms.

· To work for the advancement of understanding, goodwill, and peace through

a world fellowship of executives in business and professions.

· To be united internationally to foster high ethical standards, to implement

service programs, and to provide mutual support and fellowship for

members who serve their communities, their nations, and the universe.

What does "ZONTA" mean?

· The outer square for "honest, trustworthy, and true"

· The Z as a ray of "sunlight" or "life"

· The triangles with the top bar of the square representing "shelter"

· The inner lines of the triangles and the base below the Z meaning "to carry

together"

· The trapezoid (minus the base) around the Z meaning "to band together for a

purpose"

Another common symbol of Zonta is the yellow rose.

Zonta District 7: www.zontadistrict7.org

        2010 Goals for St. Charles Zonta International

          * Continue to grow membership of professional women.
          * Prepare for the third annual Yellow Rose Award Luncheon in spring 2010.
          * Continue to raise funds and awareness for the Zonta Marlene Fraser Irish
             scholarship fund.
          * Maintain “Comfort Closets” for victims of sexual assault and rape at all
            St. Charles County hospitals.
          * Promote and Prepare for the Zonta International Convention in San Antonio,
            Texas (June 24-30, 2010)

             Learn more at: www.Zonta2010.org

About Zonta St. Charles

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Zonta St. Charles - District 7 - Area 2
6 Jonathan Court, Defiance, MO 63341
314-704-4412 I zontastcharles@gmail.com
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