Who is The Zonta Club of the Coos Bay Area
The Zonta Club of the Coos Bay Area was chartered in 1953 and has grown to include over 80 women throughout Coos County. Our club has raised and distributed over $240,000 in just the last 10 years. Our fundraising events include: Chocolate Sales at local festivals & our Annual Celebrity Dinner & Silent Auction. We enjoy each other's company, while contributing in a positive way to our community and advancing the status of women worldwide.
The name “Zonta” is derived from the Sioux Indian word meaning “honest and trustworthy.”
Our Mission
Zonta International seeks to:
improve the legal, political, economic, health, educational and professional status of women through service and advocacy;
work for the advancement of understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of executives in business and the professions;
promote justice and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms;
be united internationally to foster high ethical standards, implement service programs, and provide mutual support and fellowship for members who serve their communities, their nations, and the world.
2009-2010 Club Goals
Club Officers
President Sharon Lovie
1st Vice-President Karen Gooding
2nd Vice-President Michaela Graham
Secretary Susan Karolyi
Treasurer Julie Reed
Board Members:
2008-2010
Patti Bennett
Dora Daniels
Debbie Schade
2009-2011
Deb Lal
Mary Anne Lehouiller
Patty Barton
Eligibility Requirements
Zontians are executives and professionals decision-making positions willing to contribute to improving the legal, political, educational, professional, economic and health status of women.
Each club includes members from a variety of occupations and professions. To ensure professional diversity within each club, Zonta membership is by invitation.
When and Where We Meet
Luncheon meetings are held on the first and third Fridays of each month at the Red Lion Hotel in Coos Bay, Oregon. To learn more about us and how you might join one of the strongest, most active service clubs promoting the advancement of women, come be our guest for lunch.
Program Meeting Schedule
June – Scholarship Program
July –Zonta International Foundation – How and Why We Raise Money
August –59th ZI Convention Report
September – Local Community Project Focus
October – United Nations
November – Club Birthday
December – Service Dollar Awards
January – Amelia Earhart Program
February –– Legislative Awareness and Advocacy- An Introduction
March – Rose Day – International Women’s Day
April –Local Community Women’s Project Focus/ Women’s Heart Health
May – Local Community Women’s Project Focus & Year End Club Report
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