ZEAL May 2017

Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women

worldwide through service and advocacy.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Tonight we welcome many guests - those who have generously donated gifts

for our raffle, Area Director, Pru Blackwell, local politicians and recipients of

donations from our efforts throughout the past year. We trust that you enjoy the

meeting and fellowship with each other.

As a Handover dinner, it is the celebration of our last year’s work – we thank

our office bearers from the last year and introduce those who will fill them for

the coming year. Unfortunately Dot Griggs has had to resign from the Club because of a change

in residence and health. Dot has been a member for 17 years. We thank her for her service and

wish her well for the future. We have also said goodbye to a Past President, Adrienne Williams.

When she was President, Adrienne worked diligently to make members far more aware of

Advocacy and the roles we can undertake to fulfil our objective – To Empower women through

Service and Advocacy. She also made the local politicians very aware of our existence. Members

have worked well throughout the year and have managed to raise more money than last year,

even though we had fewer members. We “handover” the fruits of this labour tonight as well. The

recipients of our donations this year are listed on the back of your program. We look forward to

hearing from the recipients on how they are planning to use these funds.

We know that it is 20 years of making quilts – the first quilt that we made was one that we used to

raffle. I believe that this will be our 19th year of presenting quilts to the Northern Domestic

Violence Service. We trust that many women have found comfort and warmth with our New

Beginnings Quilts. I am unsure of the number of years that we have made the Wee Care Quilts for

children and their families, but think that it may be 17 or 18 years. We have much pleasure in

Handing Over these quilts. I am sure that you will all agree with me that they look stunning.

Tonight we introduce our First Fundraising Project – our Major Raffle. I would particularly like to

thank two of our friends – Christine Houlson for making the superb Japanese Quilt and David

Slater for again making a Doll’s House for us. This is the only raffle that will be sold tonight. I

would also like to thank all the other donors of our Raffle Prizes. Good luck to everyone.

Please enjoy your evening with us.

Yours in Zonta Fellowship,

Liz Bice

2017

May 2 Biennium Dinner—6:30 for 7:00 PM

6 Area 2 Workshop—Cummins

June 6 Dinner Meeting—6:15 for 6:30 PM

10 Quilting Workshop—1:00 to 5:00 PM

16 “Silent Auction” fundraiser—details to be confirmed

July 4 Dinner Meeting—6:15 for 6:30 PM

8 Quilting Workshop—1:00 to 5:00 PM

August 1 Dinner Meeting—6:15 for 6:30 PM

12 Quilting Workshop—1:00 to 5:00 PM

25 “Quiz Night” fundraiser—details to be confirmed

September 5 Dinner Meeting—6:15 for 6:30 PM

9 Quilting Workshop—1:00 to 5:00 PM

October 3 Dinner Meeting—6:15 for 6:30 PM

14 Quilting Workshop—1:00 to 5:00 PM

21 “Fashion Parade” fundraiser—details to be confirmed

November 7 Dinner Meeting—6:15 for 6:30 PM

11 Quilting Workshop—1:00 to 5:00 PM

25 White Ribbon Day

December 5 Dinner Meeting—6:15 for 6:30 PM

9 Quilting Workshop—1:00 to 5:00 PM

DIARY DATES

Next Quilting workshop is 10 June 2017

Dates for 2017 Quilting Workshops have been arranged with the Helping Hand Aged Care Complex Parafield Gardens. All dates are for a Saturday, and

the workshops run from 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm.

Please remember that our quilting workshops are a rare opportunity to spend time with fellow Zontians in a

relaxed atmosphere – and the resulting quilts will benefit those in our wider community who have special needs.

Quilting

Workshops

Members celebrating their birthday this month are Lyn Furner-Smith (15th) and Carmen Will (21).

We wish them all the best and hope they have a

great day.

Club News Combined Service Clubs’ Dinner—26 April 2017

Pictured above, President Liz Bice (standing 2nd from right) was

joined by club members, (standing) Lyn Furner-Smith, Alexa

Little, Carmen Will, (seated) Marjorie Church, Lyn Gent, Adrienne

Williams and Marian Carpenter for the 2017 Combined Service

Clubs’ Dinner held at the Tea Tree Gully Golf Club.

The Guest Speaker His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le

AC, Governor of South Australia (pictured at left) gave a thought

provoking presentation about the important part service clubs

make play in the lives of migrants coming to our country. He also

left everyone with the idea of encouraging these new citizens to

join our clubs to further advance the multicultural society which

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2017 Major Raffle Launch 2 May — Draw 3 October 2017

Tickets only $2 each

Just some of the prizes!

Club News -

Eight members and five friends of our Zonta Club attended a quilting workshop, on

Saturday 29 April, to help with final checks, count and displays, for a photographic record,

of the quilts and rugs being donated to the Northern Domestic Violence Service and the

Paediatric Emergency Dept. at Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital this year.

Above:- The 18 quilts and rugs, along with a donated bedding package (on floor at front)

which will be presented to representatives of the NDVS at the Biennium Dinner on Tuesday

2 May.

Above:- The eight quilts which will be donated to the Paediatric Dept. of the

Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital this year.

YMCA 30-day free gym pass Girls Make Your Move and the YMCA have teamed up to give girls around Australia an amazing opportunity to get active. From 1 April - 30 June 2017 girls aged 12-19 years can access 100 YMCA health and fitness centres across Australia for 30 days for FREE. Passes are valid until July 30th

https://campaigns.health.gov.au/girlsmove

Please pass this information on

Girls Make Your Move is about inspiring girls to participate in physical activity regularly and stay fit and healthy for life. There is an activity out there for everyone, you just have to find your thing.

Terms and conditions

1. By joining a YMCA managed facility, you consent to the

terms of this agreement and codes of client conduct associated with your selected YMCA centre.

2. Promotional offer claim ends 30 June 2017 and access

to selected centres ends 30 July 2017.

3. The 30 days are consecutive from the day you sign up

at your local YMCA Centre.

4. You must be aged between 12-19 years old to claim the

offer.

5. The promotional offer can be claimed once by each

individual applicant and is for new YMCA clients only.

6. Specialised terms and conditions of entry at your selected participating YMCA centre will apply - please refer to your local centre for further details.

Adelaide colour run Sunday 21st May at 7:00pm

This is a 5km un-timed paint run where you'll be doused in neon colours at each kilometre point. This is a fun event for all abilities and fitness levels. We are offering 100 lucky girls $25 tickets (plus booking fee). Get in quick and don't forget to apply the code 'MOVE' into the 'Coupon Code' box and make sure you hit 'apply' at checkout. https://campaigns.health.gov.au/girlsmove

Location: Victoria Park Raceway Fullarton Rd Adelaide SA 5000

Key Facts: • 1 in 3 women and girls will experience physical and/or sexual violence by their

intimate partner in their lifetime • Worldwide, only 1 in 5 parliamentarians are women • Globally, women are paid 10-30% less than men

What is needed? Gender equality will have been achieved when women do not experience violence in their homes, share unpaid care work with men and are represented at the highest levels of business and politics. No country in the world has achieved gender equality, and the pace of change is frustratingly slow. For decades, women have advocated for equal rights – but without the support of men, equality will not be achieved.

UN Women’s HeForShe Campaign asks men and women to take active steps in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment. It is our hope that this year 100,000 Australian men will pledge their support for the campaign and commit to the HeForShe Champion Actions.

The HeForShe Commitment:

I am one of billions who believe that everyone is born free and equal. I will take action against gender bias, discrimination and violence to bring the benefits of equality to us all.

Take the pledge today!

National Committee Australia

Economic Empowerment “Gender inequality undermines economic growth, human development and poverty reduction. The evidence is clear—investing in women is not just the right thing to do— it is the smart thing to do.” – Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Julie Bishop MP Investing in women’s economic empowerment sets a direct path towards gender equality, poverty eradication and inclusive economic growth. Women make enormous contributions to economies, whether in businesses, on farms, as entrepreneurs or employees, or by doing unpaid care work at home.

But they also remain disproportionately affected by poverty, discrimination and exploitation because of barriers to education and employment. Gender discrimination means women often end up in insecure, low-wage jobs, and constitute a small minority of those in senior positions.

Guaranteeing equal opportunities for women and men is not just the right thing to do. The empowerment of women and girls is one of the most effective ways to achieve higher economic growth and better living standards for millions of people in developing countries.

The economic empowerment of women is crucial in developing strong societies and strong economies.

UN Women’s Approach UN Women recognises that the economic empowerment of women is crucial to achieving true gender equality. The budgeting and earmarking of aid funding specifically for programs that will benefit women is a proven strategy, and one which UN Women campaigns for in countries around the world.

UN Women supports women in reshaping conditions at both ends of the economic spectrum — from boosting women’s participation in economic policy-making to supporting efforts to provide women with practical skills needed for securing sustainable livelihoods.

CONSIDER THE FACTS

70% of the people in the world living in poverty are women 64% of the world’s illiterate adult population are women 90% of women's income is reinvested back into the household, whereas men reinvest only 30 to 40% When women have more influence over economic decisions, their families allocate more income to food, health, education, children’s clothing and children's nutrition

OBJECTS OF ZONTA INTERNATIONAL

• To improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of

women at the global and local level through service and advocacy.

• To work for the advancement of understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of members in business and the professions.

• To promote justice and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

• 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 world.

Wherever your country of birth, whatever your faith or creed, give thanks for the meal we share

tonight in Zonta fellowship. But remember too those who have had no food today; not with

guilt that we have so much, but with hope that through Zonta service they too may come

to share the same in peace and harmony.

Tricia Summerfield, Zonta Club of Perth

ZONTA THANKS

MEETING NIGHTS South Australian Clubs

Adelaide 1st Wednesday Adelaide Flinders 3rd Wednesday

Adelaide Hills 4th Wednesday Adelaide Torrens 2nd Tuesday

Clare & District 3rd Tuesday Fleurieu Peninsula 4th Tuesday

Gawler 2nd Wednesday Noarlunga S.Vales 4th Wednesday

Mt Barker 3rd Tuesday Port Lincoln 4th Tuesday

Riverland 1st Tuesday Lower Eyre 3rd Tuesday

Meetings held first Tuesday of each month from February to December

6.15 pm for 6.30 pm start at Country Comfort Adelaide Manor

cnr Main North Rd and Port Wakefield Rd, Gepps Cross

Phone: (08) 8349 4999

PRESIDENT: Liz Bice—08 8251 1868

VICE PRESIDENT: Florina Fernandes—0417 813 928

SECRETARY: Aileen Eldridge—08 8265 4583

secretary@zontaparadistrict.org.au

CORRESPONDENCE: enquiries@zontaparadistrict.org.au

www.zontaparadistrict.org.au

ZEAL Editor: Alexa Little; alexa@little.id.au