Newsletter Volume 9, Number 4 October/November 2011

Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy.

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Zonta Club of Fort Smith received its charter April 24, 1967. Our club is part of Area 1, of District 10, of Zonta International.

President & Editor: Kim Vann, PO Box 1251, Roland, OK 74954, 479-739-8123. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Fort Smith Public Library.

In this Issue: Page 2: President’s message & International News Page 3: District 10 News Page 4: Sept. & Oct. Meetings Page 5: Paint the Park Pink Page 6: Girls Shelter Page 7: Oct. Quarterly Dinner Page 8: Christmas Party Invite Page 9: Zonta B-day & Library Festival Page 10: Calendar of Events

District 10 Conference a SUCCESS!

Zonta Club of Fort Smith Big Winners Again!

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Fort Smith Awards

1st Place: Newsletter Award 2nd Place: United Nations

2nd Place: Status of Women/Service

2nd Place: PR and Communications

2nd Place: Finance Award Membership:

Net Gain of One 90% Retention

5 % ZI Convention Attendance

2012-2014 District 10 Board

Fort Smith Zontians with ZI Director

Sonja Hönig Schough

Foundation Ambassador Kim Vann, Parliamentarian Kayleen Kill, Secretary Sharon Illhardt,

Governor Donna Dodgen ZI International Director Sonja Hönig Schough

inducted the board at the finale banquet. Lt. Governor Judy Kautz, Treasurer Carolyn Smith,

Area 1 Director Barbara Yoder, Area 2 Director Sharon Russell, and Area 3 Director Marianne Seal

From the President’s Pen

Dear Zontians, I am one proud President! Our club just hosted the best District 10 Conference in years! And, that is not just my biased opinion. We have received so many thank you notes and emails from members all over the district thanking our club for doing such a good job. All of the evaluations were positive, so members of the Zonta Club of Fort Smith, I would like to say

JOB WELL DONE!! I never in my wildest dreams could have guessed how much work it would be to put on a successful conference. But, our club worked as a team and succeeded! Now, since conference is over, we can get back to the business of our club. This Monday night our speaker will be Jackie Hamilton of the Hamilton House. I also know of at least two guests that will be visiting our club, so please make plans now to attend Monday night’s meeting. Sheryl Flanagin is going to discuss her plans for the upcoming 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence campaign that starts Nov. 25th and ends on Dec. 10th. After Monday night’s meeting, the holiday season starts. Mom, Katie, and I are spending the Thanksgiving holiday on the sandy beaches of Destin, Florida! A much needed vacation!! Then, we are all in for a treat, our annual Christmas Potluck Dinner at the beautiful home of Kathy Coleman. It promises to be an evening to get you in the Christmas spirit! Hope to see you all Monday night!

Sincerely,

Kim

Zonta International News

Torino, Italy 61st Zonta International

Convention

July 7-12 2012 torino2012.zonta.org The Convention website has been

launched~ check it out today!

Torino’s history is told through its architecture – from the Roman buildings of the first Torino, Augusta Taurinorum, to the traces of a medieval city by the Palazzo di Città (the Town Hall), and on to the elegant baroque architecture of the Palazzo Carignano and the masterpieces of architects Filippo Juvara and Guarino Guarini. The city is also well known for its art nouveau and art deco architecture and boasts contemporary works of some of the most famous architects today. Discover more of Torino’s history in the numerous abbeys, fortresses, castles and monuments in and around the city, including the Venaria Reale Palace, the Villa della Regina, the Basilica of Superga, the lighthouse of Maddalena, the Castle of Moncalieri, the Castle of Rivoli, the Abbey of Saint Michael and San Giovanni Battista’s Cathedral which houses the Holy Shroud, the sheet that is believed to have wrapped the body of Jesus Christ after his death.

Pictures from District 10 Conference

Kathy & JoAnn’s Sat. banquet decorations District 10 Board at Thursday night Reception Kathy strutting her stuff

Over 20 Fort Smith Zontians participated in the planning and the production of the District 10 Conference!!

SWTR columnist Ben Boulden shared many interesting stories of “famous and infamous” women of Fort Smith history at the September Zonta meeting. He started the journey is 1854 with the first recorded female birth in Fort Smith, Sarah Ann Tichenal. He also shared tales of such women as Belle and Pearl Starr, and several movie stars of the early 1900’s. He covered the story of the 1914 lockout of the coal miners and discussed women’s suffrage on November 13, 1917. His research came from researching old newspapers on microfilm.

SWTR Columnist

Ben Boulden Guest Speaks at

September Meeting

Induction, Donation, and Information at

October Meeting

Jo Carson spoke about her experiences with the Afghan’s Women’s Empowerment and Leadership Program to the Zonta members at the October meeting. Jo gave a heartfelt powerpoint presentation detailing her time spent with the young women who were visiting the University of Arkansas- Fayetteville. Judi Hansen provided an update on the three Zonta International Foundation Service Projects. She described all the progress that has been made so far this biennium. Nicki Babb, Executive Director of the Crisis Intervention Center accepted Zonta’s annual $1000 donation to the center. She gave the group an update on happenings at the center over the past year. Zena Featherston Marshall was inducted into the club by President Kim Vann and membership chair Heather Robertson. Zena works for the Fort Smith Public School system in the partner in education program. She was brought to the club by Cathy Williams. Welcome Zena!

Judi’s shirt says it all….

“BIG or SMALL SAVE THEM ALL” Team Zonta Members:

Marilyn Barr, Kim Vann, Sheryl Flanagin, Judi Hansen, Caron Roberts, Kathy Jarvis, and Linda Teague

~Team Zonta~

Girls Shelter

Halloween at the Shelter… Harry Potter Bertie Bott’s jelly beans,

McDonald happy meals, cupcakes and

candy, mummy wrap,

and Halloween crafts.

Pasta Dinner a HUGE Success! Desserts by Zonta was a hit! With so many great looking desserts, the attending had a very hard time choosing! Thank you to everyone who provided a dessert! Also, thank you to Jo Carson for securing a Zonta table for our members. The early numbers look like that the Girls Shelter has doubled their profits from last year!

$$$ topic at Shelter for September visit Former Zonta member Grissa Schmitz spoke to the girls of the Girls Shelter for the September monthly Zonta visit. Grissa’s topic focused on money management and good decision making in regards to spending. The girls asked lots of questions and seemed responsive to the ideas Grissa gave them.

“That is the best piece of cake I

have eaten in a long time! The

cream cheese frosting is to die for!”

~Anonymous attendee

October Quarterly Dinner a Special Treat!

Thank you hostesses Deborah, JoAnn, Jo, and Janet for a lovely quarterly

dinner!

Mexican Fruitcake Baked by Deborah Avillion

for Oct. Quarterly Preheat Oven 350 degrees. 2 c. sugar 2 c. all purpose flour 2 eggs 2 tsp. baking soda 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple with juice 1 tsp. vanilla 1 c. chopped pecans Mix all cake ingredients together with fork. Bake in greased 9 x 13 inch pan for 35 to 45 minutes until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. FROSTING: 1 (8 oz.) cream cheese 1 stick butter, softened 2 c. powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla Mix together and frost while cake is still warm.

Zonta Club of Fort Smith

Christmas Party Where:

Kathy Coleman’s House

2407 Greenridge Drive

When:

Monday, December 12th

Time:

6:00 p.m.

Bring your favorite side

dish or dessert.

Holiday ham &

drinks provided.

Happy 92nd

Birthday

Zonta! Sheryl, Kim, Cathy W., Caron, Judi, and Debbie all enjoyed great

conversation along with a delicious German meal at Emmy’s to celebrate

Zonta’s 92nd Birthday November 8th.

Zonta supported the Fort Smith Public

Library’s Chocolate Festival in

October. Zonta passed out three types

of chocolate haystacks: chow mien

noodles, coconut, and FRITOS.

Thank you to the Zontians that took the

time to make the chocolate candies to

pass out to the amazing crowd!

November 2011

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

31 1 Happy Birthday Pat Crump

2 1ST Wednesday LaHuerta 11:30-1pm

3 4 5 6

7 Board Meeting 5:30pm FSPL

8 Zonta Birthday

Emmy’s 6:30pm

9 10 11

12 Crisis Intervention Center Elegant Tent Sale 415 Lexington Ave 10-4pm

13

14 Zonta meeting 6pm FSPL

15 Happy Birthday Julie Moncrief

16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24

25 Happy Birthday JoAnn Gedosh

16 Days start

26 27 Happy Birthday

Marilyn Barr

28 29 Happy Birthday Dolores Chitwood

30

December 2011

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

1 Happy Birthday Kathleen King

World AIDS Day

2 3 SPSF Holiday Buffett before Symphony $40 tickets 5-7pm

4

5 International

Volunteer Day

6 7 1st Wednesday, Williamsburg Kitchen 11:30-1pm

8 9 10 International Human Rights Day~ End of 16 Days

11 UNICEF Day

12 Zonta Christmas Party at Kathy Coleman’s house

13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Merry Christmas!

26 27 28 29 30 31 1 January