Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Hello from Zonta Mackay!

As a member of the Zonta Club, I am delighted to let Mackay & Whitsunday Life readers know about our activities and events each month. But first, I would like to address some of our most frequently asked questions…

What is Zonta?

Maybe you have attended our International Women’s Day Luncheon, or you have noticed some of the ‘Orange Lady’ figures around town. Perhaps you haven’t heard of Zonta at all – you are not alone.

The Zonta Club of Mackay is a not-for-profit group comprised of local women, who are passionate about addressing women's issues, both in our community and worldwide. Since the Mackay club was chartered in 1992, our members have volunteered their time to address education, health and economic needs in the Mackay region. This year, we are excited to celebrate our 30th birthday.

Our club is one of 1,200 Zonta clubs globally. The first Zonta club was formed in Buffalo, New York in 1919. 'Zonta' is a derivative of the North American Sioux Indian word, meaning 'honest and trustworthy'.

What does Zonta do?

Locally, some of our activities include:

• Service projects, such as assembling birthing kits for developing countries and sewing breast cushions for patients in the post-operative stage of surgery;

• Raising awareness of important issues, such as the Zonta Says No to Domestic Violence campaign;

• Collecting donations for vulnerable women in our community, including expectant mothers in need;

• Fundraising activities, such as the annual International Women’s Day event, sausage sizzles, raffles and cent sales;

• Fostering leadership skills and community involvement in high school and university students via Z Clubs, scholarships and awards; and

• Encouraging connections within our local community through networking and social events, in partnership with Mackay Women.

We also have the following event coming up, and we would love for you to be involved.

Zonta Monthly Dinner Meeting

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, 20 September (Third Tuesday of each month)

• Time: From 5:30pm

• Location: Ocean International, Mackay

We welcome guests at our meetings – if you are interested in attending, please contact us as soon as possible for catering purposes.

Karlee Box

Zonta Club Board Member

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