• Bill Clinton was elected as the 42nd US President;
• The 25th Olympic Games opened in Barcelona; and
• The Cold War was officially declared to be over.
While it may not be as widely known, a very important event also took place in Mackay on Monday, 6 July 1992. The Zonta Club of Mackay was Chartered with 22 Charter Members. The Area Newsletter described the event:
… A very stylish affair with pre-dinner champagne cocktails and canapés, and a clever dramatic presentation of the history of Zonta devised and performed by 2 members. The club is keen to start raising funds in imaginative ways and to make its mark on the community.
We can hardly believe that it has been 30 years since Zonta began supporting the Mackay community. Incredibly, two of our original Charter members, Vassie Comino and Judy Spannagle, are still members of our club in 2022.
To mark this very special occasion, we are thrilled to invite you to our birthday celebration dinner! The ticket price of $75 includes a drink on arrival, a buffet dinner and of course, delicious birthday cake.
Event Details
• Date: Saturday, 1 October
• Time: From 6:00pm
• Location: Ocean International, Mackay
Tickets are currently on sale via Mackay Tickets. For further information, please visit our Facebook page.
We also have the following events coming up in the month of October, and would love for you to be involved.
Event Details
• Date: Tuesday, 18 October (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.
Each year, the Mackay Reclaim the Night March takes place on the last Friday in October. This is Sexual Violence Awareness Month, which poses a reminder to every Queenslander that we all have a role to play in ending sexual violence.
Reclaim the Night marches began in the 1970s, focusing on a woman’s right to walk at night, without fear of violence or harm. Today, we march as a show of resistance, strength and unity, because we believe everyone has the right to feel safe and to BE safe.
Event Details
• Date: Friday, 28 October
• Time: 5:30pm start
• Location: Bluewater Quay, Mackay
Zonta, along with several other organisations, supports this event each year. Further updates will be shared closer to the event via our Facebook page.
For further information about any of these events, please send a message via Facebook or email zontamackay@gmail.com. I look forward to sharing more about Zonta and our events with you!
Karlee Box
Zonta Club Board Member
