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Service Awards
Service Awards 2020-2020 On Wednesday June 4, 2020 the Zonta Club of Kenmore will be awarding service awards at Classics v Banquet & Conference Center. Organizations receiving funds are: Crisis Services, Gerard Place, Haven House, Ken-Ton Meals On Wheels, Mothers Club of...
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Committees
Committees – 2012 Zonta Club of Kenmore has ten (10) working committees (and ad hoc committees as needed). There is no better way to put a membership to work than by selecting and taking part in one of our active committees! ACADEMIC AWARDS COMMITTEE Purpose: To promote...
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Academic Awards
Zonta Club of Kenmore to present awards The Zonta Club of Kenmore will present awards to candidates in the following categories: Graduating female seniors who reside in the Village of Kenmore or Town of Tonawanda, attend an accredited high school, and plan to attend college in...
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"Zonta Club of Kenmore"
Advancing the Status of Women Worldwide
Who
Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.
Zonta International envisions a world in which women’s rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential. In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision making positions on an equal basis with men. I such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence.
Founded in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, Zonta Internationial has grown to include more than 1,200 clubs in 66 countries with more than 31,000 members.
What
Zonta plays an important role in the United Nations and currently holds Non-Governmental Organization status. In addition, Zonta has been granted consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council, UNICEF, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, and the Council of Europe. Zonta mantains active representatives at United Nations sites in Geneva, New York, Paris, and Vienna. Zonta International enhoys a special partnership with the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM).
Our Mission…
The Zonta Club of Kenmore was founded in 1925 and is committed to serve in a leadership role in order to carry forth the vision and mission of Zonta International and the District 4 Board. The organization strives to be relevant by addressing and supporting the changing needs of women locally in the Ken-Ton community and throughout the world. This will be accomplished by engaging members in service, advocacy, education, and resource development.