Zonta Paul
Volume 79 Issue 1 June-July 2005 |
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGEWith summer finally in full swing and we actually have more sun than rain, it is hard to believe we are in the middle of July. The Board has met, identified committee chairs, and set the calendar for the coming year. Our summer calendar includes just two events: the service project activity on July 26th, which will be in my home and the President's dinner on August 23rd at Shirley's. Please call Dorothy with your reservations.The President's dinner will be a good opportunity to invite guests including any prospective members. Our July event will be held July 26 at the party room where I live. The party room is in the building in the center of our complex. I'll attach balloons to the door you should enter. Please feel free to join us at any time after 5:30 pm. Traffic and work commitments might mean a later arrival, but we would be happy to see you whenever you can make it. See Service notes for other details. Our Global Event is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 20 so we can begin the year without as much pressure to prepare for it. It will be another fun evening at the History Theater with Chopsticks, Band-Aids, and Johnny Unitas. The three one-act plays feature three separate women, a waitress, a dancer and a Chinese woman who grew up in Minnesota. It promises to be smart and funny. While we are a small group, we really accomplish a lot and I hope we have fun in the process. Our service recipients have been identified, we have determined when we will have program meetings and when we will have business meetings?.. so we are ready for a new beginning. One of the things that has kept me in Zonta is the interaction with the women who belong to this Chapter. After having met with each of you last year, I hope to maintain friendship and good communication with all of you. We have a great year ahead of us. See you soon! Carole |
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"Web Sites to Remember": Zonta International http://www.zonta.org Zonta District 7 http://www.zontadistrict7.org Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency Club 100 http://www.mvna.org/club_100.htm. Women's Advocates, Inc. http://www.wadvocates.org
Minnesota Women's Consortium
Neighborhood House
American Association of University Women
District 7 Fall Conference:
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Minnesota Women's Consortium - Website is http://www.mnwomen.org/ Check out the current event issues. |
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2005-06 Officers: President - Carole Snyder Vice President - Pat Richards Secretary - Shirley Nice Treasurer - Peggy St. Germain Board members: Jill Lindahl Judy Cognetta |
| Service Projects – Update July Service Project Blanket-Making at Carole’s Home 1690 Highway 36 W. Tuesday, July 26 5:30 p.m. Join us on Tuesday, July 26, at Carole’s for a special hands-on service project. We are gathering to make blankets for donation to the residents of Women’s Advocates. This is an opportunity to be part of an activity that helps others and it is a fun way to socialize with other Zonta members while making a difference in the community. All materials will be provided so all you have to do is cut and tie the ends for a finished blanket! We’ll also organize and pack the personal care items (make-up, deodorant, shampoo, combs, brushes, mirrors, etc.) for donation to the residents of Women’s Advocates so if you have items you still want to donate, please bring them with you or contact Judy C. to arrange for collection. Since this activity is during the dinner hour, bring something easy to share with others (cheese/crackers, dip/fruit, cold cuts/rolls, salad, etc.). Carol will provide something cold to drink. We will meet in the Recreation Center of her complex so park on either side of the pond and enter the building marked 1630 W. Highway 36. This complex is on the south side of Highway 36 facing Rosedale. Take the frontage road from the northwest corner of Snelling & County Rd. B (by Outback Steakhouse) and follow it as it winds along Snelling and Highway 36 to the complex. MAP Questions – call Carole (651)636-8249. Judy |
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2005-06 Meetings : July 26, 2005 - Service Project at Carole’s August 23, 2005 - President’s Dinner at Shirley’s September 27, 2005 – Business Meeting at Joseph’s October 25, 2005 – UN Program Meeting November 22, 2005 – Program Meeting December 12. 2005 – Business Meeting and Holiday Get-together January 24, 2006 – Business Meeting February 2006 – Joint Meeting with Minneapolis – date and location to be announced later March 28, 2006 – Program Meeting April 25, 2006 – Business Meeting May 23, 2006 – Business Meeting Call Dorothy with your reservations! |
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DINNER Meeting Place We will be continuing to meet at Joseph’s for our 2005-06 year |
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DINNER ATTENDANCE Rules: Members are to call Dorothy if they are unable to attend no later than that the Friday before the monthly meeting date. If you do not call, it will be assumed that you are attending and you will be billed for that meeting. If you are unable to attend due to last minute circumstances, you will be billed for that meeting. Exception: Please contact Dorothy for the President’s dinner by August 15th. We need a close count so that we have adequate food and refreshments. |
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Goodbye from Mari-Anne Zahl: Dear Zontamembers in St.Paul I am sorry it did not work out to visit your club more often. Thank you for inviting and including me. We are now close to departure leaving for Norway July 10th. The very best to all of you Mari-Anne Zahl |
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We have closed our P.O. Box due to lack of use. It’s Official! Zonta Club of St. Paul Charitable Foundation has a savings account at Bremer Bank. The memorial fund balance of $740.63 was transferred to the new account in July. We have received one gift to the Foundation this year from one of our members! The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and contributions to it are fully deductible if they meet the IRS qualifications for a donation. Anyone wishing to donate to the Foundation, please make your gift payable to Zonta Club of St. Paul Charitable Foundation. |
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District 7 Fall Conference Update: VIVA Zonta – Vision, Ideas, Voices, Action! District 7 fall conference will be held Friday, September 30th to Sunday October 2nd at Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Zonta International President - elect, Olivia Ferry will be their guest as the official International Representative to the district conference. The Drury Lodge has been confirmed for accommodations, Grandpa Woo's yacht, featuring Southern cuisine will be Saturday evening dinner and entertainment. Entertainment will be provided by Saxy Jazz. For more info go to their website at: http://www.zontacapegirardeau.org/ |
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Members update: Mary Pulse has been volunteering at the Care Center in Stillwater; Marj N. has been hospitalized and we hope is back home recovering; Pat has been busy with dog training; If any members have events or activities they want to share in the newsletter, please let Peggy know. I know we would all be glad to hear what’s going on with you! |
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Women’s Advocates News: Women’s advocates always needs cell phones for their residents to use as 911 emergency phones. In addition, they recycle cell phones and direct the proceeds toward support for the women and children. If anyone has upgraded their cell phones and wish to donate their old phones, bring them to our next meeting. For more information about Cell phone donations or the Community Service Program, call Molly G. at 651-726-5203. They would appreciate any help! |
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Women’s Visiting Nurses – Club 100 News Approximately 95% of the MNVA clients live in poverty and their needs are great. MVNA provides non-medical items needed by families with children through the Club 100 program. The items most requested by nurses for moms and babies are new portable cribs, strollers, high chairs, warm clothing and bedding, developmental toys and books. New items requested for Club 101 program for disabled adults and seniors include scales, large dial telephones and clocks, sweat suits, socks and underwear, clean bedding and towels. |
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Northwest Youth & Family Services News: Twenty eight years ago, a group of courageous, innovative and concerned community leaders took seriously the challenge of raising healthy kids. Together, they established the agency that is now known as Northwest Youth & Family Services. In that first year, NYFS served about 100 families. Today, NYFS serves over 3,000 clients each year ranging in age from 4 to 100 years old. NYFS services include mental health counseling, employment and diversion programs for at-risk youth, parent education groups, and support for families in crisis. Our newest venture is a work-readiness program to help adults make the transition from public assistance to full-time employment. NYFS Penny Pinchers program can always use like-new clothing, household items and furniture. If anyone has items they would like to donate and need help getting them to Penny Pinchers, please let us know and we will make arrangements for you. |
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Treasurer’s Report 2004-05 Total Receipts $21,685.97 Total Expenses $22,630.65 Net Change $ (944.68) Service Expenditures: Zonta International $ 1,500.00 Service Recipients $ 6,500.00 Scholarship Recipients $ 1,000.00 Other Service Projects $ 437.00 Hope you all can attend the July 26th Service Project and/or the President’s Dinner on August 23rd! |