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Zonta Club of Portland, Oregon USA

April 21, 2012    Area Workshop    Registration: See Calendar page. 

Zonta Club of Portland hosts the Zonta International / District 8 Area 4 Workshop

April 21, 2012 Holiday Inn Portland South, 25425 SW 95th Avenue, Wilsonville, OR

  • Friday, April 20, 2012 – District 8 Board meeting 9-4 PM
  • April 20 dinner on your own, restaurant on site
  • Friday April 20 BYOB Hospitality Zocial Holiday Inn 7-9:30 PM. Optional Karaoke in the lounge. Wear your club name badge.
  • Saturday, April 21, 2012 – Workshop and ZONTA Store 8:30 AM – 4 PM

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$47.00 workshop registration fee

Saturday workshop includes:

  • Keynote speaker: Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown – “Women of the West-Leading the Way to Change….then and now”
  • Bev Fogel, Columbia Cascade Chapter of the 99’s, International Organization of Women Pilots
  • Club officer training: President, Treasurer, Membership
  • Cross-Pollination Café: Conversations that matter
  • Breakouts:  Advocacy: Conversation with Legislators, Human Trafficking update,  Public Relations & Social Media, Fundraising Do’s & Don’ts, Making Friends with your Cell Phone, Travel in Italy, and more
  • Networking – New Ideas – Get your juices flowing- Visit with longtime friends and make new.    Be the Change!

 Make hotel reservations by March 30, 2012.

Call the Holiday Inn at 503-682-2211 or 1-877-410-6667. Say you are with Zonta to receive the special group rate of $89 per night plus tax. Group rate includes breakfast.

You’ll have time for leisure, dining, and shopping. Bridgeport Village, Woodburn Outlet Mall, and Washington Square are close by.

 

Young Women in Public Affairs award for high school juniors or seniors

  •  2011 winner:  Mackenzie Gearheart
  • 2012 award amount: $1000. 
  • Deadline: YWPA applications must be received on or before Monday, March 5, 2012.
  • For information, see Young Women in Public Affairs Award.

Jane M. Klausman Business Scholarship for college or university juniors, seniors, and graduate students

  • Please check www.zonta.org to find Zonta clubs in your state or region that offer the Klausman Business Scholarship in 2012.
Zonta Club of Portland
P.O. Box 4202
Portland, OR 97208-4202

For information, e-mail Club President Sage Mashru at sageherb2004 at yahoo dot com
or call 503-292-4175.
 Chartered in 1929         Advancing the Status of Women Worldwide
What is Zonta International?Founded in Buffalo, New York, USA, in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women through service and advocacy.What does Zonta International do?

  • Improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health, and professional status of women through service and advocacy.
  • Work for the advancement of understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of executives in business and the professions.
  • Promote justice and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. 
  • Unite internationally to foster high ethical standards, implement service programs, and provide mutual support and fellowship for members who serve their communities, their nations, and the world.

How does Zonta International advance the status of women?

  • Lead advocacy efforts and act to improve the lives of women.
  • Promote strategies to prevent violence against women.
  • Fund scholarships and awards for women of exceptional ability and talent through the Zonta International Foundation.
  • Support programs aimed at improving women’s health, safety, and economic and political status through funding by the Zonta International Foundation.
  • Encourage mentorship, friendship, and networking among members.

To learn about Zonta International, visit    www.zonta.org

2011-2012 Zonta Club of Portland officers  

  • President: Sage Mashru
  • Vice-President:  Anita Marks
  • Secretary: Shon Garrison
  • Treasurer: Kelly Scott
  • Board members: Michael Everhart and Joanne Skirving

 
 

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