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Zonta Club of Springfield Dinner for Contact Ministries

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:09:14 GMT

The Zonta Club of Springfield prepared a hot meal for 30 residents of the Contact Ministries Emergency Shelter in Springfield, IL on March 15, 2026.

Contact Ministries provides food, shelter, clothing, financial assistance, referrals, and life skills education and training. Their Emergency (Crisis) Shelter operates overnight every night of the year for single women and women with children of all ages (up to 17 years of age). This provides a safe place for those staying to eat a meal, take a shower, do laundry, and have access to additional services and programs. Case Management and Mental Health referrals are available.

The Zonta Club of Springfield has made this dinner an annual event.

Learn more about the Zonta Club of Springfield .

Learn more about Contact Ministries .

Zonta Club of Kankakee and the Zonta Club of Joliet Upcoming Events

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:25:49 GMT

The Zonta Club of Kankakee and the Zonta Club of Joliet would like to invite you to their upcoming events! Please see the attached flyers for more information. You can reach out to me if you have any questions. I will be happy to pass them along to the clubs.

We have so much to celebrate! We hope to see you there!

Blood Drive Sponsored by Lincoln Club

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:23:02 GMT

The Zona Club of Lincoln is hosting a blood drive through ImpactLife.

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Zonta Club of Janesville Meat Raffle

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:12:49 GMT

Join us for an afternoon of fun, prizes, and community support at the Zonta Club of Janesville’s Meat Raffle!

All proceeds help fund Zonta’s Women With a Vision Scholarship, empowering local women through education and opportunity.

Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Mo’s Taasbag
2339 Milton Ave
Janesville, WI

What to Expect:
-Meat raffle rounds throughout the event
-Bucket raffles for extra chances to win
-Gift baskets and other great prizes
-A lively afternoon at Mo’s TAASBAG Sports Bar & Grill!

Come out, bring friends, and support a great cause while having a blast. Your participation helps make a real difference for women in our community. The Women With a Vision Scholarship is awarded annually by Janesville Zonta to a single mother living in Rock County who is completing a degree at Blackhawk Technical College or UW-Whitewater at Rock County. The recipient receives $1,250 per semester for a total of $2,500. Funds may be used for tuition, books, fees, and equipment required for course work.

Visit https://www.facebook.com/share/1Afrja8GFZ/ to stay informed on event updates.

New Golden Z Club at Purdue University

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 23:11:05 GMT

The Newest Zonta Club Has Been Chartered at Purdue University

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the Charter Ceremony for the new Golden Z Club of Purdue University was held. After only one campus meeting, the club has 14 members already, all of which were inducted at the Charter Ceremony along with installing the officers for the new Club. The newest Zonta-sponsored college club includes four undergrads in Business and 10 PhD candidates in Planetary Sciences and Geology.

The club is sponsored by the Zonta Club of Frankfort and you can follow along with the Purdue Golden Z Club on Instagram: @goldenz_purdue.

Please join us in welcoming our newest members!

Area 3 Spring Workshop

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:41:52 GMT

Sustainability: Our Clubs, Our Planet

Spirit: Amplify in our Clubs and Communities

Human Rights are for Everyone

This Spring Workshop, hosted by the Zonta Club of Springfield, will focus on two Zonta International goals: Sustainability and Spirit. We will share best practices for sustaining our clubs and our planet while fostering a spirit of collaboration within our organization and the broader community. Specifically, you will learn about the environmental risks of microplastics and mitigation strategies, as well as other topics of sustainability. Attendees will also participate in a collective Task Force Practice. Most importantly, this will be an opportunity to network and renew friendships with the engaging women of Area 3 across Central and Southern Illinois.

DATE: May 2

TIME: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

LOCATION: Illini Country Club, 1601 Illini Rd, Springfield, IL

Download the registration form to complete and mail back to the Springfield Club. Registration deadline is April 20, 2026 .

Registration fee: $40 (Includes breakfast, lunch, beverages)

Area 2 Spring Workshop

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:54:02 GMT

Sustainability: Our Clubs, Our Planet

Spirit: Amplify in our Clubs and Communities

Human Rights are for Everyone

The Spring Workshop, hosted by the Zonta Club of Belvidere, is on March 28th, 8:30 a.m.- 2:15 p.m. The workshop will focus on sustaining yourself through food sources, mental health, and physical health, and sustaining your club through membership and leadership. Members of different clubs can share stories, ideas, and concerns with each other throughout the sessions.

Registration fee: $40

Includes breakfast, lunch, beverages, snacks

DEADLINE: MARCH 21, 2026

Janesville Club International Women's Day Celebration

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:26:14 GMT

The Zonta Club of Janesville invites you to join us for an International Women's Day Celebration on March 5, 2026.

Join Janesville Zonta in honoring local women entrepreneurs with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a keynote speech from Amanda O’Leary Stefl, Founder and CEO of Timber Hill Winery. This event is free and open to the public.

The event will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Janesville Woman's Club, 108 S. Jackson St. The social hour will begin at 4:30 pm and the program will begin at 5:30 pm.

Join us in person to honor and celebrate amazing local women entrepreneurs who are making waves in our community! It's a great chance to connect, share stories, and get inspired by real success. Let's come together to support and uplift each other this International Women's Day. Don’t miss out on the fun and empowerment — see you there!

Register for the event at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-local-women-entrepreneurs-for-international-womens-day-2026-tickets-1980368373114?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

Zonta Club of Lincoln Afternoon Tea

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:57:36 GMT

Zonta Club of Lincoln Afternoon Tea

The Zonta Club of Lincoln invites you to an Afternoon Tea on Saturday, March 7 from 1-3 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, IL.

Enjoy delicious refreshments, wonderful conversation, and great company in celebration of International Women's Day. All are welcome!

International Women's Day Breakfast

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:50:13 GMT

International Women's Day Breakfast

The Zonta Club of Oak Brook is hosting our annual International Women's Day Breakfast on Monday, March 9 at the Westin Hotel in Lombard. Registration and networking begin at 7:30. The Breakfast and Program begin at 8:00. The featured speaker is Dr. Suzanne Rivera-Mills who is the President of Aurora University in Aurora, IL. She is the first Latina President of the University. She will speak on Women in Leadership.

If you wish to attend, you can send a check for $35.00 payable to the Zonta Club of Oak Brook or any member of the club or contact Mary Kay Nelsen to pay online.

If you are unable to come, I hope you will celebrate International Women's Day in your own special way.

2026 Glo Bingo

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:04:22 GMT

2026 Glo Bingo

Join the Zonta Club of Mascoutah for an evening of fun at GloBingo on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Doors open at 6:00 pm; Bingo begins at 7:00 pm.

Located at 1535 N County Rd, Mascoutah, IL.

Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door and can be purchased by visiting glo-bingo.com/events or contacting Beth at 480-540-1571.

Human Trafficking Webinar

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:28:02 GMT

The ZCK Advocacy Committee presents a Human Trafficking Webinar on Friday, January 30, 2026. 12:00 pm to 12:45 PM.

Join us for a virtual roundtable discussion focused on understanding human trafficking and how it impacts our communities. This conversation will bring together professionals from advocacy, healthcare, and law enforcement to share insights, answer common questions, and discuss how individuals and organizations can better recognize and respond to trafficking. Featured panelists include Jayden Anderson-Baker, CDVP, Development Director at Harbor House; Ashley Villarreal, Director of Community Engagement at Clove Alliance; Detective Sean Prophet at Manteno Police Department; and Brook Coutant, RN at St. Mary's Hospital. The discussion will be moderated by Janice Krizik-Schmidt, Zonta Club of Kankakee Board Director and Advocacy Committee member. This session is designed to provide practical, surface-level information for community members, advocates, and service providers who want to better understand the realities of human trafficking and the role we all play in prevention and response.

Please share with anyone who you think would be interested in this information. This is another free advocacy event. I hope you can attend virtually!

Registration Link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uhfWr9U5TYGWskJuu4i95w

Panel Discussion

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:32:41 GMT

2026 District 6 Fall Confrence

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:21:25 GMT

More Info Coming Soon

Home Sweet Home Ministries Donations

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:16:57 GMT

Wow! District 6 delivers at their 2025 Fall Conference!! Thank you to our D6 members for donating so generously to Home Sweet Home Ministries! #homesweethomeministries#ZontiansInAction #endfoodinsecurity #EndPeriodPoverty

Thank you so much for your partnership and large donation to Home Sweet Home Ministries!

We are so grateful for the support and appreciative you all chose us as your donation recipient.

Please thank your members and team for their dedication to helping others!

Blessings, Rody Swaney

2025 Zonta Young Women in Leadership Awardee

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:04:13 GMT

Angeline Valentina Morgado Romero

District 6

Citizenship: Venezuela

Angeline Valentina Morgado Romero is a youth activist committed to strengthening democracy through open government and youth advocacy. As a Venezuelan migrant living in Chile, she has consistently worked to uplift migrant youth and defend their rights, and to advocate for platforms and spaces for dialogue, recognizing the importance of protecting democratic principles.

Angeline's activism began at the community level, where she served as an ambassador for a women-migrant-led initiative where she learned the impact of grassroots organizing. Through efforts like painting community murals, the project promoted positive messages about the migrant community and provided young women safe, creative spaces for interaction and expression. The work led to the establishment of a Youth and Diversities Office.

That experience led Angeline to found "Incidentes," a youth-led organization dedicated to the comprehensive development of Latin American youth through active participation in the political sphere, the democratization of opportunities and information and dialogue.

Now a first-generation college student in the United States, Angeline continues her advocacy as the associate director of global connections with the Wisconsin Union Directorate, where she promotes cultural awareness and education. She continues to advocate for the Venezuelan diaspora as a youth delegate at UN conferences, advancing intersectional frameworks in policymaking. At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she serves as both communications chair and co-fundraising chair for the campus chapter of She's the First.

In Angeline's free time, she enjoys reading fiction, immersing herself in different worlds and perspectives, hiking and watching documentaries.

2025 Zonta Women In Business Leadership Award Nominee

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:30:24 GMT

Roxanne Ibe

Encouraging women to drive innovation and impact in the business world

Roxanne Ibe is the founder and managing partner of Talisman Development Group, a boutique real estate development firm with in-house construction management and architectural design services. Her firm specializes in adaptive re-use of existing underutilized commercial properties and historic buildings – transforming overlooked spaces into vibrant, purpose-driven places. With a background in architectural design, development, finance, and hands-on experience in construction estimating, preconstruction, and project management, Roxanne brings practical expertise and creative vision to her projects.

She began her career at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, earning a Bachelors in Architecture, and recently completed her Master of Real Estate Development at Iowa State. She is currently finishing a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Real Estate Finance, further deepening her ability to blend real estate design, strategy, and financial performance.

Beyond her professional work, Roxanne is passionate about community engagement. She volunteers with several local nonprofits serving as a CASA advocate for children navigating the foster care system, after-school tutoring at her local homeless shelter, and mentoring youth from underserved backgrounds. Her dedication to both place and people reflects her belief that good development should create lasting value – not just for investors, but for communities too. In her free time, Roxanne loves traveling, swimming, cooking, and reading.

2024 Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholar

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:23:16 GMT

Victoria Taperova

District 6 Citizenship: Russia

Pursuing dual bachelor's degrees in finance and comprehensive design and a minor in Spanish from Indiana University, Bloomington, USA

Victoria Taperova is an international student at Indiana University Bloomington, pursuing a double major in finance and comprehensive design with a minor in Spanish. Her education combines analytical and creative disciplines, equipping her with a multidimensional perspective to approach complex problems.

Victoria's professional experiences highlight her expertise in financial modeling and operational efficiency. Two summers ago, she interned as a Financial Analyst at JSC Opticom in Russia, where she analyzed investment projects and implemented financial strategies to improve business performance. Building on this foundation, she further honed her skills as an intern in financial planning and analysis and business operations at Tesla in San Francisco. There, Victoria automated complex workflows, including creating a 1,000-line SQL forecasting tool that significantly streamlined processes for supply chain and finance teams. Additionally, she developed a comprehensive financial dashboard that provided Tesla's leadership with actionable insights to improve decision-making.

Beyond her internships, Victoria contributes to student success as a peer tutor in business technology courses and demonstrates leadership in extracurricular activities such as business case competitions.

Fluent in English, Spanish and Russian, Victoria combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving and global awareness. She aspires to integrate her skills to drive impactful solutions in both financial and design-focused industries, leveraging her diverse educational and professional background to innovate and lead.

2025 Amelia Earhart Fellow

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:10:08 GMT

Lisette Melendez

Citizenship: United States

Proposed Program: Planetary Sciences at Purdue University, USA

Lisette Melendez is a planetary geologist and Ph.D. candidate in planetary science at Purdue University. She conducts her research in the Laboratory Studies of the Evolution of Airless Planetary Surfaces (LEAPS), under the advisement of Dr. Michelle Thompson. Her work focuses on understanding how the surfaces of hydrated, carbon-rich asteroids are altered by space weathering processes, including micrometeoroid impacts and solar wind irradiation.

Space weathering plays a critical role in shaping the optical properties of airless bodies, which affects how scientists interpret data from remote sensing missions, our primary method for studying solar system objects. Ms. Melendez uses coordinated laboratory techniques to analyze asteroid samples at the micron scale, including electron microscopy, x-ray computed tomography and nano-infrared spectroscopy. Her research involves materials returned from two major space missions: asteroid Ryugu samples from JAXA's Hayabusa2 mission and asteroid Bennu samples from NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission.

Ms. Melendez earned her Bachelor of Science in geology with a minor in astronomy from the University of South Florida. As an undergraduate, she interned with NASA, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and Brown University, working on projects that ranged from asteroid geology and Martian surface processes to echinoderm fossils. She also contributed to the digital preservation of Florida's natural history and archaeological collections at the USF Library and Institute for Digital Exploration.

Outside of the lab, Ms. Melendez enjoys studying art history, traveling to new countries and curating personal collages from her collection of travel mementos, tickets and keepsakes.

2025 Amelia Earhart Fellow

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:00:57 GMT

Émilie Laflèche

Citizenship: Canada

Proposed Program: Planetary Sciences at Purdue University, USA

Émilie Laflèche is a Ph.D. candidate in planetary sciences at Purdue University. Her research combines biogeochemical, photochemical and radiative transfer modeling to explore how seasonal changes on Earth-like exoplanets may influence future life detection efforts. Her work is directly tied to NASA's upcoming Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO), the first space-based telescope designed specifically to search for signs of life on exoplanets.

Ms. Laflèche's research contributes to several key science cases that will shape the design and instrumentation of HWO, helping to define humanity's search for life beyond Earth for decades to come. She received her Bachelor of Science with honors in planetary sciences from McGill University, where she conducted research on surface mapping of simulated exoplanets, remote sensing of lunar impact melt deposits, and experimental precipitation of Martian analog bioclays.

During her time at McGill, Ms. Laflèche founded and chaired the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada's Next Gen Youth Committee, for which she was awarded the RASC President's Award. In 2022, she was selected to command a lunar analog mission at the LunAres Research Station in Poland, where she led research projects on 3D-printed geological tools and food growth in lunar analog soils. Following this mission, she founded and led Purdue's Student-Analog Astronaut Training Program (SA2TP) from 2022-2023, a training and support network for the next generation of analog astronauts.

Ms. Laflèche is also passionate about space ethics and is currently co-leading an interdisciplinary study on ethical issues in astrobiology research alongside a team of philosophers and astrobiologists. She actively contributes to several STEM mentoring and public outreach initiatives at Purdue and beyond.

After completing her Ph.D., she aspires to join the Habitable Worlds Observatory science team as a research scientist at NASA, and one day become an astronaut.

District 6 2025 Fall Conference

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:14:13 GMT

Dear District 6 members, I am honored to invite you to attend the 2025 Fall Conference 10/10-10/12 at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Conference Center in Normal, IL. We are entering the last year of this Biennium. Zonta International asked us to look to the future and plan for the sustainability of District 6 and Zonta International. This includes looking at what we do well and considering what may need to change moving forward. We created a Strategic Plan for District 6’s growth and paths to be taken over the next 7 to 10 years to guarantee we remain a moving force behind building a better world for women and girls. We worked on and launched a Strategic Plan process for the Clubs to go through the same analysis in our Area Workshops this Spring.

Without a strategic approach to the future, we may fail as an organization and become irrelevant. All members are requested to enthusiastically be involved and assist in determining paths for our success, which is this year’s theme: Navigating the Future, Our Path to Success. Our agenda will address our new website, election of our new District 6 Officers and Area Directors, plus opportunities to attend sessions on topics you suggested at the 2024 Fall Conference in Carmel, IN and at the conclusion of each of the Area Workshops this Spring. Change can be challenging, but in this instance, we must face it, embrace it, and use it to our advantage to plan our District’s future. Failure is not an option, what we do is too crucial to the survival of organizations in our communities that make learning and living a meaningful life possible for the women and girls in our District. Thank you for all you do and for attending this 2025 Fall Conference. We do what we do because of your dedication and generosity.

Isabel M. Vidal District 6 Governor, 2024-2026 “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” -- Margaret Mead

District 6 Service Project Donation Reminder

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:06:10 GMT

Donations for the District 6 Service Project will be picked up Saturday morning, and every contribution big or small makes a meaningful difference. Thank you for helping us support our community and for being a part of this important effort. Your kindness truly means the world!

Zonta 2025 Young Women in Leadership Award International Recipient

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:10:25 GMT

Submitted by the Zonta Club of Madison, WI

Congratulations to Angeline Morgado Romero, 2025 Zonta International Young Women in Leadership Awardee. Angeline has received a Zonta International Award of $5.000.

Angeline is a native of Venezuela and her family immigrated to Chile several years ago. She is a student at UW Madison, Wisconsin, currently studying political science with a double major in international studies and pursue a certificate in Gender and Women’s Studies as well.

Angeline hopes to contribute to academic narratives and research about the Venezuelan exodus, youth representation in politics, and public policies that address the needs of historically marginalized communities.

Angeline has already begun to make a difference in the lives of her community here and abroad. This is a just a few of the many activities she is involved in: She works for the WI Union Directorate as Associate Director of Outreach and Global education. She is a member of “She’s the First” chapter, a global organization that advocates for and works to ensure girls have the right to choose their own future. https://shesthefirst.org/ . Angeline is a part of the Wisconsin Madison Model United Nations Student Organization and

currently serves as the vice chair of one of the general assemblies on the WHSMUN staff.

Internationally, she is a member and spokesperson for America Solidaria, a non-profit whose activities advocate for the underserved & disadvantaged youth. https://americasolidaria.org/ She is the founder of “Incidentes”, a youth-led organization promoting comprehensive development of Latin American youth. This group participated in a UNICEF youth organization agenda event. Angeline is also a Spanish tutor and is learning Portuguese.

As the Zonta Club of Madison 2025 Young Women in Leadership award recipient, Angeline

spoke to their membership at the April meeting. Congratulations from District 6!

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Zonta Club of Springfield Dinner for Contact Ministries

Zonta Club of Kankakee and the Zonta Club of Joliet Upcoming Events

Blood Drive Sponsored by Lincoln Club

The Zona Club of Lincoln is hosting a blood drive through ImpactLife.

Zonta Club of Janesville Meat Raffle

Join us for an afternoon of fun, prizes, and community support at the Zonta Club of Janesville’s Meat Raffle!

New Golden Z Club at Purdue University

The Newest Zonta Club Has Been Chartered at Purdue University

Area 3 Spring Workshop

Sustainability: Our Clubs, Our Planet

Spirit: Amplify in our Clubs and Communities

Human Rights are for Everyone

Area 2 Spring Workshop

Sustainability: Our Clubs, Our Planet

Spirit: Amplify in our Clubs and Communities

Human Rights are for Everyone

Janesville Club International Women's Day Celebration

The Zonta Club of Janesville invites you to join us for an International Women's Day Celebration on March 5, 2026. ﻿

Zonta Club of Lincoln Afternoon Tea

Zonta Club of Lincoln Afternoon Tea

International Women's Day Breakfast

International Women's Day Breakfast

2026 Glo Bingo

2026 Glo Bingo

Human Trafficking Webinar

The ZCK Advocacy Committee presents a Human Trafficking Webinar on Friday, January 30, 2026. 12:00 pm to 12:45 PM.

Panel Discussion

2026 District 6 Fall Confrence

More Info Coming Soon

Home Sweet Home Ministries Donations

Wow! District 6 delivers at their 2025 Fall Conference!! Thank you to our D6 members for donating so generously to Home Sweet Home Ministries! #homesweethomeministries#ZontiansInAction #endfoodinsecurity #EndPeriodPoverty

2025 Zonta Young Women in Leadership Awardee

Angeline Valentina Morgado Romero

2025 Zonta Women In Business Leadership Award Nominee

Roxanne Ibe

2024 Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholar

Victoria Taperova

2025 Amelia Earhart Fellow

Lisette Melendez

2025 Amelia Earhart Fellow

Émilie Laflèche

District 6 2025 Fall Conference

District 6 Service Project Donation Reminder

Zonta 2025 Young Women in Leadership Award International Recipient

Submitted by the Zonta Club of Madison, WI

The Zonta Club of Janesville invites you to join us for an International Women's Day Celebration on March 5, 2026.