Northwest Cook County

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Meetings are usually held on the fourth Monday of the month except July (no meeting) and December (holiday get together). Please contact us at

zontanwcc@yahoo if you are interested in attending a meeting or an event.

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Our Club Story

The Zonta Club of Northwest Cook County (NWCC) was chartered on August 31, 1982. NWCC Club members have been active in local, District, and International activities. In addition to supporting local service, advocacy, and fundraising activities, members have been involved in District and International events as well. Club members continue to attend, or host, Area meetings. The Club has been represented at most District 6 Conferences. Three members have served terms as Area 1 Director; one also appointed Secretary by District Governor and another appointed United Nations Chair by District Governor. The Club supports Districts projects, such as establishing first Zonta Club in Estonia through selling of Zonta pins, marching against domestic violence at the Madison State Capitol and donating food for food insecurity. The Club had been represented at many of the International Conventions since 1982.

Our Activities

NWCC supports local service organizations, advocacy activities and fundraising. Service projects have addressed the Zonta priorities of health, education and economic self sufficiency of women and girls. The Club has supported various local service organizations, such as Women in Need Growing Stronger (WINGS), Miracle House, Helping Women Period, Elgin Community Crisis Center, CEDA and Preservation of Human Dignity. NWCC has A Young Women in Leadership award and supports the Women in Business Leadership award. Advocacy projects such as the Zonta Say No campaign (16 Days of Activism), IL HB 1252

Coalition to End Child Marriage, Club and several members submitted witness slips as proponents are supported by Club members. Various fundraising activities have been held over the years and 1/3 of funds raised are donated to the Zonta International Foundation.

Recent News

  • A membership drive was held on June 3, 2025; guest speaker, Nicole Miller, spoke on how to build generational agility.

Upcoming Events

  • NWCC is hosting its 3rd annual donation drive (clothing, accessories, shoes, purses, etc.) for Women in Need Growing Stronger (WINGS) on Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Forest Civic Hall, 207 N. Lee Street, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
  • Members will be volunteering as greeters at the Arlington Heights market days on September 6 and October 4; welcoming people and handing out info on Zonta International.
  • August is the Club’s next monthly Book Club meeting (no book club in July and December). As a women-focused organization, we are committed to reading books exclusively written by women. Many of our selections reflect seasonal themes, global perspectives, or focus on women’s experiences and achievements. Our goals are to explore the lives of inspiring women, reflect Zonta International’s mission and values, read for both enjoyment and personal growth, and strengthen our sense of community through thoughtful discussion and deeper connection. Above all, we aim to celebrate women’s voices from around the world—one book at a time.