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THE ZONTA TREE ZONTA INTERNATIONAL - THE ZONTA CLUB OF BRAMPTON-CALEDON

DISTRICT 4 AREA 2 CLUB 0754

2009 -2010 OFFICERS

PRESIDENT:

Joyce Wright

PRESIDENT ELECT: Lori Robinson

PAST PRESIDENT: Dr. Kathleen Armitage

TREASURER: Amala Jayatilleke

RECORDING SECRETARY:

Elayne McDermid

DIRECTORS: Dr. Doreen Thompson (1 yr)

Marion Reeves (1 yr)

Ellen Blahitka (2 yrs)

Shirley Hall (2 yrs)

EDITOR: Elayne McDermid

[email protected]

DISTRICT 4 GOVERNOR

Kathleen Douglass

LT. GOVERNOR

Bonnie Crogan-Mazur

AREA 2 DIRECTOR

Catherine Bobesich

The Zonta Club of Brampton-Caledon

P.O. Box 93111 499 Main Street South, Brampton, ON, L6Y 4V8

BUSINESS MEETING: 2nd Tuesday Monthly

Rapini's Restaurant

190 Main Street South,

Brampton, ON

Next Meeting Tuesday, October 13th

At 6:30 PM @Rapini’s

Program for Oct.

A representative from War Child will speak about their program, especially in Afghanistan. We will have the speaker present at 6:30PM followed by dinner and our business meeting. Because the organization is seeking support from secondary school students, Kathleen has invited the Z-club Presidents and/or Teacher Liaisons to hear their story. They can leave right after the presentation (before dinner).

Please note the change in format for this meeting.

Program at 6:30 PM Dinner after!!!

Coming home!

In this Issue

Zonta District 4.........................2

Zonta International ..................2

Committee Reports from September Meeting ..................2

Brampton/Caledon & Intercity Events ........................3

Minutes of September 2009 Zonta Club of Brampton/Caledon ...................3

Agenda for October 2009 Business Meeting......................7

Please advise Lori

at [email protected]

or 905-866-6616

by THIS Friday if you are unable

to attend the meeting. A meal will

not be ordered for you. This will

save the Club some $$.

Dancing Queen !!

Building Zonta in the 21st Century Advancing the Status of Women Worldwide


Zonta District 4

New things coming from the District!

Web site and branding!

Watch for it!!!

Zonta International

ZI and ZIF New Conflict of Interest Guidelines

During their June 2009 meetings, the Zonta International and Zonta International Foundation Board of Directors approved "Conflict of Interest" policies. Both policies have been posted on the Zonta International website.

Click here to view the Zonta International "Conflict of Interest Policy." You may also log into the website and go to Member Resources\District Administration and the policy can be found under the "International Policies" heading on the right side of the screen.

Click here to view the Zonta International Foundation "Conflict of Interest Policy." You may also log into the website and go to Zonta International Foundation\Foundation Resources\ Tools for Clubs, and the policy can be found directly underneath the "Tools for Clubs" heading.

Committee Reports from September Meeting

Submitted in writing:

“Membership Committee continues to seek new members. Jan Lindsay will be

assisting. The committee is looking for any new ideas or prospective new members. Please forward names and the committee will be happy to contact or follow up. The challenge we are giving to the club is to submit names before Dec 1

st.

Secret Sister forms are to be submitted to Lori ASAP. Remember the goal is to have fun!” Lori Robinson

“Z Clubs and Golden Z Clubs held a meeting on Aug. 26

� Main focus was to inform Z Clubs about their role at the upcoming district Conference in Hamilton

� Roles were assigned to the girls as flag bearers, greeters during the sessions � The girls were all excited and looking forward to working hard”

Doreen Thompson



Strategic Plans The Board has visited their Strategic Plans. Each committee is asked to review and updates them before October 31. Submit all changes to the board so that the clubs plans can be up to date.

Hand-on Project: H1N1 for Service Hours

It would involve a three or four hour shift to facilitate smooth flow of Peel residents looking to receive immunization. The many residents that have English as a second language require one on one conversation which can slow up the process. Our Public Health nurses need to focus on the clinical aspect of the clinic while volunteers direct the public to sign in and answer questions that arise. Contact Betty. Her info is below.

The dates are Saturday, October 17 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 18th 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Submit service hours to Ellen.

Betty Steele CVRM

Prospective Member

Patterson, April

14 Stonebaker Dr.,

Maple, ON L6A 2N5

Paralegal/Prosecutor

6311 Old Church Rd.,

Caledon,ON

April 22

Res; 905-832-0490

Bus: 905-584-2272 x 4203

Cell: 647-637-6078

Email: [email protected]

Member since 2009

Volunteer Services/Health Reception Phone: (905) 791-7800 ext 2611

Brampton/Caledon & Intercity Events

� WOHC Visit – Oct. 20th at 6PM. Cheque presentation and to see our NAME in “lights”.

� November 10th - OUR 35TH ANNIVERSARY � November 19th – Women of Achievement Awards � November 20th , St. Catharine’s 80th Anniversary, 2009 Parkway Convention Centre,

127 Ontario Street, St. Catharines

Minutes of September 2009 Zonta Club of Brampton/Caledon

ZONTA CLUB BRAMPTON/CALEDON BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday September 8th, 2009 at Rapini’s Restaurant

6:30 PM Call to Order 7:30 PM Oshin Chhabra, The Jane Klausman Award recipient was introduced to the club



Program Catherine Bobesich (Area 2 Director) spoke on her journey to have a successful small business, the challenges and the triumphs.

8:10 PM Business Meeting

President’s Remarks: Emma Conlin Awards by Zonta International for Z Clubs and Golden Z Clubs placed Brampton Centennial Secondary School in 2nd place in the world. Streetsville came first and St. Catherine’s came third. The three clubs are all in District 4! The Shirley Ellison Award recipient has been selected and will be honoured at our October meeting. Tomorrow is Good Neighbour Day. Flora Florists are strong supporters of Zonta

Approval of Agenda – Motion Moved by Kathleen Douglass, seconded by Jessie Bannerman

“That the Zonta Club of Brampton/Caledon approves agenda with additions.”

CARRIED Approval of Minutes from June 2009 –

Motion Moved by Elizabeth Bindon Seconded by Shirley Hall “That the Zonta Club of Brampton/Caledon approve the minutes of the meeting held June 9, 2009 as circulated.”

CARRIED

Business Arising - nil

Treasurer’s Report was received from Treasurer Amala Jayatilleke

Correspondence – nil

New Business We have been approached by the Zonta Club of Mississauga to partner in two events. They wish us to assist with their International Women’s Day (IWD) event. They require committee members, help selling tickets and gathering auction items. The second event is the Zonta Golf Classic. They could provide 2-3 committee members to assist with sponsorships, prizes and the day of the event. Lori will continue to liaise to get more information.

Committee Reports

Finance: No report

Golf: Next meeting to be held Tuesday, September 15 at Marion Reeves office.



Women of Achievement: Four weeks to go! Seeking nomination to Oct 1st. Committee is working on sponsorships. Each club member was given ticket (8) to sell.

Service: No report

Z Clubs and Golden Z Clubs: Meeting was held to establish roles at the District 4 Conference.

Paint the Town Yellow: Elizabeth will be meeting with the City of Brampton to see if it is possible to have yellow lights for IWD

Public Relations: Media coverage for W of A

Membership New members being sought. Submit names by Dec 1st. The committee will make contact. Fill out the Secret Sisters form if you wish to participate and return to Lori.

35th Anniversary: Meeting to be held Wed., Sept 16th @ Joyce’s house 7 PM

District Conference: Elizabeth requires items for the Amelia Earhart auction basket at the District Conference. Reminder to bring your own coffee mug and a little bag filled with toiletries.

Spring Workshop: Our club is hosting this workshop in April 2010 at The Courtyard Marriott. The proposed date is April 17th. Committee volunteers were Lori Robinson, Ellen Blahitka, Joyce Wright, Marion McGill and Shirley Hall

Adjournment at 8:45 PM

Committee reports made at each business meeting should have a written version to be placed in the next TREE. Give them to Elayne. This allows absent members to be fully informed of all the happenings.



Birthing Kits

Sell sell sell

Kathleen our Governor, Kathleen our member greeting ZI Director Heddy Tangen Steffenson

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Agenda for October 2009 Business Meeting

6:30 PM Program: A representative from War Child will talk about their program, especially in Afghanistan.

Presentation of Shirley Ellison Award

7:00 PM Call to Order Welcome

Grace and Dinner Happy Bucks

Business Meeting President’s Remarks

Approval of Agenda - Motion

Approval of Minutes from September 2009 - Motion Business Arising Treasurer’s Report – Amala Jayatilleke Correspondence – Intercity Elayne McDermid

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8:00 PM

New Business Conference Report – Joyce Wright

Committee Reports Fundraising:

• Finance: Marion McGill

• Golf: Marion Reeves

• Women of Achievement: Shirley Hall

Service:

• Service: Birthing Kits - Ellen Blahitka

• Z-Clubs & Golden Z Clubs: Doreen Thompson

• Paint the Town Yellow – Elizabeth Bindon

• Public Relations – Elayne McDermid

Membership/Fellowship: Membership/ Fellowship: Lori Robinson Motion: Moved the Board of Directors

“That the Zonta Club of Brampton/Caledon accept April Patterson as a member.”

Motion: Moved by the Board of Directors

“That the Zonta Club of Brampton/Caledon replace the lost banners for $150.”

Other: � 35th Anniversary – Joyce Wright

.Dates to Remember

� November 9th – Our 35th Anniversary � November 19th – Women of Achievement Awards

8:50 PM Motion to extend meeting if required

9:00 PM Adjournment

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