Zonta Zephyr

April 2006 Newsletter Volume VI, Issue 4

PEAK VIEW! from Teri H.

As we come to the close of a Zonta Year, and look forward to Spring, New Officers, and new beginnings, I would like to thank you for the opportunity you afforded me in the last 2 years to be president. Your Board-Renee, Helen, Betty, Kathy and Dianne have been wonderful, hard working and supportive. We have our own Betty E. headed to Australia to represent us at the National Conference; and a great group of Pikes Peak Zontians representing us in Pueblo at our Area Meeting the first weekend in April. There are huge plans in the works for the GLASS SLIPPER BALL-under the lead of chairperson, Laura S. And Welcome to our newest, member Lorie W.!

Hope to see everyone at our April Meeting at the Warehouse Restaurant! We have a great speaker, elections, and a number of important topics to cover!

HAPPY SPRING!!!

-Teri

Glass Slipper Ball January 20, 2007 Support your club projects! Chair and Co-Chair: Laura and Sharon Silent Auction: CHAIR NEEDED! Please contact Laura or Sharon Sponsors: Gail and Rosalie Decor: Pam Flowers: Kris and Susie Bands: Janet Printing: Teri and Helen Tickets/Reservations: Betty and Kathy

See more! - Pikes Peak Scrapbook

April Birthdays Zontians and Friends* of Zonta 5 - Shannon Rowan

	Status of Women Status of Women - Around the World News from March 2006 Status of Women - Around the World News from February 2006 Courtesy of Leee O., Status of Women Committee Don't miss this in-depth resource regarding current information about women around the world! Index of Status of Women Links

General Meeting New Location The Warehouse Restaurant 25 W. Cimarron Street April 17th Don't miss it! Zonta Founders

Sneak Peak at the special April 17th program Better Angels: Diversity Leadership for the 21 st Century Big changes in our workforce and communities offer big opportunities, yet we face divides of historic proportions. To reap rewards in the world as it is today, we must transform fear and embrace diversity. Great leaders have always been diversity leaders: those who harness the strength in differences with the power of shared ideals. Jody's insights will challenge, entertain and inspire you to build your own diversity leadership skills with "better angels" that include courage, compassion and a commitment to full inclusion. Bio: Jody Alyn is president of JODY ALYN CONSULTING, a change management firm which provides organizational development, corporate training and inclusion based change management services to corporate, school, government, health care and nonprofit organizations. Jody's clients include companies like NASA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Memorial Hospital, and the US. Olympic Committee. She also served as Diversity Coordinator for the City of Colorado Springs where she designed and implemented a comprehensive diversity plan and over two dozen customized programs for 2500 government employees that gained public recognition for the City. Another client recently received both state and national awards for work done under her guidance. Jody's positive, committed to excellence approaches and her content rich programs offer practical steps to benchmark business practices, build relationships, tap new markets and increase productivity and potential. As a member of the National Speakers Association, Jody speaks locally, statewide and nationally. She has published numerous articles on diversity related topics. Jody has degrees from Colorado College and the University of Colorado. Jody Alyn Consulting is a woman owned, small business that focuses on organizational learning, diversity leadership and cultural change Visit her website at www.bethechange.biz and see her newsletter!

Kudos Kolumn

KUDOS to All Committee Chairs from President Teri for submitting their reports!

KUDOS to Laura S. from our club for chairing the First Annual Glass Slipper Ball 2007!

KUDOS to Kris W. from our club for preparing another beautiful basket to be raffled at the Area 4 meeting!

Here you have the opportunity to thank and/or praise your fellow Zontians for something above and beyond. Send all contributions to the newsletter editor - nulty@csdco.com.

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Dates to Remember . . .

March 31st-April 1st	Area 4 Meeting in Pueblo
April 3rd - 5:30pm	Board Meeting Montague's
April 15th	Committee Reports due to President
April 17th 5:30pm	General Meeting - Warehouse Restaurant
May 15th	Installation Dinner & Awards Banquet
June 24-29, 2006	ZI Convention, Melbourne, Australia
2007	First Annual Glass Slipper Ball!

All General Meetings, unless otherwise notified, are at:
Gold Hills Substation
705 S. Nevada
5:30 pm for social and food
6-6:45pm-Speaker
6:45-7:45-Meeting

Refreshment Schedule for Upcoming Meetings MONTH FOOD DRINK April Special Location The Warehouse Restaurant May Installation Dinner Thank you ladies!

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