Zonta Zephyr

January 2006 Newsletter Volume VI, Issue 1

PEAK VIEW! from Renee T.

January is always a time to reflect on the previous 12 months and plan for the coming 12 months. Zonta members have helped many in need and were also in need themselves due to Katrina and other disasters. We should be proud of our mission, advancing the status of women worldwide, and all the ways we work to accomplish it both internationally and locally. Connecting with Zontians at our area, district and international meetings has changed my life and made me understand how important our role is. I hope you will consider attending as many of these conferences/conventions as you can in 2006.

Happy New Year!

-Renee T.

Glass Slipper Ball 2006 Support your club projects! Kate B. will have information available soon.

Photos from the 2005 District 12 Conference

January Birthdays Zontians and Friends* of Zonta 5 - Pam Sufak 10 - Lois Nesselhauf* 11- Suzanna Spears* 15 - Rita Jones

	Status of Women 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

Zonta Founders	General Meeting January 16th Program: Evie Ashmore, current District 12 UN/International Chair, will speak on Zonta's connection to the United Nations, current international projects and CEDAW, which is a statement of principles to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women. Find out what countries still have not signed.

Ways for Pikes Peak Area Zonta members to help refugees in Colorado Springs Contact Vanda Franowicz at 719-314-0223 or Vanda.franowicz@lfsco.org Shopping Food stamps are only for food. Women and their families need paper goods such as diapers, toilet paper, tissues, etc. All kinds of cleaning products are in great need. PLEASE BRING THESE ITEMS TO OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS. 1 on 1 Women and children need help practicing English and/or doing homework. Some need to go shopping. If you have 2 hours to give once a week, please call Vanda to be matched up Small Group Beginning Wednesdays, Oct. 5, senior aged refugees will be attending ESL classes at Ruth Holly Library from 10-noon. If you can meet with 1 or 2 of them from noon to 2 pm, they can use your help reviewing the lessons. Sort Donated Items One person to work with a member of their staff is needed to help sort out clothes and other donations at their storage area at Platte and Wooten, east of Academy. Time to be determined. Information Do you know of an organization that does winter coat drives? Lutheran Family Services hopes to be connected to gather coats for their clients. Networking If you belong to a religious or work organization that would be interested in assisting with the resettlement of new refugees, Vanda would be glad to come speak to their program and hopes to find 6-10 volunteers. Contact Vanda Franowicz at 719-314-0223 or Vanda.franowicz@lfsco.org

	Featured Links of the Month! These are the Modern-Day Trailblazers New Year's Resolutions Healthy New Year's Resolutions 5 Healthy Resolutions for Women New Year Trivia Quiz
Click here for links from past newsletters!

Dates to Remember . . .

January 9 - 5:30pm	Board Meeting Montague's
January 16th 5:30pm	General Meeting
2006	First Annual Glass Slipper Ball!
June 24-29, 2006	ZI Convention, Melbourne, Australia

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 January Rita J. & Kathy F. Sharon R. February Pat K. & Betty H. Phyllis Z. March Pat R. & Laura S. open April Betty E. & Liz G.-C. open May Installation Dinner Thank you ladies!

Please send comments and suggested information for the newsletter to nulty@csdco.com.

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