The Sounds of Zonta !
Service of Remembrance
Election Results -
D15 Officers for 2012-2014
Newly elected district officials assume office effective with the installation of the new governor at the International convention in July 2012.
These two issues and more are found here on this page.
Maria Oestergaard, ZI Vice President introducted ZI President, Dianne Curtis conference video on the State of ZI. Maria further elaborated on membership issues which was one of the topics covered in the video.
Sharon Langenbeck, ZI Amelia Fellowship Committee Chair participated in the presentation of the certificates and wings to the two District 15 Amelia Earhart Fellows. She also provided an informative presentation about the history and significance of the Amelia Earhart Fellowship.
Go to Member Resources to view Sharon's presentation - two formats are provided, a Powerpoint and PDF
Governor's Award 2011
Governor Denise Quarles presented the Governor's Award to Julie Dyer for her creativity, skills and commitment to Zonta. Julie was responsible for the design and layout of the Call to Spring Workshops, Call to Conference and the newly offered District 15 brochure.
Congratulations, Julie!
Status of Women luncheon speaker, Bridgett Carr shared with attendees, critically important information about the prevalence of human trafficking, who the key players are in Michigan and an overview of the State laws.
Amy Allen and Jane White presented a panel discussion entitled 'Broadening Our Understanding of Human Trafficking' which offered a diverse examination of modern day slavery, pointing out that slavery not only exists in the world today but flourishes. Labor and sexual exploitation of men, women, and children is practiced in many forms including bondage, commercial sex slaves, selling of organs, use of farm laborers, gardeners, domestic and restaurant workers, child solders, nail salon workers....the list goes on and on. We learned that modern day slavery exists in Michigan, often where you least expect it, hidden under the surface where it is rarely recognized whether it is because of indifference or confusion from government and the public, or the stigma, fear and shame felt by those so abused.
What Can We Do to STOP Human Trafficking?
n Form a study group
n Get funding for research
n Donate to the Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force
n 60/60 plan renewable in a year
n Write Michigan senators and legislator as a group
n Write letters to newspapers asking for articles
n Find out if your Police Dept. has had training
n Who’s the victim service provider partner?
Conviction Over Convenience:
Staying Healthy in a Culture That's Anything But!!
Zonya hosts a weekly series "Zonya's Health Bites" and a two-hour special "DIET FREE with Zonya" on national public television. She is the author of Likelty-Split Meals and Lickety-Split Diabetic Meals cookbooks. She is co-author of the DIET FREE novel, Water with Lemon and author of the DIET FREE Video Seminar Lifestyle Program.
Learn more about Zonya and how she can help you to become healthy in a culture that's anything but!
Zontians Supporting and Celebrating National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
District 15 Zontians donated more than 600 mastectomy comfort pillows during the month of October 2011. At the District conference approximately 180 pillows were donated by the following clubs:
Brace-Lederle MacArthur Southfield Z Club
Grand Rapids
Farmington-Novi
Metro Detroit
Troy-South Oakland
Benzie
Detroit II.
Zonta Clubs donating in their community during October:
Meridian East, Michigan Capitol Area, East Lansing, Lansing, Metro Detroit,
Sault Ste Marie, Cadillac, Charlevoix, Fenton, Lenawee, Owosso, and Petoskey.
"Until we find a cure from breast cancer, Zontians are proud to be able to help make the journey of our sisters a little more comfortable"
Breast Cancer Survivor Testimonial ~The American Cancer Society had lots of pillows to show our Reach to Recovery group one night. We began giving them out then heard the response about how wonderful they are after breast surgery! I didn't get my pillow till a few years after my breast surgery, but it's been loaned to several friends. Just like kids give names to their stuffed animals, my pillow is named "Zonta". The light stuffing is absolutely perfect for putting under the arm and relieving the pressure caused by swelling tissue in the breast area as well as the underarm. Everyone that uses the pillow is amazed how such a fluffy little pillow can make such a big difference and the strap is most handy for walking around. Although we can't say they are from the American Cancer Society, we say the pillow comes from us but that it was made by Zonta. Not only are the pillows good for after the breast surgery, but I've had two shoulder surgeries and used my little Zonta pillow both times. It's such a valuable pillow I won't give mine away. I hope you always consider this a worthy project--because it is! Les Algren
Les is the Reach fo Recovery - Michigan Volunteer Coordinator and a breast cancer survivor
Impacting Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Through Social Change
Gayle Manley discussed "Neighbours, Friiends and Families At Work' which is an Ontario-based campaign to raise awareness of the signs of domestic abuse so that employers, co-workers or people close to those at-risk can help. The presentation 'Domestic Violence in the Workplace, Neighbours, Families and Friends, illustrated the basic components of the campaign including why workplaces need to be involved, recognizing the warning signs and signs of high risk, understanding the dynamics of domestic violence and why victims do not leave and how to intervene safely and respectfully. To learn more about the Neighbours, Friends and Families At Work campaign and for helpful tools and resources, click here.
Jan Mancinelli, Petoskey Club Sharon Mortensen, Midland Club Gayle Manley, Sault Ste Marie Club
Executive Director for the Exec Dir - Council on Domestic Brd mbr - Women in Crisis (Algoma) Shelter
Women's Resource Center Violence & Sexual Assault Comm. Mbr - Algoma Council on Domestic Violence
(Shelterhouse)
“The reality, sadly, comes not just close to home but right into my home…Slavery globally touches not only my heart, but quite probably my table, my car, my clothing.” Julia Ormond, UN Goodwill Ambassador on Human Trafficking
Bridgett Carr, Founder
Human Trafficking Law Clinic
University of Michigan
Amy Allen, Victim Services Specialist
U.S. Homeland Security
Jane White, Founder
Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force
