Zonta Club of South County Rhode Island https://scri.zontadistrict1.org/ Empowering Women Through Service and Advocacy Thu, 15 May 2025 12:05:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://i0.wp.com/scri.zontadistrict1.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cropped-cropped-Zonta-Club-of-South-County-Rhode-Island-Logo_New-Tag_Horizontal_Color.png?fit=32%2C32 Zonta Club of South County Rhode Island https://scri.zontadistrict1.org/ 32 32 230417896 http://scri.zontadistrict1.org/360-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=360-2 http://scri.zontadistrict1.org/360-2/#respond Thu, 15 May 2025 12:05:44 +0000 https://scri.zontadistrict1.org/?p=360 The post appeared first on Zonta Club of South County Rhode Island .

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]]> http://scri.zontadistrict1.org/360-2/feed/ 0 360 Zonta Twinning Program http://scri.zontadistrict1.org/zonta-twinning-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=zonta-twinning-program http://scri.zontadistrict1.org/zonta-twinning-program/#respond Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:58:06 +0000 https://scri.zontadistrict1.org/?p=353 Our Zonta Club is proud to be participating in Zonta International’s Twinning Program, whose mission is to foster global connections, exchange knowledge and promote fellowship among clubs around the world. Through twinning, Zonta clubs gain valuable opportunities to learn from one another and strengthen their collective impact. We are paired with a club in Australia and look forward to sharing ideas. Look for more details in the coming months!

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Our Zonta Club is proud to be participating in Zonta International’s Twinning Program, whose mission is to foster global connections, exchange knowledge and promote fellowship among clubs around the world. Through twinning, Zonta clubs gain valuable opportunities to learn from one another and strengthen their collective impact. We are paired with a club in Australia and look forward to sharing ideas. Look for more details in the coming months!

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]]> http://scri.zontadistrict1.org/zonta-twinning-program/feed/ 0 353 International Women’s Day Program http://scri.zontadistrict1.org/international-womens-day-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=international-womens-day-program Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:47:53 +0000 https://scri.zontadistrict1.org/?p=347 At our March meeting, the Program Committee presented a video entitled “International Day of Women and Girls in Science” to our members. March 8th is International Women’s Day as well as Zonta Rose Day, so the topic was very timely. After the video, several Club members shared their career challenges working in male dominated work arenas. It was hoped that many of the young women of today will no longer find themselves in similar situations, and that greater equality between the genders would exist.

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]]> At our March meeting, the Program Committee presented a video entitled “International Day of Women and Girls in Science” to our members. March 8th is International Women’s Day as well as Zonta Rose Day, so the topic was very timely. After the video, several Club members shared their career challenges working in male dominated work arenas. It was hoped that many of the young women of today will no longer find themselves in similar situations, and that greater equality between the genders would exist.

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]]> 347 Lieutenant Governors Asked South County Club President to Speak http://scri.zontadistrict1.org/lieutenant-governors-asked-south-county-club-president-to-speak/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lieutenant-governors-asked-south-county-club-president-to-speak Wed, 29 Jan 2025 03:35:37 +0000 https://scri.zontadistrict1.org/?p=309 Our Club President, Nadine Salley, was the guest speaker at the January 22, 2025 Zonta Lieutenant Governor’s Membership Committee Meeting. Nadine was asked to address the attendees about processes and procedures required to start a new club. She provided the rationale for establishing a club in an Over 55 Community. As the founder of our club, chartered in the Fall of 2023, she was able to provide practical advice regarding recruitment of members, managing meetings, logistics of filing for not-for-profit status, effective ways of coordinating with the District and International leaders, and much more.

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]]> Our Club President, Nadine Salley, was the guest speaker at the January 22, 2025 Zonta Lieutenant Governor’s Membership Committee Meeting. Nadine was asked to address the attendees about processes and procedures required to start a new club. She provided the rationale for establishing a club in an Over 55 Community. As the founder of our club, chartered in the Fall of 2023, she was able to provide practical advice regarding recruitment of members, managing meetings, logistics of filing for not-for-profit status, effective ways of coordinating with the District and International leaders, and much more.

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]]> 309 January Amelia Earhart Program http://scri.zontadistrict1.org/january-amelia-earhart-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=january-amelia-earhart-program Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:55:23 +0000 https://scri.zontadistrict1.org/?p=283 Guest Speaker,  Kierra Wilk, Amelia Earhart Fellow At our January 14, 2025 meeting, we were fortunate to have Rhode Island native Kierra Wilk join us. Kierra Wilk was awarded one of the coveted 2024 Zonta Amelia Earhart fellowships.  She is a Ph.D. candidate at Brown University studying planetary science.  In addition to studying the moon, she has published work on Mars and is interested in the geologic mapping of planetary bodies such as Europa. Ms. Wilk is actively involved with two upcoming NASA missions, Lunar Trailblazer and Europa Clipper. After completing her Ph.D., Ms. Wilk will join the Planetary Geology, Geophysics and Geochemistry Laboratory at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center as a research scientist. Beyond her research, Ms. Wilk is passionate about science education and outreach. She is involved in outreach programs aimed at encouraging young students, in particular young women and people of color, to pursue a career in STEM. Additionally, she is president of a graduate student organization Graduate Students of Color in STEM (GSOCnSTEM) at Brown University, which aims to build community for graduate students of color, increase interactions between faculty and graduate students and increase representation in STEM.

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At our January 14, 2025 meeting, we were fortunate to have Rhode Island native Kierra Wilk join us. Kierra Wilk was awarded one of the coveted 2024 Zonta Amelia Earhart fellowships.  She is a Ph.D. candidate at Brown University studying planetary science.  In addition to studying the moon, she has published work on Mars and is interested in the geologic mapping of planetary bodies such as Europa. Ms. Wilk is actively involved with two upcoming NASA missions, Lunar Trailblazer and Europa Clipper. After completing her Ph.D., Ms. Wilk will join the Planetary Geology, Geophysics and Geochemistry Laboratory at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center as a research scientist. Beyond her research, Ms. Wilk is passionate about science education and outreach. She is involved in outreach programs aimed at encouraging young students, in particular young women and people of color, to pursue a career in STEM. Additionally, she is president of a graduate student organization Graduate Students of Color in STEM (GSOCnSTEM) at Brown University, which aims to build community for graduate students of color, increase interactions between faculty and graduate students and increase representation in STEM.

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]]> 283 Gift Wrapping at Wakefield Mall http://scri.zontadistrict1.org/gift-wrapping-at-wakefield-mall/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gift-wrapping-at-wakefield-mall Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:54:39 +0000 https://scri.zontadistrict1.org/?p=262 Members of the Zonta Club volunteered to wrap gifts at our local mall on Saturday, December 14th. In just a few hours, we collected $240 in donations toward our charitable funds. While working hard to earn money and expand awareness of Zonta’s mission, a good time was had by all.

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]]> Members of the Zonta Club volunteered to wrap gifts at our local mall on Saturday, December 14th. In just a few hours, we collected $240 in donations toward our charitable funds. While working hard to earn money and expand awareness of Zonta’s mission, a good time was had by all.

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]]> 262 Poinsettia Fundraiser http://scri.zontadistrict1.org/poinsettia-fundraiser/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=poinsettia-fundraiser Sat, 14 Dec 2024 10:57:13 +0000 https://scri.zontadistrict1.org/?p=267 Our Zonta Club of South County Rhode Island raised over $1,200 for our charitable fund by selling gorgeous poinsettias. Members sold more than 95 plants, distributed on December 4th to recipients who raved about their high quality and beauty.

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]]> Our Zonta Club of South County Rhode Island raised over $1,200 for our charitable fund by selling gorgeous poinsettias. Members sold more than 95 plants, distributed on December 4th to recipients who raved about their high quality and beauty.

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]]> 267 December Holiday Dinner http://scri.zontadistrict1.org/december-holiday-dinner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=december-holiday-dinner Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:00:07 +0000 https://scri.zontadistrict1.org/?p=272 On December 10, 2024, our Zontians enjoyed dinner at a local restaurant. The evening began with a brief business update, followed by enjoyable food and conversations. This popular event is likely to become an annual celebration of our club’s accomplishments and the friendships that Zonta has fostered.

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]]> On December 10, 2024, our Zontians enjoyed dinner at a local restaurant. The evening began with a brief business update, followed by enjoyable food and conversations. This popular event is likely to become an annual celebration of our club’s accomplishments and the friendships that Zonta has fostered.

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]]> 272 Installation of New Officers and Welcome New Members http://scri.zontadistrict1.org/installation2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=installation2024 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:50:07 +0000 https://scri.zontadistrict1.org/?p=259 At our October 2024 meeting, the Zonta Club of South County Rhode Island celebrated our first anniversary. In addition, we welcomed new members, as well as new officers and committee members. We were fortunate to have special guest Verna Fresca, liaison to District 1, who serves as Treasurer of the Northampton MA area club. Her club will be celebrating 90 years in March 2025. Verna presided over the installation of board members and the induction of five new members.

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]]> At our October 2024 meeting, the Zonta Club of South County Rhode Island celebrated our first anniversary. In addition, we welcomed new members, as well as new officers and committee members. We were fortunate to have special guest Verna Fresca, liaison to District 1, who serves as Treasurer of the Northampton MA area club. Her club will be celebrating 90 years in March 2025. Verna presided over the installation of board members and the induction of five new members.

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]]> 259 Volunteer Coordinator Adrienne Hall Shares Goals & Mission of Jonnycake http://scri.zontadistrict1.org/volunteer-coordinator-adrienne-hall-shares-goals-mission-of-jonnycake/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=volunteer-coordinator-adrienne-hall-shares-goals-mission-of-jonnycake Mon, 29 Jul 2024 03:40:15 +0000 https://scri.zontadistrict1.org/?p=312 At our June 2024 meeting, a representative from Jonnycake Center of Westerly spoke about the programs and services her organization provides to Washington County and surrounding area residents. Over 3000 families take advantage of their food bank. They also provide social services, financial aid, housing assistance, job training and more. They rely heavily on donations of money and goods, as well as volunteers to assist with their thrift shop, where 50% of their funds come from. In May 2025, the Center will celebrate 50 years of serving the community.

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]]> At our June 2024 meeting, a representative from Jonnycake Center of Westerly spoke about the programs and services her organization provides to Washington County and surrounding area residents. Over 3000 families take advantage of their food bank. They also provide social services, financial aid, housing assistance, job training and more. They rely heavily on donations of money and goods, as well as volunteers to assist with their thrift shop, where 50% of their funds come from. In May 2025, the Center will celebrate 50 years of serving the community.

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