Pictured are two of last year’s Zonta scholarship award winners, Annika Spitzer (left) and Morgan Torrey (right).

Zonta Club of Jamestown, an international organization of business and
professional women, is committed to empowering women and girls worldwide. In April 2022, scholarships were offered to Chautauqua County and Randolph High School college-bound girls.  Zontian Cheryl Grey contacted two scholarship winners to see where they are today:

Annika Spitzer, Jamestown High School graduate, is studying Strategic
Communications at St. Bonaventure University. In addition to her busy class schedule, Annika is a member of Bonnies Basketball Now which keeps her involved in the community, sharing information about the popular Bonnies, Division 1 Basketball Team.  Annika is also finding a way to volunteer at the Franciscan Center for Social Concern in the student run food pantry and kitchen.

Morgan Torrey is also a JHS graduate. She is studying Exercise Science/Physical therapy at SUNY Brockport and is enjoying her freshman year of college.  Aside from classes, she participates in indoor/outdoor track and field.

Zonta Club of Jamestown is once again offering scholarships for high school senior girls in Chautauqua County and Randolph.  2023 Senior girls may apply on the ZontaClub of Jamestown Website at www.zontajamestown.org  Applications must be received by March 1, 2023.  Please call or email Cheryl Grey at (585)750-2289 or [email protected] with any questions.

If you would like more information about Zonta membership, log onto the chapter site above; www.zonta.org, the international website, or contact Marcia Restivo at [email protected].

Zonta Club of Jamestown Participates in 16 Days of Activism

Pictured from left to right: Deb Piotrowski, Beth Jermain, n.a., Roberta Anderson, Laura Corey, Roz Newton, Jean Schrader, Diana Butcher, Bonnie DeJoy, and Mayor Eddie Sundquist.

During the 16 Days of Activism in the fall of each year, all Zonta clubs and districts, including the Zonta Club of Jamestown, are encouraged to take part in the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign and to take local, national, and international actions to influence the creation and implementation of laws, as well as change gender-based attitudes and behaviors to end violence against women.

The 16 Days of Activism take place from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to December 10, Human Rights Day.

This year the local club enlisted the help of Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist to help spread the word.  He issued a proclamation for the 16 Day of Activism and posed with members of the club outside the Salvation Army of Jamestown. The club also set up displays in area libraries, displayed yard signs, and decorated a tree in Baker Park.

For more information about the Zonta Club of Jamestown, go to zontaclubofjamestown.org

Zonta Club of Jamestown Donates $2500 to ANEW Center

Pictured are Zontians Mary Rappole and Beth Jermain, and representatives from the Salvation Army/ANEW Center.

Zonta Club of Jamestown Sends Birthing Kits to Kenya

Pictured are members of the mission team.

A Women’s Health Medical Mission Trip through the International Sports Academy is taking 360 birthing kits prepared by the Zonta Club of Jamestown. The Team is flying to Nairobi, Kenya and then on to Kitale, where they will be setting up a clinic for a few days before heading to Eldoret, where a hospital just opened. The birthing kits will be going to the FreMo Medical and Birthing Center, Kawangware-Nairobi Kenya.

The birthing kits contain items to prevent infection to the mother and baby during childbirth. Items in the kit are a plastic sheet for women to deliver on a clean surface, soap, gloves for the birth attendant to prevent infection of the mother or baby, clean umbilical cord ties, clean razor blade to cut the cord, and 4×4 gauze squares to clean the newborns eyes. All items fit in a labeled quart size bag.

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Zonta Club Thanks Falconer Volleyball Teams for Donation to Lily’s Hope

The Zonta Club of Jamestown extends its thanks to the Falconer junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams for their donation of $1450 to Lily’s Hope.  These funds were the proceeds of their “Block Out Cancer” event held on October 18.  Lily’s Hope is a boutique located in UPMC Chautauqua which provides free wigs and scarves to women who lost their hair due to a medical condition.

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The Chautauqua County Coalition against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault asked everyone to wear purple each Thursday in October and noted that Thursday, October 20, is nationwide Wear Purple Day.

Members of the Zonta Club of Jamestown wore purple to their business meeting in October to show support for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  This was an opportunity to raise awareness about domestic violence and show their commitment to promoting healthy relationships.  Members were asked to wear purple, be a voice, and start a conversation about domestic violence.

The Zonta Club of Jamestown also decorated the tree in Baker Park for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Pictured with the tree are Bonnie DeJoy and Beth Jermain.

Purple is a color that has long been used by women seeking justice.  Women are the primary victims of domestic violence, but both women and men can be victims.  One in three women and one in four men have suffered abuse in relationships.  

Why purple? For survivors of domestic violence, the color purple is meant to be a symbol of peace, courage, survival, honor and dedication to ending violence. 

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Members of the Zonta Club of Jamestown supported the 25th annual Unity Day Walk against Domestic Violence.  Pictured are Mary Rappole, Gale Svenson-Campbell, Marcia Restivo, Jo Haumesser, and Suelllen Carlson.

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Zonta International Convention Attended by Mary Rappole 

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ARCHIVE PRESS RELEASES

The Zonta Club of Jamestown, with help from Jamestown Community College, a grant from the Katherine Jackson Carnahan Foundation Endowment for the Humanities, and support from many local sponsors will be hosting LUNAFEST® Jamestown, benefiting Zonta Club of Jamestown Scholarships, at the JCC Robert Lee Scharmann Theatre, 525 Falconer Street, Jamestown, NY on March 7, 2020. The event will start at 6pm with a fun reception which will include music by JCC Music Students, some light appetizers, and a glass of wine or seltzer. Also, for your enjoyment, the JCC Gallery will be open during the reception and intermission. Screening of 7 short films start at 7pm and will include an intermission with a 50/50 drawing. Although the films are not rated, age 14+ is suggested for this season’s line-up. $20 General Admission / $5 Student Admission, payable at the door or online at: Eventbrite.com/e/lunafest-jamestown-ny-tickets-90233632223 LUNAFEST is a traveling film festival that features short films, by and about women, promoting women filmmakers, to raise awareness for women’s issues, and support worthy women’s nonprofit organizations across the US and Canada. Proceeds from LUNAFEST Jamestown will go to Zonta Club of Jamestown Scholarships which are awarded to women in our own community with the exception of a $350 screening fee that goes to Chicken & Egg Pictures, a nonprofit organization that supports women nonfiction filmmakers whose storytelling catalyzes social change. For more information, visit LUNAFEST.org/screenings/Jamestown-ny-030720

Zonta Club of Jamestown would like to thank these local businesses contributing to this event at a Blue Moon Level of $200 or more!

Jamestown Community College, Katherine Jackson Carnahan Foundation Endowment for the Humanities, Chautauqua Physical & Occupational Therapy, Fessenden, Laumer, & DeAngelo, PLLC, Jamestown Kitchen & Bath, JRSC Digital, Media One Radio Group, Moonbrook Veterinary Hospital, Pharmacy Innovations, Raynor’s Liquor Store, and St. Lukes Episcopal Church.

JAMESTOWN: Zonta Club of Jamestown is overjoyed to announce the donation of $1,000 from the Breast Cancer Support Group to Lily’s Hope. Lily’s Hope is a free resource in Chautauqua County for women experiencing hair loss due to a medical diagnosis or treatment.  At Lily’s Hope, women can receive a free wig, cap, hat or other accessories as available. Zonta Club will utilize the donation toward more new wigs and medical accessories.

Recently, Zonta Club expanded this offering to women in Warren, PA and surrounding counties as requested. To make an appointment, one only has to call the UPMC Chautauqua WCA Cancer Treatment Center at (716) 487-0141. Lily’s Hope is located at the Jones Memorial Health Center, 51 Glasgow Avenue in Jamestown.

For more information about Lily’s Hope or Zonta Club of Jamestown, visit ZontaJamestown.org or find our community pages on Facebook.

Yellow ribbons hung on the 6th street bridge in Jamestown, NY

JAMESTOWN: Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi joins members from Zonta Club to kickoff “The 16 Days of Activism.”

Supported by Zonta International to underline “Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women,” the campaign runs from November 25^th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, through Dec 10^th, Human Rights Day.

Throughout the 16 days, you’ll find yellow ribbons on city bridges as well as a large banner on Main street between Fifth and Sixth Streets, and a second large banner on the corner of Fluvanna and Washington streets, in Jamestown.

Zonta club encourages you to stop and take a ‘selfie’ with the banners and post your picture to social media tagged with #ZontaSaysNO.

Zonta International envisions a world in which women’s rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential.

In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision-making positions on an equal basis with men. In such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence.

For more information on the campaign visit: zontasaysno.com. If you’re interested in joining the campaign or seek membership to the club visit ZontaJamestown.org or like our community page on Facebook.

JAMESTOWN: Zonta Club of Jamestown inducted Angie Peck to membership at the June business meeting. Zonta Club of Jamestown is the 12th chartered club of Zonta International’s 1,200 clubs. Started in 1919 in Buffalo, NY, Zonta International has over 30,000 members in 67 different countries.  For more information visit ZontaJamestown.org or /ZontaClubofJamestown on Facebook.

Employees of Pepsi in Jamestown recently donated clothing to Zonta Club of Jamestown.  Zonta will deliver the clothing to Chautauqua County emergency rooms and to local shelters.  Pictured are Fred Pellerito of Pepsi; Kelli Warner, Pepsi employee and Zonta member; and Janet Lindstrom, Zonta Club representative.

PICTURED: L-R front row Ellen Munella, Rosie Papalia and Wendy Burns. Back row left to right: Jean Schrader, Roz Newton, Julie Dudgeon, Kathy Stedman, Eileen Healy, Roberta Anderson and Marcia Restivo.

JAMESTOWN: Zonta Club of Jamestown installed new officers and board members at their annual dinner, May 17th at the Marvin House. Filling the terms of officers are Rosanna Papalia, President; President-Elect, Ellen Munella; Vice President, Wendy Burns; Secretary, Eileen Healy and Co-Treasurers, Jean Schrader and Roz Newton. The Board of Directors are: Julie Dudgeon, Kathy Stedman, Roberta Anderson and Marcia Restivo.

For more information about the Zonta Club of Jamestown, visit www.ZontaJamestown.org, facebook /ZontaClubofJamestown community page, or on Twitter @ZontaJamestown.

JAMESTOWN: Zonta Club of Jamestown is proud to announce new members! Debbie Rowe, Mary Cook, Besty Goldman and Donna Grekalski were inducted at the Zonta annual dinner, May 17th at the Marvin House in Jamestown.  Residents of the area, the four are welcomed to a local chapter of Zonta International “working to empower women through service and advocacy.”  The Jamestown club now marks 48 active members.

For more information on Zonta, visit Zonta.org. To learn more about the local club, see us on Facebook /zontaclubofjamestown; on the website www.zontajamestown.org or twitter @ZontaJamestown.

Zonta Club of Jamestown announces Bob Evans fundraiser for Lily’s Hope.  Please download flyer at link below and bring with you to Bob Evans on May 10th from 9am to 8pm to donate 15% of your check to Lily’s Hope.

Zonta Bob Evans 2017

Lily’s Hope is a resource that provides wigs, caps, hats and soft turbans FREE of charge, for women living in or being treated in, Chautauqua County for a medical condition where they are experiencing hair loss.  Visit us on Facebook to like our page and get more information.

Zonta Club of Jamestown recently met to assemble birthing kits at St. Timothy’s Church in Bemus Point.

The Zonta Club extends it’s sincerest thanks to JAMA, UPMC Chautauqua WCA and Jamestown Primary Care for their donations of materials.

The Zonta Club of Jamestown welcomed two new members at their recent meeting.  Jennifer Peck-Wells, originally from Sidney, New York now lives and works in Jamestown at MD ELEKTRONIK.  She is a graduate of Sidney High School, the University at Buffalo and has her master’s degree from Western Governors University. Jennifer is married to Dan Wells with two young boys, Sammy and Max.

Kerry Mihalko is the coordinator of the Diabetes education program at UPMC Chautauqua WCA in Jamestown. Originally from Cassadaga, New York, Kerry is a graduate of Cassadaga Valley Central School and Seton Hill University.  She is married to her wonderful husband Paul with 2 great boys, AJ and Trent.

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JAMESTOWN: February is heart month and the Zonta Club of Jamestown recently learned much more about women’s heart health as the club welcomed guest speaker, Brenda Fitzgerald, RN from UPMC Chautauqua WCA Heart Center.  During her speech, Brenda reminded us that heart disease is the most common cause of death for women, surpassing all other health issues because of it’s ‘silent symptoms.’  Brenda warned that often women have no idea they are having a heart attack because symptoms manifest in different ways from which we are most familiar.  Pain associated with a heart attack can come from the abdomen, side or back.  Women feel weak, out of breath, have trouble concentrating. It’s a great idea to consult with a doctor and regular checkups are the most important thing women can do for their health.

During the Q and A portion of the program Zonta members were surprised to learn that one of their members, Bonnie Rappole, suffers from heart disease.  Bonnie said, “After facing the mental and physical challenges of finding out I had heart disease, and never being able to find a support group, I decided to try and start one.”  The group: ‘Sisters of the Heart’ meets at least once a month for breakfast or lunch and shares their thoughts, concerns and friendship.

Zonta Club is comprised of executives and professionals working together to empower women through service and advocacy.  Zonta not only supports programs in the community designed to empower women and girls, members also discuss issues effecting women at regular meetings.

JAMESTOWN, NY:  It’s been several years since the Zonta Club of Jamestown started sending life-saving kits to foreign countries.  The Zonta Club birthing kits are sent to countries where women are typically assisted in birthing their babies without the luxury of sterile hospitals or clean practices.  Begun in Australia by a Zonta Club, now many countries make the kits to send forward for healthy, clean births. For example, in Honduras, a midwife delivers women’s babies in the back room of a bar on a cot that has received many births. She has no regular laundry service or trash collection for the refuse from deliveries.  The Zonta Club of Jamestown works with this midwife to provide clean materials.  In Nepal, some babies are born in such dirty conditions that they are blinded by diseases transmitted by the environment and are then shunned by family and society. This is where Zonta hopes to help empower and advocate for women with their kits to a clean birth.

The birthing kits built by the Zonta Club contain latex-free gloves, a piece of soap, gauze pads, three umbilical cord ties, and a razor blade all in a small plastic resealable bag. Now the club hopes to include a baby hat in the kit. The baby hat will keep the baby’s warmth within, making them less susceptible to sickness and disease.  This is where Delta Kappa Gamma comes in with their donation of 58 baby hats.

Ann Marie Phillips, member of Delta Kappa Gamma brought the donated hats to the Zonta Club recently with a great connection.  Ann Marie had received items from Zonta’s program “Lily’s Hope” which provides free wigs, caps, hats and scarves to those who suffer hair loss as a side-effect of a medical condition or treatment. In effort to ‘pay Zonta back’, Delta Kappa Gamma made backpacks for others who visit “Lily’s Hope” at the WCA Cancer Treatment Center and want something wonderful to carry their new items in for the ride home. Ann Marie says the sorority continuously looks for service projects and at the latest donation of backpacks, heard about the hats for the birthing kits, and jumped into action!

The Zonta Club is so pleased with the backpack and baby hat donations. If you are interested in helping or learning more about the Zonta Club of Jamestown, visit ZontaJamestown.org, tweet us @ZontaJamestown, or like us on our Facebook Community Page. Special thanks to Ann Marie Phillips and Ellen Munella for the picture and community connections!

LOCAL ZONTA CLUB TO TAKE A STAND AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

On 25 November, Zonta Club of Jamestown, NY, along with members of the local community, will be trying to spread awareness to the region during 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence – an international campaign originating from the first Women’s Global Leadership Institute sponsored by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership in 1991. Zonta International’s nearly 1,200 clubs in 65 countries are participating in this effort in their local communities in support of Zonta Says NO, a campaign to raise awareness of and increase actions to end violence against women and girls around the world through service and advocacy.

“We cannot and must not ignore the fact that violence against women and girls is still pervasive in all kinds of countries and societies, with one in three girls impacted during their lifetime,” said Zonta International President Lynn McKenzie. “It’s in our backyard. Zonta International has been committed to its prevention and eradication for many years. In 2013, as the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women focuses on fighting violence against women, we support the initiative with ‘Zonta Says NO’.”

Since June 2012, the Zonta International Foundation has raised more than $600,000 to fight violence against women. Zonta clubs across the world have organized more than 40 events as part of Zonta Says NO, from panel discussions on violence against women and screenings of topical films, to displaying Zonta Says NO banners and hosting charity auctions.

The local club has a banner stationed in from of Marcia Bliss CPA’s office on North Main Street between 5^th and 6^th streets in Jamestown. Members posed with the banner shortly after it was installed. Members and their families are also taking pictures with “I Support” signs in effort to post to Facebook and share online.

“Domestic Violence is a real and true issue in our community. It’s time to pay attention to the causes, take it seriously and discuss a way to stop to the violence. It’s important that we realize that women are not the only victims. Men are also victims of domestic violence, as are children and those who witness it.” Said Rosie Papalia, President-Elect of the Jamestown Zonta Club.

Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to empower women through service and advocacy. With more than 30,000 members belonging to nearly 1,200 clubs in 65 countries, Zontians all over the world volunteer their time, talent and support to local and international service projects and educational programs. To learn more, visit www.zonta.org.

Zonta Club of Jamestown supports programs throughout the year including Lily’s Hope at the WCA Cancer Treatment Center on Glasgow Ave., packing and sending Birthing kits to underserved countries and supporting many local organizations.

Zonta Says NO began in November 2012 focusing on the service and advocacy actions of Zonta clubs and districts to prevent and end violence against women and girls in their local communities. Zonta International’s ongoing efforts to end violence against women and girls are carried out through the Zonta International Strategies to End Violence against Women (ZISVAW) program and through Zonta’s partnerships with the United Nations and its agencies.

To learn more about “Zonta Says NO” and join the campaign, please visit zontasaysno.com. For more information about Zonta International and opportunities to join this global organization of executives and professionals working to advance the status of women worldwide, please visit www.zonta.org.

WE’RE CELEBRATING 95 YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE!

JAMESTOWN:  Zonta Club of Jamestown recently received a letter of congratulations from Sonja Honig Schough, Zonta International President 2016-2018, on its 95th anniversary.  Chartered on November 17, 1921, Zonta Club of Jamestown was the 12th of 1,200 chapters created internationally. Much like Rotary International, Zonta is a service organization spanning the world in 67 different countries, with over 30,000 members.

Working to make a difference, Zonta’s mission is to “empower women through service and advocacy.” The club gives money, time and talent to local programs and organizations that help women and girls in a supportive environment.  Programs supported by Zonta include: The Princess Club, Boys & Girls Club, the Girl Scouts, YWCA TEAM, Chautauqua Striders, Child Advocacy Program (CAP), Salvation Army Anew Center, Birdie-Turner Home, Prendergast Library, Chautauqua Adult Daycare and so many more.

Zonta Club of Jamestown traces its beginnings to 1921 when an Albany Zontian visited the Jamestown City Clerk’s office, staffed by Mary Bargar.  Together with Marjorie Allen, a reporter for the Jamestown Morning Post, they discussed the possibility of establishing a club in Jamestown.  On November 17, 1921, four women from Buffalo, including Marian de Forest, Zonta’s founder, completed the final arrangements.

Two years after the original nine clubs united, 19 women signed the Charter #12 and, before the year ended, 25 new members joined.  Marjorie Allen was elected the club’s first president.  Weekly Wednesday meetings were often held at the Samuel Hotel.  To the meetings, Zonta invited many well known community speakers including: the Honorable Robert H. Jackson, Dr. Arthur Bestor of Chautauqua, Mayor Samuel Carlson, and Edith Ainge, who was jailed for picketing the White House for Women’s Suffrage.

Through the years, Zonta Club has hosted luncheons at Chautauqua Institution with former heads of CARE, International; Yakina Zakoobi, controversial young women’s school builder from Afganistan; the Reverend Joan Brown Campbell, formerly of Chautauqua Institution, and more!

Having a history of opening and supporting local programs, Zonta is credited with starting Girl Scouts in the Jamestown area, as well as the Jamestown version of the Girls Club. Recently, Zonta contributed financially to the new Blackwell Chapel Baby Cafe housed in the Water Street Gateway Center.

The Zonta Club of Jamestown most recently launched a very successful community project in 2010 called “Lily’s Hope.”  “Lily’s Hope” is a resource for women in the area experiencing hair loss due to any medical condition. Woman can receive a head covering and other assorted items, free of charge. The wig room is located at WCA Hospitals Cancer Treatment Center on Glasgow Avenue in Jamestown.

Long time member, Marcia Carlson-Bliss says of Zonta, “I have been a member of the Zonta Club of Jamestown for 24 years.  It has brought me so much joy, life time friendships, fun times, satisfaction in accomplishing community projects, and feeling of giving to others.  I have also been able to travel to many places that I would not otherwise , while attending seven Zonta International Conventions.  I have been to Hawaii, NYC, Texas, Sweden and the Netherlands to name a few of the travels.  This allowed me to meet women from around the world and learn many things about their countries and cultures.  Zonta means a lot to me and has been instrumental in my growth as a person and professional.  I have had the chance to hold many offices at the local and District levels and enjoyed the opportunity to serve.”

New Zonta Club member, Kathy Steadman says, “I was looking for an organization that was service oriented, focused on women’s issues and had a very strong positive energy to accomplish these goals! After attending one Zonta meeting I knew I had found what I was looking for in the Zonta club of Jamestown.  Like minded, impassioned, intelligent and very positive local women from all walks of life and educational backgrounds with a common goal…..to share their energy to make a positive impact on the lives of women not only locally but internationally!”

Bonnie Rappole, another member of Zonta Club said, “I had moved away from my hometown of Jamestown, NY for 43 years and came back once I had retired.  Zonta has been an excellent way for me to learn of local needs, and also those of my sisters all over the world.  I look forward to helping and to continue learning.”

Sonja Honig Schough, International President of Zonta wrote in her congratulatory letter, “..let us continue to be the leading advocate for women’s rights and ensure equality and a life free of violence for all women.”

For more information about the Zonta Club of Jamestown, visit its website at www.ZontaJamestown.org, “like” its Facebook community page or see it on Twitter @ZontaJamestown.

(PICTURED AT THE MARVIN HOUSE L-R: Danielle DeJoy Moss (Daughter), Bonnie DeJoy – Zontian of the Year, and Friends: Bill Burley, Marcia Hern and Scott Mekus)

JAMESTOWN, NY:  A local service club, the Zonta Club of Jamestown, announces it’s annual fundraiser has begun!  The Zonta “Calendars of Cash” are currently being offered by all Zonta members for a $20 donation.  The calendars fund the various service projects of the club including:  YWCA Team Program, The Princess Club, The Jamestown Boys and Girls Club, The Salvation Army Anew Center, several locally funded scholarships, and Zonta’s successful women’s outreach: “Lily’s Hope” at the WCA Cancer Treatment Center, at Jones Memorial Health Center.

Lily’s Hope provides free head coverings for local women going through any medical treatment where hair loss is evident.  Also available are scarves, turbans, quilted bags and pillows which have been lovingly donated from the community.

If you are interested in supporting the Zonta Club’s major fundraiser, please seek your favorite Zonta member or email:

[email protected].  Thank you in advance for your support!

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Walk Against Domestic Violence/Unity Day Event – “Injury from domestic violence is the leading cause of death for women ages 15 to 34.” Learning more facts today. Beautiful day to bring awareness. (from FB Post)

Zonta Club of Jamestown Donates Books for Babies 

Mayville, NY, March 15, 2016 – As part of their role in helping to give area babies the best possible start in life, staff with Chautauqua County’s Nurse Family Partnership and Maternal and Infant Community Health Collaborative encourage families to read to their children, starting in early infancy.  There was just one problem: many of the homes they visit were very short on books.

“Our program budget does not allow for purchase of books,” explains Project Director Catherine Burgess, RN, “so we did some brainstorming and Books for Babies was born.  We are thrilled that the Zonta Club of Jamestown responded as the first organization to help us by collecting new and gently-used books to share with the families we serve.”

“Community Health Workers and Registered Nurses with our program are not simply delivering books to the home; they are using these books to model the type of positive parent-child interaction that stimulates early literacy skills,” states Ms. Burgess.

According to experts at National Association for the Education of Young Children, such early literacy skills might include allowing infants to play with books as objects, pointing out colors, shapes and familiar objects to the child, helping an older baby to turn pages, and getting into the habit of holding and reading a book with a baby, even if it’s only for a few minutes at a time.

“Reading was a big deal when my daughter Macie was growing up. We read every night. So, I can’t imagine not having books to read with the kids.” Said Kellie Warner, member of the Zonta Club of Jamestown. Kellie helped to coordinate a collection of books from the Zonta Club members to help kick off the program.

To make a donation to Books for Babies of new or gently used board books or other books geared to very young children, contact Cathy Burgess at 753-4783.

Ellen Munella, secretary and service co-chair for Zonta Club of Jamestown, at left, and Rosie Papalia, president-elect, at right, look at titles recently added to the collection at Prendergast Library with Tina Scott, library director. A donation from Zonta Club of Jamestown made the purchase of new print and eBook titles about women’s issues possible.

Library Associate Joanna Sorensen, seated, and Library Director Tina Scott, far right, show eBook titles available through Prendergast Library to Ellen Munella, secretary and service co-chair for Zonta Club of Jamestown, and Rosie Papalia, president-elect. New materials about women’s issues in print and eBook formats have been added to the library’s circulating collection through the generosity of the Zonta Club of Jamestown.

     Zonta Club Provides New Library Materials  

Prendergast Library has added new books about issues of special interest to women with support from the Zonta Club of Jamestown.

“Local women will use these materials to access information that affects their well-being and that of their families,” said Director Tina Scott.

Zonta Club collaborates with the library as part of its mission of advancing the status of women locally and worldwide. Zonta members have previously provided materials about pregnancy, birth and infant care; women’s health and workplace concerns; and challenges for females during adolescence.

New titles include “Chicken Soup for the Working Woman’s Soul” by Jack Canfield; “Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person” by Shonda Rhimes; and “Express Yourself: A Teen Girl’s Guide to Speaking Up and Being Who You Are” by Emily Roberts.

For area residents who would like to borrow the new print books, there is no charge for a library card, and the library is open 65.5 hours a week for browsers’ convenience. The eBooks can be downloaded remotely from the library’s website.

To learn more about the Zonta Club of Jamestown, see www.ZontaJamestown.org or visit its Facebook page.

Prendergast Library is located at 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. Information is available at 484-7135 or www.prendergastlibrary.org.

DOWNLOAD THE BIBLIOGRAPHY BY CLICKING HERE:  Zonta bibliography 2016

“Zonta says NO to Violence Against Women”

Proceeds of Tour de Zonta 2014 will benefit the victims of domestic violence at local and international levels.

June 14, 2014

Tour de Zonta will be held at Plumbush Bed and Breakfast

4541 Chautauqua Stedman Rd.

Mayville, NY 14757

Registration: 7:30—9:00 a.m.

On Tour de Zonta’s carefully selected routes, you will experience

Chautauqua County’s rolling hills, lakes, villages and views.

Choose from one of 3 great rides:

Ride 1 – 50-60 miles, starts at 8 a.m.

Ride 2 – 30-35 miles, starts at 8:30 a.m.

Ride 3 – 13-16 miles, starts at 9 a.m.

Tour de Zonta Fee:

Register by June 2, 2014; $25.00 per person

Register Day of the Rally: $30.00 per person

Ride details for each group provided at registration tent.

Click here to download a Registration Form:

Tour de Zonta Brochure 2014-pdf

Mailing address:

Zonta Club of Jamestown P.O. Box 913 Jamestown, NY 14702-0913

Fee includes snacks, and water along the routes, SAG vehicles if needed,

T-shirt commemorating the event

(T-shirt not guaranteed for those who are not pre-registered)

Free parking, “Farm to Fork” luncheon at Plumbush Barn

after the ride featuring fresh foods grown locally.

Lunch and support available until 2:30 p.m.

Please note: Roads are not closed to traffic.

Questions? Call 716-789-5309 

About Zonta…

Zonta International; Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy.

Zonta Club of Jamestown; The Zonta Club of Jamestown, chartered in 1921, is one of over 1200 clubs in 65 countries that make up Zonta International. Our service projects and scholarships assist local women.

“Zonta says NO to Violence Against Women”

Thank you to all of our 2014 Tour de Zonta Sponsors;

Platinum Sponsor:

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

July 6, 2013

At Plumbush Bed and Breakfast

4541 Chautauqua Stedman Rd.

Mayville, NY 14757

Registration: 7:30—9:00 a.m.

On Tour de Zonta’s carefully selected routes, you will experience Chautauqua County’s rolling hills, lakes, villages and views.   Choose from one of 3 great rides:

Ride 1  –  50-60 miles, starts at 8 a.m.

Ride 2  –  30-35 miles, starts at 8:30 a.m.

Ride 3  –  13-16 miles, starts at 9 a.m.

Ride details for each group will be found on the cue sheets available at registration.

Pre-registration by June 24, 2013 is $25.00 per person, on day of the Rally $30.00 per person

To download a Registration Form:  Tour de Zonta Brochure 2013-PDF

Fee includes snacks and water along the routes; access to SAG vehicles if needed; T-shirt commemorating the event (T-shirt not guaranteed for those who are not pre-registered) Free parking “Farm to Fork” luncheon at the Plumbush Barn after the ride featuring fresh foods grown locally.

Donation to Anew Center

Zonta Club of Jamestown members join representatives of the Salvation Army Anew Center

to view new furniture that was purchased for the Agnes Home living and dining rooms.

The purchase was made possible by a donation of $7500 from Zonta Club.

Seated left to right are: Gary Kindberg, Salvation Army board member; Candy Jett, Zonta Service Committee Chair; Stacey Tanner, Anew Center Program Director; Ellen Munella, Zonta Club Service Committee member and Rosie Papalia, Zonta Club member. Standing, left to right are: Diana Butcher, Shelter Manager; Kathy Crocker, Salvation Army board member; and Shauna Anderson, Zonta Club President.  The Salvation Army Anew Center’s domestic violence and sexual assault 24-hour hotline is 661-3897 or 1-800-252-8748.

2012 Tour de Zonta Event

ZONTA CLUB OF JAMESTOWN PRESENTS THE SECOND ANNUAL

“TOUR DE ZONTA” 

“Riding the Road of Hope”

The 2^nd Annual Tour de Zonta will take place on

Saturday, July 7, 2012.

This fun bike ride is open to individuals and families of all ages and abilities.

The ride will start and end at the Plumbush Bed & Breakfast, which is located on the Chautauqua Stedman Road, just one mile from the Chautauqua Institution main gate.

• Four scenic ride options will be offered to participants:

  • • • • • • • • • • • • 5 mile “Family Route”

                        • 15-20 mile “Intermediate Route”
                        • 30-35 mile “Experienced Route”
                        • 50-60 mile “Expert Route”

Water and healthy snacks will be provided at checkpoints.
You will experience Chautauqua County’s rolling hills, lakes,
villages and views.

The registration fee:

$25 pre-registration (by June 25)

2011 Tour de Zonta Event

Thank you to all who participated in the Tour de Zonta – we are looking forward to seeing you again next year!

For those of you who would like to learn more about this fantastic event, on Saturday, July 9, 2011 we had a wonderful start to what would turn out to be a very successful Zonta event. Over eighty riders participated in the first Tour de Zonta, held at Plumbush Bed and Breakfast in Stedman, NY, to benefit Zonta International Foundation. Our focus was on ending human trafficking.

A delicious farm-to- fork lunch was provided by Mary Rappole, owner of Plumbush, and served by Zonta members. Veggie wraps and other food items featured locally grown fresh and home baked foods. Everyone enjoyed the wonderful entertainment provided by Randy Graham. People stayed and sat on the lawn just to visit and listen.

2011 Tour de Zonta Sponsors

Gold Sponsorships

Snap Fitness,  Jamestown Cycle Ship,  Lutheran Social Services,  David W. Todd, D.M.D, M.D.,  Colecraft,  Hollyloft

Westburgh Electric, Inc.,  Karen Dolce, ERA Team VP,  Plumbush Bed and Breakfast,  The Post-Journal

Silver Sponsorships

Pepsi Bottling Company of Jamestown, NY,  Great Lakes Home Healthcare Services,  Quality Management, Plumbing and Heating

Confort Today,  Expressive Apparel,  Lakeview Gardens,  M&T Bank,  Marcia Bliss CPA

Bronze Sponsorships

E.K. Ward,  AAA,  Brick Village Gourmet  Chautauqua PT/OT,  Costanzo Family,  Cummins,  Keywell LLC,  Michael A. Corey CPA

Moonbrook Veterinary Hospital,  NYSUT Jamestown Regional Office Staff,  Southside Pharmacy,  Watermark

“I do, I Do” Musical:

On May 7, 2011, the production of ‘I do, I Do’ was performed as a benefit to the Zonta Club of Jamestown. The fantastic show raised over $1,400 that will help with our service fund! 

Women in Leadership Winners:

Pictured are our 2011 Women in Leadership Award Honorees L-R: Lisa Schmidtfrerick-Miller, Pastor Amy Rohler, Karen Surkala and our sister-Zontian, Roz Newton.

Walk Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

It was a beautiful day to advocate for the victims of Domestic Violence and raise awareness of the work of Project Crossroads. Zonta was proud to be there!

Manya: A Living History of Marie Curie – September 21, 2011

On September 21, 2011 – Jamestown Community College is sponsoring this one-woman drama exposing the struggles and triumphs of Madame Marie Curie (née Maria Skłodowska ) —an academically impassioned, vehemently private, fervently Polish scientist, mother, and teacher.

From the political oppression of her childhood, to scientific emergence and fame to the tragedy that forced her into single motherhood as well as further world prominence, this is a life that challenges our assumptions about what one person can achieve and the responsibilities of science.

(The Polish spelling of Marie Curie’s childhood name is “Mania.” “Manya” was chosen to assist pronunciation.)

About the Presenter: Susan Marie Frontczak has brought literature to life, created stories from thin air, and honed personal experience into tales worth telling again and again. She plays in theatres, corporations, schools, libraries, and festivals internationally. Susan will join us during the dinner.

Jamestown Labor Day Festival – September 4, 2011

The Zonta Club of Jamestown setup a Bake Sale booth at the Jamestown Labor Day Festival Sept 4th, 2011. We made over $600!!! Yay! This goes toward our service funds to assist local programs and elevate the status of local women and girls.

ER Clothing

Zonta Club of Jamestown continues to recognize that women who are in the ER for sexual assault or violence might need to give their clothing to be processed by the police. For this reason the Zonta Club of Jamestown has donated clothing to the hospitals of Chautauqua County (WCA Hospital, Brooks Memorial Hospital, and Westfield Memorial Hospital) so these women are able to go home in comfortable and clean clothing.

Each of the clothing packages included the following: sweatshirt, sweatpants, and undergarments.

 Women’s Wellness Expo:

Zonta Club of Jamestown worked hard to education on numerous programs (Birthing kits, pictures, posters and laptop at end of the table playing our Aussie Birthing Kit video) during the Women’s Wellness Expo in the Riverwalk Building in February 2011. One of our very own was even in the fashion show!

Child Advocacy Program:

The Zonta Club of Jamestown donated $500 to the Chautauqua County Child Advocacy Program (CAP) to help them in reaching their goal to expand their offices and include on-site counseling for children and their families as they go through the court system.

International Women’s Day:

“Babies!” Movie Event

“Babies!” The phenominal worldwide documentary event, went to the Reg Lenna Civic Center on Saturday January 15th at 7pm and was sponsored by the Zonta Club of Jamestown! “Babies”, rated PG, is a look at one year in the life of four babies from around the world: from Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo.

A large crowd joined Zonta at the Reg Lenna starting at 6:30pm for Zonta basket raffles, drawings and a 50/50! The event started at 7pm with a brief slide presentation on the  Zonta Club’s Birthing Kit project and how we in Chautauqua County are impacting the world – from Haiti to Honduras, Africa and Afghanistan.

Jamestown Christmas Parade:

The Zonta Club of Jamestown float tree is lit and decorated with glittery golden “Z”s and Flags from around the world! Our signs on each side, and Yellow ribbon magnets adorn the rest of the space available on the truck! Thanks to Shults Auto Group for their generosity – the loaner truck and the space to tie the tree down at Express Lube.

‘Amelia’

The Zonta Club of Jamestown presented the movie “Amelia” at the Reg Lenna Civic Center in Jamestown recently with more than 500 people attending the two showings. A short presentation from the Chautauqua Institution archivist and historian Jonathan Schmitz preceded the movie to discuss Amelia Earhart’s landing at the Chautauqua Golf Course in July 1929. It showcased the four-hour visit Amelia had with the Bestor family and the lecture she’d given to more than 5,000 people at the historic Amphitheater on the grounds at Chautauqua.

Additional Projects from 2010-2011

– Walking in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

– Purchase of Television and Outdoor Lights for the Birdie Turner Home

– Ringing the Bell for the Salvation Army

– Donations to Several Agencies by way of time or money: Child Advocacy Program, YWCA TEAM, Boys and Girls Club, JNP, and many more.

2011 Zonta of Jamestown Officers