Club History
We are 35 this year!!
On 14th February 1989, Jane O’Brien from the Redcliffe Club chartered our Club. We retain one charter member (Mary Henzell). Seven members have over 20 years of service.
Our Service projects have included:
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RISE Project (Restart in a Safe Environment) and RISE 2-providing safe short term housing for families affected by domestic abuse- commenced with fundraising for the first two properties ($90,000 in 90 days) , and now with an expansion throughout the region.
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Breast Cushions- for people post breast cancer surgery- we fund and make these items with over 200 cushions being delivered each year.
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Birthing Kits- supporting mothers to give birth safely in third world countries
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Mentoring of young people through Z clubs in Sunshine coast schools
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Diaries to clients at Iluka Centre at Christmas time
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Support for the Better Together Housing project- providing options for single women to meet and discuss potential shared housing
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Fundraising events for International Women's Day
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Shoeboxes of Love to women in rural and remote locations.
Our bursaries include
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Equity Bursary for a student at University of the Sunshine Coast
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Joan Ford/Judy Henzell Business Bursary- to support women in tertiary education at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Governance
Each year a Nominations committee convenes to recommend office bearers to the membership. They are inducted at the Annual General Meeting.
All members serve on one of four committees
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Service
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Advocacy
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Membership
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Finance and Fundraising.
In June 2024, the international meeting or Congress is being held in Brisbane.
Our 2024/5 Committee
Kathy Grudzinskas
President
Anne Godfrey
Vice President
Marilyn Wayling
Treasurer
Tracy Duffield
Secretary
Mary Henzell
Membership Committee Chair
Nicole Holden
Finance and Fundraising Committee Chair
Simone Ricketts
Service Committee Chair
Kelly Callaghan
Advocacy Chair
Our Vision and Mission
Vision
Zonta International envisions a world in which women's rights are recognised as human rights and every woman is ale 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.
Mission
Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.
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