Zonta’s Healthy Woman’s Day, which offers free breast exams and screening for diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, and height and weight, provided services to approximately 85 women on October 25; 65 participants were referred for mammograms, either on-site or at Shelia R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center. Samuel Dixon Health Center, under the direction of Executive Director, Cheryl Laymon, provided the health screenings services offered by Healthy Woman’s Day for the uninsured and underinsured women who availed themselves of these diagnostic services. Kudos to the many volunteers that made this day possible!
Don’t forget to book Zonta’s Rent-a-Santa for the holidays! A special visit from Santa, Mrs. Claus and Elves can be arranged for a tax-deductible contribution of $100 for one hour or $150 for two hours. Musical accompaniment can be provided for an additional $50. Zonta can help make a party memorable. Contact Barbara Stearns-Cochran at 661-251-1352 to make arrangements for the “Jolly Old Elf”.
Zonta International (ZI) celebrates its 89th birthday! Founded in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, the organization has grown to approximately 33,000 members in more than 1,200 clubs in 67 countries and geographic areas. Since 1919, ZI has been on the forefront of global and local efforts to help women overcome barriers to equal education, health care, legal rights, credit and employment through education, service and advocacy programs that are funded or supported by ZI. Zontians worldwide focus on providing educational opportunities, access to healthcare and the prevention of violence against women . ZI offers Amelia Earhart Fellowships for graduate work in aerospace science and engineering; Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships for management careers; and Young Women in Public Affairs Awards to high school women who demonstrate a commitment to their high school and communities.
ZI is a global service organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. ZI has consultative status with United Nations agencies, the International Labour Organization and the Council of Europe.
Santa Clarita Valley Zontian, Dianne Curtis, is currently ZI President Elect and will assume office in July 2010 leading Zontians worldwide in improving the status of women worldwide.
For information about Zonta, contact Phyllis Walker at 213-922-1084 or 661-251-1172.