The Zonta Club of Dayton is excited to become an official chartered club in 2013, the first in the Miami Valley region. In 2012, the club helped local organizations like the Artemis Center and YWCA through donation drives and care packages. Going forward in 2013, objectives include mentoring young women and professionals in the community. The next meeting will be on January 9th at a new location, the Therapy Cafe, where the club encourages bringing prospective members.

1. President’s Corner
Zonta Club of Dayton
Advancing the status of women
locally
Happy New Year!
This year I am most excited for us, as it will be the year that we charter
our club, becoming the 1st Zonta Club in the Miami Valley Region,
the Zonta Club of Dayton.
Dearest Zontians, in the past year we have managed to be able to build our club
from the grounds up, get to know people within the community and also be able to do
hands on projects to help organizations within Dayton help women in difficulty. Over the
past year, our contribution through a cell phone drive to the Artemis Center, as well as
making care packages through your generous donations including soap, shampoo, alcohol
swaps and such for YWCA women have been deeply appreciated by the community. As,
2012 came to a close our last meeting was a great summary of our objectives of integrating
ourselves in the community of Dayton and helping advance the status of women and girls
through the community for 2013. In addition to service programs, one of our objectives is
also mentoring our young women and young professionals and entrepreneurs in the
Dayton Community. We are happy to be starting this program as it will help us make an
impact on Young professionals of our time, that are faced with growing concerns over an
unstable economy, political and social issues daily.
As said by our International President, Lynn McKenzie, we are a global organization
and this was most made visible in 2012 in our International Convention. “Your actions and
those of other Zontians throughout the world have made a real difference to improve the
lives of women and girls. I encourage you as we move into 2013 to continue to seek out
ways to improve the lives of women and girls. In the words of UN Secretary General, Ban
Ki-moon when launching Un Women in 2011, "Investing in women is not only the
right thing to do; it is the smart thing to do. Last month, we initiated two
projects to enhance our efforts to increase our visibility and credibility. The first is the
'Zonta Says NO' campaign to end violence against women and girls.. The second is
the Zonta Service Recognition Award, designed to recognize and profile the breadth of
service activities our clubs and districts are engaged in.” I also wanted to inform you that
we have signed the memorandum of understanding with UNFPA for the Liberian Project
and are in the process of signing the MOU with the UN Trust Fund who delivers our
ZISVAW projects. Additionally, I want to encourage you to consider joining myself and
other Zontians at the 2013 Commission on the Status of Women in New York as we work
to end violence against women.
Lastly, I would just like to remember some words of St. Francis of Assisi which I think are
really just particularly apt at the moment. ‘Where there is discord, may we bring
harmony. Where there is error, may we bring truth. Where there is doubt, may we bring
faith. And where there is despair, may we bring hope’ …
Sincerely,
Besa Sharra
President of Zonta Club Of Dayton

2. JAN MEETING
The next meeting of the Zonta Club of Dayton will be on Jan 9th at 6:30 pm, at our
NEW LOCATION: Therapy Café East Third St Dayton, OH 45402. Buffet with
appetizers will be provided. Cash bar for drinks.
Note – if you are not able to find any parking, you may park across the street in the
church parking lot.
Everyone is encouraged to bring as many prospective members and guests to this
meeting. Guests are encouraged to come at 6 pm. Members will be available to
share information on the club, activities and membership.
AGENDA
• Welcome – Besa Sharra
• Business meeting
o Secretary’s Report -Nov meeting Minutes
o Treasurer’s Report
o Old Business
Amelia Earhart Event
Website
Brochures
Surveys
o New Business-
Meeting location and date change
Committees
Networking Event
Fundraising
Z-Night at the Downs
• Next meeting: Feb 6, 2013 @ 6:30 pm
OFFICERS 2012-2014
Acting President – Besa Sharra
Acting Vice President –
Acting Treasurer – Banu Turkoglu
Acting Secretary – Jeanne Sharrah
Sponsoring Organization Mentor (SOM) – Kathy
Hughes

3. Zonta Club of Dayton
Club Meeting Minutes
Nov 1, 2012
I. Call to order: President Besa Sharra called the meeting to order at 6:52 pm
II. Introductions: Members and guests introduced themselves and told of women who inspired them in
their lives.
III. Who are we and what do we do? Power Point presentation by Tricia Coffey and Elizabeth Borton.
Synopsis of what the group has accomplished so far and vision for future.
IV. Secretary Report – Jeanne Sharrah -Sept minutes read, reviewed and approved as written
V. Treasurer’s Report – Michelle Dirksen
a. Report Attached (Click to go to report)
b. Reminded to pick up Poinsettia sales on Nov 29
VI. Change for Women – Courtney – no report
VII. Luncheon – Tricia and Rose Women of Influence click link for details
a. Update on volunteer opportunities – contact Tricia to help
VIII. District 5 Conference – Jeanne shared highlights from the conference
a. Speakers – Nancy Holister 1st and only female governor of Ohio, Desni Crock- Turning
Problems into Passion, Lynne Shuman – Touching lives through Sharing Life Experiences,
Marilee Morrow –Touching Lives through technology, Kristi Bryant – Z and Golden Z Clubs,
Sharon Langenbeck – Aeronautical Engineering
b. Birthing Kits assembled for Cambodia
c. Amelia Earhart Meeting – Partner with other clubs to put on event in spring.
d. Dinner and silent auction raised $2500
e. Honored Joanne Van Sant
f. 2013 conference in Cincinnati, Ohio
IX. New Business
a. New Venue – Therapy Café on Third street
b. Amelia Earhart Day – Jeanne and Besa helping Cincinnati Club put together event to honor
Amelia Earhart and promote young girls in aeronautical careers
c. No meeting in Dec – members encouraged to support the Springfield Club’s Silent
Auction/Dinner Dec 13, 2012
d. Jan meeting moved to the second Thursday due to the holiday
e. Meeting adjourned at 752 pm
X. Program
a. Marj Vereen – gave short talk on Project Zonta headed by the Springfield Club.
i. Helping girls in Juvenile detention reconnect with their mothers
b. Kristi Bryant – Gave short talk on Z and Golden Z clubs – mentoring high school and college
girls to be advocates.
XI. Next meeting –
a. Jan 10 @ 6:30 pm at Therapy Cafe
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanne Sharrah
Secretary

4. MARK YOUR CALENDAR
• January 9 – Membership meeting 6:30 pm – 8:00pm–Wednesday, NEW
LOCATION: Therapy Cafe 452 East Third St Dayton, OH 45402 bring
as many potential members as you can!
• March 8, 2013 International Women’s Day
• Commission Status Of Women 2013 March 4-15
• March 14 2013- Women of Influence Luncheon
• April 27, 2013 – Zonta Club of Louisville’s “Z-night at the Downs”
Please Go To The Website For More Information

5. Your Contribution Can Make A Difference:
In 2011, the YWCA Dayton domestic violence
Zonta International
Volunteer
Support Request
Women of Influence
Honoree Luncheon
Wednesday, March 14 2013
Each year, the YWCA’s Women of Influence Awards Luncheon recognizes outstanding women in the
greater Dayton area who have made a difference in our community. This event inspires and
encourages people and is the main fundraiser for the YWCA.
Heralded as the region’s signature lunchtime event, the Women of Influence Awards benefits the
efforts of the YWCA Dayton to address some of the most critical social needs in our community,
including: domestic violence; racial justice; homelessness; teen issues; childcare, affordable housing;
self-sufficiency; and personal development for women.
This event is supported largely by volunteers – usually primarily women. This year we seek to
recognize groups who are community minded that will work together to support the Y. These groups
will be called Circles of Influence and will be recognized in the 2013 Women of Influence Luncheon
Program Book.

6. Z – Night At The Downs
2013 Night Racing April 27th
Gates open 4:00 PM – First race 6:00 pm
Churchill Downs, “Millionaires Row”, 4th Floor
$75.00 per person: (Price same as last year)
Gate, seat & racing programs included in price)
Tables seat 8 people
Bar Opens 4:00 pm – Dinner begins 5:00 pm
Limited Seating – order early! REAL EARLY!
Payment with Reservations – ASAP no later than March 1, 2013
Detach & return check payable to ….. Zonta Club of Louisville
Send to: Joyce Seymour
1301 Bent Willow Lane
Louisville, KY 40214
Name:___________________________________
Address:________________________________
City, State:_________________________________________
Zip:____________
Phone# ______________________________
Email Address: _______________________________
No. Price Total
X $75= $

7. Zonta Club of Dayton
Treasurer’s Report – Michelle Dircksen
Cash for Charity: 9/6/12 10/4/2012
Wine/beverage donations $81.00
“Change for Women” $26.13 $35.00
Expenses
Refreshments $30.00pd
Paper and Ink Supplies $64.18pd
Income
Membership (7 applications holding) $
Zonta Club of Springfield
District 5: printing and 2 meetings @$50 ea. $200.00 $105.70
Support funds, Zonta of Dayton $200.00 $200.00