Setting the Foundation The amazing generosity and loyal support of the Zonta Foundation for Women was a true highpoint of the 2020-2022 Biennium. Even with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the percentage of members donating increased 3% as compared to the 2018-2020 Biennium. Also, 2,599 people felt so moved by the work of Zonta that they donated for the first time! We appreciate every donor from every country. Without you, our mission would be impossible.
Zontians in Bloom: Rose Day 2022 Each year on 8 March, the global community celebrates International Women's Day, recognizing women for their achievements regardless of national, ethnic, linguistic, economic or political divisions. On the same day, the Zonta International community also celebrates Zonta Rose Day, a time to reflect and give tribute to the women who have empowered us. In 2022, Zontians raised more than US$75,000 through the Zonta Foundation for Women’s Rose Day campaign. US$77,356 397 donors 593 gifts 34 first-time donors Donations received from all 31 districts and Region South America
Welcome to the following 15 new members of the Mary E. Jenkins 1919 Society: Jane Adornetto R. Jean Beard Trust Maria Calibo-Sales Joyce A. Combs Donna K. Conant Lotta Lind Diane S. Lindsley Mari McKenzie Donna J. Neal Dorte Olesen Mele U. Spencer Eleanor L. Taylor Carole and David Theobald Brittany Vaughan Gail Zalewski
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THE ZONTIAN • MAY 2022
Average gift amount = US$130.45 Thank you to each of you who have continued to support Zonta's mission through your time, resources and contributions. Zonta would not be able to make the impact it has if it were not for you and your membership in this amazing organization.
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id you know that anyone can be a part of the Mary E. Jenkins 1919 Society? By joining, your life’s work will continue long into the future, supporting the efforts for gender equality for decades to come. Membership benefits include exclusive partner events, invitations to Foundation gatherings and more! Learn more and join at www.zonta.org/ PlannedGiving.
