The Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley held its 4th Annual Siilent “no more!” Auction – Because victims need to be heard – on May 7, 2012 at the Ludlow Country Club, Ludlow, MA. The event is held annually to raise awareness and funds for projects aimed at stopping violence against women and children. 
Beneficiaries this year:
- Tri-Town Domestic Violence Task Force - Assisting, supporting, and empowering women and children whose lives are affected by battering and abuse
- Soldier On Women Veterans wesoldieron.org/women - Preserving their dignity, independence and quality of life
- Zonta International Foundation zonta.org - Improving the status of women locally and internationally
So, how did it go? Comments from members:
Ladies, congratulations on a job well done!!!!!
We had another record braking event – more guests, more donors and hopefully more money for ZIF and our deserving beneficiaries. A very special “THANK YOU” to Dianne, Carolyn and Trish for their hard work, they earned it. But everyone deserves to be thanked for everyone contributed in some way; inviting guests, collecting donations, making donations, designing the invitations and tickets, tracking and recording items, signing people in or helping them to settle up, setting up or cleaning up, making our guests feel welcomed, etc, etc, etc. You are all so generous with your time and talents.
You all amaze me. I hope you know how much you are respected and appreciated.
BJ
We are truly blessed to have such committed, hardworking, creative members who also know how to incorporate an element of fun into everything we do! Our guests not only received some good deals (especially 782), but saw first hand that we work well together and are able to enjoy each other as well. This was especially true in our interactions with Angel during her presentation. Everyone left energized and uplifted.
Great job!
Mary Ann
What a great event, it’s amazing what can be pulled together and accomplished when everyone works together as a team and supports each other. I’m so happy to be a part of this Zonta Club! I can’t wait till next year, and already a few of my friends have mentioned things they want to do to donate and support next year’s event.
Congrats to the committee for such an awesome event!
Mel
Such an incredible event, I cant wait to see what the actual money was that we made- I am sure it was a lot. It was so much fun, and everyone had a great time!!
Michele
Ladies,
I couldn’t have been prouder of last evening’s festivities. Your most generous donations of items offered such a variety of choices for everyone. And I know that Zontians were equally generous with their purchases. The food and service were great with choices for everyone. I know that hearing from the groups who will benefit from the auction made participants all the more generous.
The auction committee really outdid themselves with their organization and garnering such great items. Thank you all for your contributions to another successful tournament.
Debbie
Wow!!! What a wonderful effort from all!
Dianne
You all ROCK!! What a truly amazing event and I cannot wait till next year to be able to be more involved. I am so proud to be a member of this club.
Best, Lynn
