F
amous
Zontian celebrated in January
Amelia Earhart is best known for her feats as a
pilot. She set many records as a pilot and as a woman. She was the first
person to fly across the United Stats in an autogyro in 1932, the first
woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932, and the first woman
to fly non-stop across the United States in
1933. Of course, her plane mysteriously disappeared in 1937 when she was
trying to become the first woman to fly around the world. Two
movies in 2009 prominently feature Amelia Earhart. The first is Night at
the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonians in which she is portra
yed
by Amy Adams. The second is Amelia, starring Hilary Swank. Both have
renewed interest in this famous. figure.
www.ameliaearhart.com is one of MANY websites with information on
Amelia.
Award available for HS students in the Quaboag
Valley!
The goal of the Zonta International Young Women in Public
Affairs (YWPA) Program is to encourage more young women to participate in
public and political life by recognizing a commitment to the volunteer
sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to
the advancement of the status of women. $500 from Zonta of Quaboag
Valley; winners eligible for District and International awards.
Application 2010
Deadline for submission is 3/1/2010.
January
Commit • Act • Demand: We CAN End Violence Against Women!
1. November 25:
International Day for the
Elimination of Violence Against
Women
Learn more about Domestic Violence in Massachusetts
Link
2. November 26:
Commit ~ Act ~ Demand
Read about the campaign profile
Link
3. November 27:
You Can Make Change Happen
Up to 70
percent of women experience sexual or physical violence from men in
their lifetime. Everybody has a role to play in combating this global
pandemic. This is your chance to make a difference and be heard.
Suggestions for how YOU can say NO.
4. November 28:
Changing
what's possible
The YWCA is unlocking new possibilities for women and children
seeking shelter from domestic violence.
Find out how YOU can help.
5. November
29: International Women Human Rights Defenders Day
Read
about WHRD and meet a few of the many women around the globe who have
endured all manner of risks and dangers to pursue their activism.
6. November
30: Call to Action
Write
a letter to the editor of your local newspaper, telling them about the 16
Days and the sexual violence taking place in Sudan and elsewhere.
Urge others in your community to get involved.
7. December 1:
World AIDS Day
Learn more about the campaign to “Stop
AIDS. Keep the Promise,” that demands governments keep their policy
commitments related to HIV/AIDS.
8. December 2 AIDS in the News
Women account for
almost half (47 percent) of people living with the disease as of the
end of 2007. To continue learning,
click here.
If inspired, join RED.
9. December 3 Different Perspectives
According to the United Nations,
marital rape is a prosecutable offense in at least 104 states; in 102
countries there are no specific legal provisions against domestic
violence, 50% of women are regularly beaten at home, and marital rape is
not a prosecutable offense in at least 53 nations. Read: “
Men and Women
Define Domestic Violence Differently.” It is the results of a survey
by Liz Claiborne Inc./Women’s Work Program.
10. December 4 Say NO – UNiTE to End Violence Against Women
Zonta International joins UNIFEM in asking members and friends of
Zonta around the world to join the global call to make ending violence
against women worldwide a top priority. Please click
here and adding your name.
11. December 5 Each year, an estimated 3.3 million children
witness domestic violence
We need to end the cycle violence. Learn about the effects of
domestic violence on children. Watch a
public service announcement.
12. December 6
20th Anniversary of the Montréal Massacre
Learn about
Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
and the international movement MenForChange formed in response to this
tragedy.
13. December 7 New to Activisim?
Activism is not a dirty word; it’s about
promoting positive social change. Be an informed individual;
do
something " however little " to call attention to an important problem
for which you feel passionate.
14. December 8
Stop the Violence ~ Have a Plan.
If you or someone you know is
involved with an abuser, having a safety plan is critical. An important
checklist and other resources are available:
www.acadv.org/safety.html and
http://ywworks.org/resources.html No one deserves to be
abused.
15. December 9
Can you name
16 forms of gender violence?
Violence against women takes many forms: sexual assault, child
marriage, incest, wife beating, prostitution, female genital mutilation,
dowry-related violence, trafficking, sexual violence during wars, femicide,
sexual harrassment, 'honour' killings, forced sterilization, date rape,
pornography and bride kidnapping. Violence against women may also take
many forms of psychological abuse, intimidation and harassment. All
are unacceptable violations of human rights. Together they form a
huge obstacle to gender equality and genuine human progress.
Sixteen
Ways UNFPA Works to End Gender Violence
16. December 10
International Human Rights Day
Mark this day by joining thousands of people in the
“Write for Rights” campaign
The sixteen days are over, but the work continues!
Commit • Act • Demand: We CAN End Violence Against Women
Relay for
Life— Friday June 26 6pm to Saturday June 27 at noon at
the Belchertown
High School—raised money
for the American Cancer Society.
Relay teams were made up of members of our club, friends and extended
family. Our team will hopefully had a tent and we took turns walking
around for the duration of the event. A myriad of fun and educational
activities helped keep up the momentum throughout the night while luminarias (candle lanterns)
wre lit in honor or memory of loved ones
who have had cancer.
ZQV members—and friends - Thank you for your support!!
More pictures!
Golf Tournament June
13th - Quaboag CC Monson, MA
Debbie Wood (Belchertown) and Marge
Cavanaugh (Three Rivers) are all smiles at the conclusion of the 15th
Annual Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley Golf Tournament Fundraiser held Sat.,
June 13th at Quaboag Valley Country Club. The event is one of the club's
major annual events to help raise funds to support local and international
programs benefitting women and
their families. Click here for
pictures.
Please remember our great supporting sponsors and donors who we really
appreciate!! We hope you patronize their businesses.
Country Bank for Savings
Monson Savings Bank
Papale Eye Center
Beers and Story Funeral Home
Easthampton Savings Bank
MiMar Tax Consultants, Palmer
Bell and Hudson Insurance, Belchertown
NEPM (New England Promotional Marketing) Wilbraham
Peter J. Kelly, M.D.
Lisa Fallon, CPA, P.C.
Evergreene Golf, Belchertown
Bright Star Health
Diane Kidd
Mohegan Sun
Accurate Accounting
Marge Cavanaugh
Quaboag Country Club
Dunroamin’ Golf Club
SunStruck Tanning
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Morgan Stanley
Zaxwear Custom Costume & Dress Wear
Mary Kay – Donna Roberts
Di’s Flowers, Belchertown Gift Certificate
Six Flags New England
Friendly’s Ice Cream
Mug and Muffin, Monson
Silent "no
more!" Auction May 11, 2009
Because victims of violence need to be heard! $
was raised and
donated to the Domestic Violence Task
Forces serving Palmer, Ware, Warren and surrounding towns.
April 13 Meeting guest
Susan Jaye-Kaplan from
Link to Libraries
- a
not for profit organization whose mission is to collect and distribute to
public elementary schools and non-profit organizations in Western MA new
books that will help children of all cultural backgrounds learn about
their world while developing language and literacy skills. School
officials from Palmer, Ware and surrounding towns are encouraged to attend
to hear about this remarkable effort. Members and guests are
encouraged to bring their checkbooks.
Help a Child Today! Do
your part to protect children and strengthen families. Read these
parenting tips and pass them on! April is National Child Abuse
Prevention Month. Be a giver.
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
2009
YWPA Award Offered
The Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley is seeking applications for the 2009
Young Women in Public Affairs Award. The YWPA award
recognizes young women for their commitment to the volunteer sector,
volunteer leadership achievements and dedication to the advancement of the
status of women. Winners of the $500 local award become eligible for
larger awards at the District and International level.
Pre-university or
pre-college women students (age 16-20) who reside in the greater Quaboag
Valley area are encouraged to open the attached
application or obtain it
from their Guidance Counselor or on-line at
www.zontaqv.org. Questions can be directed to Carol Bardon at
cbardon@charter.net. The deadline for applications is March 25,
2009.
______________________
An open letter to Zontians:
For almost twenty years I was paid
less than my male co-workers. My case went all the way to the Supreme
Court — I was shot down.
But today, President Obama signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay
Act, and told the Supreme Court that they got it wrong. I always
hoped this day would come and this is the best news I have heard in a long
time.
I was there with the President when he signed the bill. Here's
the video from the signing.
I can't say thank you enough to the
thousands of you who've worked with us in this fight. Your e-mails to
Congress, your phone calls, and your letters of support have meant so much
to me and to the movement for pay equity for all women. We knew we could
count on you — and we couldn't have done it without you.
In the months and years to come, the fight for fair pay will go on. We're
still fighting to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, and there will be other
fronts in battle to close the wage gap once and for all. But we've taken
an enormous step forward today. Thanks for taking that step with me.
Sincerely,
Lilly Ledbetter
The Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley
Welcome
to our two newest members: Pam Albertson and Carolyn Braskie!
