What is Zonta?

"Zonta" is a word derived from Lakhota (Teton Dakota), a language of the Native-American Sioux peoples, Zonta means honest and trustworthy. It was adopted by Zonta International in 1919 to symbolize the combined qualities of honesty and trust, inspiration and the ability to work together for service and world understanding.

The Zonta symbol is Zonta's emblem signifying a radiant group of successful business executives and professionals who are loyal, honest, trustworthy and inspired to advance the status of women worldwide.

What does the Zonta Club of Truro Area Do?

The Truro Club runs a very successful indoor Fair every year on the first Saturday and Sunday of November. The Fair includes handmade crafts from artisans near and far; a variety of collectables, raffles, and door prizes; delicious home baked treats for sale by Zonta members; refreshments and snacks provided for sale by the North River 4-H Club. Profits raised from admissions and table rentals enable the Club to support a number of local and international service projects.

What are some of the Truro Club's service projects?

The Zonta Club of Truro Area uses funds raised at its annual Zonta Fair to benefit a variety of community services including Maggie's Place - a resource centre for families; The Third Place Transition House - a refuge for abused women and their children; the Central Nova Women's Resource Centre; the Truro Head Start School Society - a preschool; the Christmas Index; and educational bursaries for women pursuing advanced university or community college. Ninety percent of funds raised are used to support the local community. The remaining ten percent is used to support Zonta International projects including the Amelia Earhart Fellowship Fund (an education fund for women), the Zonta International Service Fund and the Strategies to Eradicate Violence Against Women and Children Fund. Additional information regarding these and other Zonta International Programs can be found on the Zonta International web site.

When and where does the Truro Area Club meet?

The Club meets monthly for a dinner meeting, 5 for 5:30 pm on the 4th Tuesday of the month (except July, August and December) at Smitty's Family Restaurant, 64 Robie Street, Truro, NS. Meetings usually adjourn by 7:00 p.m. unless a guest speaker has been engaged who might need a little more time.

Am I eligible for Zonta membership?

Membership in the Zonta Club of Truro Area includes membership in Zonta International. Membership is by club invitation to individuals working in a decision-making capacity.

How much time does Zonta membership take?

Zonta Clubs are service clubs. Each club determines its own service projects and fund raising activities. Zonta members are asked to attend monthly club and committee meetings and participate in club projects. In addition, opportunities exist to attend one-day annual workshops, a two-day biannual conference or seminar and a week long biannual international convention.

How do I find out more?

Write to the Zonta Club of Truro Area, P.O. Box 325, Truro, N.S., B2N 5C5
or
email us at http://www.zontatruro.org/contact.htm.