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1 AREA 5 FOCUSING ON CORE MISSION ZONTA S By: Chona M. Lopez Area 5 Director Zonta s Core Mission During the second quarter of the biennium, the presidents Club presidents of Area 5 turn over de-worming medications focused on how to best manage their club efficiently and for 50,000 children to Mr. Jose Moreno and Ms. TessTagulimeet District Governor Georgitta Puyat s TEAM SHINE nao of Gawad Kalinga Kalusugan. The medications will be given to young children living in Gawad Kalinga villages in goals for the biennium. Taking the cue to re-focus on near-by towns where Area 5 clubs are located. The medicines Zonta s Core Mission of advancing the status of women, the were donated to Zonta-- Area 5 by Asia American Initiatives presidents reexamined existing projects so as to prioritize represented by Consul Helen Ong those that have the greatest positive impact jumped on the TEAM SHINE bandwagon to on the lives of their establish a project on maternal and child care women beneficiaries. plus cervical cancer screening to be launched Most of the clubs have on February 15, poverty-alleviation projects through 16 Days of Activism on Anti-VAW livelihood training Campaign and job opportunities, Advocacy for anti-violence against women with a few offering is a priority of the clubs. To respond to microcredit. Livelihood ZC-Makati & Environs pres. Carol Llanillo fozonta International s call for 16 Days of training programs cuses on scholarships for young women taking Activism Campaign on Anti-Violence Against are varied ranging courses in engineering at the PUP. The club has Women, ZC Muntinlupa s SAGIP Foundation from cosmetology, 17 scholars this academic year. inaugurated an reflexology, cooking Anti-VAWC Help and food-processing, sewing, jewelry-making, gift Desk in Southvillewrapping, bag-making using recycled materials, etc. NHA Police Station aimed at increasing the beneficiaries chances for in Muntinlupa on employment or for micro entrepreneurship. A number December 10, of clubs offer scholarship programs, while others offer This event included seminars on parenting, maternal health and breasta motorcade, the cancer awareness, and conduct medical and dental distribution of missions. Even the newly organized Light a million candles with the ZC Anti-VAW comics, ZC of Parañaque of Makati Ayala through the Visayan installation of Forum Foundation, Inc., posters and a which created parade by SAGIP an awareness children clients campaign on the around the NHA. ZC plight of trafmakati & Environs, ficked children. on the other hand, This is the club s held a forum in late flagship project this November on Antibiennium. The ZonViolence Against tians of Metro Women where the ZC Muntinlupa s Rizal, led be president Rose legal and psychological aspects of SAGIP staff hold an Anti-VAWC cam- Misa, assisted by Rita Michael, conducted domestic violence were thoroughly paign together with abused children a seminar-workshop for the club s women discussed. Not to be outdone, ZC clients of SAGIP Foundation, shown beneficiaries at the Bgy. RIzal Day Care Naga-Camarines Sur also sponsored holding placards in a door-to-door Center. With the help of the Social Welfare a forum on November 25, 2010 for information campaign. This was the Services Dept. of the City of Makati, they over 500 students of the University of club s participation in the 16 Days trained 30 disadvantaged women in giftnueva Carceres. Aside from lectures on of Activism Against Gender Viowrapping. These women would later aspire Women s Rights and Gender Equality, lence Campaign to become entrepreneurs they distributed white ribbons to be 15

2 AREA 5 worn during the campaign period. Talks on the legal aspects of VAW were aired over 2 radio stations on 2 consecutive Sundays. At the end of the campaign period, they held a Prayer Vigil and Candle lighting. ZC Laguna held a comprehensive legal-awareness lecture on Karapatan Mo, Alamin Mo, (Know your rights) attended by women from the 1st district of Laguna. Twelve lawyers from the University of the Philippines provided free legal assistance to 80 women and barangay officers. ZCs of Las Piñas and Metro Pasig also held activities in support of 16 Days of Activism campaign. ZC Lucena will hold their forum on women s and children s rights on March 11, All the clubs were encouraged to support the on-line petition for UNIFEM s Say No Unite to End Violence ZC ALABANG established a Sustainable Feeding Program at the Muntinlupa National High School Annex. Pres. Anabel Johnston is shown sharing with and explaining natural juicing recipes to mothers of student recipients of the feeding program. Against Women. TEAM SHINE GOALS The TEAM SHINE goals of the District Governor are being followed by the club presidents. For training of club 90 financially members, some clubs challenged but top have ingeniously allotted performing schol15 to 20 minutes of ar kids in the their meetings to revisit Balara ElemenZonta International s tary School are the history, mission and beneficiaries of the vision, by-laws and ZC-Metro Ortigas rules of procedure that in a scholarship govern the organization. program paired Most of them have held with multiple orientation sessions for livelihood and asnew members as well. sistance programs All communications, for their mothers. circulars and memos from ZI and the District Governor are distributed at GMMs. At least a third of the total memberships of the clubs attend Area meetings. They conscientiously spread the Zonta brand through write-ups and/or announcements of club activities in media. It is no longer a surprise to see club officers being interviewed by TV anchors about a meaningful project or activity! Some clubs have set up a website, blog or Facebook page to document their activities. Area 5 16 The Zonta Club of Fort Bonifacio focuses on an advocacy for children suffering from abnormalities and a rare disease called Rare Orphan Disease because it is their mothers who are most affected. will soon launch its Facebook page within the month of February. The service projects are mission-focused and the few that are not exclusively for the benefit of women such as the ZC Makati & Environs Zonta-GK Village in Taguig and BayaniJuan in Laguna, at least meet the UN MDG of poverty alleviation. For indeed how can we even begin to empower women when they live in deplorable make-shift homes or under bridges along the filthy esteros of Pasig River! All the clubs network or link up with various like-minded organizations and/or their local governments. On November 17, 2010, the Area 5 clubs turned over to Gawad Kalinga de-worming medications for 50,000 children for distribution through GK Kalusugan clinics in localities where Area 5 clubs are located. International Women s Day and Rose Day Gift-giving at Christmas for the ZC Club of Metropolitan Pasig s beneficiaries in Bgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig. Photo shows president Milo Bondoc, past pres. Flery Jimenez and VAD-5 Sally Magat. The Area 5 officers and club presidents are now in the thick of organizing their third Area Meeting for this biennium for the International Women s Day/ Rose Day celebration on March 8, The Area 5 Women s Service Awards, started in the last biennium, will again honor outstanding women who have shown exemplary leadership, commitment, dedication and The continuing livelihood program of the ZC of Las Piñas is aptly dubbed Dagdag Kabuhayan Para Sa Kababaihan empowering women economically. Thousands of women in the marginalized areas of Las Piñas City work on capiz-tying for chandeliers, pendants, table lamps and curtains. Shells are made into picture frames, candle-holders and mirrors.

3 service in the fields of community service, education and/ or training of women and girls, women s health, poverty alleviation and gender equality. The latter part of the program will focus on Zonta International s service programs that benefit thousands of women in various parts of the world. Area 5 Foundation Ambassador Mitzi Piad will speak on Zonta International Foundation s (ZIF) fundraising goals for the biennium, pledges and/or donations received, and will launch a coffee-table book project. Membership Increase and Organizing New Clubs With the exception of a few clubs that still need a little prodding, the others have been aggressively working on increasing their club s membership with a few having reached their goal of 20% increase and still counting. Area 5 s baby club, the Zonta Club of Parañaque, headed by the very able and highly motivated president Rosario Chito Chavez, will have its charter presentation in February. This early, they have sponsored Pamaskong Handog for 300 students of Pilar Village Elementary School in Las Piñas City in December. The children who come from economically disadvantaged families were treated to a Jolibee party complete with loot bags of candies and toys. The club was SOMmed by Zonta Club of Makati Ayala. Now comes another good news -- with president Carol Llanillo of the ZC of Makati & Environs whispering that their SOMming efforts seem to be paying off. With some luck they should be able to organize the Zonta Club of Pasay & Environs before the District Conference in September This will be the second Zonta club to be organized in Area 5 this biennium which should bring a big smile on the face of our District Governor. Mabuhay ang Area 5! Members of the Zonta Club of Makati- Paseo de Roxas at a gift-giving for indigent women and feeding for children in Montalban, Rizal in December 2010, with pres. Cecille Razon and secretary Lourdes Statuely ZC of Pateros-Taguig holds a micro-credit orientation seminar for their women beneficiaries in the BHPTHAI Housing community in Taguig City The Zonta club of Laguna held a free legal assistance clinic, Karapatan mo, Alamin mo (Know your rights) with 12 lawyers from the University of the Philippines and Ateneo, in line with ZI s 16 days activism campaign to end gender violence. ZC of Urban Manila aims to improve the health and wellbeing of their beneficiaries in Palanan, North Avenue, Quezon City. Photo is that taken during a talk on hygiene followed by the nutrition feeding of the children of the club s women beneficiaries. Legaspi, Albay Zontians Aster Regamit, Resty Bantasan, Rosemarie Diaz and Tita Calleja hand Christmas gifts to children of their beneficiary families. Zonta Club of Naga & Cam Sur supported the 16 Days Activism Campaign against Gender Violence by holding a talk on VAW aired over 2 radio stations on two Sundays, and a forum on Women Rights and Gender Equality. They gave away white ribbons for the entire 16-day period. Photo shows a vigil and candle-lighting at the Kinse Martires Plaza to mark the end of the campaign on Dec

4 AREA 1 Participants of Area 1 Z/Golden Z conference, Youth as Leaders: Foundation of the Past, Catalyst of the Present, Reflection for the Future Finalists of Best Hat during Area 1 s A Magical Christmas Party. From left IPP Au Lim, DG Beng Puyat, VAD Mache Torres and A5 Foundation Ambassador Mitzi Piad. ZC Baliwag posted Activism against VAW tarpaulins along strategic and major thoroughfares. Pres. Maros Claudio being interviewed by ANC for ZC Mandaluyong-San Juan 2 s support for Bayani- Juan. By Lia Bautista, Area Director Z and Golden Z Club Area 1 Z and Golden Z Conference In celebration of Zonta s birthday, Area 1 organized a Z and Golden Z Club Conference. With the theme: Youth as Leaders, Foundation of the Past, Catalyst of the Present, Reflection for the Future, the objectives of this leadership training/workshop were to increase knowledge about Zonta, enhance Zontians leadership skills, and to make new friends with other Z and Golden Z Club members in Area Z and Golden Z members attended. Violence Against Women ZC Manila 1 and ZC Greater Rizal 1 ZC Greater Rizal 1 President Vicky Moralejo invited ZC Manila 1 President Daisy Arce to lecture to the women of Barangay Batong Buaya in Mandaluyong City on Republic Act No. 9262, Anti Violence Against Women and Children Act. The two-hour lecture was followed by a 45- minute counselling session with some of the attendees. 16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Gender Violence Seminar on HIV Prevention, Safe Motherhood and Fertility Awareness, and Violence Against Women --This was an interclub activity with ZC Greater Rizal 1 and ZC Manila 3 as lead clubs. Other Clubs that attended were ZC Mandaluyong-San Juan 1 and ZC Marikina participants attended, including members of Z clubs of San Juan National High School, the School of St. Anthony, and the College of St. Anthony, plus 60 women beneficiaries from Bgy. Maligaya and the Holy Cross parish in Quezon City and Rebirth Foundation in Caloocan City. --The speakers included: o Dr. Jasmin Peralta- HIV Prevention o Ms. Norma Escobido- Fertility Awareness and Laws on Violence Against Women o Maj. Felicisima Buco Issues on Violence Against Women ZC Baliuag ZC Baliuag posted Women Activism tarpaulins on strategic and major thoroughfares. They held a lecture on the 16 Days of Activism on Gender Violence. The speakers included a lawyer from the Public Attorney s Office, the Women s Helpdesk, and DSWD. 100 women-beneficiaries attended this lecture. World Aids Day ZC Marikina-- sponsored a symposium on Teenage Pregnancy at Tañong HS Auditorium. High school girls from different public schools in Marikina are provided information on the effects of early pregnancy and the many forms of violence that may be encountered during early marriage. 177 female high school students attended this symposium. ZC Greater Rizal 1-- networking with the Department of Health, supported the latter s program on HIV Prevention. Members attended the launching of the movie entitled Si Heidi, Ivy at si Vi during the celebration 18

5 of World s Aids Day last December 1. 5 th AIDS Medium Term Plan Area 1 joined the launch of the 5 th Aids Medium-Term Plan, organized by the National Aids Council and the Department of Health. Clubs present were ZC Greater Rizal 1, ZC Greater Rizal 2, ZC Valle Verde, ZC Marikina, ZC Manila 3 and ZC Antipolo. Service Projects ZC Quezon City continues to conduct a Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar. The six-hour seminar is given to women OFWs (overseas foreign workers) with a minimal fee of PhlP prior to their departure. The Orientation Seminar includes: 1. a briefing about their labor and human rights; 2. background on the culture, religion and social norms in their country of destination; 3. contact details of government agencies they could call for help or assistance. Because of the increasing number of women OFWs, the club is currently searching for a new site as an annex to their existing site in RCBC building along Visayas Ave., Quezon City. ZCQC is the only club in the Philippines undertaking this kind of project. Livelihood ZC-Greater Rizal 1 --has just launched a Livelihood Program. Course offerings are Manicure and Pedicure, Reflexology, Culinary Arts, Cooking, and Craft Making. More than 50 women from indigent families attended the activity. Classes are now ongoing. ZC Greater Rizal 2 1.) A five-day Cosmetology course in Brgy Bungad, SFDM, Q.C. was given to twenty-eight (28) women to help augment their income. Two (2) teen-aged girls attended as well, in order to be able to earn an income for their college education. 2.) Fancy jewelry-making lecture was also given to young wives in Baseco Compound in Tondo, Manila. This would help them earn money from the sale of their finished products, which they intend to sell in Divisoria. Charity Gift-giving ZC Manila 3 --donated five water-filter systems to the Women s Correctional in Mandaluyong and another five water-filter systems in Women s Correctional in Camp Karingal. They also donated 600 packs of sanitary napkins to women inmates in Camp Karingal. Publicity: Media Coverage ZC Greater Rizal 2 Pres. Lolita A. Sy, PP Divina Lupe M. Lazaro, MD, VP Elvira G. Sumadchat and member Lilia U. Hao appeared with some of the club s recipients and graduates of the project Bags for Life--A Gift of Hope on Unang Hirit, the morning show on Channel 7. They demonstrated the basic steps in bag-making using newspaper materials. ZC Mandaluyong-San Juan 2 ZC Mandaluyong-San Juan II forged a Memorandum of Agreement with ABS-CBN Foundation on the club s commitment of supporting the BayaniJuan community through service and livelihood projects the club will be conducting in the community. These activities were aired on the ANC TV news channel and on DZMM teleradyo for 4 weeks starting Jan. 18 up to the 2nd week of February Area 1 Christmas Party Finally, as a fellowship activity, we held our Area Christmas Party on December 14, 2010 at the Brasserie. In attendance were three batches of Team Area 1 from 2006 to the current biennium. Special guests included ZI Chair for Z and Golden Z Club Virma, DG Beng, Dist. Treas. Baby, Dist. Sec. Carol, VAD5 Sally, A1 Foundation Ambassador Norma and A5 Foundation Ambassador Mitzi. Dubbed A Magical Christmas, our party was made magical first by the Mentalist that opened our program. He left us all amazed by correctly guessing while blindfolded all the items we asked him to guess. He even guessed the name of the person I was thinking about-- my nephew! Second, it was made magical with our Hat Theme. Everybody came in hats kudos to those who creatively made their own hats! Everyone enjoyed parading around wearing her hat. Our Best Hat Prize was awarded to VAD Mache with her pilot s helmet a la Amelia Earhart. Third, it was made magical by the awarding by DG Beng of the District Award of $1000 to Ann Gretchelle Santos, our JMK winner. Gretchelle is also the JMK ZI winner for 2010! Participants of the 16 Days of Activism Seminar on HIV Prevention, Safe Motherhood and Fertility Awareness, and Violence Against Women with Guest Speakers Dr. Jasmin Peralta, Ms. Norma Escobido, and Maj. Felicisima Buco, and members of ZC Greater Rizal 1 and ZC Manila

6 AREA 3 What s Keeping Area 3 Clubs Busy. By Flor Miel, Area Director The Area 3 Clubs had one activity after another, they hardly had a breather since their Area meeting in October, Service Projects Each club in Area 3 has its own service project that focuses on the prevention and elimination of violence against women and children. This comes under different names: Cebu I and II have their flagship project, the Women and Children Friendly Center at the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center; Davao I has its Women and Children Protection Unit at the Davao Medical Center, Cagayan de Oro II has Mambuaya Women s Community Project, Cagayan de Oro I has its new Center for Women at the CDO Polymedic Medical Plaza. Other clubs have a Women s Crisis Center or a Center for Abused Women and Children. Every now and then seminars are held in the center on topics ranging from domestic violence, parenting, livelihood projects, gender sensitivity, and reproductive health. The Zonta Club of Cebu II recently held a Gender Awareness and Sensitivity Seminar at the USP Rizal Hall. The participants were its members and some invited male and female councilors from Barangay Alang-alang in Mandaue City. It was an interactive seminar with speakers Tess Fernandez of the Women s Commission of Cebu City and Dr. Consuelo Malaga, the coordinator of the WCFC at VSMMC. The workshops had everybody participating, including the males, which is encouraging. More male partners should be encouraged to attend future seminars for them to better understand women s woes with regards to domestic violence. The Zonta Club of Davao I sponsored a The Zonta Club of Bacolod held a Christmas gift-giving for their beneficiaries, with past Area 3 Director Ofelia Servando (in photo with president Isabel Urra) The Zontians of Tacloban mark 16 days of Activism against Gender Violence by staging a walk along the city s streets carrying anti-vaw banners Zamboanga-Zonta president Winnie Tan and her members conducted a bone-screening for women in line with ZI s object of advancing the Health status of women

7 lecture on reproductive health and the RH bill at the Davao Doctors College for its students and teachers. One of the resource speakers was the club president herself, Dr. Jeanmarie Salvador. Christmas Parties and Installation (ZC Davao) The Zonta Club of Davao I sponsors lecture on reproductive health and the RH bill currently being discussed in Congress at the Davao Doctors College for its teachers and students. One of the resource speakers was the club president herself, Dr. Jeanmarie Salvador. (Iloilo Ii celebrates) Iloilo II Zontians celebrate ZI Founders Day on November 8 by cheering up their wards in a center for abused girls in Cabatuan, Iloilo The Zonta clubs of Cebu 1 & 2, in cooperation with the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, held a march on Cebu streets to mark the 16 days of Activism against Gender Violence, while also promoting the Magna Carta of Women passed by Congress last year. Area 3 Cebu 2) Cebu II Zontians hold a Gender Awareness and Sensitivity seminar for male and female councilors of Bgy. Alang-alang in Mandaue city, with members in attendance. PP Petite Garcia was a resource speaker Christmas parties were held differently by each club. The Zonta Club of Iloilo I had a Christmas Soiree, installation of new members and fund-raising rolled into one. Theirs was held on December 19, 2010 at the Westwood Country Club with AD Flor Miel as the Installing officer of their five new members. All came in red and beautiful Christmas headdress. The Zonta Club of Cebu II chose to be different. They came in pajamas and sexy nightwear. There was so much fun and prizes with the different games, in which everyone participated and let her hair down. The Zonta Club of Cagayan de Oro I celebrated Christmas with the children of its Duyan Day Care Center, also one of their projects. The food and gift giving made the children happy. To show their appreciation, they presented song and dance numbers. The Zontians showed their dancing prowess as well to the delight of the children and teachers. The Zonta Club of Cebu I gave gifts to the children of the Day Care Centers that they have been supporting; Cebu II also distributed gifts to the Tipolo and the Casuntingan Day Care Centers, Iloilo I to children and senior citizens of the Tilipunan Community Center. Bacolod gave gifts to the children in their Day Care Center as well. Other Activities The Zonta Club of Zamboanga headed by Pres. Winnie Tan had a bonescreening activity and free consultation with their two doctor-members: Drs. Araceli Tan and Bernie Santiago. Pres. Sol Ucab of Cagayan de Oro II met with her members and discussed the second Area 3 meeting in 2012 to be hosted by CDO I and II. 21

8 AREA 4 AREA 4 REPORT By Susan Carag, Area Director After the Club presidents and officers had been trained and installed during the first quarter of the biennum, it was time to buckle down to work and translate the beautiful plans that the TEAM SHINE presidents had laid out into concrete action. The clubs in Area 4 had their Ztn. Benifroi Pascual of the ZC Aparri conducting a lecture on RA 9262 held last November in Brgy. San Antonio, Aparri, Cgayan. ZC Aparri sponsored a Livelihood Skills Training on bangus deboning, fish embotido, fish lumpia and fish chips for fish handlers who are mostly women in Aparri, Cagayan. hands full, each pursuing the district goals uniquely in their own creative and caring ways to reach out to more disadvantaged women in Northern Luzon. The ZCs of Central Tuguegarao, Aparri and Ilocos Norte conducted service and advocacy projects that benefited young and elderly women in their respective areas. In September 2010, the Zonta Club of Central Tuguegarao initiated a campaign on Anti- Violence Against Women (VAW) by educating young high school students in Tuguegarao City, both males and females, on the issues regarding women s rights, different forms of violence, and laws protecting women and children. The advocacy program that targets high ZC Central Tuguegarao officers and members in a student forum at the University of St. Louis as part of its No to Violence Against Women Campaign. PP Mila Lauigan is one of the resource speakers during the program. Over 1,000 students so far have voluntarily joined the signature campaign. school students, is believed to be an effective way of creating more awareness on the issue and preventing violence as the students are informed and educated during their teenage years, which will significantly impact on their adult life later on. The club s first Anti- VAW Forum was held at the University of St. Louis, which was attended by some 500 high school students in 2 nd year to 4 th year. On the other hand, around 300 students attended the other seminar that took place at the St. Paul University high school. The lawyers in the club, namely: Mila Lauigan, Mira Cabulisan, Angelique Lucero, Susan Danao and Jessibel Jacildo, alternated in handling the lectures. They easily tackled the 22

9 topics and expertly discussed the issues. That s harnessing the club s resources-- the members themselves are the club s greatest resource! Surprisingly, the high school students showed keen interest on the topic and voluntarily joined the signature campaign to Say No to Violence. The club members, headed by pres. Raquel Arnedo, were immensely gratified by the project s outcome, which they plan to conduct on a regular basis. The Zonta Club of Ilocos Norte, meanwhile, organized a lecture on cervical cancer and offered a free papsmear session to about 70 women beneficiaries. The club s very own Ztn. Lilibeth Rabago, an OB-Gyne, delivered the lecture in collaboration with other government agencies in their locality. ZC of Aparri also did its share in promoting Zonta s advocacy by providing a livelihood- skills training workshop to women who are working as fish handlers and housewives in Brgy. Macanaya, Aparri. Since Aparri is a coastal town where fishing is a major industry, the training was on food preparation of fish embutido, fish lumpia, fish chips and bangus deboning. In October, Northeastern Luzon was battered by a supertyphoon that left many homeless families, and flooded rice and corn fields about to be harvested, causing substantial property losses and crop damage. Electricity was cut off for about two weeks to even a month in far- flung areas in Cagayan. The Zontians of Central Tuguegarao responded quickly in helping the flood victims by donating food and distributing relief goods solicited from Zuellig Foundation to some 234 indigent families in Tuguegarao and the nearby towns of Enrile, Iguig and Amulung. It goes without saying that Zontians can always be counted upon to respond and show their compassion in times of disaster. ZC Central Tuguegarao: Pres Raquel Sumabat leads the club s Zonta Day Celebration with a Health and No to VAW Awareness Program in Brgy. Linao Tuguegarao City. ZC Ilocos Norte UN Day Celebration: Best National Costume goes to.puring Bueno ZC Tuguegarao Found: PP Wilma Guzman with the club s Literacy Program beneficiaries from the Dodan Elementary School. ZC Baguio holds Zonta Day Celebration where Pres. Myrna Bautista inducted two new members to the club. Welcome Nancy Alabanza and Luchi Dizon. Pres. Raquel Arnedo and PP Edna Santos of the ZC Cnetral Tuguegarao spearheaded the relief distribution for Typhoon Juan victims in nearby towns of Cagayan. 23

10 AREA 6 November 18, 2010 UN s International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women (EVAW) Workshop on Self Defense for Women was organized by Zonta Bangkok 5, Z. Naphapen Vejjajiva in cooperation with the Police Academy. Candle-lighting ceremony to signify the beginning of the evening function, led by DG Beng Puyat and Tanpooying Poonsupaya Napawongse Na Ayudhaya 2nd Area 6 Meeting-- with 50 Zontians present, including DG Beng Puyat, past DG Narudee Kiengsiri, Lt. Gov. Winnie Teoh and the District Board, along with Area 6 13 club presidents and other Bangkok Zontians. November 18, 2010 Ayutthaya Province Tour and Visits District 17 Zonta leaders visit the Ayutthaya National Art Museum. They are welcomed by Monvibha Prachankhadee, Museum Director and Past President, Bangkok 1 24 Loi Krathong Festival Spectacular dinner by the Chao Phraya River with a romantic atmosphere, followed by Loi Krathong and Grand Nang Noppamas prize for best costume. DG Beng Puyat received a trophy as Miss Noppamas winner and Dist. Treas. Baby Perez was runner-up

11 November 20, 2010 Project Visit to Zonta at Ratchaburi Province Tour and Visits Visit to Zonta Village Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour of Zonta Village Khunying Jinda presented the VTR and operation of Zonta Village Ratchaburi followed by lunch. Khunying Jinda donated T-shirts to children of village families. January 8, 2011 Visit Club Chiangmai, meeting was held at Boonsom Farm and 17 members attended. Taken up were the club s annual activities for Biennium Installation of Seven New Members: Area 6 Director Lalivan pinned the Zonta pin on the new members. January 20, 2011 January 25, 2011 Visit Club Bangkok 8, A New Year 2011 Party was held at the Aetus Bangkok Hotel to raise funds for cataract lenses to be given to the club s indigent women beneficiaries. Zonta Thailand A New Year 2011 & Thank -You Party Area 6 Director Lalivan hosted A New Year Party 2011 and Thank-You Party for all members who had contributed to the accomplishment of the EVAW dinner-talk in November. 25

12 AREA 2 DG Puyat visits Marycove Centre in Hong Kong By Dr. Lourdes Almeda Sese When DG Georgitta Puyat conducted the Area and Club Officers Training for Area 2 in HongKong, she had the opportunity to visit and tour the Marycove Center run by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd in Wong Chuk Hang, HongKong. The Sisters of the Good Shepherd is a Catholic international congregation of religious women dedicated to promoting the welfare of women and girls. They operate the Marycove Center that was established in 1968 to provide residential care for year-old girls who are facing family, personal behavior or emotional adjustment problems and for those whose family cannot provide suitable discipline and care for them. The Center is subsidized by the Social Welfare Department. One of its partners is the Zonta Club of Hong Kong II. Accompanying DG Puyat were Lt. Winnie Teoh, DTreas. Baby Perez Seated (l-r) Dist. Treas. Baby Perez-Sison; Dist. Gov. Beng Puyat; Sister Bernadette Yuen, Director, Sisters of the Good Shepherd; Lt. Gov. Winnie Teoh. Standing (l-r) Superintendent Eliza Poon, Sisters of the Good Shepherd; ZC Hong Kong president Bonnie Kwan Hou; Dist. Sec y Lulu Almeda-Sese; Area 2 Director Keng Wah Quay; ZC New Territories president Margaret Chan; Vice AD5 Sally Magat, ZC Singapore member Malathi Das; ZC Hong Kong II president Liana Yung; Headmaster Joseph Choy, MaryCove School Sison, DSec Lourdes Almeda Sese, AD 2 Keng Wah Quay, VAD 5 Sally Magat, ZC HongKong II President Liana Yung, ZC HongKong President Bonnie Kwan Hou, and ZC New Territories President Margaret Chan. Praise for the Governor s Chronicle Dianne Curtis, ZI President: I did find the time to read your Governor s Chronicle (1 st issue) and it was wonderful! Thank you for sending me a copy via Livie. PIP Val Sarah: Thank you so much for sending first issue of the District Chronicle for the biennium: a superb publication a great read and very informative! Anita Schnetzer -Spranger, Governor, District 28: Thank you so much for letting us participate in your work, effort and wonderful results you are achieving in your District. How many nice Zontians working with you to benefit Zonta. Kirsi Nickels, Liaison for District 17: I have almost read all of your Governor s Chronicle and it confirmed to me that District 17 is an excellent District. Jane O Brien, ZI YWPA Chair: What a delightful and wonderful surprise when I went to my mail and found a copy of your Governor s Chronicle. I have already read it and am very impressed. Sophie Lee, Governor, District 31:.my much close friend, my liaison. I had a holiday vacation to Japan and was surprised to receive your newsletter. So great it is like a book. It must spend much time to manage it. Kay Meyer, Governor, District 12: The Chronicle is so impressive that I carry it with me when I visit clubs (it s good to have a new one). I want our clubs to see and feel our sisterhood, and your Chronicle helps. Tuija Heikkila, Governor, District 20: What a marvelous work! It s very interesting to read it. Mary Ann Rubis, Governor, District 1: Now that the hectic pace of the holiday season has passed, I was finally able to enjoy reading your amazing Chronicle. Thank you for sharing the memories, news, and wonderful activities of your district. The information is beautifully presented. You have inspired me as well! Laura Peters, Governor, District 9: Thank you very much for the beautiful magazine. I have enjoyed it immensely and do appreciate being on your mailing list. Good job!!! Jane Smith, Governor, District 23 Thank you for your Governor s Chronicle. It is a great! publication and I have enjoyed reading it. What a wonderful vibrant district you have: you must be so proud of your members. I was amazed by the photo of your Distirct Board and Committee Chairs. 26