President s Message Dear Zontians,

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1 Issue President s Message Dear Zontians, If you did not go to the induction for our Fearless Female Z Club you missed quite an event. It was fabulous! The young ladies were just wonderful, excited and truly eager to be a part of Zonta. Their president, Miryam Perez gave quite an inspirational speech and I don't think I was the only one impressed by her. Can I just say WOW! We are so lucky to have them as our Z Club. Thank you Helen Ross, Dr. Cheryl McCarthy, Kristine Schlismann, and Mary Baudino for all of the hard work and assistance in getting the Z Club started and for the wonderful induction ceremony. Don't forget that we are not having a regular dinner meeting at Al's. Instead we will be meeting on Tuesday, 8 at Mama Onesta's in Lockport for our Holiday Party. And don't forget to bring your white elephant. Due to the holidays we will not be having a board meeting in. Our next regular dinner meeting will be January 12, 2016 at Al's Steakhouse. Happy Holidays! Yolanda Reyes, President Calendar of Events Tuesday, 8, 2015 Holiday Party 5:30pm Mamma Onesta s Italian Restaurant 1100 S. State St., Lockport, IL Buffet Dinner Remember to bring a White Elephant Gift for the Exchange Service Committee will be collecting gift card donations for Guardian Angel Community Services New Date for GACS Bedtime Stories Thursday, 17 th 7:00 pm Holiday Stories, Cookies & Beverages Distribution of gift cards Helen Ross if you plan to help at ross.helen2828@gmail.com MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 2608 Joliet, IL WEBSITES: User Name: zonta

2 Zonta Club of Joliet President, Yolanda Reyes and Z Club Fearless Females President, Miryam Perez Congratulations to our new Z Club Fearless Females Inducted Wednesday, November 18, 2015 From the Membership Committee Membership would like to welcome Catherine Adamowski, Susan Klen, Sandy Petersen, Samantha Quero. Advocacy Committee Dale Snow and Donna Zanzola, Co- Chairs From the Advocacy Committee Zonta clubs worldwide support the United Nations "16 Days of Activism" to build awareness of domestic violence against women. The campaign runs from November 24th to 10, and our committee has two events planned to support the effort. On Friday 4th, Donna Zanzola and Inez Kutlesa, CEO of Guardian Angel Community Services will address the issues facing agencies serving domestic abuse victims since the budget impasse in the state of Illinois. Listen in on Friday 4th at 8:22 a.m. on the Scott Slocum show on WJOL 1340am With board approval, we will also ask all members attending the 8th Holiday Party to sign four prepared letters to state officials and legislators. The letter will urge our legislators to resolve the budget impasse and restore adequate funding to agencies providing safe harbor and support services for domestic abuse victims and their families. Many agencies have either closed or reduced services and staff. If you do no know your appropriate legislators, a listing by area will be available for you to address the envelopes. Your voters card will also have the information you need. Members of the Advocacy Committee will hand out and collect the letters so they can be mailed with the '16 Days of Activism" timeline. Thank you for supporting the United Nations efforts to make the world a safer place for women. 2

3 From the Service Committee New Date for Guardian Angel Community Services Bedtime Stories: Thursday, 17 at 7:00 p.m. Come celebrate the season with the children at Guardian Angel Community Services and share Holiday Stories, Cookies and Beverages. We will be distributing the gift cards we have been collecting. Helen Ross if you plan to help at Thanks Helen Hester Ross Service Committee Ongoing Project Adult/Teen Kit Sexual Assault Kit Sizes. Med, Lg, XL, XXL (New Items Only) Sweatpants. T- shirts Sport bra Underwear Socks or footies Small Throw/Blanket Personal Care Products (in gallon baggie) Shampoo Deodorant Toothbrush Toothpaste Shower gel Lotion Brush/Comb Towel/washcloth Children's Sexual Assault Kit No personal care products Stuff Animal Coloring Books and Crayons Story Books Small throw or blanket 3

4 From the Fundraising Committee Save the Date Zonta Club of Joliet Luncheon Fundraiser Sunday, March 6, 2016 Mistwood Golf Club 4

5 !2016 WOMAN OF DISTINCTION Nomination Form ToBeAnnouncedat2016Fundraiser TheZontaClubofJolietwillpresenttheWomanofDistinctionAwardatour2016 Fundraiser. Followingtradition,thishonorwillgotoalocal,nonDclubmember.Wewouldlike tohonorawoman!who!has!or!is!giving!back!to!our!community!and!is!an! inspiration!to!others.awomanthatwhendescribedyoumightsay Nowthereis aremarkablewoman! IDEAS(notlimitedtothefollowing): Awomanwhohasahistoryofvolunteerwork. Awomanthathasworkedtocreateopportunitiesforotherwomen. Awomanthathasordoesworktochangethelivesofothers. ie.someonehelpingpeoplewithspecialneeds,afosterparent,etc. Pleasecompletethefollowingnominationformandreturnto Nomineename: Nomineephonenumber&eDMailAddress: Reasonthiswomanshouldreceiveaward(attachadditionalpagesifnecessary): NominatedbyZontamember: 5

6 Officers & Board Members Birthdays Yolanda Reyes PRESIDENT Beth Colvin 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Kristine Schlismann 5 Candi Thuringer 15 Christine Blackburn 24 Terri King 24 Beth Ann May 27 Helen Ross 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Amy Melton RECORDING SECRETARY Marilyn McSteen CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Anne O Neill TREASURER Mary Kapella ( ) Kristine Schlismann( ) Human Rights Day - 10 is Winter Begins 21 Dale Snow ( ) JoAnn Potenziani ( ) National Hand Washing Awareness Month National Fruitcake Month Birthstone: Tanzanite Flower: Narcissus Don t forget to join us on Facebook! Look for Zonta Club of Joliet 6