The Zonta Club of Auburn exists to be the premier local service organization devoted to advancing the status of women. This is achieved through the participation of our diverse membership in hands on service projects and fund raising for grants and programs.

The Zonta Club of Auburn, NY has members from Auburn and Cayuga County. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month for a dinner meeting, 6:00 pm at local restaurants, primarily at Springside Inn. Reservations are required by the Friday before the meeting. The dinner meeting costs $20.00 per month. If you're interested in joining us at a meeting to learn more about Zonta, please contact us at the club e-mail address listed below.

Membership Information - We welcome new members dedicated to our mission of Advancing the Status of Women worldwide! Membership dues are just $100 per year. When a new member joins there is a one time initiation fee of $30.00. We do local service volunteer work at the local soup kitchen at St. Peter & John's Church. We are raising funds to provide grants to local organizations that help women such as:

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Organization;

Domestic Violence Intervention Program of the Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency;

scholastic awards to girls and women at the high school, college and PhD levels of education.

Crystal Currier of the Zonta Club of Auburn is pinned with a red ribbon by Anne Donahue also of the Auburn club in recognition of the 16 days of activism against domestic violence which run from November 25th to December 10th each year in conjunction with the United Nations. November 25th is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. December 1st is World Aids Day, over 50% of world aids victims are women. December 10th is Human Rights Day.

Our club members are also active at the District and International Levels of Zonta International. Sue Ann Cunliffe, Past President of the Zonta Club of Auburn, has moved into the position of Governor of Zonta District 2. In this position, she is responsible for working with all the clubs of the district in NY, Montreal and Ottawa. She travels to clubs and speaks to them on many issues to all of the clubs. Sue Ann is in charge of the administration of the District which includes 21 clubs.

Gloria Wristen, Past President of the Zonta Club of Auburn and Past Governor of District 2, recently finished her second 2 year term as Zonta International Treasurer/Secretary and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the Zonta International. She has now been appointed as the Zonta International Finance Chairman for the next two years. This position will enable Gloria to continue to monitor the expenses of Zonta International and improve our efficiencies so that more of the money we raise can go to the women we wish to advance. Zonta International has consultative status with the United Nations and has clubs in nearly 70 countries around the world. Our members meet at an international convention every two years where over 2000 women from diverse cultures and backgrounds get together to vote on issues and programs that advance the status of women worldwide. Our next convention in 2012 is in Torino, Italy followed by a convention in 2014 in Orlando, FL.

Locally, we support programs to educate or increase awareness regarding issues which affect women and children and use fund raising efforts to support local and international service projects.

We are proud to fund the Helen Mahon Memorial Scholastic Award to a non-traditional woman attending Cayuga Community College. Helen was a Zontian and a Professor at the College who passed away unexpectedly. The Scholastic Award is a $700 annual award.

The Young Woman in Public Affairs Award is made available to a girl aged 16 to 19 who demonstrates leadership skills and interest in civic causes to encourage her to pursue her dreams.

We provide the Jean M Coon Award to a high school junior or senior who has been active in community service.

We offer the Jane M. Klausman Woman in Business Scholarship to a female pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree in business management.

The scholastic award winners from the Auburn club go on to compete at the district level against up to 21 other winners from parts of New York and Canada. The district's award winners then compete at the International level against up to 31 other winners from around the world.

SAVE THE DATE! Our 17th annual 2 woman scramble, the 2011 Sherri Peter Memorial, Zonta Club of Auburn Women's Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, July 25th at Highland Golf Club.

Our club also adopts families for Christmas with children or consisting of an older woman or couple. Referrals come from our local social services and health departments.

If you'd like additional information about our club you can also reach us at: Zonta Club of Auburn, PO Box 7112, Auburn, NY 13022.