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For Back Issue of Zontalines: September 2003
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ZONTALINES October 2003 |
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Zonta Scholarship Recipients The Scholarship Committee selected five women from numerous candidates to be recipients of the scholarships that are offered by our club. Two full scholarships and one partial scholarship were awarded for the Edith Clark Nalls Scholarship at George Mason University and two scholarships were awarded for the Barbara J. Lippa Scholarship at Northern Virginia Community College. These deserving students will be our guests at the October meeting to share with us their educational goals. Please join us! Roberta Smith. Roberta is a divorced mother of three children who is pursuing a Master's Degree in social work. She is returning to school after a long absence during which she raised a family and taught children at the elementary level. Her goal is to apply her education in a manner that will help people improve their condition and cope with their problems. She is a "strong woman who holds fast to her dreams." Heather Hagle. Heather is a recent graduate of Western Washington University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She graduated with a 3.5 GPA and will be a first year graduate student pursing a master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Her career goals are to contribute to a healthier, more productive workplace environment, and to positively influence employees and support businesses by managing productivity levels. Katherine Morse . Katherine graduated from Arizona State University in 2001 with a major in Psychology and a minor in Family Studies. She is pursuing a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Her professional goal is to make a significant contribution to the study of human performance in an academic capacity through research and in an applied capacity through business consulting. Katherine wishes to research work and family balance issues and stress in the workplace. These issues are particularly challenging for women in the workplace. ( continued on page 3) |
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ZONTALINES provides information to members of the Zonta Club of Fairfax County on Club Activities. Articles may be sent to the editor, Laura Sims at 8608 Pappas Way, Annandale, VA 22003 or via email to lnsims@cox.net The deadline for submissions is the Friday following the board meeting, held on the third Tuesday of the month. Meeting Information Social time begins at 6:00 pm, and dinner is served at 6:30 pm. The address of the meeting location is : Marco Polo Restaurant 245 Maple Avenue Vienna, VA Call (703)281-3922 for directions Please call the Zonta Club of Fairfax County Information line at (703) 866-7167 to ensure a reservation for guests. Consistent with club policy, members must call either Bobbee Cardillo or the reservation line by 12:00 noon on the Monday before the meeting to cancel their standing reservation or be charged for the meal. The Zonta club of Fairfax County meets on the first Tuesday of each month except for July and August. Old Cell Phones Needed In support of our domestic violence initiative, we are collecting old cell phones to be re-issued and used at local shelters. Forward your old cell phones to Cindi Dimetros. Cindi can be reached at 703-255-1248 or you may turn them in to her at the next meeting. Please include your charger. |
Art Auction Reminder Support Our15th Annual Art Auction Saturday, November 1, 2003 6:00 PM
WINE AND HORS D’OUEVRES RECEPTION LIVE MUSIC & ART PREVIEW 7:30 PM ART AUCTION Ernst Cultural Center Northern Virginia Community College 8333 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA Admission $10 per person at the door (Make sure friends and family have advance tickets) All proceeds benefit Zonta Scholarships and Service Projects Art Guaranteed below Gallery Prices Checks, Visa, and Master Card Accepted |
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The October meeting is one of my personal favorites. That when we get to meet the scholarship winners and their families. I'm part of the scholarship committee so I had a chance to read and listen to their stories during the interview process. It is such a great feeling to be able to help these women who are trying to get ahead in what are sometimes very difficult circumstances. We work hard all year in our fund raising efforts to send these women to school. The Art Auction committee is in full swing and I know everyone is working hard to get advertisements and to sell tickets. So be sure that you come and see the ladies that you are working for. They will appreciate it and you'll feel good too. - - - Connie |
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Zonta International Convention 2004 For the first time, Zontians will have the opportunity to register for the Convention online. This process will eliminate the lengthy process of mailing registration materials, allow the use of credit cards, and provide rapid feedback to each registrant Don’t forget! July 3 – 8, 2004 Marriott Marquis Hotel – Times Square New York City http://www.zontaconvention2004.com/.
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Little Bits of News · Judy Johnston has just returned from a cruise around the British Isles. She was able to post Zontalines en route. Isn’t technology wonderful! · Marjorie Levitan is having a kidney transplant in early Oct. Remember her in your prayers. If you have any books on tape, she enjoys listening to them. · Connie Brock flew to Seattle this past weekend for her annual reunion with her two sisters. · As her cancer treatment winds down, Bev Sharp is regaining strength, hopes to be able to join us soon. · Bonnie Halstead just returned from a vacation in Los Vegas where she saw Celine Dion, “O”, and the Blue Men! Had a fabulous time! Zonta Scholarship Recipients (continued) Tracy Picciano. Tracy is a single mother who is finally pursing a dream of higher education. She will be the first college graduate in her family and is setting an example for her daughter. Tracy wants to become a nurse and so far as accomplished a 4.0 GPA in her studies. While continuing to work to support herself and her daughter, Tracy is taking as many classes as possible. She is a determined woman who has the strength to succeed. Jennifer Massey. Jennifer is a single mother who wants to obtain a degree to be a better role model for her daughter who is in fourth grade. She is working full time and also pursuing a degree in business administration. This degree will make her a better asset to her employer and co-workers, but will also open the door to other opportunities. - - - Lynne Strobel
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Sizzling Art, Cool Jazz, This year’s Art Auction food is going to have a different twist. As the Beatles would say, we will be “getting by with a little help from our friends” – friends in the Fairfax Firefighters and Paramedics Union and outstanding educational leaders in our community! A tasty Chili Cook-off provided by our local Firefighters Union will kicked off this year’s auction. They will provide 12 delicious samplings of each “secret recipe” chili. Our august panel of judges will conduct an in-depth analysis of these tasty creations. Competition will be tough so to sooth the souls we will be serving up some cool jazz to make the event even more fun. Along with chili we will have our usual assortment of other tasty foods, the wine and soda bar, and of course our world famous desert buffet with coffee at the break. To add to the fun and festivities for the evening, a “Fairfax-Famous” panel of judges has agreed to support our event. Joining us for the evening will be Dr. Domenech, Superintendent of Fairfax County Schools; Dr. Allen Merten, President, George Mason University; Dr. Robert Templin, President, Northern Virginia Community College; and Nizam Ali, Manager, Ben’s Chili Bowl Restaurant, Washington, DC. One more judge will potentially be joining us, too, so stay tuned for late breaking news! We look forward to seeing everyone there so sell lots of tickets, spread the word, and come prepared to sample, sip, and savor this swinging cool jazz event. See you there! - - - Jo Manson |
Art Auction How-To’s It’s time to get out there and sell, sell, sell... ads for our Art Auction Program!! Don't be shy! Ask your dry cleaner, your hair stylist, your favorite florist, your babysitter, your pet sitter, and anybody else you think of if they would like an advertising opportunity in our program. Remember, all ad proceeds go directly to our Zonta Scholarship Fund. Please return completed forms and ads to Laura Sims at 8608 Pappas Way, Annandale, VA 22003. You can also bring them to our meeting on Oct. 7 Submit your checks to Kim Perdos. Mail them to Kim at 21111 Blue Bill Ct, Ashburn, VA 20147. or bring them to our meeting on Oct 7. We've gotten an extension - ads are now due to Laura NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 15TH. Ad prices are: * Full Page $200 (with 4 tickets) * ½ Page $100 (with 2 tickets) * ¼ Page $50 * Business Card $35 * Member Business Card $25 Also, don't forget to sell those Art Auction tickets! Pat Eyer has more if you need them. Ticket prices are: * 1 for $10, 2 for $15 , 4 for $25 (Silver Patron Package), 10 for $60 (Gold Patron Package),20 for $100 (Platinum Patron Package) Call if you have questions! Kim and Danielle 2003 Art Auction Co-Chairs (Kim: 703-729-1104; Danielle: 703-803-0794) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Calendar of Events
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CLUB OFFICERS / BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Connie Brock 1st VICE PRESIDENT Bobbee Cardillo 2nd VICE PRESIDENT Margaret Blue TREASURER Bonnie Halstead RECORDING SECRETARY Laura Sims CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Anita Light Board of Directors: Barbara Pavon Elaine Cudney Cindi Dimetros Mary Carpenter
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