A worldwide service organization of executives in business
and the professions
working together to advance the status of women.
We are not a large organization in terms of numbers, but we are huge in territory, covering all of Alaska, British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and western Montana. We are large in giving. Together we work in our communities to advance the status of women, through service projects that benefit women locally and globally. Last biennium, our district alone raised more than $225,000 US and touched over a million lives.
We have a lot of fun together while we accomplish our goals. Zonta provides opportunities for leadership and learning, and our commitment is to help each of our members to obtain her/his full potential in service. We see ourselves as a kind of aurora borealis for the northwest, reaching out to shed light into darkened minds and lives. Whether it is through scholarships for women, or contributions to ending violence against them, Zonta is at work to help. Join us as we work to advance the status of women together! District 8 Officers
Governor Terri Turi and her Granddaughter Peyton
Looks like a Zontian in the making!
Corvallis' Tribute to Selma Starns
At the Corvallis installation banquet Tuesday, May 12, 2009, Selma I. Starns was recognized for 50 years of Zonta Service and presented with a Zonta rose, tiara, and pin by Pat Dixon and Deb Crisman. Selma was initiated in a formal candlelight ceremony with four others on a snowy evening in January 1960. However, her date of membership in Fall, 1959. Selma has served in all elective offices and committees of the Corvallis Club, was a founding Director of the Zonta Service Foundation of Corvallis, and served District 8 as Status of Women Chair and as Treasurer. She chaired the Zonta International Finance Committee. She established a memorial scholarship in her parents' name for a single parent pursuing studies at LBCC through the Zonta Service Foundation of Corvallis. Selma's daughter, September, and family attended the evening celebration.
In the Club tribute, Caroline Wilkins told members that Selma held firm against the Corvallis Gazette-Times style-sheet which referred to women with their husband's names. Selma insisted on using her professional name until the GT changed the policy.
District 8's two Amelia Earhart Fellows and 2008 YWPA recipient
Joana de Rocha, Amelia Earhart Fellow left with
Donna Hardstaff, President Nanaimo Club
and Celia White, ZI 2008 YWPA recipient.
Area 5 Director Anita Mathur (right) presents
Teresa Leong from Calgary her Amelia Earhart Fellow certificate.
