Zonta Club
of Glens Falls
Serving our community since 1924
Upcoming Events
Nov 19, 2024, Tuesday
5:00-5:45 Social Hour
5:45 Buffet dinner, speaker & meeting
Bogey's Pub & Grill
31 Cronin Road, Queensbury
Marla Carruthers
Planned Parenthood of Glens Falls
Marla Carruthers , Board Member of PPGNY presented at Zonta’s dinner October dinner meeting. She shared her experience and knowledge of the list of ALL services Plan Parenthood offers people (click here to view the list provided). Program Coordinator Debra Grobe organized the program.
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Dec 17, 2024, Tuesday
5:30-6pm Social Hour
6:00pm Dinner
Log Jam
Lake George
2024 Zonta Fall
Craft Show
Sept 20-22, 2024
2024 Zonta Scholarship & Awards
The Zonta Club of Glens Falls awarded a total of $15,500 in scholarships and awards to graduates of area high schools at their annual scholarship and awards dinner on June 4th. Recipients were selected based on academic achievement, community involvement, leadership, financial need as well as accomplishments and career goals that align with Zonta’s Mission to Build a Better World for Women and Girls.
This year’s awardees included Kendall Gross, graduating senior of Glens Falls High School who received the Young Women in Public Affairs Award as well as one of two Women in Technology STEM Awards. An additional STEM award was given to Lindsey Pepe of Queensbury. Camilla Short, South Glens Falls graduating senior received the Jean M Coon Humanitarian Award.
Recipients of the 2024 Zonta Club of Glens Falls Scholarships include graduating seniors, Kiley Allen, Greenwich High School; Meagan Aubrey, South Glens Falls High School; Marysa Colvin, Hudson Falls High School; Bayley Duffy, Queensbury High School and Natalia Steves, Glens Falls High School.
2024 Service Grants
The Zonta Club of Glens Falls is proud to announce our 2024 local grant recipients. A committee of seven members reviewed applications and chose to award grants to six organizations.
Our largest grant was to fund a colposcope for the Glens Falls Hospital’s Forensic Department. This scope is used to collect evidence for prosecuting sexual and physical abuse cases. Grants also went to Glens Falls Family Services. Uniquely You Boutique at Glens Falls Hospital, Girls on the Run Program, Wiawaka Center for Women, and the Cardiac Care Rehab Program at Glens Falls Hospital.
2023-2024 Zontian of the Year
Dawn Judkins has been a valued member of the Zonta Club of Glens Falls for 14 years. Her interest has always been community service and she has served on our club’s service committee for several years.
Art and wellness are Dawn’s passions. Her creative energy and Zonta spirit have inspired many unique fundraising ideas with great success. Whenever asked to find a way to add sparkle to a club idea, Dawn willingly steps forward to create and execute a plan. Her willingness to go the extra mile and her positive energy have inspired us all.
We honor and thank Dawn and recognize her as Zontian of the Year for her outstanding contributions to the Zonta Club of Glens Falls.
Dawn Judkins
Zonta Support
Thank you to all our supporters who have rallied behind the Zonta Club of Glens Falls. We are optimistic that we will continue to receive support in our mission to improve the lives of women and girls locally and globally.
We are better, working together.
Please consider a charitable donation to Zonta today.
THANK YOU!
PAYPAL AND CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
A credit card option is available on the PayPal page
Zonta USA Caucus - for more information about the status of the ERA and action to be taken go to https://zontausa.org/jan-9-2020-era-update/
The Zonta International Advocacy Action Center is a easy to use tool to take action to improve the lives of women and girls. Click below to take action today to Protect Survivors of Sexual Assault on College Campuses and to Support the Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
New Zontian Members
Two new members were inducted into the Zonta Club of Glens Falls this month. We
welcome Darlene Hayes and Audrey Roosevelt and are excited to have them become
members of our Zonta Club. We are working to create a better world for women and girls.
Colette Brennan, Darlene Hayes, Audrey Roosevelt, Karen Hartman
Zonta January Program
Thanks to Warren County Director of Public Health Service, Ginelle Jones, for a very informative presentation on public health care in Warren County.
Debra Grobe-Searles, Ginelle Jones, Karen Hartman
ZONTA CLUB OF GLENS FALLS
16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM
The SANE Nurses of Glens Falls Hospital introduced a new program at the monthly meeting of the Zonta Club of Glens Falls. SANE is the acronym for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, registered nurses with special training to address all people who are sexual assault victims.
In addition to the sexual assault aspect of their duties, these forensic nurses have received a grant, entitled STOP Violence Against Women. The money focuses on providing the skills necessary to gather evidence to protect the victims of all violence against women, and to provide training for testifying in court as a credible witness against the abuser.
This program initiated Zonta’s 16 Days of Activism effort, Just say NO, which formally begins on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
If interested in more information about Zonta, see www.zontaclubofglensfalls.org
Personal hygiene Donation to Glens Falls Youth Center
Molly Congdon - Executive Director
Colette Brennan-Zonta Club Vice-President
Dawn Judkins-Service Committee Chair
Donna Dolly-Service Committee Chair
Carly Merrill-Assistant Director
Zonta USA Caucus - for more information about the status of the ERA and action to be taken go to https://zontausa.org/jan-9-2020-era-update/
ZONTA CLUB OF GLENS FALLS
New Z Club of the North Country Chartered
April 21, 2023
Lip Sync Contest
Wood Theater, Glens Falls
April 25, 2023
Member Meeting
Bull Pen
May 20, 2023
D2 Spring Workshop
Zonta Members Only
Zonta Support
Thank you to all our supporters who have rallied behind the Zonta Club of Glens Falls during the pandemic. As our community slowly and safely rises from the effects of COVID, we are optimistic that we will continue to receive support in our mission to improve the lives of women and girls locally and globally.
We are better, working together.
Please consider a charitable donation to Zonta today.
THANK YOU!
PAYPAL AND CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
A credit card option is available on the PayPal page
2022-2023
Zontian
of the Year
Peggy Hurlburt
Margaret, better known as "Peggy" Hurlburt, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 Zontian of the Year plaque and pin for her service and dedication to the Zonta Club of Glens Falls. Peggy is a certified CPA, working for Tri-County Way. She has been a member of Zonta for 8 years, volunteering her time at club fundraisers and events. She also lends her expertise on the District Board as Treasurer of Zonta District 2.
New Zontian Members
Two new members were inducted into the Zonta Club of Glens Falls this month. We
welcome Darlene Hayes and Audrey Roosevelt and are excited to have them become
members of our Zonta Club. We are working to create a better world for women and girls.
Colette Brennan, Darlene Hayes, Audrey Roosevelt, Karen Hartman
Zonta January Program
Thanks to Warren County Director of Public Health Service, Ginelle Jones, for a very informative presentation on public health care in Warren County.
Debra Grobe-Searles, Ginelle Jones, Karen Hartman
ZONTA CLUB OF GLENS FALLS
16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM
The SANE Nurses of Glens Falls Hospital introduced a new program at the monthly meeting of the Zonta Club of Glens Falls. SANE is the acronym for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, registered nurses with special training to address all people who are sexual assault victims.
In addition to the sexual assault aspect of their duties, these forensic nurses have received a grant, entitled STOP Violence Against Women. The money focuses on providing the skills necessary to gather evidence to protect the victims of all violence against women, and to provide training for testifying in court as a credible witness against the abuser.
This program initiated Zonta’s 16 Days of Activism effort, Just say NO, which formally begins on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
If interested in more information about Zonta, see www.zontaclubofglensfalls.org
Personal hygiene Donation to Glens Falls Youth Center
Molly Congdon - Executive Director
Colette Brennan-Zonta Club Vice-President
Dawn Judkins-Service Committee Chair
Donna Dolly-Service Committee Chair
Carly Merrill-Assistant Director
2024-2025 Zonta Community
Partners Program
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2023-2024 Zontian of the Year
Dawn Judkins has been a valued member of the Zonta Club of Glens Falls for 14 years. Her interest has always been community service and she has served on our club’s service committee for several years.
Art and wellness are Dawn’s passions. Her creative energy and Zonta spirit have inspired many unique fundraising ideas with great success. Whenever asked to find a way to add sparkle to a club idea, Dawn willingly steps forward to create and execute a plan. Her willingness to go the extra mile and her positive energy have inspired us all.
We honor and thank Dawn and recognize her as Zontian of the Year for her outstanding contributions to the Zonta Club of Glens Falls.
Dawn Judkins
Zonta Saya NO to Violence Against Women
Zonta's worldwide campaign to Say No to Violence Against Women and Girls begins on November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ends on December 10th, Human Rights Day. We believe no women or girl should live in fear of violence.
2023 District 2 Club of the
Year
The Zonta Club of Glens Falls was chosen by District 2 Governor, Liz Tesiero, for Club of the Year. Ten Glens Falls Zontians were at the District 2 Conference to receive the award.
2023 Service Grants
Service co-chairs, Donna Dolly, and Dawn Judkins, present a $2,000 service grant check to Rachel Gartner from Catholic Charities. Joining them are president, Karen Hartman, vice-president, Colette Brennan, and Foundation treasurer, Fran Bowen. A total of $10,000 was awarded to Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Program, Glens Falls Family Services, Glens Falls Hospital Uniquely You Boutique and Cardiac Care, Girls on the Run, Guardian House, Girl Scouts, and Wiakawa. Thank you to the entire Service Committee for your dedicated work and selecting these outstanding organizations.
Zonta Support
Thank you to all our supporters who have rallied behind the Zonta Club of Glens Falls. We are optimistic that we will continue to receive support in our mission to improve the lives of women and girls locally and globally.
We are better, working together.
Please consider a charitable donation to Zonta today.
THANK YOU!
PAYPAL AND CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
A credit card option is available on the PayPal page
Zonta USA Caucus - for more information about the status of the ERA and action to be taken go to https://zontausa.org/jan-9-2020-era-update/
The Zonta International Advocacy Action Center is a easy to use tool to take action to improve the lives of women and girls. Click below to take action today to Protect Survivors of Sexual Assault on College Campuses and to Support the Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Last Updated: 11/15/2024