Welcome to Zonta Toledo

Posted on April 11, 2012

Welcome to Zonta ToledoWelcome to Zonta Club of Toledo 1. We are part of a worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions. Our mission is to advance the status of women worldwide. With more than 31,000 members belonging to more than 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 64 countries and geographic areas, Zontians all over the world volunteer their time, talents and support to local and international service projects.

Active in Toledo for 90 years, our club:

  • provides opportunities for service;
  • advocates on issues affecting the status of women at the local, state, national and worldwide levels;
  • raises funds to help girls reach their dreams through local scholarships that support educational opportunities; and
  • raises funds for improving the lives of women and girls through a variety of local and international service projects.

Membership is by invitation. Learn more about who we are and what we do by exploring our website. If Zonta interests you, we’d love to hear from you!

Message from the President

Posted on May 15, 2012
President Emilie Owens

Emilie Owens, Zonta Toledo 1 Club President

I’ve been looking through the President’s Manual for a section that explains how it is possible for a year to go by so quickly and yet get so many things accomplished. It seems to have been left out but I think I could tell you how it’s done: You take a group of strong, capable, committed women who share a real passion for making a difference, listen to their ideas and dreams, challenge them to reach a goal or dare to try something new and watch the wonderful things happen.

My last President’s message will be short and sweet as it reflects how fast this year has passed. It has been a rewarding experience to see the results of our collective hard work, commitment and dedication in the fulfillment of our mission. I am proud to have stood on the shoulders of the remarkable women who have gone before us.

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to my Board Members and Committee Chairs. Your leadership helped tremendously to move our Club forward on many aspects. I appreciate each one of you and your contributions of time, talent and resources to our Club and the women we serve. Thank you, and please remain engaged in Club activities and remember to share your Club knowledge in the coming year. And to Tricia and her team – I wish you the very best!

To my fellow Toledo 1 Zontians – Thank you. I appreciate your support and encouragement this year. It has been a distinct honor to serve you and this amazing organization, rich with a 90-year history of contributions to this community. I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to act as your President.

Fondly,
Emilie