May /June 2016 Newsletter
Dear Sister Zontians,
Heartfelt thanks go out to donors and guests who made the 8th Silent “no more!” Auction on May 2nd at the Ludlow Country Club a resounding success. The auction raised awareness and nearly $7000 funds this year for projects aimed at stopping violence against women and children; assisting youth programs of Ludlow C.A.R.E.S.; and preserving dignity and quality of life for women veterans. Please show support to donor businesses for their generosity: zontaqv.org/silent-no-more-auction-heroes. Congratulations to the winners of over 120 auction items. Be proud of the difference all of you are making locally and globally by supporting this annual event.
At our meeting on June 13th we will be honoring Olivia Murray of Palmer—this year’s YWPA award winner. Committee Chairs will be providing their year-end reports and I will be asking each member to share one highlight for her during this biennium. Pam encourages your questions, discussion and guidance as she prepares to represent us at the 2016 Convention. We will also be voting for the Zontian of the Biennium for the Quaboag Valley Club—the award recipient will be honored with a $100 gift that will be donated to the charity of her choice. You might consider such factors as enthusiasm for our mission, participation in club events and fundraisers, committee work, leadership roles, longevity and other criteria important to the work of the club.
As I wind down my tenure as President, four highlights stand out for me.
- Teamwork—each of you brought your “A game” to the forefront; your attitude and hard work helped us to pull off a year of amazing accomplishments for a small club!
- Momentum—we have peaked interest among the many guests who were eager to work on our projects this year. I hope we can capitalize on that enthusiasm to grow this club in the new biennium.
- Impact of our Signature Project—we have made a lasting impression on the women of Soldier On by being there for them month after month for the last several years—they treasure our personal attention as well as financial support. Thank you to everyone who took lead on an event and for everyone who participated in them in the past year. Please be thinking about the types of activities that you would like to participate in with the ladies going forward.
- Leadership—we are all leaders of this club and many of us have stepped up to take leadership roles in the District and on the International level. Pam Albertson is the latest, taking on the role of District Treasurer for 2016-18. Congratulations!
Thank you one and all for your dedication! Lisa