strengthening the membership base and working collaboratively with likeminded organizations.
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encouraged to develop their own websites, if they have not already done so; and, clubs with existing websites will be encouraged to expand their content, including adding links to other relevant websites and considering the use of social media. Offline, District 17 will maintain close relationships with the local United Nations office, relevant government officials and community organizations to enhance their understanding of Zonta’s objectives and to establish a higher profile for Zonta. All of these strategies will help establish Zonta as the Organization of Choice among volunteers.
throughout the year to raise awareness of women’s issues. They will also define clear strategies for each country in the District to advocate on at least one issue affecting women. Finally, they will set goals to increase the membership of the District and to increase the District’s contribution to the Zonta International Foundation.
Winnie Teoh Zonta Club of Kowloon, Hong Kong Lt. Governor: Lalivan Karnchanachari Treasurer: Primitiva Perez Sison Secretaries: Margaret Chan and Teresa Lin Area 1 Director: Daisy P. Arce Area 2 Director: Linda Wang Area 3 Director: Anita Y.Sanchez Area 4 Director: Ophelia Tiangha-Flores Area 5 Director: Ana Isabel V. Johnston Area 6 Director: Palarp Sinhaseni Winnie is Director of Jetage Company Limited, a company that specializes in investment, real estate development and administration, and consultancy services. In addition to managing the daily operations of the company, Winnie has worked for more than 25 years with the Hong Kong Tourism Board and has lectured on tourism management for three years at the University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education. She enjoys organizing mega events and activities across multinational markets. Winnie is very passionate about helping the underprivileged and empowering them to acquire the skills they need to obtain a better quality of life, which is why she decided to join Zonta in 1982. It gave her a new perspective and has provided the real meaning in her life for the last 30 years. As a member of Zonta, Winnie is especially proud of the projects she has been encouraging her local Zonta Club to take on, especially three women’s empowerment centers named for the Club. Prior to being elected governor, Winnie served as a member of the International JMK Women in Business Scholarship Committee, lt. governor, area director, district foundation ambassador, and chairman of her district’s OMC and Young Women in Public Affairs Award committees. During the 2012-2014 Biennium, District 17 will work to “Reinvent the Zonta difference” by completing more high-quality service and advocacy projects and raising awareness of these projects in the community. All Zonta clubs in District 17 will be
Region South America Jacqueline Dide del Puerto Zonta Club of Punta del Este-Maldonado, Uruguay
DISTRICT 18 Gloriastene Agboola Zonta Club of Ibadan II, Nigeria The District 18 Board will be elected during the District 18 meeting at the Zonta International Convention in Torino, Italy. Gloriastene is a kindergarten teacher at the Ibadan International School, a not-for-profit school established and supported by the Zard Foundation, in Ibadan, Nigeria. It is the only IBO (International Baccalaureate®) approved school in Nigeria. As a teacher, Gloriastene is responsible for all activities related to the learning and development of the children in her care. “I thoroughly enjoy watching the development of the inquisitive, active, noisy, happy and quick-witted five-year-olds who cross my path each year,” says Gloriastene. Gloriastene was invited to join Zonta in 1988. The international nature of the organization and its commitment to improving the status of women worldwide appealed to her desire to be of service to humanity on an international level. During her nearly 25 years of membership, Gloria has served in numerous positions at the club and district levels and has most recently served as a member of the International OMC Committee for the last two biennia. She is proud of Zonta’s many service projects around the world and feels that in her own small way she is contributing to improving the status of women somewhere in the world. To help increase Zonta’s visibility and credibility, Gloriastene will work with her district board to develop specific strategies for clubs to use the various Zonta events
Lt. Governor: Adriana Otero Treasurer: Anabell Aostalli Secretaries: Aída Domínguez and Ana María López de Neil Area 1 Directors: Alicia Barrios, Liliana Hidalgo and Ana Medina Area 2 Directors: Graciela Duce and Cecilia Vega Jacqueline holds a degree in surgical instrumentation and works in a private clinic, where she organizes surgeries. She enjoys working as a member of a team. Her extensive interaction with members of the community also allows her to share her knowledge of Zonta and raise awareness of the organization in the community. Jacqueline joined Zonta International in 2007 because she wanted to improve the situation of women living realities very different from her own. Five years later, she loves being a member of Zonta and is proud that she has helped to increase the membership of her club. She served as lt. governor of Region South America, prior to being elected region representative for the 2012-2014 Biennium. As a member of the Zonta Club of Punta del Este-Maldonado, Jacqueline is especially proud of the Wig Bank her club sponsors, through which the Club provides free, natural hair wigs to women undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer, who would otherwise not be able to afford the expensive wigs. As regional representative, Jacqueline will work to increase Zonta International’s credibility and visibility by raising awareness of Zonta in the community, especially in professions where women are leaders. Continued on page 58... 2012–2014 Biennium issue one
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