October 2015 - Cheektowaga

Good
News
September, 2015
Presidents Message . . . .
A month has passed in another ZONTIAN year, and we are
already in October. I am pleased to announce that a new
member was inducted in September and another will be
inducted at our October Business meeting.
Linda DeGain, who so willingly is in her second year as editor of
the ZONTA Cheektowaga-Lancaster Newsletter, will be featuring
one or more of our members monthly. Each of our members is
very special and we would like to highlight backgrounds, careers
accomplishments and especially contributions to our club. I
appreciate them taking the time to share this information with
everyone. It helps us to know our members better, each being an
important piece in making our club successful in our mission.
New York—District 4, Area 4
www.cheektowaga-lancaster.org
The committees for this year are in place, goals are being
submitted, and work has begun. Service in many areas has
started and plans are in progress for several fundraisers. If any
member can lend a hand on any committee, please notify the
Chairperson(s) of that committee. (See Committee email).
Both International and Club by-laws require us to do our share
on committees in any way we can. Team work is important and
we hope everyone will do what they can to help.
Respectfully,
Peggy Hegierski
October Guest Speaker: Sophia Veffer
October’s Business Meeting will feature Sophia
Veffer as our guest speaker. Through her
numerous speaking engagements and as an
Executive Board member of the Holocaust
Resource Center of Buffalo and founding Director
of the Anne Frank Project, Ms. Veffer brings to
light issues of social justice through past history and current
issues. Ms. Veffer was born in Holland and was hidden during
the genocide that Adolph Hitler waged against Jews in Nazioccupied countries. As a survivor of the Nazi campaign that
resulted in the deaths of nearly six million Jews in World War II,
Ms. Veffer and other survivors’ message is brought to others
through initiatives such as the Anne Frank Project.
The Anne Frank Project uses storytelling as a
vehicle for community building, conflict
resolution, and identity exploration. Inspired by
the wisdom of Anne Frank, the project surfaces
and shares stories stifled by oppression. This
project has been carried out locally, as well as
on a national and international level and
currently involves service projects being carried
out in Rwanda.
Nancy Peacock, Vice President/Program
Depew. They have 2 sons--Greg is 31 who lives
in Tampa Florida, where they love to visit! Their
other son, Kevin, is 28 and resides locally.
"When I am not working, my husband and I love
to go bike riding or take walks on the trails at
Stiglmeier Park (which is right in our backyard).
We also love Country Music and try to take in a
concert or two every season. Other favorite
places locally include Canalside and Lewiston.
Wine tours, cruises and NASCAR races also
make our list of travel favorites!"
Ellen is a Parishioner of St. Martha's in Depew
and is a member of the Cheektowaga Youth
Foundation
and
Maryvale
Community
Education Advisory Board.
Mary Potienko
Kerry Peek
Ellen Fischer
ANITA MOLENDA considers
herself
a very blessed
person.
She worked 38
years as a high school
biology teacher--a job she
loved the entire time. Anita
has a wonderful supportive family and very
caring friends. "I fully recognize that a large
segment of the female population is not as
lucky. I have always looked for ways to give
back and help others. When I became aware of
Zonta, an organization dedicated to serve and
make a difference, I jumped at the chance to
join."
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10/9
10/23
®
Meet Our Newest Members
ELLEN FISHER (on the right)
is an Alumna of Daemen
College graduating in 1982
with a Bachelor's Degree in
Social Work. Ellen has worked
for the Town of Cheektowaga
Youth & Recreational Services
Department for 25 years, serving as Executive
Director since 2008.
Ellen has previously lived in Green Bay
Wisconsin and Downers Grove Illinois but she
and her husband, Scott, currently reside in
"During my induction ceremony, I was stunned
by the fact that all members were coming up to
hug me. I probably didn’t react as graciously as
I should have, but I later reflected on the
practice and thought what a wonderful
tradition! Who wouldn’t feel welcomed after
being hugged by all members present?
Anita is looking forward to working with fellow
Zonta members to meet our common goal of
changing the lives of women and girls locally
and around the world as well as lasting peace
for every nation everywhere .
®
Halloween
Happenings
With the Ladies at Elderwood
at Cheektowaga
Monday, October 26, 2015
6:30-8:00 p.m.
229 Bennett Road, Cheektowaga
FAMILY PROMISE
OF
WESTERN NEW YORK
The mission of Family Promise of
Western New York is to unite religious
and other organizations in responding
to the needs of homeless families in
our community. Uniting hearts and
hands, the network provides a way for
homeless families to receive temporary shelter,
meals, and assistance while seeking their own
independence.
It's more than providing shelter, meals and
support. It's about keeping entire families
together while they work toward having a home
to call their own.
If you would like to donate any of the above items on
the Wish List please contact Family Promise of WNY
at 771-3007 or email info@fpwny.org to make
arrangements for delivery or pick-up.
149 French Road Cheektowaga, NY 14227
716.771.3007 | Email: info@fpwny.org
RemInder!
Don't forget to save all those
makeup
samples
for
distribution to the Family
Justice Center. You can give
your samples to Kerry and
when she has a sufficient
number, Phyllis will deliver to
Family Justice Center.
Our Ways and Means Projects:
December 2 Shopping & Sweets Nite
February Lottery Tickets
February 5 Trivia Night
Lucky Numbers Luncheon
Wish List Items
Laundry Supplies:
Detergent, dryer sheets, fabric softener
Medical Supplies:
Child & adult cold medicine, child & adult
Ibuprofen, thermometers
Gift Cards:
Wegmans, Tops, Wal-Mart, Payless, Super
Cuts
Storage Supplies:
Storage totes (all sizes)
Bathroom Supplies:
Toilet paper, hygiene products, hand soap,
disposable razors, tissues
Cleaning Supplies:
Lysol wipes & spray, detergents, sponges,
dish soap, paper towels
Kitchen Supplies:
Toaster, Coffee maker, dishes, glassware,
silverware/utensils, microwave
Children Supplies:
Diapers, Pull Ups, wipes, new packages of
socks (all sizes), new packages of
underwear (all sizes)
Overnight Supplies:
New pillows, air mattresses
CHOCTOBERFEST
NATIVITYMIGUEL ST. MONICA CAMPUS STARTS NEW
YEAR WITH RECORD ENROLLMENT!
(9/20/15 email from Nancy Langer to M. Hegierski)
NativityMiguel Middle School is off to a great
start again this year with students at both our
St. Augustine and St. Monica Campuses ready
and eager to learn.
We are especially pleased to report that our St.
Monica Campus experienced a significant
increase in enrollment resulting in a record
number of girls this year. This includes five new
students who are siblings of Nativity Miguel
graduates and students from families who are
new to Buffalo.
at FAMILY PROMISE OF WNY
Friday, October 23: VIP EVENT
Wine and Chocolate Tasting
$25 per person
Saturday, October 24: 12:00-4:00 pm
Free and Open to All
BASKET RAFFLES – BAKE SALE –
COOKING DEMOS – REFRESHMENTS
& M O R E!
All proceeds from VIP and General Event to
benefit Family Promise
For more information call 771-3007
We attribute this milestone to our current
students, their teachers and their loyal
volunteers, of course, but also to members of
the
community
who
have
provided
encouragement and support to St. Monica
students over the past few years.
This includes the staff and parishioners of St.
Lawrence Parish, the Zonta Club of
Cheektowaga Lancaster the Dr. Betty
Shabaazz Delta Academy, the Buffalo Links, the
M&T Bank St. Monica Saturday Series and the
Western New York Women's Foundation.
Thank you to everyone who has supported our
school. We look forward to sharing more good
news with you throughout the year.
You’re Invited to
A Charmed By Charity Soiree
To benefit the Friends of Night People
At the Alex & Ani Store
5429 Main Street
Williamsville
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12th
6-8pm
Light refreshments will be served. Everything
purchased at the store during this time gives back
15% to
Friends of Night People.
RSVP to
NGAWEL@FRIENDSOFNIGHTPEOPLE.COM
because of their gender, not their job performance
and it has to end," said Titus. "The Assembly has
supported women's right to fair pay over the years
and this brings us one step closer to achieving it."
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 27, 2015
International
Assembly Moves to Eliminate Income Inequality
by Passing Pay Equity Bills
President
Maria Jose Landeria Oestergaard
http://www.zonta.org
Zonta District 4:
For entire press release, copy and paste into your
browser:
http://assembly.state.ny.us/Press/20150427/
Governor
Joanne Raymond
Lieutenant Governor
Lori Robinson
Treasurer
Cathie Wheeler
Secretary
Brenda Graham
http://zontadistrict4.org
With the goal of leveling the playing field in the
workplace, Speaker Carl Heastie and Labor
Committee Chair Michelle Titus today announced
the Assembly's intent to pass a series of bills that
will eliminate obstacles to pay equity for women
and minorities throughout the state of New York.
Area 4 Director:
"The pay equity gap is a result of a systematic
devaluing of women and minorities in the work
place. We need to ensure equal pay for equal work.
By paving the way for full economic equality, we
will help to put more money into the pockets of
some of our most vulnerable residents and put
them on a course toward greater economic
independence," said Heastie.
Zonta Cheektowaga-Lancaster Board:
"Women in New York earn 86 percent of what
men earn and jobs traditionally held by women pay
significantly less than jobs predominantly held by
men. Women are put at an economic disadvantage
Mary Jane Wajmer
Zonta Cheektowaga-Lancaster:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Mary Lou Ardino
Christine Ziemba
Linda DeGain
Ann Marie Wik
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