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Z ONTAGRAM
V OLUME 37, I SSUE 4
N OVEMBER 2015
F ROM THE P RESIDENT ─P RIS T RUESDELL
It is finally feeling like fall here in south Texas. Early mornings are in the low 60s. Perfect weather for walking! However, we have
had a few rainy days as well. Rain is always
welcome.
The Zonta conference in October was great
fun as always. I have a few pictures included here in the newsletter. The odd year conference is when we elect district officers for
the next biennium. Officers elected were:
Governor-Barbara Yoder (Johnson County), Lt Governor-Sheryl
Flanagin (Fort Smith), Treasurer-Marianne Seal (West Hidalgo
County), Area 1 DirectorBarby Crabtree (Dallas), Area 2 Director-Carole
Moffatt (Houston), Area 3 Director-Deitrah Davis (West Hidalgo
County), and Nominating Committee: Judy Kautz (Central Oklahoma),
Carol Collett (USA-2), and Frankie Hohenberger (Fredericksburg). Appointed positions filled are Secretary-Kathy Yates (Lafayette), and Parliamentarian-Shelly Baumgartner (Austin). Zonta International President Maria Jose Landeira Oestergaard (Denmark) attended as the ZI
representative and to install the new officers. Maria Jose has a great
sense of humor and told a couple of jokes when there delays due to
technical difficulties.
We are always pleased with ourselves when District 10 is reported in the
top 10 list of givers to the Zonta International Foundation. This year our
clubs pledged to contribute over $64,000 to ZIF. Many clubs brought
their checks with them. In addition, over $12,000 was received from the
live auction of items donated by members. So many items were donated
this year, that many were held over to be raffled at our area meetings in
the spring. Additionally, we raised over $4,000 for our D10 Foundation
through Dollars for Scholars, individual donations and our Past Governors' 50/50 raffle. Way to give, District 10!
Please join us for our monthly meeting on November 18. Joining us will
be Governor Judy Kautz, Area 3 Director Shelly Baumgartner, and our
JMK scholarship winner, Roxan Gonzalez. Governor Judy will present
the certificate and check from Zonta International, if it has been received.
Zonta Club of San Antonio
Club Number 0126
District 10, Area 3
Chartered February 14, 1934
Pris Truesdell, President
pmtrues@satx.rr.com
Pris Truesdell (Editor)
pmtrues@satx.rr.com
Monthly meetings, 3rd Wed.,
Petroleum Club, 8620 N. New
Braunfels, 5:30 p.m.
Reservations:
Call Marilynn Franke at 210494-2284 or email her at
handymanjf@aol.com by
Sunday evening preceding the
meeting.
www.zontasanantonio.org
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From the President
September Minutes
October Minutes
Christmas Party
Conference Pictures
16 Days of Activism
Calendar
Meeting Info
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M EMBERSHIP M EETING , S EPTEMBER 16, 2015
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Call to Order
The Zonta Club of San Antonio, September 16 meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by the President Priscilla Truesdell at the Petroleum Club. Present at the meeting were Lisa Bailey, Melissa
Bullerwell, Linda Coney, Lisa Bailey, Regina Walker, and Virginia Rios. Roxan Gonzalez, the
JMK Women in Business Scholarship recipient, came by briefly at the end of the evening to pick up
a certificate and check that she received when she was selected as the winner of District 10 JMK
award.
Business Meeting
Secretary’s Report: Approved the Secretary's Report from July
Treasurer’s Report: No report. It will be reviewed at the October meeting
Board Recommendations - none
Unfinished Business  Service - finalized details for the meeting at Girlsville on October 3.
New Business
 District 10 Conference:
‫ ־‬Club approved pledge of $500 for the ZI Foundation
‫ ־‬Dollars for Scholars - Melissa Bullerwell volunteered to find a gift to donate in range of
$50
‫ ־‬District Service Project - The Zonta Club of Houston made the selection of the Service
Project: Women's Home and Ten Thousand Villages. Club voted not to donate anything
at this time.
‫ ־‬Zonta Club of San Antonio delegate is President Priscilla Truesdell
‫ ־‬Election of District Officers for 2016 -2018 - President Truesdell goes to conference uninstructed.
‫ ־‬ZD10 Amendments to ZD10 Rules of Procedure
 Section 3 Finances - agreed to support adoption of recommended change
 Section 4 Meetings -District Conference - agreed to support adoption of recommended
change
 Proposal for a District 10 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Scholarship - agreed to support adoption of such scholarship
 We voted to donate $25 to the new eClub USA-2.
 It was suggested that we have a Christmas luncheon on December 12, instead of our regular
dinner.
*Volunteer for Programs for rest of club year
October 21
Advocacy
November 18
JMK Check Presentation - Kautz & Baumgartner
December 12
Holiday Lunch
January 20
Amelia Earhart
Marilynn
February 17
Lisa
March 16
Service/Nomination
Melissa
April 20
Elections
Virginia
May 18
Installation of Officers
Linda
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M EMBERSHIP M EETING , O CTOBER 21, 2015
V IRGINIA R IOS
Call to Order
The Zonta Club of San Antonio October 21 meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by the President
Priscilla Truesdell at the Petroleum Club. Present at the meeting were Lisa Bailey, Melissa
Bullerwell, Regina Walker, Marilynn Franke, and Pris Truesdell. Members recited the Zonta
International mission statement and the Zonta blessing.
Business Meeting
Secretary’s Report: Lisa Bailey moved and Marilynn Franke seconded a motion to approve the Secretary's Report from September. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Board Recommendations - none
Standing and Special Committee Reports
 Service: We had a good turnout at Girlsville on October 3. Tina Gatewood suggested that we help the girls make the no-sew blankets at our next meeting. We will discuss
this at the November meeting.
Unfinished Business  Fur Coat—Pris sent an email to Morris Kaye Furs (company that did the appraisal) to see
if they could sell the coat for us, but has not received a response. Regina Walker has a
relationship with the company through her sorority and will talk to her mom about the best
way to proceed. Pris will scan the appraisal and email it to Regina.
New Business– None
There being no further business, the evening ended with members sharing their good news for the
month.
2015 Zonta Christmas Party
Thursday, December 3, 6:45
Stone Werks—The Vineyard
1201 N Loop 1604 W #101
San Antonio, TX 78258
Guests are welcome. No gift exchange this year. Instead, we ask
that you donate $25 to our scholarship foundation.
Please RSVP to Marilynn (handymanjf@aol.com) by November 29.
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C LUB P ICTURES
Pris Truesdell with Zonta International
President Maria Jose Landeira Oestergaard
prior to closing banquet
Past Governors w/Maria Jose and Judy Kautz. Back row (L-R) Sally
Rankin, Sharron Miles, Mary Frances Gardner, Danita Utsman, Janis
Wood; Front row (L-R): Candi Ward, Donna Dodgen, ZI President
Maria Jose Landeira Oestergaard and Governor Judy Kautz
2016-2018 District 10 Board installed by ZI President: Barbara Yoder,
Sheryl Flanagin, Marianne Seal, Barby Crabtree, Carole Moffatt,
Deitrah Davis, Judy Kautz, Carol Collette, and Frankie Hohenberger
Line dance instructor at the Armadillo Palace gave
everyone a workout. Front row Kaleen Kill and
President Maria Jose
While they don’t actually leave office until July 2016,
our current board with conference hosts, the Zonta
Club of Houston, gave us a fantastic conference. Fun
was had by all! Board 2014-2016: Back row (L-R):
Diana Powell, Shelly Baumgartner, Donna Couch,
Carolyn Phillips; Front row (L-R): Barbara Yoder,
Judy Kautz, and Marianne Seal
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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence
For the past twenty-four years, this global campaign has been dedicated to advocacy and
coordination of work in support of ending gender-based violence at the local and international levels.
The dates, November 25th (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) and
December 10th (Human Rights Day), were chosen to emphasize the links between ending genderbased violence and human rights values and highlight that gender-based violence is an international
human rights violation.
Participation in the Campaign has seen over 5,478 organizations, policymakers, governments, UN
agencies and countless individuals from over 180 countries worldwide. Together we have brought
attention to issues of racism, sexism, cultures of violence, homophobia and called for the
implementation of human rights obligations, including the right to health and reproductive rights, and
end to militarism and gender-based violence, among others. The strength and longevity of the
Campaign is due to these thousands of participants like you. The theme for this year is:
“From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Make Education Safe for All!”
This year, the 16 Days Campaign will focus specifically on the relationship between militarism and
the right to education in situations of violent conflict, in relative peace, and variety of education
settings, while continuing to make the links with militarism, as an encompassing patriarchal system
of discrimination and inequality based on our relationships to power.
Education is a public good and fundamental human right recognized in Article 26 of the 1948
Universal Declaration of Human Rights and upheld in various international and regional human rights
conventions and treaties. Nonetheless, the right to education is subject to political, economic, and
social shifts and upheavals, leaving certain groups (especially women, girls, people with disabilities,
LGBTQI people, migrants, and indigenous people) particularly vulnerable and liable to being denied
this crucial right.
Where Can You Find More Information About Global Events Planned For This Year?
Get Connected!
• 16 Days Campaign: http://16dayscwgl.rutgers.edu
• Email: 16days@cwgl.rutgers.edu
• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/16DaysCampaign
• Twitter: @16DaysCampaign
• Join the 16 Days Listserv: https://email.rutgers.edu/mailman/listinfo/16days_discussion
• International Campaign Calendar: http://16dayscwgl.rutgers.edu/campaign-calendar
• Read our blog: https://cwgl.wordpress.com
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N OVEMBER 2015
Membership Meeting
November 18, 2015
Petroleum Club, 8620 N. New Braunfels
Social: 5:30, Dinner: 6:00
Cost: $26.00
Spinach Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing
Chicken Marsala served with Wild Rice
1001 Chocolate Cake
Coffee & Tea
November 26, 2016
Program
Roundtable with Governor Judy Kautz and
Area 3 Director Shelly Baumgartner
ZONTAGRAM
Zonta Club of San Antonio
Pris Truesdell, Editor
5214 King Edward
San Antonio, TX 78229