Awards end busy year for Zonta

 

The Zonta Club of Mangawhai presented their Spirit of Adventure Awards to two 2015 recipients at their annual awards on November 23.

Aimee Stevens from Rodney College, and Latina Te Awa from Otamatea High School were chosen from an impressive slate of candidates after a rigorous process of shortlisting and interviews.

Both students now have the opportunity of a fully funded 10 day leadership voyage on the Spirit of New Zealand to further develop their leadership skills, make new friends and overcome challenges.

These awards are enabled by the generosity of the local community at fundraising events organised by the Zonta Club throughout the year.

A mid-winter Christmas ball on June 25 next year will see the inaugural winner of Zonta’s Second Chance for Women Study Award announced. Details for this award will be available early in the new year.

On Saturday November 28, members of the Mangawhai Club joined with Zontians from Whangarei and Hatea on a ‘Zonta Says No’ walk protesting against domestic violence. The walk, in conjunction with the White Ribbon and It’s Not OK campaigns, also highlights support for the Sophie Elliot Foundation.

At the AGM of Mangawhai Zonta on Monday evening, past president Jan Barnett passed the mantle of leadership to incoming president Jan Fisher.

n The club welcomes new members and would love to hear from you. Contact zonta@mangawhai.org.nz, like our Facebook page, or to come along to a meeting to hear interesting speakers and meet new friends.


ZONTA SPIRIT: Award recipient Aimee Stevens with incoming president Jan Fisher (left) and Zonta member Sue Poynter.

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