ZONTA CLUB LA UNION- SAN FERNANDO CITY

District 17 Area 4

About Zonta Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. With more than 30,000 members belonging to more than 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 67 countries and geographic areas, Zontians all over the world volunteer their time, talents and support to local and international service projects, as well as scholarship programs aimed at fulfilling Zonta’s mission and objectives. Zonta International Objectives:

• To improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women at the global and local level through service and advocacy

• To work for the advancement of understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of members

• To promote justice and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms

• To be united internationally to foster high ethical standards, to implement service programs, and to provide mutual support and fellowship for members who serve their communities, their nations and the world

Note: Zonta International, its districts and its clubs are nonsectarian and nonpartisan.

Zonta District 17 Goals 2016 - 2018 One vision, one mission, one voice, one movement. A season of weaving D.R.E.AM.S. D = Direction for a better future R = Resources E = Empowerment through educational opportunities A = Advocacy M = Membership S = Service

OUR CLUB VISION & MISSION 2016 – 2018 MISSION: Our Mission is to identify areas in our community where women and young girls need our help to achieve equality and reach their full potential for a better life. VISION: Zonta Club La Union-San Fernando City endeavors to raise the awareness in our community to the true value and equality of women. OUR CLUB HISTORY: ZONTA CLUB LA UNION - SAN FERNANDO CITY was the first new club of District 17 (2008-2009) that was installed on March 26, 2009, during the governance of DG. Narudee Kiengsiri, LtG. Beng Puyat and AD. Aida Ramos with the help of Mary Jane Ortega, Mary Ang, AD4 Aida Ramos and past AD4 Lili Passion. Our chartered President was Ma. Cecilia Pua Phee 2008-2010. Our club started with 27 members and at present we now have 34 • We registered our Club at the Security and Exchange Commission under the name of ZONTA CLUB LA UNION SAN FERNANDO CITY, INC. November 23, 2016 OUR CLUB OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2016 – 2018 President Gloridy N. Sharpe Vice President Lorena Cacdac Treasurer Victorina De la Cruz Secretary Rhea N. Villasis Sheila Anne Leonor Directors Mary Jane C. Ortega Judy Flores Beatriz De la Cruz Ma. Cecilia Pua Phee Mary Rose Badar Ma. Minda Fontanilla Lorena Cacdac Concordia Navalta

OUR COMMITTEE CHAIRS 2016 - 2018 Membership Gloridy Sharpe Service Rhea N. Villasis

Gloridy Sharpe Advocacy Mary Jane Ortega

Ma. Minda Fontanilla Nominating Ma. Cecilia Pua Phee

Mary Rose Badar United Nations Beatriz De la Cruz

Concordia Navalta Z & Golden Z Clubs Lorena Cacdac

Gloridy Sharpe Public Relations & Communications Sheila Ann Leonor

Victorina Paz De la Cruz Fund Raising Project Gloridy N. Sharpe

Rhea N. Villasis OUR CLUB MEMBERS: Name Classification 1.Badar, Mary Rose 2381 2.Briones Thelma 1152 3.Buenviaje, Maria Jasmin 1281 4.Cacdac, Lorena 3211 5.Calpito, Rosemarie 2511 6.Chan, Linvic 1152 7.Casuga, Hazel 3211 8.Casas, Leonora 1152 9.De la Cruz, Beatriz 2312 10.De la Cruz, Victorina Paz 2312 11.Dy, Aurora 1121 12.Estandan, Jocelyn 1129 13. Flores, Judy 2311 14.Fontanilla, Divina 2393 15.Fontanilla, Ma. Minda 1119 16.Gacod, Lorna 2521 17.Go, Vivien Villa 1152 18.Hao, Jeanny 1152 19.Leonor, Sheila Anne 2381 20.Marshall, Nida 3421 21.Nalley, Christina 2244

22.Nash, Milagros 2382 23.Navalta, Concordia 2382 24.Nisce, Ma. Rosario Eufrosina 1119 25.Ortega, Mary Jane 1119 26.Ortega, Mariquita 3211 27.Peralta, Rosary Mia 1211 28.Pua Phee, Ma. Cecilla 1261 29.Pua Phee, Marie Camille 1129 30.Salazar, Filma 1129 31.Sharpe, Gloridy 3213 32.Sharpe, Mary Glory Ann 1152 33.Rhea N. Villasis 3213 34.Viluan, Rosemarie 1219 SERVICE PROJECTS:

1) Past Service Projects Conducted

• Donated wheel chairs, crutches and dental hygiene pack to the persons with

disabilities during 38th Celebration of National Disability Prevention and

Rehabilitation Week with the theme " Karapatan ng may kapansanan:

Isakatuparan... Now na!"

• Supported the women inmates at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology

in San Fernando City La Union, by donating a Sewing Machine to help them with

their rehabilitation and livelihood.

• Continuous support for the young children at Home for Girls in San Nicolas,

Agoo La Union.

• We conducted a fund-raising project through our souvenir program magazine,

during the 4th Induction ceremony of the new sets of officers, and new members

for the Biennium 2016-2018.

• At our annual Christmas Party, we had a feeding and gift giving to the less

fortunate children in Barangay Quinavite, Bauang, La Union.

2) Current Services Projects • Organized an outing with the senior citizens of the City of San Fernando La

Union as part of our continuous monthly project for them. • Summer ballroom for a cause, was held on May 27, 2017 at Coconut Grove,

Bauang, La Union. The proceeds of the fundraising went to the construction of 3

cubicles toilet at DEGMNHS Don Eulogio De Guzman Memorial National High

School at Calumbaya, Bauang La Union.

• Donated school supplies, umbrellas and rain coats for the less fortunate pupils

of Tanglag, Rosario, La Union.

• Started the construction of 3 cubicle toilets with washing basin for the girls

students at Don Eulogio De Guzman Memorial National High School (DEGMNHS)

at Calumbaya, Bauang La Union.

• We are helping the Fishermen’s wives of the Marine Fisheries at DMMMSU,

Bacnotan, La Union, by promoting and selling their bath soap products made out

of Seaweeds.

• Continuously helping the senior citizens of San Fernando City, by hosting their

monthly meetings on the last Friday of every month.

ADVOCACY PROJECTS: 1) Past Advocacy Projects Conducted

• We held a signature campaign to raise awareness and Increase action to stop

violence against women. • We gave lectures on prevention of teenage pregnancies and early marriage at

Don Eulogio De Guzman Memorial National High School at Calumbaya, Bauang

La Union.

• Our club joined the San Fernando City La Union Grand Parade and Campaigned

for saying “No to Violence Against Women”.

• Our club hosted the Area 4 Meeting and with fellowship Night at Max Restaurant,

San Fernando City, La Union

• Joined in social media by opening our face book account.

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2) CURRENT ADVOCACY PROJECTS:

• Fun run with Zumba campaign Says No to violence against women.

• Lectures on prevention of teenage pregnancy and early marriage

• We held a (3) Three days signature campaign to Stop Human Trafficking

starting July 24, to 28, 2017 at Barangay Hall City of San Fernando City, BHC

School, Pagdalagan Norte and Sevilla San Fernando City La Union.

MEMBERSHIP: Our club is inviting new members, who are professionals, executives, business owners,

with good standing in the community, and are willing to sacrifice some of their time,

effort, ideas, and who want to financially contribute to helping the less fortunate girls

and women in our community and globally. Every member is encouraged to invite at

least one new member a year. Existing members should become more active, and

support each other, and the club by attending meetings, and projects. The best rewards

we receive for this is in the eyes of those we help.

Contact Us

Name: GLORIDY N. SHARPE

Email Contact: rightchoice.realty@yahoo.com