05/30/2026
Being a member of Zonta is more than simply joining an organization. It is becoming part of a ripple effect that stretches across borders and generations. One action inspires another. One initiative grows into a larger movement. One member invites another, and together we build something stronger than any one of us could accomplish alone.
Throughout our history, we have seen this ripple effect again and again. When women and girls are displaced by conflict and crisis, Zontians are there. When women and girls face barriers to professional or educational advancement, Zontians are there. Our members continue to step forward whenever women and girls need us most.
This is the true strength of membership. Growth is measured not only in numbers but also in action. It is measured in the projects we lead, the voices we amplify, the scholarships we provide, the advocacy we champion and the lives we change together.
Every Zontian carries the spirit of our mission forward. We pass the torch from one generation to the next, ensuring that our commitment to gender equality, education, ending violence against women and girls, climate justice and women’s leadership continues to grow stronger.
There are people in our communities searching for purpose, connection and a way to create meaningful change. When we invite others to join Zonta, we are not simply growing our membership. We are strengthening our ability to build a better world for women and girls, today and for generations to come.
Thank you for continuing to carry the Zonta Spirit forward.
Kind regards,
Salla Tuominen
President 2024-2026
Zonta International and
Zonta Foundation for Women
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individuals work with us to build a better
world for women and girls.
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If you'd like to learn more about joining a dynamic and energetic group that is actively building a better world for women and girls in our local communities and around the world, we'd love to talk to you about it.
We have 23 amazing Clubs in D2
Area 1: Albany, Glens Falls, Montgomery-Fulton, Schenectady, The Adirondacks, Upper Hudson Valley, Zonta E-Club of New York 1;
Area 2: Chenango County, Oneida, Oswego, Rome, Skaneateles, Syracuse, Utica;
Area 3: Auburn, Cortland, Elmira, Watkins Glen-Montour Falls;
Area 4: Brewerton, Friends For Equality, Canton and Ogdensburg, in NY, Ottawa, Canada, and Kanata-Stittsville in Canada.
Please check out our website to contact our Clubs.
https://zontadistrict2.org/