Zonta Club of Traverse City

03/31/2026

Interested in joining the Zonta Club of Traverse City? Come say hi!

We are hanging out at Mundos HQ until 10 am today, March 31. Come learn a bit more about who we are and what we do! We would love to see you☕️

03/30/2026

JUST 2 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY! 📢

The Zonta Club of Traverse City is proud to open applications for our 2026 grant cycle. Our mission is simple but powerful: advancing the status of women locally and worldwide through service and advocacy. We believe in a world where women’s rights are human rights, and every woman has access to education, healthcare, economic opportunity, and a life free from violence.
If your organization is working toward these goals, we invite you to apply.

✨ Grants of up to $5,000 are available
✨ Funds may support part or all of a project
✨ Educational, scientific, or cultural projects are eligible
✨ Applications due April 1, 2026

Visit our website at https://www.zontacluboftraversecity.org/grants to download and complete the 2026 Grant Application, then submit it to Rhonda Estes at [email protected].

Selected applicants may be asked to participate in a phone interview or site visit.

03/25/2026

Thank you, Kat Hanson, for your energized leadership and for carrying the Zonta torch forward, supporting continued growth and advancing our mission of elevating the status of women locally and worldwide.
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03/18/2026

WE WANT YOU! 🫵✨

We had a great meeting today filled with big ideas, meaningful conversations, and excitement about the future of our club, and now we’re extending the invitation to you!

During Women’s History Month, we’re reminded how powerful it is when people come together to support one another, create change, and give back to the community we love. If you’re looking for a way to make a difference, connect with others, and be part of something bigger, we’d love for you to join us.

And since we’re still feeling the luck of the Irish… happy late St. Patty’s Day! 🍀

Maybe this is your sign👀it’s your lucky moment to get involved.

Interested in learning more? Send us a message! 💚

Also sending a big thank you to TBA Credit Union for hosting us!

03/13/2026

We’re excited to introduce the newest faces joining our club this month! March is extra special because it’s Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the trailblazers, creators, leaders, and everyday heroes who’ve shaped our world in countless ways.

This feels like the perfect moment to welcome fresh voices and new ideas! Here's to growing together, cheering each other on, and making this month, and every month, a space where everyone feels inspired and supported.

Welcome Josie, Trina, and Wilhemina! 💛

Interested in joining or learning more about Zonta Club of Traverse City? Send us a message! We would love to hear from you.

03/06/2026

2026 Grant Applications Now Open!

The Zonta Club of Traverse City is proud to open applications for our 2026 grant cycle. Our mission is simple but powerful: advancing the status of women locally and worldwide through service and advocacy. We believe in a world where women’s rights are human rights, and every woman has access to education, healthcare, economic opportunity, and a life free from violence.

If your organization is working toward these goals, we invite you to apply.
✨ Grants of up to $5,000 are available
✨ Funds may support part or all of a project
✨ Educational, scientific, or cultural projects are eligible
✨ Applications due April 1, 2026

Visit our website at https://www.zontacluboftraversecity.org/grants to download and complete the 2026 Grant Application, then submit it to Rhonda Estes at [email protected].

Selected applicants may be asked to participate in a phone interview or site visit.

Let’s continue building a community where women can reach their full potential. Please share widely to help us reach organizations making a difference.

03/05/2026

Please join the Zonta Club of Traverse City in recognizing March as a global celebration of women, highlighted by International Women's Day on March 8.

Every day, women around the world contribute to the vitality, strength, and beauty of their communities. Through advocacy, supportive networks, and community-based initiatives, women continue to uplift and strengthen the core values that help communities thrive.

On March 8—and every day—the Zonta Club of Traverse City proudly pauses to celebrate and recognize all women for who they are and the impact they make. We see you, we appreciate you, and we support you.



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02/22/2026

Celebrating girls and women in sports! Congratulations USA Women’s Hockey! 🇺🇸💪🏼🏅

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01/21/2026

Today, we kicked off 2026 with our first business meeting of the year! We were honored to welcome a special guest, Austin Darga, official spokesperson for Grand Traverse Industries. Austin shared his personal story and highlighted the meaningful impact GTI continues to make in our community. Thank you, Austin, for the incredible work you do and for taking the time to speak with us.

One of our favorite meeting traditions is Happy Dollars — members donate $1 to share a happy moment from since our last meeting. Now it’s your turn! What’s your happy dollar? Share in the comments below! 😊

01/15/2026

Congratulations to our very own Amanda Eshleman for being recognized as one of NMC’s Outstanding Alumni Honorees! We are so proud of your accomplishments and appreciate all you do for Zonta. Please join us in congratulating Amanda! 🤍

Today, we officially kick off our 75th anniversary celebration! To celebrate this milestone, we are thrilled to unveil our new class of Outstanding Alumni—a prestigious group of more than five dozen individuals from business to healthcare, from maritime to the arts, from aviation to tech. These honorees are living proof of our mission in action.

Click the link in our bio to explore the full class, read their inspiring stories, and see the faces of this year’s honorees.

Stay tuned as we spotlight each of these new honorees throughout the year!

01/03/2026

✨ Happy New Year from Zonta! ✨

As we welcome a new year, we reaffirm our commitment to empowering women and girls, advocating for equality, and building a better world together. Thank you to our members, partners, and supporters for being part of this journey. Here’s to a year of impact, progress, and possibility. 💛

12/17/2025

Today we came together to reflect on the past year—celebrating our achievements, honoring those we’ve lost, and recognizing our Tall Tree Award winners from the Festival of Trees 2025.

Congratulations again to The Flower Station, winner of Best Business Tree, and to Grand Traverse Industries, winner of Best Non-Profit Tree. Your creativity and dedication inspire us all!

A heartfelt thank you to Traverse City Philharmonic for graciously opening your space to us, and to Chef Chris Carey and his team for providing such a wonderful meal!

From all of us at the Zonta Club of Traverse City, we wish you a joyful holiday season filled with health, love, and happiness🎄✨