Zonta International District 3

26/10/2026

Join Zonta District 3’s Climate Justice Think Tank on Thursday, November 12, from 7–8 p.m. Eastern Time via Zoom for “The Climate Impact on Marine Waters.”

Our speaker, Sarah Deonarine, Executive Director of the Manhasset Bay Protection Committee, will discuss climate impacts on marine waters and the work of protecting our bay ecosystems.

Club members, colleagues, and friends are welcome!

Register here to receive the Zoom link by email.

11/10/2026

💛 Girls have the right to childhood.

At 17, Nicole was taking college courses while still in high school. Girls deserve time to learn, grow, and imagine their futures.

This International Day of the Girl, October 11, Zonta District 3 is raising awareness about child marriage—and the laws that still allow it here in the United States.

New York has prohibited marriage under age 18, while Maryland still allows 17-year-olds to marry under specified conditions.

Every girl deserves a childhood, an education, and the freedom to choose her own future.

Join us in advocating for an end to child marriage—18, with no exceptions.

💛 Learn more about Zonta International’s International Day of the Girl campaign:
https://www.zonta.org/internationaldayofthegirl

💛 Learn how you can help end child marriage through Unchained At Last:
https://unchainedatlast.org/take-action/

26/09/2026

The 2026 Zonta District 3 Governor’s Event begins tomorrow, but a few of us got an early start tonight!

Several members who arrived early, including Governor Pam, Lieutenant Governor Judy, and Secretary Victoria, were joined by a couple of local Zontians for dinner at G&M Restaurant near our event hotel.

It was such an enjoyable evening—and especially nice to spend time together in person. For some of us, it was the first time we had actually met face-to-face after years of Zoom meetings, phone calls, and emails!

And, of course, dinner did not disappoint. The famous G&M crab cakes were enormous, delicious, and every bit as packed with crab as promised.

A wonderful way to begin a weekend of friendship, fellowship, and Zonta spirit. We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone tomorrow! 💛

21/09/2026

At the Zonta International Convention in Vancouver this past July, delegates approved a resolution to work towards a Peace Initiative to be implemented through existing Zonta committees, districts, clubs and members during the 2026-2028 Biennium.

Today, on the International Day of Peace, Zonta International joins the United Nations in calling for investments in peace for everyone, everywhere, every day. 🕊️

We cannot achieve our mission or vision while millions of women and girls are living in conflict or post-conflict settings that present significant risks to their personal safety and well-being.

Read Zonta International’s Statement on Women's Rights in Armed Conflict and Post-Conflict Settings for actions you can take as an individual and how you can further advocate for government action:https://www.zonta.org/images/docs/NewsEvents/Statements/ZontaInternationalStatementonWomensRightsinArmedConflictsandPostConflictSettings.pdf

15/09/2026

This World Childless Week, we recognize our Zonta sisters — and women everywhere — whose lives do not include children.

For some, being childfree is a choice. For others, being childless was never the life they imagined. Infertility, pregnancy loss, circumstances, relationships, health, finances, caregiving responsibilities and many other paths can lead to a life without children.

Women who are childless not by choice may carry grief that is rarely acknowledged and encounter a world in which adulthood, family and even a woman’s worth are too often defined by motherhood.

At Zonta, we believe every woman deserves to be seen, valued and included for who she is and for the life she has built.

During World Childless Week, we especially recognize our sisters who are childless not by choice. You are part of our community. Your experiences matter. Your contributions matter. And your life is no less meaningful because it followed a different path.

💛 To our childless sisters: we see you.

11/09/2026

Dear Zontians & our community,

We're thrilled to announce that our brand-new District 3 website is up and running! Visit it at www.zontadistrictthree.org.

Please take some time to explore the site! You can find District events, learn more about District initiatives, and look up clubs and reach their individual pages.

We are continuing to roll out and update the individual club pages.

Looking ahead, we hope to create a blog page for every club and committee in the District.

Here’s to an exciting new chapter for District 3—enjoy the new site!

Discover Zonta District 3's mission to empower women and girls through service, advocacy, and leadership across communities in NY, NJ, PA, MD, VA, and DC.

25/08/2026

August 26th is Women’s Equality Day, commemorating the certification of the 19th
Amendment in 1920 and the expansion of women’s voting rights in the United States.

More than a century later, the work for equality continues.

This Women’s Equality Day, Zonta District 3 and the Zonta Club of Harrisburg-Hershey join Zonta USA and Zonta clubs across the country in encouraging action in support of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which would explicitly guarantee equal rights under the U.S. Constitution regardless of s*x.

There is urgency to act now. The ERA has been ratified by the required 38 states, but Congress must still act to affirm its recognition as the 28th Amendment. With the 119th Congress ending January 3, 2027, only 130 days remain for Congress to act.

You can show your support by signing the ERA petition and adding your voice to the call for constitutional gender equality.

Take action: Sign the petition at Sign4ERA.org

15/07/2026

District 3 is proudly represented at the 67th Zonta International Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia! 🌎💛

Our members have joined Zontians from around the world for several days of inspiring speakers, leadership development, fellowship, and collaboration as we continue our shared mission of building a better world for women and girls.

We are proud of our District 3 delegates and thank them for representing our clubs and our district on the international stage. We wish everyone a wonderful convention and safe travels home!

21/03/2026

💛 🌹 The Zonta Club of Harrisburg-Hershey, USA, marked International Women's Day by honoring women leaders in their community with yellow roses and messages of gratitude.

🔗 Read more the club's advocacy and recognition here: https://bit.ly/4sd855n

Zonta Club of Harrisburg-Hershey

08/03/2026

💛 Today, on International Women’s Day, Zonta International recognizes the remarkable women leading change across communities, industries and governments worldwide. As we celebrate progress, we also call for stronger action to ensure women have equal power, representation and support in decision-making at every level.

🔗 Read the full statement here: https://bit.ly/4ubMZpg