President’s Monthly Letter
International Women’s Day Tribute
On International Women’s Day and Zonta Rose Day we pay tribute to the moms, the caretakers, the wives, the organizers, the teachers, health care workers, the advocates, the artists…to all of us. Being a woman means being powerful, assertive and strong-willed. It means being compassionate, intelligent and having the strength to stand up for ourselves and those around us.
Through the words of Helen Reddy we pay tribute to us all.
I am woman, hear me roar
In numbers too big to ignore
And I know too much to go back an' pretend
'Cause I've heard it all before
And I've been down there on the floor
And no one's ever gonna keep me down again
Yes, I am wise
But it's wisdom born of pain
Yes, I've paid the price
But look how much I've gained
If I have to, I can do anything
I am strong (strong)
I am invincible (invincible)
I am woman.
— Pam
IMPORTANT DATES
Commission on the Status of Women - March 15-26 The sixty-fifth session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations NY Headquarters.
Members can register here for the NGO CSW Forum. Registration is free.
Zing for Zonta: Boulder’s Got Talent - Friday, March 31, 6:00 pm The Dairy Arts Center
Board Meeting - TENTATIVE Thursday, April 6, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Via zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84873213280 ) All Members welcome.
Business Meeting - Thursday, April 13, 6-7:30 pm. in-person at Valmont Presbyterian Church 3262 61st St., Boulder, CO 80301.
FLASH NEWS
Science and Applications Program. Her training isn't in meteorology, atmospheric chemistry or solar physics. Rather, Paty is a sociologist working to understand the human dimensions of climate change, energy use, urban development, and water management and their direct impact on the lives of women and girls.
We honor Paty for accomplishments, her commitment to our planet and for her research on injustice and its impact on women. She has developed many innovative methods to examine how inequalities in income, education, and decision-making power across populations, relate to the negative impacts of transportation access,
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Membership
The Membership Committee - Colleen Yuskevich, Catherine Médal, Amanda Elsnes, Betty Cox, Jan Cheney
Representatives from Boulder Mental Health Partners met with our Z Club early in the month. Their focus was on overcoming the stigma of needing help, understanding signs of stress, being a by-stander and helping friends and family navigate their own challenges, and tapping into the resources that are available.
climbing wall. The highlight of the tour was a panel of Google representatives who spoke to the members about careers and the diverse skills and knowledge that is important to a company like Google. Our panelists were Keith Cartledge, a Senior Software Engineer, Emily Roth, a Product Manager, Allyson Wright a Product Support Manager and Valentin Iturbe-LaGrave, Director of Inclusion, (and Boulder High alum!) A big thank you to Marissa Nordahl who was our tour guide and visit coordinator.
Her presentation asked the members to think back to the first cartoon they ever watched. Was it a story about love, about romance? So often the cartoons we watch as kids include problematic messages about love and romance. They present female characters who sacrifice everything – even putting their own lives at risk – in pursuit of handsome Prince Charming. And Prince Charming might trap the girl he loves in a castle or a race car to claim her as his own. These are lasting impressions! The club engaged in a conversation about cartoons, movies television, and even rap/hip hop music. They discussed their notions of what’s normal and what’s not, in romantic relationships and how they are often influenced without even being aware of it! Thank you Amy for inspiring our club members! You gave them a lot to think about.
The EducateZ Committee - Christie Maurais, Marta Lindrose, Michelle Carpenter, Tommie Atanasoff, Pam Malzbender
FUNDRAISING Committee
Get your family and friends to buy a ticket to Zing! Ticket sales pay for all program costs. Our net proceeds go to our Zonta Foothills Foundation projects. This is OUR fundraising event supported by our members to raise the funds necessary for our projects and scholarships.
Silent Auction Donations: please write down the name, address and email of silent auction donors (not club members), estimated value along with what was donated and give to Marta so we can thank them.
The Fundraising Committee is looking for a few volunteers for the night of Zing to help with the check out process for Silent Auction items and bids on Voting. Please let one of us know that you would be available to help. Thank you.
Alchemy of Movement is a group of women representing the Boulder-based dance and fitness class “Deep Dive” at Alchemy. They are members of a choreography series called “Woman Up!” which combines empowering messages and strong female artists.
Maisha Diatta began formal dance training in tap, jazz, and ballet at the age of three, while also performing and receiving training in African dance, acrobatics and other Latin and afro-Cuban styles. Her performances have taken her to stages around the country. She is currently a member of the Starbound Dance Team at Dance Dimensions in Longmont
Espresso! merges two musical traditions with red-hot interpretations of American swing and Gypsy jazz favorites. The traditions of the past come alive with powerful instrumental leads and vocals in French and English. Very danceable, this music is infectious. "You owe it to your ears."
Lisa Selle is a singer/songwriter from a Colorado prairie small town. She is also an 8th grade language arts teacher, a mom, a reader of books, a gardener, and a bit of a hippie. Lisa plays where fans enjoy unexpected mash-ups, unlikely acoustic covers (for a middle-aged white lady) and originals. Her music is acoustic, organic Americana.
The Hula School of the Western Mountains was founded in Boulder in 1993 by Miriam Pumehana Paisner. They perform ancient (chanted) and modern hula (sung) and are inspired by King David Kalākaua, the last King of Hawaii who said, "Hula is the language of the heart and therefore the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people"
Matt Nicodemus, a Boulder resident since 2011, has been creating and performing since the '70s. Trained classically and a lover of all kinds of music and expressive forms, Matt composes and sings about different aspects of life and the world. A political activist/organizer, he loves bringing people together with music for social-environmental change.
TLooP (Pronounced Tee loop) is short for Tony Molina Loops. T combines the artistry of his musical background with percussion into these groovy Ambient, Chill Hop, Lofi live loops. Much of his music is played for yoga and relaxation, however you can find him Jamming out in Español as well. T is a father, teacher and innovator.
The Human Ukulele Band loves playing as a ukulele band, arranging multiple parts for instruments and voices. Like a phoenix, the ukulele has risen to popularity once again, most often in strum-along jams or as soloists. HUB’s members have created music together for years, while we welcome new talents who move to town.
Please sell tickets! Refer your friends there… Check it out here. Tell everyone you know about Zing on March 31st. Let's get everyone excited about this fun event. This is OUR fundraising event supported by our members.
The Fundraising Committee - Marta Lindrose, Colleen Farrell, Kathy Israelson, Catherine Médal and Tommie Atanasoff
Educatez Scholarship Committee
The scholarships we will work on first are listed below. Please contact Michelle Médal if you are interested in being on one of these committees. You can learn more about our scholarships on our website at: https://www.zontafoothills.org/scholarships
The EducateZ Scholarship Committee - Michelle Médal, Colleen Farrell, Jan Chaney, Kay Meyer, and Kim Prossner-Noonan
The Advocacy Committee
If they have already sponsored or co-sponsored the bill, you can send a message of thanks. Just click here.
The Advocacy Committee- Ranelle Randles, Sara Gillespie, Elizabeth Freedman, Amy Bonomi