Zonta
International is a worldwide service organization of executives in business and
the professions working together to advance the status of women. Nearly
33,000 members belong to more than 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 68 countries and
geographic areas.
The
Zonta Club of Austin was organized
on May 30, 1951. The
club provides service to the Austin community by funding services that
help women and children; provides scholarships to young women in
business, public affairs, and contributes to graduate level fellowships
for women in Areo-space engineering fields. The club also raises
money for International service projects to advance the status of women
worldwide.
Zonta International and it's member clubs seek to:
Provide service
globally and locally
Improve the legal, political,
economic, health, educational and professional status of women
Work for the advancement of
understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of
executives in business and the professions
Promote justice and universal
respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms
Be united internationally to
foster high ethical standards, implement service programs, and
provide mutual support and fellowship for members who serve
their communities, their nations and the universe