History
The Zonta Club of Austin, Texas was organized by Mrs. Thelma Schwab on May 30, 1951, with a dinner meeting held at the Hitchin' Post in Austin.
The sponsor of the Austin Club was The Zonta Club of San Antonio, Texas.
The charter dinner and installation of officers was held on June 12, 1951, at the Commodore Perry Hotel in Austin, with Mrs. Bonnie Enloe, immediate past Governor of District Ten, as the installer.
Charter Officers
Charter Members
Dr. Elizabeth Gentry Mrs. Waggoner E. Sanders Mrs. Emma R. Grant Mrs. Myra Scott Mrs. Dolly-Maude Harris Mrs. J.A. Stanford Mrs. Clare Hill Mrs. Evelyn Teich Mrs. Leola Jolly Mrs. Ruth Wasson Mrs. Neenah Lang Mrs. Florine West Dr. Georgia Legett After the organization the Austin Club passed the following objectives:
* To stimulate the desire of each member to be of service.
* To promote good fellowship as an opportunity for service.
* To quicken the interest of each member in the welfare of the Austin community.
* To cooperate with others in the civic, social, commercial and industrial development of the community.These objectives have been, and continue to be, successfully achieved by the Club's membership.
