Busy April meeting

The Zonta Club of Toowoomba had a busy april meeting at Angelos House. As well as being our AGM a cheque for $1100 was presented to Mary Jibson who was representing “Fresh Hope” . Fresh Hope is a theurapeutic home with an eighteen month residential program, specifically designed for mothers (suffering substance abuse) and their children; assisting both to recover while building self esteem, parenting, and practical life skills in a safe, family enviroment. Fresh Hope is a non-profit community based organization.

“Fresh Hope” was one of the three charities who received the proceeds of our very successful International Womens Day luncheon. Other charities were “Yalari” an organization which funds and coordinates educational scholarships for indiginous student; and the remaining third of the proceeds was donated to ZI charities.

Another new member Yvonne Coulton was also inducted by President Rhondda Bridle making for a busy night.

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District 22 CONFERENCE 2023 -Update

The District 22 Conference 2023 is successfully concluded. From the warm welcome to Mackay by Mayor Williamson and Aunty Pat Corrie to the final business closure on Sunday 10 September, delegates and guests enjoyed the guest speakers, the several presentations by our education award winners, our Zonta International Representative Annika from Sweden and the Zonta spirit generated by many Zontians being and working together for the future of District 22. Congratulations to the newly elected Board Members and Nominating Committee, as well as to the many first-time Conference delegates who participated in the business sessions. Thanks also to the Zontians of Mackay who hosted the event and to the Organising Committee for their months of planning to deliver a happy and productive District Conference. The District Conference 2025 will be held in Mount Isa. In the meantime the 2024 Zonta International Convention in Brisbane will be the next major event to which we look forward.