Changeover Dinner 2016

Maroochy’s changeover dinner for 2016 was attended by 50 guests who enjoyed a sumptuous meal during an evening of fellowship and celebration. Guest speaker for the evening was Area 1 Director, Lyn Agnew – who shared snippets of her Zonta journey with guests, as well as installing the 2016/17 executive, and inducting three new members.

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President: Petra Ladwig         Vice President: Barb Clyde
Secretary: Uli Hosang        Treasurer: Helen Gibson

Directors:  Margaret Mansfield, Pam Harrak, Lyn Cosgrove & Di Faulkner

 

 

Each year, Maroochy Zonta offers two ‘Mature-age Bursaries’ for women returning to study. This year, through the generosity of a local couple, we were able to offer three bursaries. Two of the winners were able to attend the dinner to be presented with their awards.

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Presentations of financial support were made to three local organizations, SunnyKids, Sonshine Sanctuary and Lily House ….. undertaking amazing work towards empowering women experiencing difficulty in their lives.

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