2024 JANE M. KLAUSMAN SCHOLARSHIP
- A Clinton County Indiana resident
- Be attending an accredited university/college/institution
- Be enrolled in at least the second year of an undergraduate program through the final year of a master’s program at the time the application is submitted to the Zonta Club of Frankfort
- Be attending school at the time the schlarship funds are disbursed and must not graduate before April 2025
- Achieve an outstanding academic record during her academic studies, including business subjects
- Please visit the Zonta International website (www.zonta.org) for additional information regarding eligibility / requirements.
- Completed application due no later than July 26, 2024
ANNUAL MEETING – May 17th
During our Annual Meeting held at the Angry Donkey Restaurant in Michigantown, several presentations were made with the first being recognition of our 2024 YWPA Award winner, Michaela Jacobs from Clinton Central. Michaela received a $1000 award from the Zonta Club of Frankfort and her application has been forwarded to District 6 for further consideration for an additional award of $5000 from Zonta International. We wish Michaela good luck at the district level!
We also recognized our Zontians for reaching five-year milestones in their membership and service to the Club. Those members were: Carolyn Dunham & Marlene Brant – 40 years; Jeni Royalty – 35 years; Jenny Neal & Sharon Keck – 30 years; Kim Dahmen – 10 years; Linda Uitts, Rachel Milburn, & Tina Kimmel – 5 years.
Note: Club members have over 480 years of service to the Clinton County community!
The evening included the initiation of Andrea Sheese as a member. Andrea works for the City of Frankfort, serving as Administrative Assistant to Mayor Judy Sheets, also a fellow Zontian!
Installation of the 2024/2026 Board was also conducted: Rachel Milburn – President; Jeni Royalty – Vice President; Secretary – Sharon Keck; Treasurer – Bethany Sheets; Dana Myers – Past-President & Linda Uitts – Directors. Directors continuing their service are June Palmer, Nancy Harshbarger, and Susie Trees.
AREA 4 SPRING MEETING/WORKSHOP – April 20th
As host of our Area 4 / Indiana Meeting/Workshop this year, we welcomed fellow Zontians from the Indianapolis and Lebanon Clubs, along with district officers and chairs as guest speakers from other clubs within District 6 (Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin). Reports during the meeting included those on Zonta International / District 6 activities and memberhsip data given by Governor Cheryl Trudeau and Lt. Governor Isabel Vidal, respectively. District 6 Leadership Development Chair Yvonne Chalfant provided informaton on leadership and training opportunities and Foundation Ambassador Jeni Royalty updated attendees on the current biennium’s fundraising goals, international service projects, and educational programs. Workshop topics included Leadership, Membership/Diversity, and Zonta Spirit.
We met at the Frankfort Community Public Library and enjoyed a day of fellowship and learning, as well as a fantastic lunch prepared by Shoup’s Country Foods!
MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT EVENT – March 13th
This event brought potential new members to Old Stoney to learn about Zonta, which included an overview of our international organization and programs, district and area structure and activities, as well as what our club does locally. Delicious snacks were provided by the Membership Committee and others, and all attendees enjoyed visiting! Two attendees decided to become members and we are very excited to have them join us!
Thanks to the Membership Committee for planning this successful evening!
CHICKEN NOODLE DINNER & COUNTRY STORE – March 9th
Our 31st annual major fundraiser dinner at the Edward Jones Building at the Clinton County Fairgrounds offered both carryout and dine-in options. And, as always, was accompanied by our famous Country Store offering sweet treats and handmade goods for everyone to explore! From angel food cakes to pies and beyond, this has become a must-see part of the event every year.
The funds raised at the event help support the various Zonta scholarships and local organizations.
Thanks to all for making this year’s Chicken Noodle Dinner and Country Store a success!
FUN FELLOWSHIP EVENT – February 28th
Zonta members attended “Game Night” at Paul Phillippe Resource Center, enjoying a variety of delicious, sandwiches, snacks, and desserts while discovering a bit about how fellow Zontians think. The game “Loaded Questions” prompts players to write down their answer to various questions, then others try to guess who answered what!
Zonta Says NO! To Violence Against Women – November 27, 2023
On Monday, November 27, Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets issued a proclamation in support of the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women (aka “Zonta Says NO!”) campaign. Fellow members of the Zonta Club of Frankfort joined her, along with representatives of the Greater Lafayette YWCA, WeCare Recovery Home, and Frankfort Police Department.
Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women is a Zonta International campaign to raise awareness of and increase actions to end violence against women and girls around the world. The campaign began in November 2012 and each year encompasses the 16 days from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Day) and December 10 (Human Rights Day).
During these 16 days, all Zonta clubs and districts are encouraged to take part in the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign and to take local, national, and international actions to influence the making and implementation of laws, as well as changing gender-based attitudes and behaviors to end violence against women and girls.
“Zonta envisions a world where no woman lives in fear of violence. Through the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign, our members and allies stand together, uniting our voices to advocate for all those who have suffered gender-based violence. Zonta is needed now, more than ever, to continue its work to end violence and build a better world for women and girls.” Ute Scholz – Zonta International President
Orange was chosen to promote the message of “Zonta Says NO!” as it is a dynamic and vibrant color and considered an optimistic symbol for a future free of violence for women and girls. Symbols of the Zonta Says NO! campaign can be seen throughout our community with signs located in the lawns of businesses, city & county buildings, and residences, along with orange lighting at the Frankfort Community Public Library, Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, and on a special tree during the Festival of Lights at the TPA Park in memory of Martha Webb, a Frankfort Zontian for many years. And year-round, a Paul Phillippe Resource Center bus displays the Zonta Says NO! signage.
For far too long, violence against women has continued. Zonta is helping to end this. Won’t you join in saying “NO!”?