District 9 Conference will be held October 6-9 2011

In beautiful, Long Beach, California at the Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center hotel.
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Lois Frankel will be our keynote speaker on Friday, October 7th. Dr. Frankel
literally wrote the book on coaching people to succeed in businesses large and small around the globe. Her books Nice
Girls Don't Get The Corner Office and Nice Girls Don't Get Rich are international bestsellers translated into over twenty-
five languages worldwide. Her new book Nice Girls Just Don't Get It will be released in April. This new look at successful
women expands the tips from Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office to all aspects of a woman's life. Dr.
Frankel illuminates the critical strategies and accompanying tactics to go from "nice girl" to "winning woman."
Workshops: We know that very talented Zontians in our District offer a wealth of knowledge and experience to share
and we’re offering that opportunity. Our Workshop Committee is asking members to submit proposals to conduct

workshops at the Conference.
Click here for more information and to find the Request for Proposals for Workshop
presentations.
Club Service & Fundraising Presentations: Our Workshop Committee is also interested in presenting the most successful
service projects and fund raising programs in the District.
We are soliciting presentations in categories of small, medium,
and large Clubs for both service and fund raising presentations.
Click here for more information and to find the Request for Proposals
for Club service and fund raising presentations.
Warm up your winter. Mark your calendar and start making plans
to go to the beach!

Peggy Edwards - Chair District 9 2011 Conference Committee

2011 Zonta North American Inter-District Meeting

June 3-5, 2011, Reno, NV

Why you should attend: Meet Zonta International Leaders; reconnect with Zontians
from other Districts; participate in workshops on a variety of timely topics;
refresh your spirit of commitment to improving the lives of women
What you'll Do: Learn about how Zonta really works by sitting in on informative panel discussionsand selecting from up
to 16 different workshops organized into 4 Tracks - "Advocacy", "Leadership", "Membership", and "Public Relations; take
away useful tools to strengthen your club; raise the level of dialogue about how North American Zonta Clubs can successfully
collaborate on membership, service and advocacy.
Where you'll Stay: Join us at the exciting and newly expanded Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 South Virginia St.,
Reno, NV 89502 www.atlantiscasino.com. Once you check out their beautiful facilities, you'll want to book an extra
day just to pamper yourself!All amounts in USD - Registration includes meals and materials
Schedule of events: Early Bird Registration (before May 1, 2011) $175
Fri. June 3
6-8pm Opening Reception
Sat. June 4
7:30am-4:45 Workshops
6-10pm Banquet
Sun. June 5
9am-Noon Workshops/Brunch
12pm Program Concludes
Late Registration (May 1 - May 27) $200 Hotel Room
Rates
- single or double occupancy, plus $10 resort fee, $109

A Passive Fundraiser for ZI

ZONTIANS IN THE US - SHOW YOUR SUPPORT WITH EVERY
PURCHASE YOU MAKE!
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will help us earn money doing what you do every day! Just use our custom credit
card and valuable cash donations for every purchase you make will be donated to
our organization. Plus, we'll get a $50 bonus donation when you make your first purchase.
The card comes with a competitive rate, so sharing your passion—and your
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Courage House speaker Tara Siegal at our February meeting

We were pleased to welcome Tara Siegal to our February 2011 meeting from Courage 2 B U. C2BU is building
Courage Houses, homes for children rescued from the hideous world of sex trafficking.
The first homes are being built in Northern California and in Tanzania, Africa, and are slated
to have girls living in them by the fall or winter of 2010.
Why is Courage House different than any other solution…
• It’s not just a program; it is a home. It has no minimum or maximum defined stay
• It’s a safe house. Location is undisclosed so perpetrators cannot find girls
• Each girl will develop an individual Unique Life Plan (ULP) addressing her physical, emotional,
psychological, educational, psychosocial and spiritual needs. Resources will be
provided and plans created to ensure each girl’s successful transition to independent,
self-sufficient living.
• Whether placement is voluntary or mandatory, we recognize these children are prone to
run away because of their trauma and their difficulty in navigating and participating in
healthy relationships. We will have protocols in place as part of each girl’s life plan to
address the triggers of running away. In addition, we will offer a menu of activities that
are intentionally designed to daily exhaust and nurture the mind and body of each girl in
a healthy, therapeutic way.
• Though there will be no minimum stay defined at Courage House, we recognize that
state license requirements will not allow all girls to stay past their 18 1/2 year birthday.
We anticipate establishing Courage House Too, a home for girls who are “aging out”, but
still require structure, therapy, and assisted transition towards independent living whether
that might be attending college, working a job or vocational training.
The good news is the Courage House is awaiting its license and plan to move forward very
soon.
What can we do?
• Share the message, by bringing friends to benefit concerts to raise money and educate
with speakers from Courage to be You.
• Monthly Donors, gift cards from Target and RC Willey wishlist and the Courage Cafe.

Congratulations to our Take Flight Winner!

We are happy to announce our winner is Louise Robbins  who won a 2
hour Sacramento/Sierra area or/or Bay tour (San Francisco area)
flight for 2 and 1 hour in a state-of-the-art hydraulic flight simulator.
We will coordinate with the winner to schedule the flight during the
spring to accommodate the weather. The flight simulator is located
on Mather Field. Look for next years event for tickets and more information
email: zonta.club.greater.sacramento@gmail.com
zontata.club.greater.sacramento@gmail.com or Facebook.

Thank you all for your participation and support!!!

President Patti Wilson's Message for March 2011

Dear Zontians,
Here is our schedule for the next couple of months:
March 23, Wednesday Dinner Meeting, Speaker Toni Roberts on Micro Loans, Terri
Goldstein’s home
April 2, Saturday, Area 1 Meeting, Sacramento, Holiday Inn
April 27, Wednesday, Espanol Restaurant at 6:30pm cost $25 for a three course
dinner. Speaker is Sarah Moussa.
We had a wonderful time at the SAEHC collaging with the women at the safe house.
They were very thankful for the breakfast food donation we gave them. Please make a note, at the Area 1 meeting
we will be looking for food donations for them, the only time they eat is when the food is donated.
District 9 has sent out a club challenge. They are asking for every member of the club to donate
to the Zonta International, the amount of the individual donation does not matter. All
clubs that meet the 100 percent mark will be invited to a special ZI Foundation reception at the
International Convention in Torino, Italy. Visit www.zonta.org to donate.
Thank you to our February dinner meeting speaker Deb Roth for sharing her empowering experience
with women in our community. It was educational for everyone.
Another Thank You to Elisabeth Mahan, she not only set up our new website, www.zontagreatersac.org but donated the
URL fee. Thank you so much for your generosity!
In Sisterhood, Patti Wilson, ZCGS President

Area 1 Meeting—Saturday, April 2

Mark your calendars, the Area 1 meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn
Capitol Plaza 300 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814
Expect registration to be sent out soon and it will include lunch as well as exciting
speakers from our own District 9. We are asking for food donations for
the Sacramento Emergency Housing Center (SAEHC). The center is a safe
house for women and only has food available if it is donated to them.

Zonta Rose Day and the 100th International Women's Day

Dear Zontians,

March 8th was Zonta Rose Day and the 100th International Women's Day. I hope you all found meaningful opportunities to celebrate with your clubs and districts. Many of you have already shared stories and photos from your celebrations, and I hope to feature as many stories as possible on the Zonta International website and our Zonta International Flickr page for all Zontians to share and enjoy.

Membership invoices will be going out this month to all club presidents and club and district treasurers. Payment of all dues for new and renewing members must be submitted by 1 June. Thank you in advance for the timely submission of your club's membership dues.

Thank you as always for your unwavering commitment to Zonta's mission to advance the status of women worldwide. Help us raise awareness of this mission by introducing a prospective new member to Zonta this month. Don't forget - members who recruit two or more new members this biennium will receive special recognition for their efforts.

Warm regards,

Dianne K. Curtis
Zonta International President
Zonta International Foundation President

The Zonta International Fund

Zonta International is asking for 100% participation to donations to the ZI fund and encourages Zontians from all over the US/world to participate as well. Our participation delivers a strong and united message supporting Zonta's hard working leaders all over the world that we not only belong to our local civic club, but that we truly care.

It doesn't really matter how much you give to deliver this powerful/understated message.

Please bring a check for at least $5 to our meeting this Wednesday, March 23 or you can send to me Patti Wilson 2622 Bertella Rd Cameron Park CA 95682

Japanese Zontians impacted by the earthquake and tsunami

Dear Zontians,

District 26 Governor Tokue Ueda has been in contact with me regarding assistance for the Japanese Zontians impacted by the earthquake and tsunami. Governor Tokue has advised me that all members of the Akita, Sendai, Fukushima, Yamagata, Kooriyama, Hakodate and Kushiro Clubs are safe and that some of the members of the Shiogama Club have been located.  This is good news as grave fears had been held for the Shiogama Club. I am discussing with Governor Tokue how Zontians can assist members in Japan and will let you know the outcome once it has been resolved. I understand that all Zontians wish to support District 26, and I appreciate you giving us the time to work through all the details.  Please continue to check the Zonta International website for updates. I would like to share the following message that I received from Governor Tokue.   < /p> Thank you to many Zontians in the world for your prayers, thoughts and good wishes and your offers of help to the victims suffered by the Tohoku-Kanto Earthquake/Tsunami. Besides we are facing an additional disaster, the breakdown of the nuclear plant after earthquake which makes us so uneasy.  We are thankful to find there are no casualties among ZC members of Akita, Sendai, Fukushima, Yamagata, Kooriyama, Hakodate and Kushiro. Some of the members of the Shiogama Club have been located. This is good news as grave fears had been held for the Shiogama Club.   Tohoku/Pacific off-shore Earthquake which is a largest tragedy that Japan had ever faced before, the number of victims are more than 450,000 and about 4,300 people are killed and 8,200 missing. Those victims in shelter are suffered from the cold weather (some nights below 0 centigrade) and not enough blankets and other needs.  Especially many areas have no gas, water, electricity so imagine their haggard feeling is growing over the limits of human being. Nothing is more welcome than a kind of sympathy from friends at such a time of anxiety and distress as this. It's very thoughtful of you to inquire after us and to offer help and I sincerely appreciate your kindness. We are now preparing the account for donations from abroad. I'll let you know as soon as we fix it. Thank you again to the many Zonta friends who have sent messages. Sincerely, Tokue Ueda District 26 Governor

Zonta Rose Day March 8

International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the economic, political
and social achievements of women past, present and future.
The Zonta Rose
The yellow rose has been a symbol of Zonta International for decades. It has
adorned many Zonta items from stationery to clothing and is used in charter and anniversary
celebrations. International Women’s Day is now an official holiday in Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, China (for women only), Cuba, Georgia, Guinea‐Bissau, Eritrea,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Madagascar (for women only), Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nepal (for women
only), Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Zambia. The tradition
sees men honoring their mothers, wives, girlfriends, colleagues, etc with flowers and small gifts. In some countries
International Women’s Day has the equivalent status of Mother's Day where children give small presents to their mothers and grandmothers.