Who can join?
Club membership in this classified service organization is by invitation. It is extended to business and professional people who formulate, determine or influence administrative policies.
What are the membership responsibilities?
Members are expected to:
- attend monthly meetings,
- actively participate in committees and service projects,
- participate in fund raising, and
- pay annual membership dues.
What are the membership benefits?
- Networking: Zontians are committed to women's development. Zontians are role models, mentors and like-minded professionals in their Zonta clubs and through international contacts.
- Building Leadership Skills: Zonta members organize events, chair committees and facilitate meetings. Zonta builds leaders.
- Cross-Cultural Sharing: Zontians share ideals across cultures and continents, through visits and conversation, in print and in person.
- Developing Lifelong Friendships: Zonta members support one another and share personal and professional milestones and challenges, often across international borders.
- Zontians Take Actions: Zontians work together and experience the satisfaction of making a personal contribution to improving women's lives.
When are the meetings for the Zonta Club of Harrisburg-Hershey?
Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month from September through June. At each meeting, there is time for socialization, and programs to enrich, enlighten or strengthen our membership. November has traditionally included a Thanksgiving luncheon to host the wives of participants in the International Fellow Program at the Carlisle Army War College, and the December meeting is generally a social event.
In January, we celebrate the life of Amelia Earhart and in May, we present local organizations with service grants funded by our money-raising efforts throughout the year. April is always a closed business meeting for members only, and in May, we award our Service Grants.
Why should someone join Zonta?
People join the club because of:
- their desire to offer service to others at the local and international level
- their interest in fellowship and networking with individuals from varied professional backgrounds
How does one become a member?
Potential new members are welcome to attend a meeting to learn more about the Zonta Club of Harrisburg-Hershey. After completing a membership application, and submitting it to the Board of Directors, the applicant is reviewed by Club members, and those who meet the membership criteria are invited to join.