Influential Women in Buffalo During the 19th and 20th Centuries
Marian de Forest
We kicked off our fall meeting season with a presentation on “Influential Women in Buffalo During the 19th and 20th Centuries” highlighting our own Marian de Forest and the birth of Zonta International, by local acclaimed author Rick Falkowski. Mr. Falkowski is a presenter for Erie County Dept. of Senior Services University Express, and the coordinator of the Wednesday on the Canal Concerts at Gateway Harbor Park in North Tonawanda. He cofounded the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, the Buffalo Music Awards and was the Publisher of Buffalo Backstage magazine. Mr. Falkowski has published a number of books, and is in demand as a presenter on Buffalo Music and Buffalo History at WNY community centers, libraries, historical societies, senior complexes, clubs, and organizations.
Zonta Trivia Nite
Win or Booze Take 1st Place
Thank you to the 13 teams that participated in the November Trivia Nite. Fun was had by all.
Second Place Winners – Cheektowaga Jailbirds
Last Place Winners – We Keep Trying
Best Costume Team – Snow Wrecked and the 7 Delinquents
In Memory of Phyllis Dickinson
As a member of the Zonta Club of Cheektowaga-Lancaster for over 42 years, Phyllis was a leader, mentor and friend to both current and past members of the club. During the time Phyllis was a member, she served in the offices of President, Vice President and Secretary. She was selected as Zontian of the Year in 2007, meeting all the criteria of: showing commitment to the ideals of Zonta, excellent leadership qualities, participating in club activities over and above the norm, and participating in the community. Phyllis’ contributions were well known to others in the community, volunteering her time to Meals on Wheels and the Lancaster-Depew Boys and Girls Club. For many years, Phyllis volunteered at the intake desk for the Family Justice Center and performed other duties as needed. She was our Club Historian, keeping numerous boxes of our past records and paraphernalia, and sorting through and organizing them. Phyllis turned her home into a Zonta satellite, always offering it up for meetings, garage sales and basket making. She took it upon herself to be the Manager of our Food tables at our Sweets and Shopping and Team Trivia Nights, organizing the baked goods and making sure we had enough paper products, cutlery and serving utensils. Prior to retiring Phyllis worked in the Lancaster School system as a Librarian and then became the Media Specialist at LHS. Phyllis was a driving force in the club with her welcoming personality and smile that always be remembered and missed by all.
Say No to Violence
Be aware of trafficking
ZONTA CALENDAR RAFFLE
MAY 2024
Our calendar fundraiser offers 31 days of chances and prizes. Daily prizes consist of gift cards with a minimum value of $25, cash prizes of $50 & a hotel stay for your single donation of $10.
Winners will be contacted by phone or email and posted here daily.
Proceeds will be used support projects that benefit women and girls.
Winners:
May 1st – $50 Cash Prize – Brian Piekarski
May 2nd – $25 Dunkin’ Donuts – Maeve Wright
May 3rd – $25 Tropical Cafe – Dawn Bellere
May 4th – $25 Amazon – Carol Townsend
May 5th – $25 Barnes & Noble – Patricia Tornabene
May 6th – $25 Tim Hortons – Shannon Rosenswie
May 7th – $25 Home Goods – Kerry Peek
May 8th – $25 Starbucks – Sue Mason
May 9th – $25 Amazon – Nicholas Ardino
May 10th – $75 Morluski’s Restaurant- Diane Stottle
May 11th – $25 Wegman’s- Mary Lou Ardino
May 12th – $50 Cash – Heidi Salva
May 13th – $25 Texas Roadhouse – Ann Deutschlander
May 14th – $25 Target – Donna Vitale
May 15th – $25 Door Dash – Tom Kerr
May 16th – $25 Amazon – Nita McCown
May 17th – $25 Kohl’s – Tom Kaczmarek
May 18th – $25 TJ Maxx – Charles Deutschlander
May 19th – $25 Kohl’s – Kathy Simonetta
May 20th – $25 PetSmart – Rose Babani
May 21st – $25 Amazon – Christine Ziemba
May 22nd – $25 Taco Bell – Claudia Schultz
May 23rd – $50 Cash – Pam Bishop
May 24th – $25 Amazon – Kristine Rucker Lewis
May 25th – $25 Cheesecake Factory – Lisa Faulhaber
May 26th – $25 Michael’s- Kathy Simonetta
May 27th – $150 Home2 Suites – Karen Deutschlander
May 28th – $25 Amazon – Mary Piekarski
May 29th – $25 Ultra Beauty – Rina Szchater
May 30th – $25 Texas Roadhouse – Christine Ziemba
May 31st – $50 Cash – Tere Piper
Congratulations!