Zonta Club
of Glens Falls
Serving our community since 1924
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Cam Cardinale Addresses Zonta Club of Glens Falls
Zonta D2 Area I Director , Debra Grobe , Cam Cardinale, President of Lower Adirondack Pride , co-President of the Zonta Club of Glens Falls , Stacey Wood
Cam Cardinale , an advocate for human rights , a skilled policy writer who champions legislative advancements that protect and affirm marginalized communities was the guest speaker at the February 2025 Zonta meeting in Glens Falls. In addition, he is the President of Lower Adirondack Pride where he leads efforts to support and uplift the LGBTQIA+ individuals across Warren, Washington, and Northern Saratoga Counties. Finally, he was active in helping to pass PROP I in New York State for equal rights for women.
New Member
Vice President Elizabeth Connolly ( far left) introduced Kelly Demeri, as Zonta’s new member, along with D2 Area I Director Debra Grobe and co-President Stacey Wood
At our February Dinner meeting we inducted our latest Zontian, Kelly Demeri. Kelly moved here from New Jersey. Before she moved here, she was a second vice president as well as a webmaster for the State Board of NJ Questers, a nonprofit historical preservation. She has a son in the navy and was a vice president for the North Jersey Blue Star Mothers of America. She is interested in websites and social media communications and is active in making pottery. We are very happy to have her join us in our mission of making the world a better place for Women and Girls.
2024-2025 Zonta Community
Partners Program
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2024 Zonta Scholarship & Awards
The Zonta Club of Glens Falls awarded a total of $15,500 in scholarships and awards to graduates of area high schools at their annual scholarship and awards dinner on June 4th. Recipients were selected based on academic achievement, community involvement, leadership, financial need as well as accomplishments and career goals that align with Zonta’s Mission to Build a Better World for Women and Girls.
This year’s awardees included Kendall Gross, graduating senior of Glens Falls High School who received the Young Women in Public Affairs Award as well as one of two Women in Technology STEM Awards. An additional STEM award was given to Lindsey Pepe of Queensbury. Camilla Short, South Glens Falls graduating senior received the Jean M Coon Humanitarian Award.
Recipients of the 2024 Zonta Club of Glens Falls Scholarships include graduating seniors, Kiley Allen, Greenwich High School; Meagan Aubrey, South Glens Falls High School; Marysa Colvin, Hudson Falls High School; Bayley Duffy, Queensbury High School and Natalia Steves, Glens Falls High School.
2024 Service Grants
The Zonta Club of Glens Falls is proud to announce our 2024 local grant recipients. A committee of seven members reviewed applications and chose to award grants to six organizations.
Our largest grant was to fund a colposcope for the Glens Falls Hospital’s Forensic Department. This scope is used to collect evidence for prosecuting sexual and physical abuse cases. Grants also went to Glens Falls Family Services. Uniquely You Boutique at Glens Falls Hospital, Girls on the Run Program, Wiawaka Center for Women, and the Cardiac Care Rehab Program at Glens Falls Hospital.
2023-2024 Zontian of the Year
Dawn Judkins has been a valued member of the Zonta Club of Glens Falls for 14 years. Her interest has always been community service and she has served on our club’s service committee for several years.
Art and wellness are Dawn’s passions. Her creative energy and Zonta spirit have inspired many unique fundraising ideas with great success. Whenever asked to find a way to add sparkle to a club idea, Dawn willingly steps forward to create and execute a plan. Her willingness to go the extra mile and her positive energy have inspired us all.
We honor and thank Dawn and recognize her as Zontian of the Year for her outstanding contributions to the Zonta Club of Glens Falls.
Dawn Judkins
April 21, 2023
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Lip Sync Contest
Wood Theater, Glens Falls
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April 25, 2023
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Member Meeting
Bull Pen
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May 20, 2023
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D2 Spring Workshop
Zonta Members Only
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Zonta Support
Thank you to all our supporters who have rallied behind the Zonta Club of Glens Falls during the pandemic. As our community slowly and safely rises from the effects of COVID, we are optimistic that we will continue to receive support in our mission to improve the lives of women and girls locally and globally.
We are better, working together.
Please consider a charitable donation to Zonta today.
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THANK YOU!
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2022-2023
Zontian
of the Year
Peggy Hurlburt
Margaret, better known as "Peggy" Hurlburt, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 Zontian of the Year plaque and pin for her service and dedication to the Zonta Club of Glens Falls. Peggy is a certified CPA, working for Tri-County Way. She has been a member of Zonta for 8 years, volunteering her time at club fundraisers and events. She also lends her expertise on the District Board as Treasurer of Zonta District 2.
New Zontian Members
Two new members were inducted into the Zonta Club of Glens Falls this month. We
welcome Darlene Hayes and Audrey Roosevelt and are excited to have them become
members of our Zonta Club. We are working to create a better world for women and girls.
Colette Brennan, Darlene Hayes, Audrey Roosevelt, Karen Hartman
Zonta January Program
Thanks to Warren County Director of Public Health Service, Ginelle Jones, for a very informative presentation on public health care in Warren County.
Debra Grobe-Searles, Ginelle Jones, Karen Hartman
2024 Zontian of the Year & New Member
New Member Ethel Weeks, Governor Lorraine Abess & Zontian of the Year Elizabeth Connolly
The Past Presidents of the Zonta Club of Glens Falls presented the Annual Zontian of the Year award to Elizabeth Connolly. Elizabeth’s joy and enthusiasm for new things can be contagious. (Click here for more information on Elizabeth.)
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Ethel Weeks was welcomed as our newest Zontian. Ethel, a retired Professor Emirita from SUNY Nassau, recently moved here from Long Island. She was born in Peru and is fluent in Spanish. She enjoys photography, hiking and hospitality. These skills and interests will help in our many projects we do throughout the year.
2024-2025 Zonta Community
Partners Program
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Zonta Saya NO to Violence Against Women
Zonta's worldwide campaign to Say No to Violence Against Women and Girls begins on November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ends on December 10th, Human Rights Day. We believe no women or girl should live in fear of violence.
Zonta Support
Thank you to all our supporters who have rallied behind the Zonta Club of Glens Falls. We are optimistic that we will continue to receive support in our mission to improve the lives of women and girls locally and globally.
We are better, working together.
Please consider a charitable donation to Zonta today.
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THANK YOU!
PAYPAL AND CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
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Zonta USA Caucus - for more information about the status of the ERA and action to be taken go to https://zontausa.org/what-we-do/equal-rights-amendment/
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Colette Brennan, Darlene Hayes, Audrey Roosevelt, Karen Hartman
Last Updated: 3/1/2025