MS-1209 Zonta Club of Bowling Green, Ohio Area

Title	MS-1209 Zonta Club of Bowling Green, Ohio Area
Introduction	The files of the Zonta club of Bowling Green were transferred to the Center by organization President Michelle Grigore in October of 2014. The 1.5 linear foot collection spans 1999 – 2016 and includes proceedings, correspondence, subject files, reports, literary productions, scrapbooks, printed material, and photographic material. No restrictions exist on the use of this collection and duplication is permitted for the purposes of preservation and scholarly research. The collection was arranged and described by Archives Assistant Rebecca Denes in April 2016.
Agency History	Zonta International is a global professional women’s service and advocacy organization, founded in Buffalo, New York in 1919. The Bowling Green, Ohio Area Chapter of Zonta International was chartered in 1999 and remains active. The group works within the greater Bowling Green and Bowling Green State University community to advocate for underrepresented groups, provides scholarships for non-traditional students in need, and develops empowerment programs for girls and women. More information about the Zonta Club of Bowling Green Area can be found on their website.
Scope and Content	The Zonta Club of Bowling Green, Ohio Area Collection serves as a complement to the large number of women’s clubs manuscripts held by the Center for Archival Collections. It also demonstrates the level of community involvement that organization like the Zonta Club have in Bowling Green. In comparison to many of these organizations, the Zonta Club of Bowling Green is a more recent addition to the community. Researchers who are interested in the history of women’s clubs or of advocacy in the region will find a wealth of information about the contemporary issues faced by the chapter, as well as their modern advocacy. Of particular interest in the collection are the subject files. The subject files provide insight into the connections between local, regional, national, and international groups. Additionally, researchers in gender studies fields may find the information on empowerment programs for women and girls a valuable resource.
Series Description	PROCEEDINGS MEETING MINUTES 1999 – 2016 Fifteen folders, arranged chronologically Minutes and materials from regular and special event meetings. Includes information about routine club operations and the various events and programs involving the chapter. ROSTERS 2001 – 2014 Two folders, arranged chronologically by type Lists of members, officers, and committee members. CORRESPONDENCE GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE 1999 – 2013, nd One folder, arranged chronologically Assorted internal and external correspondence between chapter members and various entities and organizations with whom they work. SUBJECT FILES GENERAL SUBJECT FILES 1999 – 2014, nd Twenty folders, arranged chronologically by subject Information and materials relating to the chapter and various programs, their affiliate organizations, and advocacy and service areas. SCRAPBOOKS AND MATERIALS SCRAPBOOKS 1999 – 2013 Twelve folders, arranged chronologically Handmade scrapbooks commemorating events and programs. NEWSCLIPPINGS 1999, 2001, 2003 – 2007 One folder, arranged chronologically Articles about the chapter from various local and regional sources. PRINTED MATERIALS NEWSLETTERS 2001 - 2003 One folder, arranged chronologically A sampling of the chapter newsletter, “Bowling Green Zonta News.” CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS 1999, 2008, 2010 Three folders, arranged chronologically by type Certificates and awards given to the chapter and founding member Kathy East. BROCHURES 1998 – 1999, 2004, 2008 – 2012, ND Two folders, arranged chronologically by type Informational brochures for the local District 5 and for the global Zonta International parent organization. PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL 1999 – 2013, nd Five folders, arranged chronologically by type Flyers and handouts made to advertise various regional and local conferences, meetings, events, and programs. PROGRAMS 1999 – 2012 Five folders, arranged chronologically by type Programs for local and regional conferences, meetings, and events. PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS POSITIVE PRINTS 1999 – 2012, nd Two folders, arranged chronologically by subject Photographs taken at the chapter’s charter dinner and various events.
Inventory	Box 1 Folder 1. Meeting Minutes and Materials 1999 2. Meeting Minutes and Materials 2000 3. Meeting Minutes and Materials 2001 4. Meeting Minutes and Materials 2002 5. Meeting Minutes and Materials 2003 6. Meeting Minutes and Materials 2004 7. Meeting Minutes and Materials 2005 8. Meeting Minutes and Materials 2006 9. Meeting Minutes and Materials 2007 10. Meeting Minutes and Materials 2008 11. Meeting Minutes and Materials 2009 12. Meeting Minutes and Materials 2010 13. Meeting Minutes and Materials 2011 Box 2 Folder 1. Meeting Minutes and Materials 2012 2. Meeting Minutes and Materials 2013 3. Meeting Minutes and Materials 2014 4. Meeting Minutes and Materials 2015 5. Meeting Minutes and Materials Jan. to Sept. 2016 6. Meeting Minutes and Materials Sept. to Dec. 2016 Box 3 Folder 1. Membership Rosters 2001 – 2002, 2008, 2010, ND 2. Officer and Committee Rosters 2001 – 2014 3. Zonta District 5 Rules of Procedure 2009 4. Zonta International Club Manual – Committee Responsibilities 2013 5. General Organization Correspondence 1999 – 2013, ND 6. Signed Guest Book 1999, 2009 7. “Choice Women Make to Enhance Their Lives” Event 2001 8. Human Trafficking 2002, ND 9. Service Committee 2002, 2014, ND 10. Aurora House 2003 11. “Power of Stem Cells” Presentation 2004 12. Domestic Violence Awareness 2005, 2008, 2013, ND 13. Membership Survey 2006 14. Scholarship Program 2007 – 2009 15. “Girls with Goals” Events 2008 16. “Suicide and Suicide Prevention: Information and Wood 2008 County’s Response” Presentation by Tom Clemons 17. “The Story of the Zonta Emblem” 2008 18. “Jeopardy – Zonta Style” 2009 19. “The Governor’s Office for Women’s Initiatives and 2010 Outreach – Momentum 2010: Ohio Women’s Summit 20. Programming 2012, ND 21. Project Homeless Connect 2013 22. “Bird Flu: The Next Pandemic?” Presentation ND 23. “Bridges Out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and ND Communities” Workbook 24. “Discovering Zonta – Jeopardy” ND 25. Human Values for Transformative Action ND 26. Assorted Reports 2006, 2008 27. “Heroines of Peace” by Kathy East 2005 28. Scrapbooks – “Zonta Beginnings” 1999 29. Scrapbooks – Assorted Events 2000 30. Scrapbooks – Assorted Events 2001 31. Scrapbooks – “District 5 Retreat” 2002 32. Scrapbooks – “1st Annual Zonta Chili Cook Off” 2002 33. Scrapbooks – “Girls with Goals” 2002, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009 Box 4 Folder 1. Scrapbooks – “Gifts to the Cocoon Shelter” 2006 2. Scrapbooks – Assorted Events 2009 3. Scrapbooks – Assorted Events 2010 4. Scrapbooks – Assorted Events 2011 5. Scrapbooks – Assorted Events 2012 6. Scrapbooks – Assorted Events 2013 7. Newspaper Clippings related to Zonta BG 1999, 2001, 2003 – 2007 8. Newsletter – “Bowling Green Zonta News” 2001 – 2003 9. District 5 and Area 1 Newsletters 2001 – 2002, 2008, 2011 10. Certificate – Zonta International “Charter Member Certificate” 1999 Awarded to Kathy East 11. Certificate – Cocoon Shelter “Certificate of Appreciation” 2008, 2010 Awarded to Zonta BG 12. Certificate – Zonta International District 5 “Certificate of 2008 Achievement” 13. Zonta International Informational Brochures 1998 – 1999 14. District 5 Informational Brochures 2004, 2008 – 2012, ND 15. Zonta International 85th Birthday Card 2009 – 2013 16. Promotional Material – District 5 Annual Conference 1999, 2003, 2005 – 2007 17. Promotional Material – Assorted Events 2000 – 2003, 2005 – 2012, ND 18. Promotional Material – District 5, Area 1 Meetings 2003, 2009, 2011, 2013 19. Promotional Material – “Girls With Goals” 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009 20. Promotional Material – Annual Summer Solstice Wine Tasting 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 21. Invitation – Annual Summer Solstice Wine Tasting 2006 – 2009, 2011, 2013 22. Invitation – Charter Presentation Dinner 2009 23. Programs – District 5 Annual Governor’s Conference 2009, 2010 24. Programs – “Charter Dinner” 1999 25. Programs – District 5 Annual Conference 2001, 2008, 2009 26. Programs – District 5, Area 1 Meetings 2003, 2007 – 2010, 2012 27. Program – “Organization Meeting for the Zonta Club of BG” 1999 28. Photos – “Zonta BG Charter Dinner” 1999 29. Photos – Miscellaneous People and Events 2001 – 2006, 2008 – 2009, 2012, ND Box 5 Oversize 1. Scrapbook page “Relaxin’ Retreaters!” 2008 2. Plaque Awarded to Zonta Bowling Green by the Girl Scouts of Maumee Valley Council 2001 3. Special Recognition – Ohio Senate Recognition of Zonta Bowling Green’s Charter Dinner 1999 4. Special Recognition -Ohio House of Representative Recognition of establishment of Zonta Bowling Green’s Chapter 1999 5. Proclamation – Board of County Commissioners, Wood County, Ohio recognize Zonta Bowling Green 1999 6. Proclamation– Office of the Mayor Proclamation in Honor of Zonta Bowling Green’s charter 1999 7. Charter – Zonta International Official Chapter 1999