ZEE NEWS • MAY 2017 MAY 2017 •

District 5 • Area 1 • Club #0431

DATES TO REMEMBER:

You and a guest are invited to The Zonta Club of Findlay’s

58th Annual Installation Banquet

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

6:00 pm—9:00 pm ∞ $25 per person

Birchaven Clubhouse, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay (past the main building, clubhouse is on right)

Join us for dinner and entertainment by the Liberty Benton Acapella Choir

R.S.V.P. by May 10 to Jodi DeVore jdevore@openarmsfindlay.org

We are having a carry-in of donations for Women’s Resource Center. Their greatest need is diapers and wipes. Sizes 3 and up are best

-- they have an abundance of the smaller sizes. Of course, monetary donations are always welcome as well. -- Judy Scrimshaw

April 19, 2017St. Michael’s Auditorium

750 Bright Rd, Findlay

Benefiting: Hope House

Open Arms andThe Daughter Project

Doors open 6:00pm ~ bring cash for gift basket raffles and vendors

Style Show 7:00pm - Papillon BoutiqueEmcees – Beth Wilkins & Keith Hodkinson

Sponsored by:

Wine and light pairings will be served

Tickets $20 Contact Lisa Loughman (419) 425-5111

or e-mail: lloughman@woh.rr.com

Partnered with:Group Benefit

Consultants&

Was a huge success --a report on monies raised

for Open Arms, Hope Houseand the Daughter Project

will be given at a later date.

Assembling and organizing the Style Show gift baskets at Pam Ferris’s home! She even fed us too. -- Diane

Thank you to everyone for all your hard work on this very important

Zonta Style Show!

ZEE NEWS - MAY 2017 PAGE 2Geranium Sale

Please don’t forget delivery of our Presale Geraniums will be on May 3, and our Public Sale will be Held

May 5-7 at Gabe’s parking lot in Findlay.Friday 8-5,

Saturday 10-3 and Sunday noon -3 p.m.

Karen, Kristi, Barb, Maile and Paula

decorate Main St. Deli’s window to advertise the style show and

geranium sale.

ZEE NEWS - MAY 2017 PAGE 3Woman of Achievement Award

Below is the application for Woman of Achievement Award. I will take applications through our meeting on Tuesday, May 2. You may nominate more than one person if you wish. The award will be presented at our Banquet on May 17. -- Judy Scrimshaw

Updated 4-03-2017

ZONTA CLUB OF FINDLAY WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

2016 - 2017 The Zonta Club of Findlay is accepting written nominations for the 2016-2017 WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. All nominations will be considered. Forward your nomination(s) by April 19 to Judy Scrimshaw

Past Recipients: Juanita King (deceased) Vi Stokes (deceased) Marty Hoover Mary Hill Marge White Barb Wilson Jeanne Wasbro Paulette Wildman Kathy Natal Shirley Pollock Evelyn Hamilton Ann Brossia (deceased)

Anne Craine Deb Grener Deb Perkins Jane Burson (deceased) Lois Bell (deceased) Deb Bartlett

Jane Morrin Marilyn Knepper Kristi Bryant Shirley Copeland Phyllis Hall Kim Trautman Barb DeRan Jan Pevoar Paula McRill

Award Criteria: 1. Nominee must be an active member of the club 2. Nominee must have been a Zonta member for at least three years 3. 2017 nominee must have been a Zonta member prior to June 1, 2014 4. Nominee must have either held an office or chaired a committee 5. Nominee must demonstrate outstanding service to Zonta and/or the community 6. The Status of Women/Service Committee will select the recipient

Eligible Members: Nancy Abbey, *Deb Bartlett, Lyn Benavides, *Kristi Bryant, Kathy Creighton, Jodi DeVore, Maile Doyle, Diane Ellerbe, Jeanne Fast, Kathy Foust, Becky Greeno, Jane Heringhaus, *Paula McRill, *Kathy Natal, Becky Noack, *Deb Perkins, Renee Perry Reser, *Shirley Pollock, Judy Scrimshaw, Annette Shaffer, Jane Shoemaker, *Kim Trautman, *Barb Wilson (*denotes past recipient)

MY ZONTA WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT NOMINEE IS:

REASON SHE SHOULD RECEIVE THIS AWARD:

Name of Nominator:

Date:

ZEE NEWS - MAY 2017 PAGE 4

Happy May

Birthdays!!Jane Heringhaus, 10th

Pam Ferris, 25thKaren Flanagan, 29th

HappyMay

Anniversaries!!Jane Shoemaker 2007Annette Shaffer 2011Judy Scrimshaw 2011Shirley Pollock 1983

Renee Perry 2007Deb Perkins 1990

Susi Lehtomaa 2012Jane Heringhaus 2014

Becky Greeno 2011Lynda Gallant 2015Kathy Foust 2004Jeanne Fast 2010Maile Doyle 2008Jodi Devore 2007

Kathy Creighton 2007Kristi Bryant 2005

Lyn Benavices 2011Deb Bartlett 2006

FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEEThe final event of our Zonta year is the May Banquet which we are co-chairing with Program, Membership and Attendance.

The next official event is the August Picnic which we will co-chair with the same committees.

Moving forward - Please think over the TGI Friday activities of the past couple of years and let me know your thoughts on:1. Activities from the past which you enjoyed and which fostered getting to know your Zisters better

2. New ideas for future events which we’ve not done before

The stork has arrived! Kim Lichtveld had her baby March 31, and it’s BOY! 6’ 9 ounce, 21” long.Members got together to provide Kim and her family a few baby gifts -- monitor, diaper pail, floor seat, and bottle

warmer among other items. CONGRATULATIONS, KIM!!

At our last meeting, several of you donated to Barb Wilson’s granddaughter’s one-time memorial scholarship. I know that Barb has been amazed at everyone’s generosity, just as we are humbled by Barb’s overwhelming

support and dedication to Zonta. -- Deb Bartlett

ZEE NEWS - MAY 2017 PAGE 5Sherri Brumbaugh sent the following to Zonta for the Hancock County American Heart Association’s

upcoming “Findlay Goes Red” luncheon. Sherri said we may contact her for tickets. Her email address is sbrumbaugh@garnertrucking.

Sherri Garner Brumbaugh

President/CEOGarner Trucking, Inc.

419.422.5742PO Box 1506

Findlay, OH. 45839

FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2017 MARATHON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | 200 W. MAIN CROSS ST.

CRYSTAL ELLERBROCK, AHA HANCOCK CO. CHAIR | 201 E. LINCOLN, FINDLAY OH 45840

WEAR YOUR FAVORITE RED OUTFIT AND GET READY FOR A GREAT TIME! SOCIALIZING: 11-11:45 A.M. PROGRAM AND LUNCH: 11:45 A.M.-1:00 P.M. ENTERTAINMENT BY PATRICK SADOWSKI, SILENT AUCTION, RAFFLES AND MORE!

Tickets are $50 and include lunch, program and one entry to win a Michael Kors red crossbody purse. Cash bar available.

Corporate tables of eight may be purchased for $350.

For more information or to reserve your seat, contact anyone on the Hancock County American Heart Association Committee.

Crystal Ellerbrock, crystal.ellerbrock@yourstatebank.com | Sherri Garner Brumbaugh, sbrumbaugh@garnertrucking.com Brandi Laurita, laurita@findlay.edu | Deb Lee, Debra.Lee@53.com | Hiro Kawamura, Kawamura@findlay.edu

Barb Bish, BBish@findlaycityschools.org | Stacie Rampe, SMRampe@coopertire.com Crystal Rinker, CRinker@rowmark.com | Nick Batanian, nbatanian@marathonpertrolum.com

Dallin Burgon, dburgon@bvhealthsystem.org| 419-740-9669

PROUD EVENT SPONSOR JANE HEMINGER 2017 Findlay Goes Red Honorary Chair

DR. PAMELA REED 2017 Findlay Goes Red Keynote Speaker

HEART DISEASE IS THE NO. 1 KILLER OF WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES and many don’t notice the symptoms of heart disease and stroke until it’s too late. Join the Findlay Goes Red Movement to raise awareness and learn how to prevent heart disease for you and your loved ones.

ZEE NEWS - MAY 2017 PAGE 6

D5 ADVOCACY chair Tricia Fugee asked that the following be shared with the club:

Nevada Legislature Votes to Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment45 Years After the Equal Rights Amendment’s Passage,

Nevada Votes to RatifyWashington, March 22, 2017-The ERA Coalition welcomes the news that the Nevada legislature voted to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) today. Most Americans think the Constitution already guarantees women equal rights, but it doesn’t. The

Equal Rights Amendment was passed by Congress in 1972 and ratified by 35 states, three states short of the 38 needed to put an amendment in the Constitution. Nevada’s action to ratify the ERA, the first such vote since 1977, highlights the growing awareness of and support for the Equal Rights Amendment, which is needed to help women combat pay inequity, pregnancy discrimination,

and gender-based violence.There is increasing momentum throughout the country in support of the Equal Rights Amendment. In North Carolina, legislation to ratify the ERA was introduced in the state Senate and House in February and 10 local resolutions in support of this legislation

have already been passed. Ongoing recent efforts to ratify the 1972 Equal Rights Amendment include bills in Illinois, Virginia, Florida and Utah, which in both Illinois and Virginia have been passed in the Senate several times.

The Courier 04/24/2017 - Page A02

Doctor's arrest brings attention to U.S. female circumcisions Procedures allegedly performed at Detroit clinic

By JEFF KAROUB, ASSOCIATED PRESSDETROIT Zehra Patwa learned only a few years ago that during a family trip to India at age 7, she was circumcised, which is common for girls in

parts of Asia, Africa and the Middle East.Patwa, 46, doesnt remember undergoing the procedure, which is also called female genital mutilation or cutting and which has been condemned by the

United Nations and outlawed in the U.S. But she doesnt want to.“I have no desire to get that memory back. ... Psychologically, it feels like a violation, even though I dont remember it,” said Patwa, a technology

project manager from New Haven, Connecticut, who now campaigns against the centuries-old practice.The recent arrest of a Michigan doctor accused of performing the procedure on two 7-year-old girls from Patwas own Shiite Muslim sect, the Dawoo-

di Bohra, highlights how female genital mutilation is alive and well in parts of the Western world where its adherents have migrated and formed communities.

Depending on the culture, female circumcisions are performed on girls of various ages and by various methods, and they are seen as a way of con-trolling a girls sexuality, maintaining her purity or even making her more fertile as she grows into adulthood. Critics, though, say it can cause compli-

cations during childbirth, make intercourse painful and eliminate any pleasure a woman can derive from sex.Dr. Jumana Nagarwala is accused of performing the procedure on two Minnesota girls that left them with scars and lacerations. Her attorney, Shannon

Smith, insists that Nagarwala conducted a benign religious ritual that involved no mutilation.Prosecutors on Friday charged two other Bohras, Dr. Fakhruddin Attar and his wife, Farida Attar, with conspiracy. Fakhruddin Attar owns the De-

troit-area clinic where the alleged procedures were performed in February, and investigators say the couple knew Nagarwala was doing the procedures after business hours.

There are more than a million Bohras in the world, most of whom live in India. No one knows how many there are in the U.S., but its estimated there are about 25,000 and that they have about 20 mosques and gathering places.

Patwa, who is part of the activist group Speak Out on FGM, said that given its clandestine nature, its hard to estimate how many people perform female circumcisions in the U.S. But there are a small number in the Bohra community who are known by elders and tend to be clustered around large

cities with Bohra mosques, she said.When many Bohra girls are age 6 to 8, their parents approach or are approached by a “secret network” of female elders about getting the girls cut.

There is then an informal vetting process to make sure a request is legitimate and not an attempt to expose any activities, Patwa said.“Everybody knows somebody who has gotten their daughter cut ... but nobody wants to rat out their family members or friends,” she said.

A spokesman for the Syedna, the Bohras religious head in Mumbai, India, could not be reached for comment. The two men vying to succeed the Syed-na, his half brother and the son of a former Syedna, have different views on female circumcision. The half brother says it is time to end the practice of

female circumcision. The former Syednas son, whom most Bohras accept as their new leader, says the tradition must continue and notes that Bohra men are ! also circumcised.

“Men have to do it, and even women have to do it,” Syedna Muffadal Saifuddin said in a speech last year.The World Health Organization said the practice of removing or injuring female genital organs has no known health benefits but has been performed

on roughly 200 million women and girls in 30 countries.Multiple Islamic scholars and experts say the practice is cultural, not based in religious principles. Those who dont have their daughters circumcised

are subjected to pressure, and those who do believe they are protecting the girls.Although Patwa and others describe it as a widespread practice, its not universally performed among the Bohra. Sahiyo, a Mumbai-based organization

that campaigns against the procedure, estimates that about 80 percent of girls within the community have had it done.She said she attends a Bohra mosque near Boston, which she describes as a welcoming and largely educated and tolerant congregation, but not one in

which the procedure they call “khatna” is openly discussed.“Part of my campaigning is always, We have a problem within our community. We can only deal with it as a community,” she said. “We can expose it, but other people arent going to swoop in and help us.” Patwa said many Bohra mosques, including hers, have sent letters to members encouraging them not to engage in khatna because it could be considered illegal. But she said some critics dont see this as a serious attempt by mosques to end the

practice, but rather as legal cover.Dr. Mohammed Arsiwala, president and CEO of Michigan Urgent Care and a board member of the Michigan State Medical Society, said he was

a Bohra until about five years ago. He has shared his concerns about the procedure through a resolution presented to the state medical group, which adopted a policy several years ago labeling it unethical for doctors to perform.

Jiwajee Bhai Bootwala belongs to the Minneapolis-area Bohra community, which he said consists of about 25 to 30 families. He said he doesnt know of anyone involved in the practice and didnt know about the families who went to Michigan, or if they even belong to his group. Still, he said, the

news will spoil his communitys image.“The law for the country is part of your faith,” he said. “So we would never do something against the laws of the country.”

Some Women’s Issues In the News Recently:

ZEE NEWS - MAY 2017 PAGE 72017 North American Inter-District Meeting in Washington, DC area

June 2-4Dear Zontians,

The snow is melting, spring is just around the corner and June in Washington will soon be a reality. Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in the 2017 North American Inter-District Meeting. Rooms are filling up and

the trip to Capitol Hill has proven to be extremely popular. Be part of a major Advocacy initiative and visit Capitol Hill with members of the International Advocacy Committee. Get a briefing on our top advocacy issues and visit your state representatives or their senior staffers to discuss those issues. Meet the International President and members of the International Board. Hear outstanding speakers, stay in a four-star hotel, meet Zontians from all over the United States and Canada in a casual setting, and attend outstanding workshops. Every North American Meeting has been outstanding…but this may be the best yet. Register before the price goes up and join us for a great time. For more

information, visit our website at www.northamericanmeeting2017.com for further details.

The 64th Zonta International Convention is 29 June through 3 July, 2018, in Yokohama, Japan. We are looking forward to

seeing Zontians at next year’s Convention.

Zonta International: Annual Report, project updates show Zonta’s global impact

Zonta International and the Zonta International Foundation are proud to announce that the 2015-2016 Annual Report is now available.

“I am proud of the work we achieved last year, and I am looking forward to what we will achieve in the 2016-2018 Biennium,”

said International President Sonja Hönig Schough. “Through our partnerships with United Nations agencies, we are continuing to reduce early marriage and early pregnancy in Niger and are

contributing to the elimination of obstetric fistula and the reduction of maternal mortality, morbidity and sexual violence in Liberia. We

are also working to create opportunities for vulnerable and excluded girls to realize their rights to an education in a secure and protective

environment in Madagascar and to create sustainable foundations for addressing the link between human trafficking and foreign labor

migration of women and girls in Nepal.”

Zonta Club of Findlay Program MeetingMarch 21, 2017

President Jane Shoemaker called the meeting to order at 12:07 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Zonta Prayer.

Members present at today’s meeting: 20 Guests: 6Service hours: 86 Fundraising: 13 Advocacy: 0

*Minutes from the March 7, 2017 minutes were approved. Jeanne Fast made a motion to approve and Jane Heringhaus seconded. Approved with no discussion or changes.

Jane welcomed our five guests and our special speaker for our program. *Kathy Natal invited Amy Laibe, her second meeting, and Jeanna Jones

*Jane Shoemaker, invited Ali Weising-Pike and Kim Darnall Each of the ladies told a little bit about themselves.

*District 5 Governor, Joyce Combs, also visited and thanked the Findlay Zonta Club for a great, well-planned District 5, Area 1 Meeting held at Winebrenner Theological Seminary on Saturday, March 18.

13 members attended from our Findlay Zonta Club and all other clubs in District 5 had members present.

*Hope House carry-in, headed up by Judy Scrimshaw, was successful with many donations of items and money collected. Thank you to everyone for your support.

*The nominating committee consisting of Chair: Becky Noack, Jeanne Fast and Kathy Foust presented a slate of possible candidates for Board of Directors. We will vote for two at the April 4, meeting. Candidates are Deb Bartlett, Melissa Crowe, Karen Flanagan,

Jane Heringhaus, Carol Metzger.*Also, we need a Vice President. Please be thinking if you might be interested.

*Reminder that annual dues are due. Please pay treasurer Barb Wilson ASAP.

• Kathy Natal talked briefly about the 2017 Walk to end Alzheimer’s –Hancock County.• The walk is on Saturday, September 16. Kathy’s family/relatives will be having their own team. Jane Heringhaus will be

Captain of the Findlay of Zonta’s team. Please think about joining our Zonta Club team to raise funds for Alzheimers. Kathy will have more information at the April 4th meeting.

*Style Show sign up sheet was passed around. Only a few spots are needed to be filled to help at the ZSSS. You can still sign up at the April 4th meeting.

*Kathy Foust introduced our speaker for today’s program. Her name is Suzanne Lavender, teacher/instructor at Core Fitness and Pilates Studio downtown Findlay.

She spoke to us about how the mind and body work together to make a healthier you.Joseph Pilates developed this physical fitness workout in the early 20th century. Today it is practiced worldwide. It improves

flexibility, builds strength, endurance and control. It develops a strong core and improves balance and coordination.Suzanne ended her presentation by having the members engage in some simple Pilates exercises.

*Next meeting is Tuesday, April 4, 2017. The meeting was adjourned at 1:02.

Respectfully submitted,Jane Heringhaus

(Filling in for Lynda Gallant)

ZONTA CLUB OF FINDLAYProgram Meeting - Draft

April 18, 2017

President Jane Shoemaker called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Zonta Prayer.

Members present at today’s meeting: 24 Guests: 5 Service hours: 115 Fundraising: 75 Advocacy: 0

Jane welcomed our guests, Amy Laibe, Ali Weising-Pike, Kim Darnell (third meeting for each) and Karen Wisner, who had heard about Zonta and joined us. Minutes from March 21, 2017: Barb Wilson made a motion to approve and Kristi Bryant seconded.

Approved with no discussion or changes.

Announcements/President’s Remarks:

Deb Bartlett – We are collecting for a one-time memorial scholarship for Barb Wilson’s granddaughter, Mary Harris. So far we have $550.

Becky Noack for Nancy Abbey – Banquet wine sign-up sheet is circulating Explanation of service hours were on the tables but will be updated next year.

Style Show: Maile Doyle – Goody bags are done. We have two special silent auctions: $500 golf package from Findlay Country Club

and a purse and items from the wife of a Motown promoter. Lisa Loughman has 4 style show tickets available.

Jodi DeVore – Walk-A-Mile this Saturday, April 22, 10:30/11:30. We are collecting to pay for registration fees. Tickets available for designer purse raffle.

Judy Scrimshaw – We have just a few Woman of Achievement nominations; will need them before the Banquet.

Remaining Service budget for the year: Three ballots were on the tables for $200 to go to the Findlay Digital Academy, $100 to County Digital Academy and $696 to sponsor a girl to go to Tech Trek. Barb Wilson made a motion that Tech Trek be increased to $800. Becky Noack seconded and the motion passed. The vote was taken and all were approved

unanimously.

Paula McRill – Geranium Sale: Wednesday May 3 is pick up of pre-sale orders at Gateway Church on North Main, same location as previous years. We will start at 6:30 a.m. Bring gloves and wagons. A sign up sheet circulated for the

weekend sale May 5-7 at Gabe’s parking lot, 1981 Tiffin Avenue. Everyone needs to partipate to make this a success.

Karen Flanagan had written a Letter to the Editor and was invited to hear a missionary from Pakistan/Bangladesh. Karen described how the missionary goes worldwide and develops relationships and sells their jewelry to support

their efforts.

Upcoming events & reminders:- Annual dues invoices were sent out and all are paid.- Kathy Natal – Alzheimer Walk early registration, no announcement today.- Need to reschedule next week’s board meeting to Thursday. Jane Shoemaker will send an email.- May Banquet – Invitations will be going out for banquet Wednesday, May 17 at Birchaven Clubhouse. We will

have induction of new members and installation of officers for next year

Program – Sarah Crisp, Founding Executive Director of Awakening Minds Art, was introduced by Melissa Crowe.

Founded in April 2009, this is a Life Span program, an all inclusive environment that develops fine and gross motor skills, visual tracking, sensory exploration and building self-esteem through social skills. There is programming for

everyone and Art is the bond. Programs are Therapeutic, Educational and for Socialization. Privately funded, there’s a 50% fee for service. Fund raising includes an Art Auction such as Paint & Partake. In 2009 they served 50 people per month, now 8 years later they serve 1000 from various places including 34 nursing homes and 35 school classrooms.

They have a Sensory Store where there is training of how to use sensory tools properly. Their 10 employees are from different backgrounds. They are located at 515 South Main Street, Findlay with a satellite studio in Lima. They have a $250,000 budget. A $500,000 Capital Campaign is beginning to fund a move to another location. They are not a United

Way Agency.

Next meeting is our Business meeting, May 2 – will vote to approve budget.With no other announcements, the meeting adjourned at 1:03 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,Lynda GallantSecretary