Background:

Zonta International was founded in 1919 in Buffalo, New York.  Click on the Zonta International page for more information and a link to the official Zonta International website.

The Zonta Club of Brainerd was founded in 1954.  You may read a more complete history of our Club on our Club History page.

Mission Statement: 

Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women.

Name and Symbols:

The name Zonta is from the Lakota Sioux Indian word meaning "honest and trustworthy."  

The Zonta symbol is a composite of many symbols.  Its explanation can be found by going to the  Zonta International website www.zonta.org and click on the Zonta symbol in the upper left corner of the screen. 

The yellow rose is also a favorite symbol of Zontians.  More information about the rose can be found by going to the  Zonta International website www.zonta.org and click on the rose in the upper left corner of the screen. 

Who we are:

Zontians are executives, professionals, and business owners who

• work to improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women through community and international service
• encourage women to advance in their careers and excel in all their endeavors
• share friendship and fellowship through a local and global network of business people and professionals engaged in a variety of occupations
• further a legacy of women's rights and progress that began in 1919

Zontians volunteer their time, talents and energy to local and international service projects that are designed to advance the status of women.

The Brainerd Club of Zonta consists of over 30 members who represent a cross section of business executives, managers, educators,  professional designations, entrepreneurs, and others in supervisory positions.

We support a variety of programs which benefit women and the community both locally and internationally through Zonta International through volunteer and fundraising efforts.

We have four meetings a month including a board meeting, business meeting, committee meeting, and program meeting.  Members are encouraged to attend meetings regularly to keep well informed as to the activities of the club, and to further their involvement.  Most meetings are held at the Sawmill Inn in Brainerd.  

Please explore our website for more information about us, and be sure to go to the website for Zonta International for a more complete understanding of what Zonta is and the work that we do to advance the status of women.