All net income from public fundraising projects, raffles or events  held by the Zonta Club of Brainerd is donated to local organizations, or to organizations sponsored by Zonta International.

Spring Style Show

The largest fundraising effort for the past several years has been the annual Spring Style Show.  This is a major effort requiring several months of planning and preparation each year.

Attendance has averaged up to 200 women and benefits local programs and international causes.

The 2002 Style Show was held on April 11th at Grandview Lodge.  This year's theme was "A Fashion Safari" and raised over $3,000 to benefit many of the organizations and programs listed below.

Evening Speaker Event:  Occasionally, the Club is able to host an evening presentation featuring an interesting speaker who has a background or a topic of interest to women.  A light dinner or desert is typically served.  

Organizations supported by the Zonta Club of Brainerd:

Local Organizations:

• Central Lakes College Scholarship:  The Zonta Club has completed the funding of a $10,000 endowment to provide scholarships to young women attending CLC.  This includes one nursing scholarship, and one non-traditional career scholarship.   
• Central Lakes College META 5 Program: - provides mentoring and resources for displaced women re-entering the workplace
• Parent Mentor program
• Sexual Assault Program
• Port Girls Home:  In addition to providing financial support, Zonta members visit the facility and speak with the girls about careers and opportunities for women.
• Mid Minnesota Women's Center

Zonta International Organizations: (go to Zonta International's website for more information on these organizations)

• Rose Fund - provides general support for costs and service programs at the discretion of the Zonta International Foundation board
• Amelia Earhart Fellowship - supports outstanding women pursuing graduate degrees in aerospace-related sciences and engineering.   Fund was established in 1938 to honor Zontian Amelia Earhart.
• International Service Fund - supports the International Service Project adopted at the biennial international convention.  
• Young Women in Public Affairs - awards honor young women who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in public policy, government and volunteer organizations. 
• WHIPPI Fund- provides funds for preservation and improvement of Zonta Headquarters Building
• Zonta International Foundation Endowment Fund - Funds an endowment which will use the earnings to fund various Zonta International Foundation programs
• ZISVAW (Zonta International Strategies to Eradicate Violence Against Women and Children) - focuses on prevention, awareness, education and the development of innovative approaches to eliminate abuse against women and children.

Other Projects:

• Project Haiti Literacy Program - donations pay for a teacher and are eligible for matching grants for additional teaching staff in one of the world's poorest countries