 The event is the organization's main fundraiser for the year. This
year's meal, served on Sunday, was another success. One officer
credits partnerships with other groups and their cooperation as a
main factor in that success."The Lincoln students from the National Honor Society are gracious
in their assistance," said Becky Werth, Zonta president. "They are a
great group to work with, and we couldn't get it done without them.
There were about 30 of them -- serving beverages, cleaning up,
carrying trays to the tables.
"Also, the high school kitchen staff cooks the turkey roasts on
Friday, and our group works on the dressing, vegetables and sides on
Saturday and early Sunday morning. It is definitely a partnership
between all of them and us," Werth said.
"We have 32 members now, but we could never do this by ourselves,
and we appreciate everything they do to make this happen."
Over 1,000 tickets were sold to this year's Zonta dinner, with
450 carryouts. The turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and green beans
were accompanied by applesauce and cranberry sauce. A wide selection
of desserts was also part of the meal -- well worth the $10 ticket,
especially because a major portion of the ticket price will go for a
good cause.
What is Zonta's cause? The local club offers three or four
scholarships every year and contributes to the international
organization, which supports and advocates for women's legal,
political, economic and educational equality around the world. The
organization's mission advocates for human rights, fundamental
freedom and peace. The international partnerships of members support
the needs and rights of women in countries where they struggle to
have a voice and to attain social status.
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The Zonta dinner on Sunday was served in the cafeteria at Lincoln
Community High School. Becky Werth, who has been a Zonta member for
37 years, remembers the first dinners were at the Elks, when the
organization was still located on the Lincoln square. Later the
dinner events were moved to Carroll Catholic School for several
years. This was the 20th year the event was at LCHS.
For over 40 years the local Zonta club has hosted a dinner in early
November, with proceeds being used for service projects. The event
is the organization's main fundraiser for the year. This year's
meal, served on Sunday, was another success. One officer credits
partnerships with other groups and their cooperation as a main
factor in that success.
[By MARLA BLAIR]
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