International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8 globally, honouring the achievements of women.
Zonta International’s theme for IWD 2024 is, “Count her in: accelerating gender equality through economic empowerment”.
To celebrate IWD, the Zonta Club Burdekin Inc hosted a High Tea at BCHS Marcellin Centre on Sunday, March 10. The afternoon was a wonderful success with guests travelling from Brisbane, Townsville, and the Whitsundays to enjoy the afternoon’s activities.
The venue was elegantly decorated to reflect the club’s theme, “En Blanc with a splash of yellow.” People attending dressed according to the white with a splash of yellow theme.
Mrs Judy Michell capably emceed the afternoon’s activities which included:
a) presenting certificates and a small gift to winners of Zonta’s annual STEM (Grace Ogomeni, Cleo Delle Baite) and Citizenship awards (Jessica Holmes, Estelle Wieczorek) female Grade 10 Burdekin Catholic High School, Home Hill State High School, and Burdekin Christian College students
b) presenting a congratulatory award to Sophie Robertson, Ayr State High School student
c) acknowledging this year’s Woman of Achievement, Helen Andrews
d) thanking Sophia Sarri for providing musical entertainment prior to the commencement of the function
e) presenting birthing kit Non-Zontian Champions with their awards from the Birthing Kit Foundation Australia
f) Speakers, Zonta Governor, Lyn Agnew, District 22, Director Area, Therese Smith and Guest speaker, Raylene Willcox.
g) Raffles, including tickets to P!nk Concert in Townsville generously donated by Wilmar Sugar and Renewables, money boards, and lucky door, fashion and most interesting teacup prizes.
Funds raised at the function support Zonta’s local and international projects.
The Zonta Club Burdekin Inc extends a special thank you to Zonta’s Major sponsors Bendigo Bank, Wilmar Sugar and Renewables and sponsors Fahey and Walsh, Campbell’s Jewellers, Dotty Daisy Flowers, Penny Lane Homewares and the general public for their support.
Contributed by Zonta Club Burdekin Inc
Caption 1: Back L-R: Renee Schlieff and BCHS Hospitality Students. Front L-R: Debbie Watson and Margaret Culpan
Caption 2: Zonta Club Burdekin Inc President Judy Sgarbossa and Guest Speaker Raylene Willcox
Caption 3: Judy Sgarbossa and Sophie Robertson
Caption 4: Sophia Sarri
Caption 5: 2 L-R Burdekin Christian College Citizenship Awardees Estelle Wieczorek and Jessica Holmes
Caption 6: Home Hill State High Students celebrating Grace Ogomeni's STEM award
Caption 7: Judy Mitchell and STEM Awardee Cleo Delle Baite
Photos supplied
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