The Zonta Club of Gaylord Area has selected Suzanne Stock as the recipient of the 2010 Golden Hug Award. A dessert reception honoring Suzanne will be held at The Otsego Club & Resort on Monday, March 8 (International Women's Day), at 6:30 p.m. This reception is open to the public. Tickets are $15.00 per person or $105.00 for a table of eight.
The Golden Hug Award is presented to an unsung hero in the Gaylord community who embodies the true spirit of giving to and empowering others. Suzanne exemplifies the spirit of the award through her work with The Caring Closet. Other organizations that have enjoyed the benefits of Suzanne's generosity include Edelweiss Garden Club, Hospice, Habitat for Humanity, Friendship Shelter, and Gaylord Alpine Workshop.
We hope you'll join us in honoring Suzanne and thanking her for her service to the community. Please RSVP by March 1st to info@gaylordzonta.org or call Kimberly at (989) 370-3335. All proceeds from the event will benefit The Caring Closet.
Young Women in Public Affairs Award
The Zonta Club of Gaylord Area is sponsoring the Young Women in Public Affairs Award. Eligible candidates are young women age 16 - 20 who have not yet entered college. Candidates need to complete an application and demonstrate evidence of active commitment to volunteerism, volunteer leadership achievements, international awareness and dedication to advancing the status of women worldwide.
There is a $100 award (not a scholarship) available to the winner at the local club level. The local club recipient will then compete for a $1,000 award at the District level and five international recipients are selected from the District recipients to recieve awards of $3,000 each.
The goal of the Young Women in Public Affairs Program is to encourage more young women to participate in public and political life by recognizing commitment to volunteerism, volunteer leadership achievements and dedication to advancing the status of women.
The deadline for applications for the local award is February, 1, 2010. Applications may be downloaded from the Zonta International website - www.Zonta.org and sent to the Zonta Club of Gaylord Area, PO Box 2203, Gaylord, MI 49734. For questions or additional information, e-mail info@gaylordzonta.org.
