March 8th marks International Women’s Day, and Zonta International joins the global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
Each year the Zonta Club of Corvallis celebrates International Women’s Day by honoring local individuals and organizations who are furthering the Zonta mission in a specific way. For Rose Day 2025 our Service, Communication and Advocacy Committees have collaborated on a new plan to honor community members who have gone the extra mile to make the world a better place for women and girls.
The 2025 Rose Day theme is
"Invest in Women-Accelerate Action"
Nominees are from one of 4 categories - Business, Leadership, Education, and Legislative, who deserve recognition for their outstanding contribution to women and girls this past year.
Read more about these outstanding Rose Day Recipients
ZONTA'S MISSION
Zonta International unites women and men in the pursuit of a common goal—to advance the status of women worldwide, giving them the collective strength to help individual women the world over realize their potential.
Zonta has been an active supporter of the United Nations since it was founded in 1945, and currently holds Non-Governmental Organization status at the United Nations and maintains active representatives at UN sites in Geneva, New York, Paris, and Vienna.
Zonta is a Native American word (Lakota-Sioux) meaning honest and trustworthy.
ZONTA IS
Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of professionals working together to advance the status of women. Over 36,000 members in more than 1,200 clubs in 67 countries join to participate in projects supporting women.
Zonta offers opportunities for service, professional growth, networking, and fellowhip.
WHO WE ARE
Zontians are accountants, consultants, counselors, doctors, educators, farmers, scientists, and much, much more. We care about our community, are involved, and contribute our time and energies to help others. We share a special friendship with each other as we engage in service together.