Community members gathered last month in Corvallis to celebrate 75 years of supporting the next generation, and donated over $100,000 for continued education.
Zonta International is a foundation devoted to empowering women and improving their lives through service and advocacy. They work closely with the United Nations to influence laws impacting women worldwide, and work to advance the political, economic, and educational status of women locally and abroad.
The Corvallis chapter had its 75th anniversary on Friday, Nov. 13. Hundreds in the community came to their celebration featuring a silent and live auction. The evening also included opportunity for straight donations from attendees to a scholarship fund for OSU and LBCC students. This year, donations totaled $35,000.
Sally Widenmann, LBCC dean of instruction and Zonta member, attended the fundraiser for the third year. She sat with other LBCC faculty including Scott Rolen, director of Human Resources, and Dave Henderson, vice president of finance and operations.
“What I noticed about this particular night was there was an energy level higher than I’d seen before,” said Widenmann. “The devotion was obvious with the straight donations.”
Widenmann joined Zonta a year ago and sits on a committee that allocates grants to nonprofit organizations in the mid-valley that align with Zonta’s mission. Her involvement with the organization was inspired by LBCC’s president, Greg Hamann.
“Greg has always encouraged us to make a contribution to our local community, to try and find something you are passionate about,” she said. “It feels nice to know you have a role in making a positive impact in the community.”
Widenmann believes the values of LBCC and Zonta align perfectly.
“When a student’s education advances we all benefit from that. It’s a mutually rich endeavor,” she said. “That’s what I love about education.”
Pete Bober is this year’s Scholarship Committee Chair for Zonta, and is a former director at LBCC. He too became a member after discovering the work Zonta does.
“I liked the values of the organization and what they were doing; increasing the status of women,” he said.
Many of the Zontians have successful careers with the means and ambition to make a difference in their community, apparent by the generosity at the fundraiser.
This school year, 13 scholarships were awarded, three of which went to LBCC students. Scholarships are typically $3,000 and are awarded to the most qualified students, with no preference given to which school they attend.
“Good grades help and in some categories the applicant must be in a specific type of program; generally STEM or a career path that will help to advance the status of women,” Bober said.
The 2016 scholarship selection will be in the spring. To apply, visit www.zonta.org within the first week of the term to find those you qualify for. Each scholarship will have a contact person listed in the application packet to refer for questions.
Zonta International is a foundation devoted to empowering women and improving their lives through service and advocacy. They work closely with the United Nations to influence laws impacting women worldwide, and work to advance the political, economic, and educational status of women locally and abroad.
The Corvallis chapter had its 75th anniversary on Friday, Nov. 13. Hundreds in the community came to their celebration featuring a silent and live auction. The evening also included opportunity for straight donations from attendees to a scholarship fund for OSU and LBCC students. This year, donations totaled $35,000.
Sally Widenmann, LBCC dean of instruction and Zonta member, attended the fundraiser for the third year. She sat with other LBCC faculty including Scott Rolen, director of Human Resources, and Dave Henderson, vice president of finance and operations.
“What I noticed about this particular night was there was an energy level higher than I’d seen before,” said Widenmann. “The devotion was obvious with the straight donations.”
Widenmann joined Zonta a year ago and sits on a committee that allocates grants to nonprofit organizations in the mid-valley that align with Zonta’s mission. Her involvement with the organization was inspired by LBCC’s president, Greg Hamann.
“Greg has always encouraged us to make a contribution to our local community, to try and find something you are passionate about,” she said. “It feels nice to know you have a role in making a positive impact in the community.”
Widenmann believes the values of LBCC and Zonta align perfectly.
“When a student’s education advances we all benefit from that. It’s a mutually rich endeavor,” she said. “That’s what I love about education.”
Pete Bober is this year’s Scholarship Committee Chair for Zonta, and is a former director at LBCC. He too became a member after discovering the work Zonta does.
“I liked the values of the organization and what they were doing; increasing the status of women,” he said.
Many of the Zontians have successful careers with the means and ambition to make a difference in their community, apparent by the generosity at the fundraiser.
This school year, 13 scholarships were awarded, three of which went to LBCC students. Scholarships are typically $3,000 and are awarded to the most qualified students, with no preference given to which school they attend.
“Good grades help and in some categories the applicant must be in a specific type of program; generally STEM or a career path that will help to advance the status of women,” Bober said.
The 2016 scholarship selection will be in the spring. To apply, visit www.zonta.org within the first week of the term to find those you qualify for. Each scholarship will have a contact person listed in the application packet to refer for questions.
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