About Zonta Club of Corvallis
Zonta Club of Corvallis
Zonta Club of Corvallis is a part of Zonta International, a global organization dedicated to advancing the status of women worldwide. Located in Corvallis, Oregon, our club is committed to giving women the collective strength to realize their potential and achieve their goals.
Since its founding in 1945, Zonta has been an active supporter of the United Nations and currently holds Non-Governmental Organization status at UN sites in Geneva, New York, Paris, and Vienna. With over 36,000 members in more than 1,200 clubs across 67 countries, Zonta offers opportunities for service, professional growth, networking, and fellowship.
The word "Zonta" itself is derived from a Native American (Lakota-Sioux) term meaning honest and trustworthy. This reflects our commitment to integrity and reliability as we work towards empowering women globally.
Our members come from diverse professional backgrounds including accountants, consultants, counselors, doctors, educators, farmers, scientists, and more. We are deeply involved in our community and contribute our time and energy to help others. Through our shared dedication to service and friendship with each other as we engage in projects supporting women's advancement.
At Zonta Club of Corvallis - Corvallis, we are proud to be part of this global movement working towards gender equality. We believe that by uniting women and men in pursuit of a common goal—advancing the status of women—we can create positive change on both local and international levels.
Join us as we continue to make a difference through service projects that support women's empowerment. Together with Zonta International, we are dedicated to creating a world where all women have the opportunity to thrive and succeed.