In support of the Zonta mission, the Zonta Club of Grants Pass offers a variety of Awards.COMMUNITY WOMAN OF THE YEAREach year the Status of Women Committee selects a woman of the community who has given her time and energy to causes that help create growth in education, environment, leadership, and other areas that affect the community in a positive manner. This prestigious award has been presented at our annual Touch of Class Ddinner/Dance and Auction. The presentation will be made February 28th, 2009 at the Zonta Touch of Class Champagne Bruch. To submit a nominee for consideration See Below.  Honored Women To Date Marie Hill          Casey Black 1990…Esther Bristol1991…uth Acklen1992…Barbara Lloyd1993…Isabel Holt1994…Marge Varner1995…Ann Basker1996…Marge Holzgang

Brandi Williamson 2007

1997…Anne Leenknecht1998…Carolyn Kohn1999…Scealle Duckworth2000…Elsa Koski2001…Marjorie Spickler2002…Vera Quimby2003…Barbara Bean2004…Midge Renton2005…Mary Lou Thomason2006…The Honorable Judge Lindi Baker2007-2008…Brandi Williamson2009…Casey Black2010…Marie Hill   YOUNG WOMEN IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS CASH AWARDPast Recipients:1995…NVHS…Tiffany Witcher

President Elect Lisa Woodruffpresented the YWPA Award checkin the amount of $500 to KamelaCulver of IVHS at the May 2006member’s meeting.

1996…GPHS…Anne Bonner1997…NVHS…Theresa Lynn McMicheal1997…NVHS…Katheryn Ann Smith1998…HVHS…Kirsten Eaton1998…HVHS…Katrina Olsen1999…IVHS…Sarah K. Brown2000…GPHS…Shayne Fiske2001…NVHS…Valisa Nelson2002…NVHS…Elyssa Ackerman2003…IVHS…Pamela Charbonneau2004…NVHS…Dawn Albert2005…GPHS…Lindsay Thorp2006…IVHS…Kamela Culver2007…IVHS…Emily Harris2008…GPHS…Samantha Houghton2009…GPHS…Lianna Lowe $1,0002009… New Hope…Monika Payne $5002010…NVHS…Rebecca Patch $1,0002010…IVHS…Heidi Unger $500  SHIRLEY CAMPBELL MEMORIAL AWARDShirley Campbell was a vivacious member of the Zonta Club of Grants Pass and a Past President. She touched a lot of lives and when she passed away our membership established this special award in her honor. This award is presented at our annual installation of officers meeting to an outstanding Zonta member. Nominations and votes are internal.

Year: Recipient Name by the nominator or for a service2008CHERYL EDSTROM: (nominated by Lisa Woodruff)         Cheryl has worked an amazing amount of volunteer time helping to get the Josephine Community Library re-opened.  She serves on the Communications Committee as the Graphics and Printing Coordinator, designing the logo and print media, and coordinating the mass mailings.  Her energy and enthusiasm is a model to other volunteers.  She also volunteers for her church youth group, and has coordinated a blood drive for the Red Cross.   NANCY SMITH: (nominated by JoAnne Provost)          Nancy has been on the Josephine Community Library Steering Committee, the Events Committee, the Fundraising Committee, the Membership Committee and is now that it is open, volunteering her time at the Library.  She has also been involved with Reading Buddies with the schools for the last 13 years, both at Wolf Creek and at Parkside Elementary.   TANYA ALLEN-RAMIREZ: (nominated by Kim Boyum)          Tanya has served as the sole teacher for the Josephine County Juvenile Shelter and Detention Facility for the last 10 years.  She works with children of all grade levels.  She takes time to lead extra activities for the students during the holidays, and organizes activities that broaden the minds and experiences of the children served.  These kids might not otherwise have these opportunities for new experiences. NAOMI BELL: (nominated by Anna Malloy)          Naomi works in the medical field, goes to school, is a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader, as well as a great mom.  She dresses up in amazing costumes and reads to kids in local elementary schools.  Naomi steps up where she sees a need.  The local Girl Scout resident camp was in jeopardy of closing last summer, so Naomi volunteered her entire summer as the resident nurse.  She is prepared to be camp director this summer as well.   SADIE EMMONS: (nominated by Brent Battles)As the Coordinator of the Josephine County CASA program, Sadie coordinates 32 active volunteers serving 101 of our community children.  She manages to keep all of these volunteers motivated, educated, and energized with interesting and creative training ideas.  She also handles the fundraising and grant development for the program, receiving over $25,000 in grants.  Sadie is an extremely conscientious, dedicated and diplomatic leader and accomplishes a lot in just her half time position.  She was also involved with Winterfest this year, decorating the Family Friends Christmas tree.    SHERRY ROBERTS: (nominated by Douglas Flow)          Sherry genuinely enjoys helping others.  She is active in the community through donations of food, toys and clothing.  For several years, she has headed up the office annual holiday food drive, which usually totals well over 400 pounds of food.  This year, Sherry worked closely with Winterfest to meet the needs of children from Head Start who were sponsored with the CareSource/Mid Rogue Christmas tree.  Each of the Head Start children’s wishes were granted, along with new computers for their classrooms.  Sherry’s ongoing work with youth involves the Southern Oregon High School Equestrian Teams on the local level, and the Oregon High School Equestrian Team on the State level.  She has also worked with 4-H clubs, high school booster clubs, Brownies, Cadets, and Girl Scouts. CHERYL JOHNSON: (nominated by Chris Mallette and Celia Lettis)          Cheryl is the Board secretary for the Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance, Membership Director for the Illinois Valley Senior Center and teaches computer classes.  She has been at the center of the Alliance’s staff and board development process, facilitating groups and providing one-on-one training.   BRENT BATTLES: (nominated by Sadie Emmons)          Brent always goes above and beyond in his CASA volunteer work.  He not only gives his time and energy to the children and families, but to his CASA peers as well.  His work is diligent and reliable.  Brent is not afraid to stand up in Court and speak on behalf of the child.  Brent has literally driven thousands of miles to get the job done.  From painting walls to developing and managing the Josephine County CASA website, Brent is always willing to help.  He has had some of the most difficult and complex CASA cases, but seems to find solutions with ease.  He is dedicated to the work and thrives on the challenges.   KAREN CASKEY: (nominated by Denise Olson)          Karen has a passion to help people who have gotten caught up in addiction and the criminal justice system.  One of Karen’s goals is to support and aide people returning from prison to become a benefit to this community.  Karen has established a non-profit business called “ Welcome Home Oregon” where she can monitor clients progress and identify barriers to their success.  She has been employed by the Commission For Children and Families and worked with Zonta to help host the Meth Summit for the last two years.  She oversees the Josephine County Meth Task Force, and co-chaired the first annual Recovery Fair event, which provided education to the community about addiction and services available.   STAN OLDS: (nominated by Patty Smith)          Stan volunteers his time to read and play games with the youth at the Grants Pass Family YMCA.  Many of these youth do not get this attention at home.  Stan is always willing to be their friend.  He also reads to fifth graders at Patrick Elementary School, and volunteers one day a week at Dogs for the Deaf.  CATE BENDOCK: (nominated by Celia Lettis)          Cate is a retired educator who is now President of the Illinois River Valley Arts Council.  Her efforts are never ending on behalf of students, with the Learning Through Art Program, the Friday Art Walk, and other community art programs.   JANET BELL: (nominated by Marie Hill)          Janet is the Director of the Josephine County Commission for Children and Families.  Although she is paid for her work, Janet regularly goes above and beyond in her personal efforts to enhance the lives of people in Josephine County.  Janet coordinates SACAT, LADPC and other alcohol and drug prevention programs.  Her tireless work has created a safer community for us all.   PAIGE BENDER: (nominated by Karen Vegas)

          Paige has given many years of service to this community in her role as a therapist.  She began with the Women’s Crisis Support Team helping to empower and educate women and their children to be safe from abuse.  Then, she worked as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor where she provided her clients with tools necessary to rebuild their lives and their self esteem.  For the past 24 years, she has dedicated herself to the treatment of the children and families of sexual abuse through the Family Friends program.  She also has spent many hours speaking to community groups and agencies regarding child sexual abuse.2007Grace Auzenne – Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance2007 Elaine Booth – Booth Insurance2007 Jackie McBee – Josephine County Fairgraounds2007 Babs Eggleston – Chair of Crop Walk2007 Marie Hill – Josephine County government2007 Joy Kilishek - RSVP2007 Patty Kunkler – HASL2007 Jan Taylor – Three Rivers School District2007 Shirley Murschall – Bank of the Cascades2007 Laura Stolarcyk – Daily Courier2007 Darlene Dart – Premier West Bank2007 Kerrie Walters – Visitors and Convention Bureau

2006Linda Friebus - Master Gardener, Extension Service Advisory Board2006 Nancy Fenton - Strong Women2006 JoAnn Bethany - Illinois Valley High School Principal2006 Sylvia Demel - Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, 3 River Hospital and many more2006 Debbi Stricklan - Women’s Crisis Support Team Shelter Coordinator2006 Jeanette Webber - Hand Bell concerts2006 Chris & Stuart Freedman - Fire Mountain Gems employers of SPARC Enterprises clients2006 Kathy Stewart - director, Congregational Care at Bethany Presbyterian Church and Hospice2006 Kimberlee Whitney - Staff Development and Client Services Coordinator, SPARC Enterprises and Stepping Stone2006 Don Fulk - President I.V. Senior Center2006 Nancy Rozell & Lyn Hagerty - Christian Service Network2005Carol Howser of Lovejoy Hospice2005 Earl Burbank of A Wrinkle In Time2005 Charlene Blake for post 9/11 and blood bank Red Cross service2005 Rene’ Cardiff by South Middle School2005 Cindy Nelson for SPARC Enterprises, Inc.2005 Rebecca Zwart of Asante Health System2005 Sheri Murphy of Home Valley Bank2005 Candy Hughes of the Children’s Advocacy Treatment Center2005 Paige Bender-Webb of Family Friends2005 “Little Joe” Viveiros by Coalition for Kids2004Kathy Rimmer by Lori Stonecipher of Asante & TRCH Lifeline2004 Linda Lamoreau by Pam Ealy of TRCH2004 Alice Tina Stafford by Juvenile Community Justice2004 Joy Bitting by RSVP/Asante Senior Resources2004 Linda Greer by Josephine County Sheriff’s Office2004 Ruth Pepple by Coalition for Kids2004 LaRita De Young-Hoellrich by Linda Lamoreau of Asante/TRCH2004 Mollie Means for Josephine County Historical Society2004 Leslie Spalding by Wildlife Images2004 Ruth McGregor by Chamber of Commerce2003Mary Lou Thomason by Dick & Nancy Smith for the Boys & Girls Club2003 Val Ramsdell of the Oregon Employment Department2003 Janice Dunn, Kathie Tyrrell, Judy Rudy of The Job Council2003 Staff Volunteers at A Wrinkle in Time2003 Bobbi Kidder for Rogue Community College2003 Sally Spalding for Anne Basker renovation2003 Richard Blake for ASAP, Pathways to Care Network and more2003 Cori Allen for Wildlife Images and IV reforestation programs2003 Teresa Kasza for mentoring women in non-traditional employment2002Sylvia Demel by Josephine County Sheriff for Merlin Sub Station2002 Wendy Fisher for American Cancer Society Relay for Life 20022002 Connie Lee Gaines-Stock for women’s encouragement2002 Joanne Jimenez for JoCo Community Corrections Community Service/Work Alternative Programs, Special Olympics Coach and “angel” for the Vitality Center2002 John Jordan of American Medical Response for the Wellness Wagon and Pathways to Care Network2002 Judy Krohn by A Wrinkle in Time2002 Phyllis Lynde for president of Chamber Ambassadors and chair of March of Dimes Walk America and Starts Behind Bars program2002 Laura Mortan by SPARC and Stepping Stone2002 Eleanor Pugh as co-founder of the Golden Coyote Wetlands2002 Barbara Rossman by Wildlife Images2002 Mike Slagle for 30 years of environmental teaching as a river guide and GPHS teacher2002 Krisanna Albrecht by Women’s Crisis Support Team2001Positive Speaker “N” by ASAP2001 Barbara Bean by Boys & Girls Club2001 Marianne Stupy by Bridge Street Stepping Stone Residential Services2001 Joe Viveiros by Coalition for Kids2001 Elena Brown by Family Friends2001 Rebecca Zwart by Greenleaf Industries for Domestic Violence Advocacy at TRCH2001 Jan Lane by Josephine County Library2001 Carol Howser by Lovejoy Hospice2001 Gwen Childs by SOASTC CAP2001 Kristiaan Wilkinson by SPARC Enterprises, Inc.2001 Ali Rapose by Three Rivers Community Hospital2001 Nancy Deleo by Women’s Crisis Support TeamTO SUBMIT A NOMINEE  NOMINATION FORM FOR ZONTA COMMUNITY WOMAN OF THE YEARNominees for this award are NOT notified they are being considered for the awardTo submit someone for an award through Zonta click on Contact Us button and send us an e-mail.THE ZONTA CLUB OF GRANTS PASS FOUNDATION IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDS TO BE DISTRIBUTED IN SEPTEMBER 2010.  APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 31, 2009 Zonta International is a worldwide organization whose main goal is to improve the legal, political, economic, educational, and professional status of women through service and advocacy. The Zonta Club of Grants Pass Foundation makes annual grants to selected non-profit organizations in our community whose missions are similar to Zonta’s.  We will be accepting applications for funds to be distributed in September of 2010; an application is found below.  Applications must be returned to Zonta Club of Grants Pass Foundation by December 31, 2009, to be considered.  An oral presentation by finalists may be required after that date. You will be notified of our selections as soon as possible after the closing date. Zonta’s Xtreme Dream Raffle is our fundraiser to generate funds for allocation.  Raffle ticket sales begin in May and end in July.  If selected to receive funds, you will be asked to participate in our fundraising in some manner, including but not limited to:Having a representative of your organization speak about your program  and/or Organization;Promoting our raffle to co-workers and members of your organization;Promoting our raffle in any written newsletters of your organization.Thank you for your interest in our organization and our mission to improve the status of women.Sincerely,Jeanie Martin, President, Zonta Club of Grants PassBeth Williams President, Zonta Club of Grants Pass Foundation

ZONTA CLUB OF GRANTS PASS FOUNDATIONAPPLICATION FOR FUNDING1. Name of Organization:_________________________________________________________Address:_______________________________________________________________________Contact Person:_________________________ Title:_______________  Phone:______________      Type of Organization:  [  ]501(c)(3)     [  ]Public Entity     [  ]Other2.  History of Your Organization.  Please list how long you have been in the community, what your mission is, and what services you provide to the community.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3.  Request For Project Funds.  Please list the amount of funds requested, and explain for what specific project the requested funds will be used.  Additional pages or information may be attached.     __________________________________________________________________4.  Budget.  Please provide an estimated budget for the project, and a project time line.__________________________________________________________________5.  Funding Sources.  Please list all funding sources for this project.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6.  Success Measures:  Please note the qualities that you will measure.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Recipients will be notified upon selection and funds will be disbursed in September, 2010.  For further information, please contact Jeanie Martin, Zonta President at 479-6338, or Beth Williams, Zonta Foundation President at 597-2205. Additional applications are available at http://www.zontagrantspass.org.PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM BY DECEMBER 31, 2009 TO:   ZONTA CLUB OF GRANTS PASS FOUNDATION - PO BOX 1615 - GRANTS PASS, OR  97528