Zonta Owen Sound
Empowering women through service and advocacy in our community and globally

Our Story
Zonta International takes its name from the Lakota Sioux Indian word meaning honest and trustworthy . Established in 1820, the organization has members throughout the world who volunteer their time, talents and energy to local and international advocacy and service projects that are designed to advance the status of women worldwide.
In 1986, Donelda Stewart and Eleanor Pauling promoted and organized a chapter in Owen Sound.