FOR THE first time ever, Laoag City will be the setting for the 1st Zonta Interdistrict Conference on September 14-16 at the Fort Ilocandia Resort hotel. Organizers led by the Zonta Club of Ilocos Norte expect more than 350 representatives from 6 countries to attend the three-day event with the theme “Living Together, Growing Together with Zonta” Incumbent Zonta District 17 Governor Virma Vergel de Dios, and Zonta District 31 Governor Bischiou Chiou have also confirmed the appointments of Mary Ang of the Zonta Club of Ilocos Norte, and Ching Fong Yeh to lead the preparations for the event. As Overall Conference Co-Chairman, Ms. Mary Ang will be assisted by Ms. Alegria Valenciano, Committee chair for Administration; Dr. Purisima Bueno, Committee chair for Special Events and Public Relations; and Editha Medina, Committee chair on Finance, all members of the Zonta Club of Ilocos Norte. Delegates from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines comprising Zonta District 17; and Taiwan comprising Zonta District 31, have confirmed participation in the three-day conference Zonta International President-elect, Beryl Sten of Sweden, and the first Asian (and Filipina} ever to become Zonta International president, Olivia Aguinaldo Ferry who will also be the keynote speaker, have also confirmed their participation in the event. Activities slated for the three-day conference will include workshops on women’s issues, photo exhibit, cultural shows, business meetings, district elections, and district awards. Highlights of the event include a talent night, a memorial service, a complimentary city tour, an international bazaar and a fashion show featuring national costumes and Zonta uniforms of the participating member countries and clubs. According to Organizing co-chairman Mary Ang, preparations are in high gear to ensure the success of the event. We also hope that the activities will highlight the richness of our Ilocano culture and heritage. The conference will also mark the first time that an International District Conference will be held in Northern Luzon outside of Metro Manila and Cebu. For more details and information, please call the District 17 office at the Victor R. Potenciano Medical Center at 163 Edsa, Mandaluyong City or call 535- 5664. Stephen T. Barreiro
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