The Z Club of Macleans College has for 10 years championed causes intended to improve the fortunes of females in east Auckland.
Z Clubs are formed at secondary schools as junior sections of Zonta International, the worldwide women’s service organisation.
Macleans College and Howick College both have very strong Z Clubs and are associated to the Zonta Club of East Auckland.
More than 60 members of Macleans College Z Club recently hosted an anniversary event marking a decade since it was chartered in 2015.
Attending the special occasion was national governor of Zonta New Zealand Jen McKinlay-Birkin, the Auckland area director, Zontians from across Auckland, members of the Macleans College board of trustees, and the executive of Howick College Z Club.
In her speech, McKinlay-Birkin explained the importance of Zontians listening to Z Club members.
“What I’ve learnt from Z Club members is that you look after older Zontians.
“You teach us about what the world is like now, what you are living with.
“We learn from you about what you’re dealing with so we can keep our thinking current,” said McKinlay-Birkin.
“We learn how to help you cope with what you’re dealing with and look forward into the future and think about the legacy that we will leave for you.
“Your contribution is not only within the school and Zonta, today and over the years you have belonged. It goes well beyond that.
“Always remember the power of doing things for others, of servant leadership. You will never know where it may lead you.”
Barbara Astill, president of Zonta East Auckland, extended her thanks to the Macleans College Z Club executive for their commitment and energy and the “wonderful service” to others over the past 10 years.
Kelly Ma expressed the appreciation of the Z Club for the opportunities members have been given within Macleans College to organise events allowing them to fund-raise for causes they choose to improve the lives of women and girls in the east Auckland community.
The Z Club executive was proud to present a cheque for $1000 to McKinlay-Birkin for the Zonta Club NZ district project Foster Hope.
