Area 3

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Area 3

• JoAnn Hanson, Area Director

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Area 3 Clubs

• Austin
• Brainerd
• Mankato
• Minneapolis
• St. Cloud
• St. Paul

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Zonta International

• Supports projects that address education,
  economic advancement and health of women, or the
  prevention of violence against women.

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AustinMary Jo Follmuth, President

• Service projects with Red Cross
• Victims Crisis Center provides assistance for
  individuals from abusive homes
• Scholarships for women who demonstrate leadership
  in science.
• Amelia Earhart-related events

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BrainerdGinny Knudson, President

• Support of PORT home (residential services for
  at-risk girls).
• Mid-Minnesota Womens Center
• College scholarships for high school students
• Haitian education and literacy program
• Grade school anti-smoking program
• Style Show primary fundraiser

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MankatoSonja Jacobsen, President

• Maintain garden on central corner in Mankato
• Annual garden tour supports Zonta scholarships
  and other service projects
• Open Door Health Center (uninsured/underinsured
  clients)
• United Nations Night Safari at Mankato Wildlife
  Preserve

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MinneapolisSusan Keirstead, President

• Annual Holiday Event silent auction, boutiques,
  luncheon.
• Primary fundraising event. Supports Women
  Achieving New Directions (WAND)
• Prepared personal hygiene packages for homeless
  shelter residents.
• Hosted visiting Zontian from Colombia Sri Lanka
• District 7 conference preparation

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St. PaulCarole Snyder, President

• Hosted District 7, Area 3 Conference
• Human trafficking
• Women governmental and business leaders
• Service projects women shelters
• Hosted Zontian from Christchurch, New Zealand
• Aviation opportunities for women
• Building membership

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St. CloudLinda Linn, President

• Support for womens shelters
• Anna Maries (shelter for battered women)
• Journey Home (extended care facility for
  chemically dependent women)
• Education and literacy
• General Equivalency Diploma scholarship
• Scholarships for non-traditional students
  (assistance for women who have left academic
  environment)
• Young Women in Public Affairs