TRAINING of Club Members.

ZCME conducted an orientation for incoming new members. The refresher topics discussed were ZI history, rules of procedure & issues. ZCME’s current plans and projects were also introduced.

The facilitators were (VP Emily H., Pres. Maripi M., PDG Brenda Tanjutco & ZCME Charter Pres. Mercedes Arroyo)

New members attentively immerse themselves in the Zonta world.

EDUCATING through Public Relations.

1. TV Programs – SAGIP President Menchu Henson appeared on Philippine TV (Velvet & ANC) to promote ZCME’s fundraising project “Morrocan & More Bazaar”.

2. Wearing of Zonta Shirts – ZCME members wear their Zonta t-shirts proudly every time they attend community activities

ZCME President Maripi & SAGIP President Menchu wear the Combat- VAWC T-shirt, lovingly designed by ZCME secretary Ching Mondero. SAGIP Pres. Menchu H., ZCME Pres. Maripi M. & VP Emily H. sport the latest “VAWC” t-shirt creation in feminine pink to celebrate “Int’l Human Rights Day”

3. Newspaper Feature – Most of our

fundraising projects were featured in leading local newspapers like, the Philippine Star & Philippine Daily Inquirer below.

ZCME President Maripi

Menendez pose with the participants of the Tang

Galing Kids Search at Filipina Heritage Library, Makati. Zonta Muntinlupa Bazaar for a cause Ribbon Cutting. New SAGIP Center building groundbreaking ceremony.

Ma. Pilar U. Menendez

T.E.A.M. S.H.I.N.E.

ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT BIENNIUM 2010-2012

OFFICERS

President: Ma. Pilar. U. Menendez Vice Presidents: Emily S. Hayudini – Internal Gloria D. Garcia – External Treasurer: Evelyn K. Muniosguren Asst. Treasurer: Yasmin D. Crisostomo Secretary: Marianne M. Guerrero Asst. Secretary: Cecille O. Jacinto Directors: Catherine Mary R. Biazon Priscilla G. Enriquez Elita Y. Pacho Leah T. San Pedro

MEMBERS

Helen O. Aquino, Cynthia G. Arceo, Mercedes V. Arroyo, Maria Vanessa V. Arroyo, Maria H.

Brumann, Anna Dominique V. Chaves, Ma. Catalina V. Chaves, Elvira T. Cifra, Ma.

Giselle Eala, Marilen N. Espiritu, Ma. Lourdes Guerrero, Nancy L. Harel, Carmencita G. Henson, Ma. Inez Antonia Jose, Jennifer

Masigan, Ana Maria U. Menendez, Ma. Linda F. Mendoza, Maria Cristina Teresa H.

Ngkaion, Carolina L. Nielsen, Ma. Alessandra M. Panicucci, Perla Rempe, Martita G. Reyes, Victoria V. Serrano, Mercedes Sunico, Brenda

L. Tanjutco, Gabrielle Michaela Tanjutco, Adelaida F. Villaraza, Lourdes Wallace, Ma.

Cristina Yaptinchay

DISTRICT 17 AREA 5

ZONTA CLUB OF MUNTINLUPA &

ENVIRONS FOUNDATION, INC.

(AAVA) Ayala Alabang Village Association Community weekly news- magazine.

4. ZCME Brochure Updating – A recent updating of our very

own Zonta Club of Muntinlupa & Environs’ brochure featuring our projects & services undertaken by Charter Pres. Cheding Arroyo & SAGIP Pres. Menchu Henson. This is regularly distributed during events to create public awareness.

5. ZCME Newsletter – ZCME released 2 newsletters for the biennium.

6. Tarpaulin Posting/Signage – ZCME always posts tarpaulins in all projects. This is to promote ZCME visibility and Zonta branding. SAGIP 24/7 Crisis Center Signage in Muntinlupa City. ZC of Muntinlupa at NGO Fair...

ZC members pose in front of the huge ZIF logo-studded tarp at the opening of the ZCME’s “Moroccan Bazaar”

7. “Upcoming Zonta Marker” – to be inaugurated on May 24, 2012 located across Contessa Building, Poblacion, Muntinlupa City. Informatively, this will be ZCME’s latest contribution in creating public awareness while maintaining the famous “Z” emblem that upholds the aims & ideals of Zonta Int’l. **Note: Pictures to follow. ADVOCACY Work towards change.

Accomplishments:

16 Days Activism on anti-VAWC Campaign, December 10, 2010 in Southville, Muntinlupa City.

Seminars on VAWC, Parenting Effectiveness Services in the 9 Barangays of Muntinlupa City.

Participation in the NGO Fair in Enderun College, March 19, 2011.

SAGIP-Gabay Bata (PSL) launching & Children’s Month celebration, Oct. 28, 2011.

SAGIP Help Desk launching in 9 Barangays of Muntinlupa City, Dec. 10, 2011.

Forum on VAWC conducted specifically for male local government employees, police officers & barangay officials, March, 22, 2012.

16 Days of Activism on Anti-VAW NGO Fair

Launching of Bgy. Help Desk PSL Launching & Childrens

IN Putatan Bgy. Hall Month Celebration

Seminars on VAWC & PES conducted by SAGIP Project Manager Adelle de Guzman to benefit marginalized women & children in Muntinlupa City

ALL- MALE Forum on VAWC

MEMBERSHIP Increase and Organizing New Clubs.

A. The target of 20% net increase has not been met by the club but we were proud to recruit 8 new members and re-instate 3. As of May 1, 2012 we have a total of 40 members. Please note: late Past President Chiqui Server passed away on March 6, 2012. Thus, total of 41 was brought down to 40 actual members.

New Members recruited: 8 Re-instated members: 3 Late Past Pres. & Zontian Server hosts induction of 2 re-instated members, Perla Rempe & Helen Aquino, January 20, 2011

“Hawaiian-Luau” themed induction

of Ms. Viki Serrano, April 2011

“Orient-Express” themed induction of 5 new members, November 23, 2011.

B. Our club chartered a new Golden Z Club. AD Chona Lopez presiding over the Charter presentation of the Golden Z Club of Muntinlupa & Environs, June 16, 2011.

STREAMLINING Service Projects. ZC of Muntinlupa’s flagship project (SAGIP) specifically focuses on the status of women and the promotion of human rights. (SAGIP) Saklolo at Gabay ng Ina at Pamilya is a 24-hour crisis response center where services are offered free-of-charge to benefit women & children, directly & solely. To date, SAGIP has assisted /provided services to the following: Center-based services – over 10,000 clients assisted, Community-based – over 15,000 participants were given seminars & orientations, School-based - 3,929 students were taught (PSL) Personal Safety Lessons and 5,000 teachers & principals given refreshers on the SAGIP-Gabay Bata Program.

Children’s Art Therapy Session at SAGIP Shelter

A typical SAGIP case managers meeting

TDZ (Tulong Dunong ng Zonta) High School Scholarship Program, is a scholarship given to poor but deserving young girls in Muntinlupa City. To date, a total of 98 scholars have been assisted, 58 of whom graduated in school year 2007-2008(18), 2008-2009(14), 2009-2010(6), 2010-2011(9) & 2011-2012(11). ZCME will be adding 10 more scholars this school year 2012-2013. Informatively, this will serve as the 9

th batch of TDZ scholars. Most of these

scholars were sent to college by their benefactors through personal sponsorships. Presently, we have expanded to 2 additional schools, namely: Muntinlupa Business High School & Muntinlupa Science High School.

Distribution of knapsacks/ school supplies for TDZ Scholars…

HARNESSING Club Resources

ZC of Muntinlupa partnered with the local government of Muntinlupa for funding of SAGIP programs & operations. The office of Cong. Biazon turned over cash grants to TDZ & sponsored an Urban Farming tour in Quezon City. ZC of Muntinlupa members tapped their families & friends to sponsor a TDZ scholar(s). On some activities & events, members volunteered their homes as venues: like members, Viki Serrano who volunteered her home for the SAGIP children & TDZ scholars Annual Christmas Party, December 3, 2012 & Marilen Espiritu who opened her home as venue for our major fundraising project “MMQ Theatre Salon Series”, Feb. 24,

2012. Other members opened their residences as venues of our monthly GMM. Some members also tapped their personal friends and business associates for donations in cash or kind.

Sharing “Havaianas” slippers donation withTDZ scholars. Facilitated through tireless efforts of ZCME Asst. Treasurer Yasmin Crisostomo’s networking with Havaianas president Anne Gonzalez.

Zontian Marilen Espiritu hosts SAGIP’s partnership fundraiser with MMQ at her lovely home.

Zontian Director Trina Biazon facilitates the TDZ “Urban Farming” activity in cooperation with TDZ Chair, Cheding Arroyo.

Zontian Viki Serrano generously opens her home & spreads Christmas cheer for the Annual SAGIP clients/TDZ Christmas party.

IMPROVING the Status of Women ZC of Muntinlupa prides itself in advancing the status of women through service & advocacy. Education has been the primary focus of ZCME since the inception of the TDZ High School Scholarship Program. The legacy of empowering young girls through education is on its 9

th year & going strong!

Menchie De Vera, A TDZ Scholar High School awarded as one of the (MOST) Most Outstanding Student in Muntinlupa City wins college scholarship sponsored by local City government office.

NETWORKING with Like-Minded Organizations ZC of Muntinlupa has strong ties and partnership with the Local Gov’t of Muntinlupa through the offices of Mayor Aldrin San & Cong. Rodolfo Biazon, Local Police Unit & the 9 Barangays of Muntinlupa City. The DSWD, the DepEd, St. James the Great Parish and NGO’s such as COPA, AWCP,

MMQ & ALIG are among the leading organizations we collaborate with in rallying the cause of women & children.

Meeting with Mayor Aldrin San Pedro, discussing building plans of new SAGIP

Center

Turn over Ceremony of Cong. Biazon’s cash grant

to TDZ scholars.

Turn over by MMQ Foundress Michelle Washington of a generous cash donation to SAGIP.

ALIG President Celia Gittus visited SAGIP Center & pledged new mattresses for our 24-hour shelter.

EMPOWERING Women with the Right Knowledge

ZC of Muntinlupa launched the SAGIP Gabay Bata project, a SAGIP school-based advocacy program which aims to teach elementary & secondary students on how to protect themselves from all types of abuse thru the teaching of “PSL” Personal Safety Lessons & RA 7610.

MOA-Signing of SAGIP-GB Program Launching of SAGIP-Gabay Bata in partnership with the DepED. Program through a PSL themed Poster Making Contest.

SAGIP’s psychologist regularly conducts counselling & therapy sessions to clients.

SAGIP’s community-based advocacy program regularly conducts VAWC (RA 9262) & PES seminars in the community in order to equip women & children with the right knowledge especially focusing on personal protection & valuing a woman’s basic human’s rights and gender equality.

TDZ High school scholarship program enables young girls to finish a high school education and gives them an avenue to meet their goals & achieve their fullest potentials through education.

TDZ scholars implemented the “Garden Project” which aims to teach them environmental protection, while benefitting from Mother Nature’s nutritional and economic benefits.

T – Training of Club Members E – Educating Through

Public Relations

A - Advocacy Work Towards Change

M - Membership Increase And Organizing New Clubs S - Streamlining Service Projects H - Harnessing Club Resources I - Improving Status of Women N - Networking with Like-Minded Organizations E - Empowering Women with the Right Knowledge