President's Message

President / Director

We stand at a pivotal point in our club’s her-story. I find myself in a very unique position being one of the youngest of the older generation and one of the oldest of the younger generation. Because of my hybrid makeup and having clocked in more than 3 decades of Zonta experiences, I embody a dual perspective that I believe is rare and potentially helpful to our club. I have had the privilege of growing alongside our esteemed senior members, absorbing their wisdom, values, idiosyncrasies, and the rich traditions that have defined ZCME. Simultaneously, I resonate with the aspirations, energy, and innovative spirit of our younger members, who represent the future of this organization.

It is important to preserve the essence, built from our history, of what makes this club extraordinary while embracing change to ensure our continued relevance and excellence in the years ahead.

When we celebrated our 50th year, our chosen theme was: celebrating the past, empowering the future. Well, consider this theme enhanced. To do this, we shall be crafting a comprehensive plan which will include but will not be limited to:

1.Strengthening Intergenerational Bonds: We will create mentorship programs that pair our seasoned members with the new generation, fostering mutual learning and respect. This will ensure that the legacy of our club is passed down, enriched by fresh perspectives.

2. Innovative Procedures and Technology Integration: We will streamline our operations and embrace modern technologies and processes to enhance efficiency and communication. We recognize that many of our members are very busy women who have heavy responsibilities in many fronts. By adopting a more efficient operation, we will get the job done smarter and faster.

3. Long-Term Strategic Planning: We will establish a roadmap that looks ahead to the next ten years. These plans will be aligned to the goals of Zonta International and will involve setting concrete goals, creating sustainable initiatives, and creating a blueprint on how to achieve these in the coming decade

4. Membership Engagement and Growth: We will expand our base, attract new members, all the while choosing quality over quantity. We will create an initiative that will encourage all new members to participate in their chosen area and level that would allow them to realize fulfillment and inner meaning while at the same time, advancing the objectives of the club and its many women-empowering projects.

We shall continue to support Area 5, District 17 (D17), Zonta International, and the Zonta International Foundation’s programs. This support encompasses fundraising activities, club contributions to Zonta International Foundation Fund, awareness campaigns, and participation in international advocacy efforts as well as active presence at the district 17 conference and international convention.

Zonta Club of Makati and Environs has always been known to be an organization of high-functioning, imperious, opinionated women. Well, we ARE an organization of high-functioning, imperious and opinionated women! We also are women who have positively changed the lives of those who are most vulnerable and have done exceedingly well in making the world a better place for women and girls. And this substantive and continuous achievement is what we hope to be known for.

In closing, I would like to enjoin all of us to unite the wisdom of our past with the energy of our future, creating a legacy that will inspire generations to come.

Thank you for your trust, your support. Together, we will achieve greatness.