Zonta Club of Teaneck-Bergenfield
Contact: Nancy Patrissi
Chair, Public Relations
201.385-9244

May 25, 2005

Zonta Club of Teaneck-Bergenfield presents Amelia Earhart Program
at Jefferson Elementary School

Phyllis Kruimer, Zonta Club Finance Chair and Jefferson teacher (left); third and fourth grade students; Amelia Earhart Presentation author and Zonta Club Vice President and Public Relation's Chair, Nancy Patrissi (third from right).

Bergenfield: The Zonta Club of Teaneck-Bergenfield presented an innovative program on Amelia Earhart at Jefferson Elementary School on May 20, 2005. For over an hour, one hundred and fifty third and fourth grade students actively participated and enjoyed a lively PowerPoint Presentation and discussion developed by Nancy Patrissi, Public Relations Chair of Zonta Club, and Jefferson alumna. Phyllis Kruimer, a Zontian and teacher at Jefferson Elementary, organized the event. The program entitled, “Finding Amelia - For the Young Student,” helps students learn about the life of Amelia Earhart. It encourages them to explore various research methods for the study of biographies using a variety of resources such as, books, interactive media, and websites. The Zonta Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program was discussed during the presentation, encouraging young students to study math and science to prepare for higher education and eventual careers.

The Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowships were established in 1938 in honor of Amelia Earhart, famed pilot and Zonta club member. By her example, Amelia Earhart encouraged women to expand their horizons by exploring occupations and holding positions beyond those traditionally held by women. By supporting the Amelia Earhart Fellowships, Zonta International encourages women to enter the aerospace-related fields and keep the Earhart legacy alive.

The Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowships are offered annually to women for graduate study in aerospace-related science and aerospace-related engineering. Since the beginning of the Fellowship in 1938, there have been 1,122 Amelia Earhart Fellowship Awards totaling over $5 million to 777 Fellows from 57 countries. The fellowships are funded through annual contributions by 33,000 members in the 67 countries of Zonta International.

Zonta International is a worldwide women’s service organization dedicated to improving the status of women. If you are interested in learning more about Zonta, please contact us at: Zonta Club of Teaneck-Bergenfield, P.O. Box 5217, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 or on-line at www.zontanvnj.org or visit the International Zonta website at www.zonta.com. New members are always welcome! (For information about membership, contact Audrey at 201-943-2105.) For information about the Amelia Earhart Program, “Finding Amelia – For the Young Student,” contact Karen Nicodemus, Zonta Amelia Earhart Chair, at 201-385-0812.