Welcome to the Zonta Club of Hamilton 1 website! Our club has been serving the women of Hamilton and the world since 1928. As you browse these pages, you will see some of our service projects, our fundraisers, and our history. We also have fun, so if you would like to consider membership, click on the menu item that says "Join Us" for further information about membership.

Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. The Zonta Club of Hamilton 1 is one of over 1200 Clubs that make up Zonta International. Membership in Zonta means: Making a difference in the quality of life for women and children, locally and globally. Opening doors to friendships and associations with other executives, professionals, and business women locally, and around the...

Membership in Zonta International and the Zonta Club of Hamilton 1 is a rewarding experience. We are an international women’s service organization dedicated to advancing the status of women locally and globally. Membership is a responsibility that requires time, resources, and financial commitments.

The Garment District of Ottawa Street was invited to decorate their windows to bring attention to International Women’s Day. They were asked to use the colour yellow, and a theme that highlights women, or a women’s issue. They responded whole-heartedly and tied Ottawa St together with a yellow ribbon that spread amongst at least 60 stores. Our yellow windows campaign this year is the most successful so far! We worked with the Zonta Club of Hamilton 2 and had...

The 19th Zonta Classic was held on June 8, 2016 at Twenty Valley Golf and Country Club. The weather held out, we had a wonderful day, and we raised nearly $23,000!

At the District 4 Conference held in September 2009, the membership voted to assemble and distribute birthing kits. Birthing kits provide the essential items to promote a safe, clean delivery and to encourage good aftercare.

Zonta helps advance the status of women by supporting higher education through our awards and scholarships in many areas such as public affairs, business, engineering, technology, health sciences, etc.