Zonta International. San Antonio Chapter.

The Zonta Club of San Antonio, a classified service organization of executive and professional women, was established in San Antonio on February 14, 1934. Active membership is limited to women who are business owners, co-owners, or executives of policy making status. The Club seeks to provide opportunities for under-privileged girls and young women; to improve the legal, political, educational, economic and professional status of women; and to advance understanding, goodwill, and peace. In San Antonio the Club helped establish the Aganier Home for Girls; offered scholarships for women in business and nursing school; and financially supported many medical and health services. The Club's primary fund raiser is the annual Zonta Antique Show and Sale, which was first held in 1959. Locally prominent members have included Lila Cockrell, Sister Elizabeth Anne Sueltenfuss, Florence K. Rosengren, AliciaCarpenter, and Ponce Evans (known as "Heloise" to the readers of her syndicated column).

From the description of Zonta Club of San Antonio records, 1958-1994. (University of Texas at San Antonio). WorldCat record id: 39683720

The Zonta Club of San Antonio, a classified service organization of executive and professional women, was established in San Antonio on February 14, 1934. This women's association is a local chapter of Zonta International which has clubs in countries around the world. The name Zonta derives from the Sioux Indian word which means honest and trustworthy. Active membership is limited to woman who are business owners, co-owners, or executives of policy making status. By implementing service programs and providing mutual support for members, the Club seeks to provide opportunities for under-privileged girls and young women; to improve the legal, political, educational, economic and professional status of women; and to advance understanding, goodwill, and peace.

In San Antonio, the Zonta Club helped establish the Aganier Home for Girls, offered scholarships for women in business and nursing school, and financially supported many medical and health services, especially those related to respiratory and vision problems. The Club's major means of raising funds for service projects is the annual Zonta Antique Show and Sale that was first held in 1959. Locally prominent members of the Club have included Lila Cockrell, Sister Elizabeth Anne Sueltenfuss, Florence K. Rosengren, Alicia Carpenter, and "Heloise" Ponce Evans.

From the guide to the Zonta Club of San Antonio Records MS 2., 1958-2008, (University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections)