USA Caucus

Zonta USA is a “caucus” or group of Zonta Districts with clubs in the USA coordinating on aligned issues for political purposes.

USA Caucus Goals

Encourage development, consideration and passage of appropriate legislation by
- the US Congress, its members and committees and
- by state legislatures.
Take action in support of, or in opposition to, proposed or enacted legislation and executive orders and regulations that directly or indirectly impact the lives of women and girls.
Promote women’s representation in decision-making positions on an equal basis with men.

USA Caucus Members by District

Sonya Baskerville
International Advocacy Chair

Bobbee Cardillo
Caucus Convener

Verna Frasca
District 1

Alternate: Chris Haley

Siobhan O'Hara
District 2

Alternate: Eileen Gilligan

Pam Garvin
District 3

Alternate: Linda Thomas

Marcia Restivo
District 4

Alternate: Kathleen Scanlon

climate action

Kayla Galey
District 5

Alternate: Lois Jones

Mary Nagel
District 6

Alternate: Susan Bursztynsky

Penny Briese
District 7

Alternate: Tania Hughes-Kremers

Katherine Cleland
District 8

Alternate: Connie Campbell

Sheila Cook-Cohen
District 9

Alternate: Debbie Anglewood

Therese Hartwell
District 10

Alternate: Bonnie Altare

Betty Houbion Zonta

Betty Houbion
District 11

Alternate: Kathy Johnson

Denise Parrish
District 12

Alternate: Ranelle Randles

Denise Sylvester
District 15

Alternate: Barb Swartzel

USA Advocacy Committees 2022-2024

ERA —
Katherine Cleland, Erma Barron (Guest member) and Bobbee Cardillo
CHILD MARRIAGE —
Katherine Cleland (Chair), Mary Nagel, Denise Sylvester, Penny Briese, Barb Swartzel, Ela Pandya (Guest)
ZONTA SAYS NO to VAW —
Denise Parrish (Chair), Mary Nagel, Marcia Restivo, Linda Johnson Thomas, Pam Garvin, Susan Bursztynsky, Sheila Cohen-Cook and Leslie Wright (Guest member)
HEALTH —
Therese Hartwell (Chair), Bonnie Artale (Co-Chair), Kathi Scanlon, Jill Follows (Guest member), Erma Barron (Guest member)
Women in LEADERSHIP (FORMERLY WORK& EDUCATION (combined)
Ranelle Randels (Chair), Penny Briese, Betty Houbion, Terri Purtee-Stein and Bobbee
Gender Equal CLIMATE action —
Connie Campbell, Siobhan O’Hora, Verna Frasca, Kathy Johnson, Eileen Gilligan, Angela Brokmann (Guest member and Chair), Julie Trone (Guest member and Co-Chair), Joanne Gallos (Guest member) and Bobbee

Ad Hoc Subcommittees

Rules

Latest From USA Caucus

Resources, Articles, News and Updates

ERA Reproductive

oters overwhelmingly expressed support the Equal Rights Amendment — 7 in 10 voters support the ERA being placed in the Constitution, with a strong majority (57%) strongly supporting the ERA, compared to 12% who oppose the ERA

September 29, 2023

New Survey: The Power of Abortion Rights and the Equal Rights Amendment In Driving the [...]

UN - CSW

Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The gender snapshot 2023

Press release: The world is failing girls and women, according to new UN report New [...]

28
Sep

Advocacy Violence Against Women Zonta Says No!

US Domestic Violence Statistics by State

NCADV has STATISTICS On Domestic violence. by all types of violence, and for all kinds [...]

27
Sep

End-Child Marriage

End Child Marriage in CA Press Event in Burbank CA Oct. 5th.

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25
Sep

Advocacy Project sheet Zonta Says No!

Ideas for Zonta Says NO! 16 Days of Activism

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual campaign that begins on [...]

07
Sep

Advocacy Trafficking

Learn more about trafficking myths and misconceptions.

Did you know human trafficking victims are often recruited by someone close to them, like [...]

03
Sep

DEI- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Women at work

Pivotal Ventures Releases report on Tech Policies that Impact Success of BLNA Women

“Through a recent survey of more than 2,000 employees in technical roles, we identified cornerstone [...]

31
Aug

Women In Leadership

Encourage Her – Toolkit for those who Encourage Women to Run

She Should Run offers this advice to encourage women to run for leadership positions: Use [...]

24
Aug