OGDENSBURG – Ogdensburg Area Zonta Club is seeking applications for their 2024 local awards. 

Applications for the Adult Learner Award are sought from female, non -traditional students who are at least 25 years old, are a permanent resident of St. Lawrence County and are residents of the  Ogdensburg, Lisbon, Heuvelton, Morristown, or Hammond School Districts and have completed at least one year of higher education.

If you are a female, non traditional student who has returned to college, think about applying for one of our awards from the Zonta Club of Ogdensburg. If you would like a copy of the application emailed to you, please just email mclellef@lemoyne.edu to receive one.

Applications for the Graduating High School Senior Award are sought from students serviced by the Hammond, Morristown, Ogdensburg, Lisbon or Heuvelton School Districts.

Applications are available in the guidance offices. If you would like a copy of the application emailed to you, please just email mclellef@lemoyne.edu to receive one.

Young Women In Public Affairs Award

Local award opportunity for Women, aged 16-19 on 1 April each year, studying at a secondary school, college or university in a Zonta district/region, or who are studying elsewhere but are citizens of a Zonta country, who demonstrate evidence of the following, are eligible to apply. 

Active commitment to volunteerism.

Experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership (paid or unpaid).

Volunteer leadership achievements.

Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs.

Support in Zonta International's mission of building a better world for women and girls.

Applicants from geographic areas within a Zonta district/region where no clubs are located may apply via a Zonta e-club or directly to the district to be eligible for the international awards. Previous district and international Young Women in Public Affairs Award recipients are not eligible to apply to renew the Award for a second year.

Club members and individuals with direct membership with Zonta International and employees of Zonta International and Zonta Foundation for Women, and their family members (ancestors, descendants, adoptees, siblings, nieces or cousins, and those of their spouse or co-habiting partner), are not eligible to apply for the Awards.

Z and Golden Z club members are also eligible to apply.

Our Club accepts applications from students in the school districts of Ogdensburg Free Academy, Lisbon Central School, Heuvelton Central School, Morristown Central School and Hammond Central School.

Ogdensburg Area Zonta Club applications are found  in your Guidance Office or by emailing Emily at mclellef@lemoyne.edu 

Applications are due by March 22, 2024 to our Scholarship Co-Chair

Zonta Jean M Coon Humanitarian Award: High School junior or senior students who perform outstanding community service may apply by submitting a completed application and reference letter to a Zonta club in their locality. Academic achievement is not relevant. 

Each of the Zonta Clubs in District 2 solicits & accepts applications from high schools in its area. In the spring, each club reviews the applications it receives, and selects a single club candidate. 

Each club candidate becomes a District finalist. 

Our Club accepts scholarship applications from students in the school districts of Ogdensburg Free Academy, Lisbon Central School, Heuvelton Central School, Morristown Central School and Hammond Central School.

Ogdensburg Area Zonta Club applications are found in your Guidance Office or by emailing Emily mclellef@lemoyne.edu and are due by March 22, 2024.

All applications can be directed to Scholarship Co-Chair Emily TenEyck, Northern Physical Therapy, 203 State St. #1, Ogdensburg, NY 13669. (Drop off at NPT is accepted). Please email Emily for more info: mclellef@lemoyne.edu

Who was Jean M. Coon?

Jean McCoy Coon was a graduate cum laude from Syracuse University in 1951. She continued her education at Syracuse Law School, graduating magna cum laude in 1953.

Jean’s legal career began as Legal Counsel for Municipal Affairs in the New York State Comptroller’s Office. Returning to the Syracuse area when her father was ill, Jean served for a year as Deputy Clerk to the Children’s Court of Onondaga County. After her father’s death, she returned to the Albany area and, in 1956, joined the N.Y. S. Assembly staff as a Research Counsel. In 1957, Jean became an Assistant Attorney General in the N.Y.S. Department of Law. In 1971 she became Assistant Solicitor General for New York State. She ended her career as Deputy Counsel for the N.Y. S. Education Department.

Jean argued many precedent-setting cases in the New York State Court of Appeals and her reputation among the bar and the judiciary was unparalleled.

Jean joined the Zonta Club of Saratoga County in 1962, transferring from the Zonta Club of Syracuse. She served as the Governor of District 2 and was Parliamentarian of the Zonta International Board from 1979 - 1980. She served as Chairman of the Zonta International By-Laws Committee. An active member of her Ballston Spa community, her humanitarian efforts were always with a small “h” and never self-serving. Good things just happened and most people never knew that Jean was the impetus behind the results.

In 1982, Jean died at age 52. Shortly thereafter, District 2 established the District 2 Jean M. Coon Humanitarian Award to honor her many achievements, and to continue her example of doing good for others.

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