Author: Beth Heiserman

S.H.A.R.E.

Post author By Beth Heiserman
Post date August 7, 2026
Categories In 2026, Cause, Meeting

Fernanda Gallo Freschi’s choice of S.H.A.R.E. — Sustainability and Human Rights through Accountability, Respect and Empowerment — reflects her deep commitment to building a climate-just, inclusive, and engaged community that uplifts women and girls worldwide. In her inaugural message, Gallo Freschi frames S.H.A.R.E. as a guiding principle for lasting change: She explains that S.H.A.R.E. is about transparency, collaboration, and community, and that […]

Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan on July 5, 1937

Post author By Beth Heiserman
Post date July 5, 2026
Categories In 2026, Event, Newsletter, On This Day

On July 5, 1937, Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan were still en route to Howland Island after their final leg of the around‑the‑world flight. They had departed Lae, New Guinea on July 2, carrying 1,100 gallons of fuel for a 2,556‑mile crossing. By July 5, they had not yet reached their destination, and the […]

Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan on July 4, 1937

Post author By Beth Heiserman
Post date July 4, 2026
Categories In 2026, Newsletter, On This Day

On July 4, 1937, Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan were still en route to Howland Island, the final leg of their ambitious around‑the‑world flight. They had departed Lae, New Guinea, on July 2, 1937, with a 2,500‑mile journey ahead, heavily fueled and expected to take about 18–20 hours. By July 4, they were deep […]

Happy 250th America

Post author By Beth Heiserman
Post date July 4, 2026
Categories In 2026, Event, NationalDay, Newsletter

This Independence Day marks a remarkable milestone — 250 years of the United States’ journey toward freedom, equality, and opportunity. The Zonta Club of Riverside proudly joins the nation in honoring this historic anniversary, reflecting on the courage, vision, and resilience that built our country. As we celebrate, we also reaffirm our commitment to empowering […]

Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan on July 3, 1937

Post author By Beth Heiserman
Post date July 3, 2026
Categories In 2026, Newsletter, On This Day

On July 3, 1937, the world was gripped by uncertainty as news spread that famed aviator Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, had gone missing the previous day during their ambitious attempt to circumnavigate the globe. The pair had departed from Lae, New Guinea, on July 2, aiming to reach Howland Island — a […]

Amelia Earhart’s July 2, 1937 Flight

Post author By Beth Heiserman
Post date July 2, 2026
Categories In 2026, Newsletter, On This Day

On July 2, 1937, Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan took off from Lae, New Guinea, aboard their Lockheed Electra 10E Special, NR16020, bound for Howland Island in the South Pacific. The 2,243‑nautical‑mile leg was the most dangerous of their planned circumnavigation, with the tiny island so small that missing it meant certain death in […]

UPDATE….AB 1267 End Child Marriage

Post author By Beth Heiserman
Post date July 1, 2026
Categories In 2026, Cause, Newsletter

AB 1267 is a California bill from the 2025–2026 legislative session that seeks to prohibit marriage or domestic partnerships for anyone under the age of 18. Under current law, minors can marry with court approval and parental consent, but this bill would repeal that exception entirely, making 18 the absolute minimum age for marriage or […]

Enough is Enough

Stop Violence Against Women…Zonta Says NO!!! Every woman and girl has a fundamental human right to live without the fear of fear or violence. Yet, statistics show that nearly one in three women globally will face physical or sexual abuse in their lifetime. This reality dictates that enough is enough. To end this crisis, society […]

Helping Hands presents “Share the Care” Project

Post author By Beth Heiserman
Post date June 26, 2026
Categories In 2026, Cause, Event, Meeting, Newsletter

The Zonta Club of Riverside’s uplifting community gathering on May 30th at the SSgt. Salvador J. Lara Casa Blanca Library, had a wonderful presentation about a potential new service project. Bella from Helping Hands of Riverside presented her heartfelt initiative, “Share the Care.” With warmth and sincerity, she described how the project was born from […]