The Zonta Club of Billings is proud to announce Karlie Heaney of Billings Senior High School as this year's Young Women In Leadership Award recipient. Karlie has been awarded $1,500 in recognition of her academic excellence, community involvement, and outstanding leadership. A Student Who Leads by Example Karlie maintains a 4.0+ GPA while taking on an impressive range of commitments. She serves as a Junior Student Body Officer on Student Council, holds a leadership role in Na

Respect – the Key to Real Love February is the month of Love. Flowers, Candy, Jewelry.  These are heart-thumping symbols of affection.  While I hope these feelings are real, the fact is that 1 in 3 adolescents is a victim of abuse by a dating partner.  Yet only about one-third of those being abused ever tell anyone. The abuse experienced by teens ranges from sexual assault to manipulation and coercion to verbal humiliation. This is not real love. Real love should never make s

During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Zonta Club of Billings, USA, launched a bold, multi-platform campaign to confront and expose the ongoing epidemic of gender-based violence in the community. Centered on the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), the club’s Advocacy Committee took its message beyond conversation and into public view. A prominent electronic billboard was commissioned throughout October and November, am