Welcome to Zonta

Section I - Overview Mission, vision, history and

structure Biennial goals and service projects Zonta International and Zonta

International Foundation Boards and Committees

Zonta MissionZonta International is a global organization of executives and

professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and

advocacy.

Zonta Vision Zonta International envisions a world in which women’s rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential. In such a world, every woman is literate and has access to education, health care, legal and economic resources on an equal basis with men. In such a world, no woman lives in fear of

violence.

Zonta History 1919 - Founded in Buffalo, New York, USA – first

focus was equal pay issues

1921 - First Zonta Convention held in Syracuse, NY

1930 - Zonta Confederation became Zonta

International with the first European club in Vienna,

Austria

1928 - Zonta opens national headquarters in Chicago

Zonta History 1946 - Consultative status with United Nations

1948 - First South American Club (Chile)

1952 - First Asian Club (Philippines)

1965 - New Zealand

1966 - Australia

1970 - First African Club (Ghana)

Zonta is secular and nonpartisan.

Zonta MembershipGlobal Reach

Nearly 1,200 Clubs in 65 countries

Nearly 30,000 members

Organizational Structure

BIENNIAL GOALS ANDSERVICE PROJECTS

Zonta International Service Programs

International Service Program Zonta International Strategies to End Violence Against

Women (ZISVAW) Program Amelia Earhart Fellowships Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Awards Emma L. Conlon Service Award

For more information visit www.zonta.org or contact your District Foundation Ambassador

International Service Program2012-2014 Projects

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF): Elimination

of New Pediatric HIV Infection and Prevention and Response

to Survivors of Domestic and Gender-Based Violence in

Rwanda

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA):

Liberia Fistula Program

UN Trust Fund, administered by UN Women (The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women) : Mass Communication with a Purpose:

Global Partnership on Edutainment for Social Change

Empowering Women in Rural Samoa to Combat Violence

UN Women (The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women): Safe Cities for Women in Honduras

Zonta International Strategies to End Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) Program 2012-2014

Fellowships, Scholarships and Awards Amelia Earhart Fellowship – Fellowship for women pursuing

Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences and engineering

Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship – Scholarship for women pursuing undergraduate and Master’s degrees in business management

Young Women in Public Affairs Award (YWPA) - Recognizes young women for their demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life

Emma L. Conlon Service Award – Recognizes Z and Golden Z Clubs whose projects and programs best express the ideals of Zonta International through local and international service and advocacy to advance the status of women worldwide

Zonta International Foundation

The Zonta International Foundation carries out the charitable objectives of Zonta International. It manages all club and individual donations in order to fund the International Service Projects, Scholarships and VISVAW Projects.

Clubs are asked to contribute 1/3 of the charitable money they raise to the International Foundation. Members can also donate individually.

Member dues cover administrative costs of Zonta International. Charitable donations are not used for administrative purposes.

Zonta International Foundation 2012-2014 Fundraising Goals2012-2014 Foundation Fundraising GoalsTotal (excluding the Endowment Fund)

US$4,938,000International Service Fund $2,000,000ZISVAW Fund $1,162,000Amelia Earhart Fellowship Fund $700,000Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Fund $232,000Young Women in Public Affairs Award Fund $144,000Rose Fund $700,000

Zonta International Advocacy Violence Against Women (Zonta Says No) CEDAW (Convention on Elimination of Discrimination

Against Women) MGDs (Millennium Development Goals) Anti-Trafficking Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Zonta International &

Zonta International Foundation Boards & Committees

Zonta International Committees

Elected Committee: NominatingStanding Committees: Bylaws & Resolutions Convention Finance Membership Public Relations &

Communications Service Advocacy United Nations Amelia Earhart Fellowship

Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship

Young Women in Public Affairs Award

Special Committees: Z Clubs and Golden Z Clubs Council of Europe

Zonta International Foundation Standing Committees: Finance and Audit Development Investment

Zonta International Board and Zonta International

Foundation BoardName Office Zonta Club

Lynn J. McKenzie President Wellington, New ZealandMaria Jose Landeira Oestergaard President-Elect Copenhangen, DenmarkSonja Hönig Schough Vice President Kungsbacka, SwedenKathleen Hughes Treasurer/Secretary Springfield, OH, USAJoy Orlich Director (2012-2014) Greater Reno, USAGabriella Samara Paphitis Director (2012-2014) Nicosia Region, CyprusLaura Peters Director (2012-2014)   Newport Harbor Area, USADenise Quarles Director (2012-2014) Michigan Capitol Area, USA

Anita Schnetzer-Spranger Director (2012-2014) Mainz, Germany

Maria Stefanova Director (2012-2014) Saint Sofia, BulgariaElizabeth Woodgate Director (2012-2014) Peel Region Inc., Australia

Zonta Symbols “Zonta” is a Lakota Sioux word meaning honest and

trustworthy The Yellow Rose is a symbol of Zonta. Yellow Rose

Day on March 8 is also International Women’s Day. Yellow roses were used by suffragettes in the USA.

The Zonta logo is a combination of 5 native American symbols: the Z is a ray of light, the U means carry together, the upside-down U means to stand with, the two triangles at the sides indicate a shelter and the square is honesty and trust.

International Conventions

The 2014 Zonta International Convention will be held in Orlando, Florida, USA, 27 June – 1 July, 2014

Conventions are held biennially in different countries.

Section II - Overview• Club Organization• Club Functions• District and Areas

THE ZONTA CLUB OF (insert club name)

Zonta Club of (insert name)

Zonta clubs are the basic organizational unit of Zonta International.

Your Club was chartered in XXXX and is one of X clubs in Area X.

Area X is one of 4 Areas in District 12 which includes 21 clubs in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and South Dakota.

Club Meetings Club business meetings are held on date and

time at location. Rules of operation are located in the ZI Club

Manual (on www.zonta.org under Member Resources) and the our club’s bylaws.

Club Organization Board:• President• Vice President• Secretary• Treasurer• Directors – four• Past President

Committees:• Membership• Service• Advocacy• Fund Raising• Public Relations• Historian/Archivist• International/United

Nations

Modify as needed

Club FoundationIf your club has a Foundation, describe it here.

Local ServiceAdd your club’s local service projects here

FundraisingAdd your club’s fundraising goals, strategies and results here

Local AdvocacyClick to add details of your club’s advocacy goals and/or achievements here.

Area (X) Meetings & Workshops

Each area is administered by an Area Director elected by the clubs in the area. The Area Directors are on the District Board and report to the District governor. Area conferences are held each spring and are hosted by one of the clubs in the Area. Members should consider attending these conferences which provide education and training opportunities and are a chance to socialize with and be inspired by other Zontians.

District 12 Information

District 12 is made up of 21 clubs organized into 4 Areas.

The District Board is consists of the Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary, Treasurer and the 4 Area Directors. Committee Chairs are appointed.

District 12 website is www.zontadistrict12.org

District 12 ConferencesDistrict 12 Conferences are held in the fall every other year. The conference is hosted by one of the D12 clubs on a rotating basis. Clubs send voting delegates and other members attend for the programs, the socializing and to be involved in the life of the District.

A Governor’s Seminar is held on the “off” years. It is also hosted by a D12 club on a rotating basis. It is shorter and less formal than the Conference and emphasizes training and information sharing.

Section III - Overview•Benefits of Membership•Member Resources•Member Responsibilities

Zonta and You: Benefits of Zonta Membership Make a difference in the lives of women and girls

everywhere Participate in and support quality service, advocacy

and scholarship programs Meet a diverse range of members. Build leadership and mentoring skills Enjoy fellowship and fun through international

understanding

Member Responsibilities Attend monthly business meetings. Serve as an active member on a club committee. Pay dues in a prompt manner. Accept leadership positions cheerfully. Participate in club projects including Service, Advocacy

and Fund Raising. Identify and recommend new members. Attend Area, District, and International meetings, as time

and resources allow.

Zonta and You: Website Member Resources

Website – www.zonta.org Online tools for leadership, membership development,

public relations, service, advocacy and fundraising Information about current ZI Programs funded by ZIF, scholarship

and award recipients such as Amelia Earhart Fellows Share Your Story – success stories of Zonta service and advocacy

shared by Zonta clubs around the world Frequently asked Questions/Contact Us

District Website – www.zontadistrict12.orgClub Website – enter your club website here

Zonta and You: Additional Resources

Enter your Club newsletter here The Zontian magazine Zonta International monthly e-

newsletter Zonta leadership (Governors,

Lieutenant Governors, Area Directors, Club Presidents)

Foundation Ambassadors Zonta International official social

media on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Flickr

Thank you for your commitment to advancing the status of women

worldwide!