Overview  Mission, vision, history and structure  Biennial goals and service projects  Zonta International and Zonta International Foundation Boards and Committees  Your local Zonta Club  Zonta and You

Zonta Mission Zonta 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  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 Membership Global Reach  More than 1,200 Clubs in 64 countries  More than 30,000 members

Organizational Structure Zonta International Convention Zonta International (ZI) Board ZI Committees ZI Districts and Areas Clubs / Members ZI Headquarters Staff Zonta International Foundation (ZIF) Board ZIF Committees

BIENNIAL GOALS AND SERVICE PROJECTS

Zonta International Goals 2010 – 2012  Governance  Financial  Credibility and Visibility  Membership  United Nations  Legislative Awareness and Advocacy  Service  Amelia Earhart Fellowship  Jane M. Klausman Scholarship  Young Women in Public Affairs Award  Z and Golden Z Club  Zonta International Foundation For more information, visit Member Resources

Zonta International Foundation Fundraising Goals Foundation Fundraising Goals Total (excluding the Endowment Fund) US$3,758,000 International Service Fund 1,500,000 ZISVAW Fund 630,000 Amelia Earhart Fellowship Fund 700,000 Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Fund 184,000 Young Women in Public Affairs Award Fund 94,000 Rose Fund 650,000

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 or contact your District Foundation Ambassador

International Service Program Projects  United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF): Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Gender-Based Violence in Rwanda  UN Women (The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women): Safe Cities for Women in Guatemala City, Guatemala and San Salvador, El Salvador  United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA): Towards Elimination of Obstetric Fistula and the Reduction of Maternal and Newborn Mortality and Morbidity in Liberia

 UN Trust Fund, administered by UN Women (The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women) : Towards a Comprehensive Strategy to End Burns Violence Against Women in Cambodia, Nepal and Uganda  UN Women (The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women): Security and Empowerment for Women and their Families: Ensuring a Gender-Responsive Humanitarian and Early Recovery Response in Haiti Zonta International Strategies to End Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) Program

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 Advocacy Zonta International Resolutions  Awareness, Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS  Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)  Violence Against Women  Anti-Trafficking  CEDAW Optional Protocol

Zonta International & Zonta International Foundation Boards & Committees

Zonta International Board and Zonta International Foundation Board

Zonta International Committees  Bylaws & Resolutions  Convention  ZI Finance  Nominating  Amelia Earhart Fellowships  Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships  Young Women in Public Affairs Awards  Z Clubs and Golden Z Clubs  Legislative Awareness and Advocacy (LAA)  Organization, Membership and Classification (OMC)  Public Relations & Communications  Service  United Nations  Council of Europe  ZIF Finance  ZIF Development

Zonta International Headquarters Staff Departments:  Executive  Finance and Human Resources  Member Services  Programs  Contributions  Communications

Zonta International Board and Zonta International Foundation Board NameOfficeZonta Club Dianne K. Curtis President Santa Clarita Valley, CA, USA Lynn J. McKenzie President-Elect Wellington, New Zealand Maria Jose Landeira Oestergaard Vice President Copenhagen, Denmark Ellen Karo Treasurer/Secretary New York, USA Susanne Von Bassewitz Director ( ) Düesseldorf, Germany Jacqueline Beaudry Director ( ) Milwaukee, USA Kathleen Douglass Director ( ) Brampton-Caledon, Canada Kikuko Hara Director ( ) Yokohama, Japan Beryl McMillan Director ( ) Melbourne on Yarra Inc, Australia Kirsi Nickels Director ( ) Hyvinkää Area, Finland Sonja Hönig Schough Director ( ) Kungsbacka, Sweden

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International Conventions The 2012 Zonta International Convention will be held in Torino, Italy, 7 – 12 July

Zonta and You

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 executives and professionals through member networking.  Build leadership and mentoring skills  Enjoy fellowship and fun through international understanding

Zonta and You: Website Member Resources  Website –  Locate a Club  Member Directories  Online tools for leadership, membership development, public relations, service, advocacy and fundraising

Zonta and You: Website Member Resources Website –  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/Club Websites

Zonta and You: Additional Resources  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!