DISTRICT 4 CONFERENCE September 21 – 24, 2017 Niagara Falls, ON Janice Durmis

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OVERVIEW Mission, vision, history and structure Biennial goals and service projects Zonta International and Committees District Board and Committees Local Zonta Clubs Zonta and You!

ZONTA INTERNATIONAL Mission: Zonta Internaitonal is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. Vision: Zonta International envisions a world in which women’s rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her potential. In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision making positions on an equal basis with men.

A Composite of Sioux Indian Symbols The Zonta Emblem Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women. There are nearly 33,000 members in 67 countries. Founded in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, USA, Zonta takes its name from the Lakota Sioux Indian word meaning "honest and trustworthy.“ The Zonta emblem is just as familiar to members as is the word "Zonta," and there is an equally interesting story about its evolution. The emblem is not simply a decorative design. It is an adaptation and composite of several Sioux Indian symbols which, when superimposed, take on a special significance for Zontians. A Composite of Sioux Indian Symbols

Inspiration What appears to be the letter "Z" is actually the Sioux symbol for "ray of light," "sunshine" or "flash of radiance"--and so by extension, "inspiration."

Loyalty This Sioux symbol means "to band together for a purpose" or "to stand together"--in a word, "loyalty". With loyalty, individual members band together into clubs, clubs into districts, and districts into Zonta International. So loyalty surrounds the radiance and the inspiration as a familiar pattern begins to emerge.

To Carry Together This is the Sioux way of saying "to carry together“ Carrying together is a most important ingredient for the accomplishment of Zonta's purpose: to work for the advancement of understanding, good will and peace through a world fellowship of business executives and professionals. This symbol has been conventionalized to lend itself to the total pattern and slips over the inspiration and the loyalty to draw members closer together.

Shelter This is the Sioux symbol for "shelter." Zonta's many service projects are in a real and broad sense shelter for someone or something. And service is synonymous with Zonta. This symbol therefore lends itself importantly in significance and design, embodying Zonta's aims and aspirations.

Honesty & Trust The symbolism of the square is not exclusively Sioux, nor indeed is it exclusively Native American. It perhaps dates back even further than all of these other symbols in its representation of "honesty" and "trust"--strong and vital qualities with which to bind together the parts of the whole.

The Zonta Emblem Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women. There are nearly 33,000 members in 67 countries. Founded in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, USA, Zonta takes its name from the Lakota Sioux Indian word meaning "honest and trustworthy.“ The Zonta emblem is just as familiar to members as is the word "Zonta," and there is an equally interesting story about its evolution. The emblem is not simply a decorative design. It is an adaptation and composite of several Sioux Indian symbols which, when superimposed, take on a special significance for Zontians.

Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women. There are nearly 33,000 members in 67 countries. Founded in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, USA, Zonta takes its name from the Lakota Sioux Indian word meaning "honest and trustworthy.“ The Zonta emblem is just as familiar to members as is the word "Zonta," and there is an equally interesting story about its evolution. The emblem is not simply a decorative design. It is an adaptation and composite of several Sioux Indian symbols which, when superimposed, take on a special significance for Zontians.

Zonta History 1919 – Founded in Buffalo, NY. 1920 – Zonta colors and emblem are adopted. 1921 – First Zonta Convention held in Syracuse, NY 1927 – Zonta Confederation becomes ZI with entry of Zonta Club of Toronto. 1930 – First European Club in Vienna, Austria. 1938 – The Amelia Earhart Fellowship is established. 1948 – The first Z & Golden Z Clubs founded. 1984 – ZI Foundation is established.

Zonta History 1986 – ZI dedicates their first world headquarters building in Chicago, Il. 1990 – YWPA Award is established. 1998 – Zonta welcomes its 100th Club. 1998 – ZISVAW is adopted as an on going program. 1998 – Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship is established. 2012 – Zonta Says No campaign launches. 2014 – “Empowering Women through Service & Advocacy slogan is adopted.

Where It All Began Marian de Forest founded Zonta in 1919 at the Statler Hotel which was the home of the Buffalo Club until 1990 when it became the Statler Towers office building.

How is Zonta Unique? Our Mission Global Focus United Nations NGO status since 1946 Support of our international projects carried out under auspices of UN and related agencies.

Scope of Zonta International Zonta is divided in 32 Districts. Currently Zonta is in 66 countries has 30,000 members has 1200 clubs Zonta’s world headquarters are in Chicago.

Organizational Structure Zonta International Convention Zonta International President Zonta International Committees Zonta International Districts & Areas Zonta International HQ Staff Zonta Clubs & Members

Parallel Structure Zonta Representation Every member in a club has voting privileges. Only those selected as delegates may vote at District & International levels. CLUB DISTRICT INTERNATIONAL Who Each Member Club Delegate What Club Matters, Bylaws, Elections Elections, District Matters Elections, Bylaws, policies When Monthly Fall of odd numbered years Summer of even numbered years Where Meeting Conference Convention How 1 vote/Member 1 vote/ 1-39 Club Members 1 vote/1-39 Club Members

Zonta Schedule Monthly Club Meetings & Club Board Meetings Quarterly District Board Meetings Annually 3 Spring Workshops each hosted by a club in Areas 1/2, 3/4, 5/6. Biennially Odd years District Fall Weekend Conference Even years International Summer Convention

The Power of YOUR Vote Club Elects Officers and Nominating Committee. District Conference Club delegates vote for District Officers and Area Directors. International Convention Club delegates vote for for International Officers and Directors. Club delegates vote on by-laws and international projects

Member Dues Club - varies by club District - $15.00 International - $80.00 US Clubs add $3.00 for liability insurance Pilot Project – young professional members under the age of 30 pay 50% of the international dues

What do my dues pay for? Club operate the club service projects District conference assessment ($3.00) board meetings/expenses operating expenses Awards

What do my dues pay for? International Departments staffed by employees Executive Finance Member Records Programs & Foundation Administration Development & Communications

Zonta International Service Programs funded by the Zonta International Foundation *Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program *Jane M. Klausman Women in Business *Scholarship Program *Young Women in Public Affairs Program * International Service Program * ZISVAW Program

International Service Projects 2016-2018 Towards elimination of Obstetric Fistula and reduction of maternal and newborn mortality in Liberia. Let Us Learn Madagascar: An integrated program for adolescent girls.

ZISVAW Projects 2016-2018 Respecting the rights and responding to the needs of adolescent girls in Niger. The Future We Want: Creating sustainable foundations for addressing human trafficking and unsafe migration of women in girls in Nepal.

ZI Foundation Funding Funds the charitable and education programs of Zonta. Contributions go ENTIRELY to program support and development. Clubs are requested to give one third of funds raised to ZIF.

Fundraising Goals for 2016-2018 Towards elimination of Obstetric Fistula $1,000,000 Let Us Learn Madagascar $1,000,000 ZISVAW Adolescent Girls in Niger $1,000,000 Human Trafficking Nepal $1,000,000 Education Funds Amelia Earhart $ 700,000 Jane M Klausman $ 232,000 YWPA $ 144,000 Rose Fund $ 300,000 TOTAL; $5,376,000

Zonta Governance Zonta International International Board directs the affairs of Zonta International. 4 elected Officers 7 elected Directors Board is elected at Biennial International Conventions

ZI Committees Advocacy Bylaws & Resolutions Centennial Anniversary Finance Nominating ZI Investment Leadership Development Public Relations & Communications United Nations Council of Europe Z Clubs & Golden Z Clubs Amelia Earhart Jane M Klausman YWPA

District 4 Board Elected at Fall District Conference Governor Lt. Governor Treasurer 6 Area Directors Nominating Committee Secretary – appointed by the Governor Chairman of Mandatory Committees

Organizational Structure Zonta District 4 Governor Secretary appointed Lieutenant Governor Treasurer Area Directors elected D4 Committee Chairs appointed Club Presidents elected D4 Nominating Committee elected

District 4 Toronto, ON Buffalo, NY

District 4 Area 1 Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, Owen Sound, Stratford, Woodstock, Ontario Area 2 Brampton-Caledon, Hamilton I, Oakville, Toronto, E-Club of Ontario Area 3 Fort Erie, Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Ontario; Grand Island, Kenmore, Lockport, Niagara Falls, Tonawandas, New York Area 4 Amherst, Batavia-Genesee, Buffalo, Cheektowaga-Lancaster, Geneva, Hamburg-Orchard Park, Rochester, New York Area 5 Bradford, Corry, Erie, Warren, Pennsylvania; Jamestown, Olean New York) Area 6 Meadville, Oil City-Franklin, Pittsburgh, Three Rivers-Pittsburgh N, Washington County Pennsylvania

Zonta Structure - Clubs Individual club members are the basic organizational unit of Zonta International Minimum of 20 members to be chartered Club members elect the club board: President, Vice-President (President Elect), Secretary, Treasurer (Officers) and Directors Rules of club operations are stated in Z.I. bylaws and the club’s own bylaws

Zonta Club Committees Mandatory Service Advocacy Membership and Classification Nominating (elected) Optional Bylaws Archives & History Program Scholarships

Club Meetings Motivate volunteers. Hold effective meetings with activities that engage. Maintain affordable dues. Promote the Zonta International Foundation. Club elections. Retention, Recruitment and rejuvenation of membership.

Club meetings Members have rights/responsibilities to/at meetings Must adhere to bylaws and rules Use parliamentary procedures Quorum is necessary to legally transact business Agenda should be circulated and approved at the beginning of the meeting, minutes must be recorded Demonstrate appropriate protocol for guests and visiting Zontians

What is your number? District 4 Area (1-6) Club (Charter number ) Personal membership number Classification number

Zonta and You Resources Zonta Website – www.zonta.org District Website – www.zontadistrict4.org Club Website Annual Spring Workshops Biennial District 4 Conference Biennial ZI Convention

Additional Resources The Zontian magazine District 4 Leadership District ZIF Ambassadors Newsletters Other Zonta Clubs

Benefits of Zonta Membership Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of women and girls everywhere. Opportunities to participate and support quality service, advocacy and scholarship programs. Opportunities to build leadership and mentoring skills. Lasting friendships with a common goal.

Beyond Your Club Attend another club’s event. Attend District workshops and conferences. Volunteer on a District 4 Committee. Run for Area Director, Treasurer, Lt. Governor. Attend ZI Convention. Attend North American Inter-District Conference.