2016-2018 Nominating Committee Presentation to 2017 D22 Area Meetings

Zonta International District 22 This is our group photo from the 2016 Zonta International Convention in Nice– so it’s a photo of just some of the great Zontians in our District. You can help the whole District by helping us find the next outstanding team to lead the District in 2018-2020.

about the D22 NomCom is an elected committee works independently of the District Board proposes the slate of candidates for the positions of District Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Treasurer, Area Directors (Areas 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5) and members of the nominating committee, for the next biennium assists the ZI NomCom in finding candidates for international roles for the next biennium So what is the role of the District Nominating Committee? The members of the committee are elected at the district conference to propose a slate of candidates for the following biennium. They work independently in accord with Zonta International Bylaws.

Heather, Judith, Sandii We need to find Treasurer candidates 5 Area Directors for: 2018-2020 Governor 3 members of Nominating Committee Lieutenant Governor And we need your help . . . . . We are the Nominating Committee for 2016-2018 – and our task is to find candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor, Treasurer, 5 Area Directors and 3 members for the next Nominating Committee, and we ask for your help…

Characteristics Competencies Experience and knowledge of Zonta Strategic thinking skills Proficiency in the use of electronic communications media       Personal attributes Demonstrates a commitment to Zonta’s Mission and Values Delivers on commitments made Demonstrates high ethical standards and personal integrity Operates as an effective team member Builds and maintains relationships with members of Zonta and other stakeholders Is prepared to commit the necessary time and energy to perform the role We are trying to identify those talented people within the District with leadership potential – who are committed to Zonta, can think strategically, can build and maintain relationships with others, and can operate as an effective team member.

Qualifications Gov, Lt Gov, ADs Treasurer NomCom A classified member of a club with experience in decision-making Yes Have served at least 2 years in elected club office and/or as District Committee chairman Have served at least one year as club president Zonta international Bylaws require that anyone being elected to District office must be a classified member of a club with experience in decision-making – i.e. they need to be a Zontian. To be Governor, Lt Governor , Area Director or Treasurer, they must also have served 2 years in an elected club office or as District chair. And to be a Governor, Lt Governor or Area Director, they must also have been a club president for at least one year.

Changes to ZI By-Laws at 2016 Convention XIII Districts 13 b NOMINATING COMMITTEE Qualifications. Each member of the Nominating Committee shall be a classified member of a club, shall have served at least two (2) years in an elected club office and have served in an elected or appointed capacity at the District level. Effect Not only the district board members, but also appointed district committee chairmen are eligible for the District Nominating Committee

Article XIII Districts Section 6 c - Officers, Term of office Officers shall take office at the close of the convention. The term of office shall be two (2) years or until a successor takes office. No member who has served previously as an officer is eligible to serve in the same office again except (1) the treasurer who is eligible to serve two (2) consecutive terms in that office; and (2) an area director who is eligible to serve again four (4) years after the completion of the area director’s first term in that office. An officer who has served more than half a term is considered to have served a full term in that office. Effect An area director can serve another term in the same position if four years has passed since the last period. Area Director Change to the Zonta International By-Laws – 2016 Convention, Nice

So it’s over to you…… Think about who you know in Zonta who do things well – whose help, advice and effective work make your club or project really tick who would like to make a contribution, if only they knew how who could help many clubs across the District if they shared their know-how, experience and enthusiasm for Zonta Tell us about them, and we can ask Nominate them yourself Get your club to nominate them Is it you? Ask one of us about a job or task that might suit you Nominate yourself So, you can help us by identifying your fellow Zontians who do things well – who get things done effectively, enthusiastically, and with the minimum of ruffled feathers. Talk it over in your club. Who would they suggest? Tell us about the ones you know of. Nominate them. And do you think this might be you? Ask us about the job tasks and nominate yourself.

District Committee Chairmen District Committee Chairs are appointed by the Governor, but we would be happy to list interest/capability for committee chair roles (a useful stepping stone) which we could simply pass on to the Governor.

What next…… Ask us about the positions, tasks and time commitment Contact us at: pujt@bigpond.com heatherhall8@bigpond,com.au sandiih52@gmail.com Come and talk to us today after this presentation Down load a nomination form from Nominating Committee page on the D22 website in the Members Only Section, or get one from your club president or us Send in your nomination form, or encourage someone else you know is thinking of nominating, by May 15 2017. So, come and talk to one of us later today. Or email one of us later. Find out more about these roles. And fill in a nomination form, or encourage someone you know would be great to do so – by 15 May. We look forward to hearing more from you soon. Thank you.