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  67 countries and geographic areas  30,000 Members  Europe and Africa: 45%  Americas: 32%  Asia: 13%  Australia and New Zealand: 10%

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 2008 – 2010  Governance  Operational  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  Zonta International Foundation For more information, visit Member Resources

Zonta International Foundation Fundraising Goals Foundation Fundraising Goals Total (excluding the Endowment Fund) US$4,020,000 International Service Fund 1,600,000 ZISVAW Fund 600,000 Amelia Earhart Fellowship Fund 650,000 Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Fund 150,000 Young Women in Public Affairs Award Fund 190,000 Rose Fund 800,000

Zonta International Service Programs  Amelia Earhart Fellowships  Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships  Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Awards  International Service Program  Zonta International Strategies to End Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) Program 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 in Rwanda  United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM):Safe Cities for Women Project in Guatemala City, Guatemala and San Salvador, El Salvador  United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA): Reduction of Obstetric Fistula in Liberia within the context of Maternal and Newborn Health

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  Umbilical Cord Blood, Stem Cells and the Involvement of Women

Zonta International & Zonta International Foundation Boards & Committees

Zonta International Board and Zonta International Foundation Board

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

Zonta International Headquarters Staff Departments:  Executive  Finance  Member Services  Programs and Foundation Administration  Communications and Design

Zonta International Board and Zonta International Foundation Board NameOfficeZonta Club Beryl Sten President Växjö, Sweden Dianne K. Curtis President-Elect Santa Clarita Valley, CA, USA Lynn J. McKenzie Vice President Wellington, New Zealand Gloria Stootman Wristen Treasurer/Secretary Auburn, NY, USA Ingeborg Geyer Director ( ) Vienna, Austria Lynn R. Goodhue Director ( ) Northampton Area, MA, USA Heddy Tangen Steffensen Director ( ) Stavanger, Norway Maria Victoria P. Vergel de Dios Director ( ) Mandaluyong-San Juan, Philippines Sonja Hönig Schough Director ( ) Kungsbacka, Sweden Beryl McMillan Director ( ) Melbourne on Yarra Inc, Victoria, Australia Kirsi Nickels Director ( ) Hyvinkää Area, Finland

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International Conventions The 2010 Zonta International Convention will be held in San Antonio, Texas, June 25th-30 th

Zonta and You

Zonta and You: Benefits of Zonta Membership  Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of women and girls everywhere  Opportunities to participate in and support quality service, advocacy and scholarship programs  Opportunities to meet a diverse range of executives and professionals through member networking.  Opportunities for building leadership and mentoring skills  Opportunities for fellowship and fun through international understanding

Zonta and You: Website Member Resources  Website –  Locate a Club  Member Networking Directories  Tools for district and club administration  Tools and resources for 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  District and Club Newsletters  The Zontian magazine  Zonta leadership (District Governors, Lieutenant Governors, Area Directors, Club Presidents)  Foundation Ambassadors

Thank you for your commitment to advancing the status of women worldwide!