1. Success Stories and Benefits 1 iZonta iCommunicate iConnect

2. Z Clubs and Golden Z Clubs  One of ZI’s longest-running service projects - established in 1948  Between May 2012 and March 2014: from 173 to 195 Z Clubs from 31 to 75 Golden Z Clubs 2 iZonta iCommunicate iConnect

3.  Leadership skills  Career alternatives  Meet accomplished female role models  Give back to the community 3 iZonta iCommunicate iConnect Benefits of Z Clubs

4. Emma L. Conlon Service Awards  Awards established in 1961  Emma Conlon strongly urged combining career goals and service opportunities  1978 ZI Convention in Denver bylaws amended – optional to include males 4 iZonta iCommunicate iConnect

5. Service Project Examples 5  Utilize club’s strengths and capabilities  Tutor other students  Sponsor a “career night”  Host “Teacher Appreciation Day” iZonta iCommunicate iConnect

6. More Service Projects  Volunteer time at nursing homes and shelters  Design and participate in community environmental awareness projects  “Z pals” iZonta iCommunicate iConnect 6

7. New Z and Golden Z Clubs Lansing Everett Z Club, Lansing Sponsor: Zonta Club of Lansing chartered 11/14/13 Golden Z Club of Northwood University Sponsor: Zonta Club of Midland Midland, chartered 11/26/13 Southfield High School Z Club Sponsor: Zonta Club of chartered 2/10/14 Southfield Area 7 iZonta iCommunicate iConnect

8. District 15 Z and Golden Z Clubs  Charlevoix High School Zonta Club of Charlevoix  Negaunee High School Z Club Zonta Club of Marquette Area  Marquette High School Z Club Zonta Club of Marquette Area  North Michigan U Golden Z Club Zonta Club of Marquette Area  Michigan State University Club Zonta Club of East Lansing  Brace-Lederle/MacArthur Z Club Zonta Club of Southfield Area iZonta iCommunicate iConnect 8

9. Heart Formation “Say No UNiTE: End Violence Against Women” 9 iZonta iCommunicate iConnect

10. How Can Clubs Participate?  Make a commitment within your club  Sponsor a Z Club or Golden Z Club  Serve as the conduit between the Z club or Golden Z club and Zonta International iZonta iCommunicate iConnect 10

11. Small Team Discussion Team 1: What Z Club success stories can you share? Team 2: What action steps do you need to take in your club to get started? Team 3: How can Z Clubs increase membership in your club? iZonta iCommunicate iConnect 11

12. Resources  Julia Miller, District 15 Coordinator of Z Clubs/ Golden Z Clubs(VP, MI Capital Area, Lansing)  JRMiller@MSU.edu 517/353-9457 JRMiller@MSU.edu  ZI Member Resources: Z Club/Golden Z Club Manual and Club Tools iZonta iCommunicate iConnect 12 They are the future !