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Overview  Mission, vision, history and structure  Biennial goals and service projects  Zonta International and Zonta International Foundation Boards.

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2 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

3 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.

4 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.

5 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

6 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)

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

8 Organizational Structure

9 BIENNIAL GOALS AND SERVICE PROJECTS

10 Zonta International Goals 2012 – 2014  Credibility and Visibility  Zonta International Governance Structure  Zonta International Foundation Governance Structure  Zonta International Foundation Finances For more information, visit www.zonta.org, Member Resources

11 Zonta International Foundation 2012-2014 Fundraising Goals 2012-2014 Foundation Fundraising Goals Total (excluding the Endowment Fund) US$4,938,000 International Service Fund $2,000,000 ZISVAW Fund $1,162,000 Amelia Earhart Fellowship Fund $700,000 Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Fund $232,000 Young Women in Public Affairs Award Fund $144,000 Rose Fund $700,000

12 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 www.zonta.org or contact your District Foundation Ambassador

13 International Service Program 2012-2014 Projects  United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF): Elimination of New Pediatric HIV Infection and Prevention and Response to Survivors of Domestic and Gender-Based Violence in Rwanda  United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA): Liberia Fistula Program

14  UN Trust Fund, administered by UN Women (The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women) :  Mass Communication with a Purpose: Global Partnership on Edutainment for Social Change  Empowering Women in Rural Samoa to Combat Violence  UN Women (The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women):  Safe Cities for Women in Honduras Zonta International Strategies to End Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) Program 2012-2014

15 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

16 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

17 Zonta International & Zonta International Foundation Boards & Committees

18 Zonta International Board and Zonta International Foundation Board

19 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

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

21 Zonta International Board and Zonta International Foundation Board NameOfficeZonta Club Lynn J. McKenzie President Wellington, New Zealand Maria Jose Landeira Oestergaard President-Elect Copenhangen, Denmark Sonja Hönig Schough Vice President Kungsbacka, Sweden Kathleen Hughes Treasurer/Secretary Springfield, OH, USA Joy Orlich Director (2012-2014) Greater Reno, USA Gabriella Samara Paphitis Director (2012-2014) Nicosia Region, Cyprus Laura Peters Director (2012-2014) Newport Harbor Area, USA Denise Quarles Director (2012-2014) Michigan Capitol Area, USA Anita Schnetzer-Spranger Director (2012-2014) Mainz, Germany Maria Stefanova Director (2012-2014) Saint Sofia, Bulgaria Elizabeth Woodgate Director (2012-2014) Peel Region Inc., Australia

22 THE ZONTA CLUB OF (insert club name)

23 Zonta Club of (insert name) Click to add District, Area, Club information, and other particulars, i.e. district or regional maps

24 Zonta Club of (insert club name): Local Service Click to add your club’s local service projects here

25 Zonta Club of ( insert club name ): Fundraising Click to add your club’s fundraising goals, strategies and results here

26 Zonta Club of ( insert club name ): Local Advocacy Click to add details of your club’s advocacy goals and/or achievements here.

27 Area (#) Meetings & Workshops Click to add an area schedule or calendar Encourage members to attend area meetings, seminars, etc.

28 District (#) Information

29 District (#) Conferences Click to add the district schedule or calendar here

30 International Conventions The 2014 Zonta International Convention will be held in Orlando, Florida, USA, 28 June – 2 July, 2014

31 Zonta and You

32 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

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

34 Zonta and You: Website Member Resources Website – www.zonta.org  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

35 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

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


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