1. 27 June - 2 July 2008

2. 59th Convention Global Empowerment through Local Action

3. Rotterdam – Your Convention City  Rotterdam: Europe’s largest port, centre of European logistics  New city-centre after bombardment WW II: young architecture  Rotterdam: hub of Dutch economics  4 weeks City theme focused on Women: ‘La City 2008’  Rotterdam is a safe city and pleasing to your eyes and cultural taste

4. Our Convention Venue DE DOELEN: Dutch Zonta House

5. Programme Highlights  Orientation - First Timers and Delegates  Opening Ceremony to be remembered!  Business Sessions - Election 2006-08: What has Zonta accomplished? 2008-10: What are our goals?  Interesting lectures and engaging workshops  Closing Ceremony

6. Keynote and Major Speakers: Judge / Professor Akua Kuenyehia from Ghana, Member of the International Criminal Court in The Hague and Fellow Zontian Mrs. Neelie Kroes, European Commissioner for Competition Dr. Thea Hilhorst Professor of Humanitarian Aid and Reconstruction

7. Reasonable fee and ‘be our guest’ feeling  Early registration fee of 350 Euro  Ticketed events: going Dutch, lustful luncheon, picnic in the park, welcome buffet, St. Laurens church buffet, farewell party  Zonta welcome booth at Amsterdam-Airport  All guests welcomed at sponsored social and cultural events  Relaxed atmosphere, Dutch hospitality, enthusiastic volunteers and warm welcome from District 29

8. What else can you expect in Rotterdam? Free events, courtesy of our Sponsors:  Gala-concert – An Evening with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, courtesy of ABN AMRO  Civic reception – An Invitation from the Lord Mayor of Rotterdam at St. Laurens Church  Professional visits to 11 global players and famous social/medical institutions

9. Erasmus University Medical Center Tuesday, 1 July: 11 sponsored events with global companies and institutions – Corporate Social Responsibility in Action Humanitas Foundation Ministry of Defence Royal Boskalis Westminster Smit Tak Shipping Company

10. Adding Value to your Convention Program  Zonta Market Place + Rotterdam Market Place  Zonta Holland Internet Café in Hospitality Suite  Networking meetings with colleagues with same interests  Fellowship opportunities  PowerPoint display – Local Service in Action

11. Zontians on the move… Range of Excursions and Pre/Post Convention Tours See  Dutch arts in Amsterdam, Delft, Gouda, Haarlem, etc.  Dutch costumes and wooden shoes in Volendam and Marken  Dutch windmills and water-management  Dutch urbanization in low lands (7m. below sea level)  Neighboring cities and sights

12. Come and join us in Rotterdam 27June – 2 July 2008 Come and join us in Rotterdam 27 June – 2 July 2008 www.zonta2008.com