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Convention Report from your Delegate
Highlights of Convention Sessions
Impressions and Reflections
2014 – 2016 Goals, Budget, Projects
Standing are Beatrice Schori of Halifax NS, Christine Hunt and Kathy Parker from Quinebaug
CT, Lisa Jacobson and Joanne Lambert from Malden MA, Mary Knight of Quaboag Valley MA,
Joanne Puopolo of Malden MA, Sandra Gannon of West Suburban Boston MA, Lucy Rexroad
and Donna Clifford from Medford MA, Sharon Porter from Amherst, NS, Dora Stinson and
Ladawan Rauber from Halifax, NS.
Sitting are Kathryn Patterson of Halifax NS, Nadine Salley of Lakes Region NH, Denise
Deshane of Bangor ME, Cheryl Dorfman of Lakes Region NH, Lynn Goodhue of Northampton
Area MA, Mary Ann Rubis of Quaboag Valley MA, Helen Lawrence Stewart of West Suburban
Boston MA.
Highlights of Convention Sessions
ZI President Lynn McKenzie greeted
1425 Zontians from 67 countries with
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ZIF fundraising exceeded goals
Service projects were amazing
Membership gains, 3 new e-clubs
Future leaders being supported by
ZI awards, scholarships, fellowships
Highlights of Convention Sessions
Business sessions included:
• Candidate speeches and election of
the ZI and ZIF Board for 2014-2016
• Bylaws and Resolutions –
much spirited debate over 2 days
• Reports and video updates from
committee chairs and project leaders
• Presentations by Keynote Speakers
• and more!
Impressions and Reflections
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Feeling of pride for what Zontians stand for
Opening ceremony blew me away
Varied perspectives – common passion
Opportunities to exchange ideas, network
Zonta Marketplace and Zonta store were big draw
Zonta Rose 5K raised $45,000 for ZIF!
Thanks!
Closing banquet / installation inspiring
Convention = Zonta-affirming experience.
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A Message from ZI President
Maria Jose Landeira Oestergaard
Video can be accessed at
http://www.zonta.org/MemberResources/2014Convention.aspx
2014 – 2016 Goals
100% of voting members supported biennial goals
with conviction, commitment and courage.
 Service focus - preventing problem recurrence
and achieving a lasting impact
 Advocacy actions - align with ZI strategic plan,
include the Zonta Says No! campaign & look
for synergy with like-minded organizations
 Resources to be garnered – people,
tools and money.
2014 – 2016 Budget
ZI balanced budget without dues increase, but
total membership numbers remain a concern.
100% of $5.1 M donations to ZIF last biennium
will be used to fund this biennium’s International
Service Projects and Awards.
ZIF will focus efforts to achieve sustainable
resources and broaden the sources of income
during this biennium.
2014 – 2016 International Service
and ZISVAW Projects
ZI is a major player in addressing women’s issues focusing on root causes through education, with
local/national governments and other NGO’s:
 Eliminating Obstetric Fistula in Liberia
 Achieving HIV-Free Generation in Rwanda
 Gender Responsive Schools in Vietnam
 Delaying Early Marriage in Niger
 Voices Against Violence - 12 Countries
Mark Your Calendars:
2016: Nice, France
2018: Yokohama, Japan