Section I - Overview
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Mission, vision, history and
structure
Biennial goals and service projects
Zonta International and Zonta
International Foundation Boards
and Committees
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 – first
focus was equal pay issues
 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 is secular and nonpartisan.
Zonta Membership
Global Reach
 Nearly 1,200 Clubs in 65 countries
 Nearly 30,000 members
Organizational Structure
BIENNIAL GOALS AND
SERVICE PROJECTS
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
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
Zonta International Strategies to End Violence
Against Women (ZISVAW) Program 2012-2014
 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
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
Zonta International
Foundation
 The Zonta International Foundation carries out the charitable
objectives of Zonta International. It manages all club and individual
donations in order to fund the International Service Projects,
Scholarships and VISVAW Projects.
 Clubs are asked to contribute 1/3 of the charitable money they raise
to the International Foundation. Members can also donate
individually.
 Member dues cover administrative costs of Zonta International.
Charitable donations are not used for administrative purposes.
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
Zonta International
Advocacy
 Violence Against Women (Zonta Says No)
 CEDAW (Convention on Elimination of Discrimination
Against Women)
 MGDs (Millennium Development Goals)
 Anti-Trafficking
 Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS
 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Zonta International
&
Zonta International Foundation
Boards & Committees
Zonta International
Committees
Elected Committee:
 Nominating
Standing Committees:
 Bylaws & Resolutions
 Convention
 Finance
 Membership
 Public Relations &
Communications
 Service
 Advocacy
 United Nations
 Amelia Earhart Fellowship
 Jane M. Klausman Women in
Business Scholarship
 Young Women in Public Affairs
Award
Special Committees:
 Z Clubs and Golden Z Clubs
 Council of Europe
Zonta International Foundation
Standing Committees:
 Finance and Audit
 Development
 Investment
Zonta International Board
and Zonta International
Foundation Board
Name
Office
Zonta 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
Zonta Symbols
 “Zonta” is a Lakota Sioux word meaning honest and
trustworthy
 The Yellow Rose is a symbol of Zonta. Yellow Rose
Day on March 8 is also International Women’s Day.
Yellow roses were used by suffragettes in the USA.
 The Zonta logo is a combination of 5 native American
symbols: the Z is a ray of light, the U means carry
together, the upside-down U means to stand with, the
two triangles at the sides indicate a shelter and the
square is honesty and trust.
International Conventions
Conventions are held biennially in different countries.
The 2014 Zonta International Convention will be held
in Orlando, Florida, USA, 27 June – 1 July, 2014
Section II - Overview
• Club Organization
• Club Functions
• District and Areas
THE ZONTA CLUB
OF
(insert club name)
Zonta Club of (insert
name)
 Zonta clubs are the basic organizational unit of Zonta
International.
 Your Club was chartered in XXXX and is one of X
clubs in Area X.
 Area X is one of 4 Areas in District 12 which includes
21 clubs in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and South
Dakota.
Club Meetings
 Club business meetings are held on date and
time at location.
 Rules of operation are located in the ZI Club
Manual (on www.zonta.org under Member
Resources) and the our club’s bylaws.
Club Organization
Modify as needed
Board:
Committees:
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President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Directors – four
Past President
Membership
Service
Advocacy
Fund Raising
Public Relations
Historian/Archivist
International/United
Nations
Club Foundation
If your club has a Foundation, describe it here.
Local Service
Add your club’s local service projects here
Fundraising
Add your club’s fundraising goals, strategies and results
here
Local Advocacy
Click to add details of your club’s advocacy goals and/or
achievements here.
Area (X) Meetings &
Workshops
Each area is administered by an Area Director elected
by the clubs in the area. The Area Directors are on the
District Board and report to the District governor.
Area conferences are held each spring and are hosted
by one of the clubs in the Area. Members should
consider attending these conferences which provide
education and training opportunities and are a chance
to socialize with and be inspired by other Zontians.
District 12 Information
 District 12 is made up of 21 clubs organized into 4
Areas.
 The District Board is consists of the Governor, Lt.
Governor, Secretary, Treasurer and the 4 Area
Directors. Committee Chairs are appointed.
 District 12 website is www.zontadistrict12.org
District 12 Conferences
District 12 Conferences are held in the fall every other
year. The conference is hosted by one of the D12 clubs
on a rotating basis. Clubs send voting delegates and
other members attend for the programs, the socializing
and to be involved in the life of the District.
A Governor’s Seminar is held on the “off” years. It is
also hosted by a D12 club on a rotating basis. It is
shorter and less formal than the Conference and
emphasizes training and information sharing.
Section III - Overview
•Benefits of Membership
•Member Resources
•Member Responsibilities
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 members.
 Build leadership and mentoring skills
 Enjoy fellowship and fun through international
understanding
Member
Responsibilities
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Attend monthly business meetings.
Serve as an active member on a club committee.
Pay dues in a prompt manner.
Accept leadership positions cheerfully.
Participate in club projects including Service, Advocacy
and Fund Raising.
 Identify and recommend new members.
 Attend Area, District, and International meetings, as time
and resources allow.
Zonta and You:
Website Member Resources
Website – www.zonta.org
 Online tools for leadership, membership development, public
relations, service, advocacy and fundraising
 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 Website – www.zontadistrict12.org
Club Website – enter your club website here
Zonta and You:
Additional Resources
 Enter your Club newsletter here
 The Zontian magazine
 Zonta International monthly enewsletter
 Zonta leadership (Governors,
Lieutenant Governors, Area
Directors, Club Presidents)
 Foundation Ambassadors
 Zonta International official social
media on Facebook, Twitter,
LinkedIn, YouTube and Flickr
Thank you for your commitment
to advancing the status of
women worldwide!