Leadership
(District/International)
District 10 Nominating Committee
Angela Weaver, Chair
Donna Dodgen
Amy Mercer
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, women have access to all
resources and are represented in decision
making positions on an equal basis with
men.
In such a world, no woman
lives in fear of violence.
Nominating Committee Overview
• Committee is elected and autonomous
• Independent of the District Board and
Club Boards
• Charged with identifying and submitting
a slate of candidates for the 2016-2018
biennium for voting member
consideration
• http://www.zonta.org/MemberResources/
Manuals.aspx
Leadership Pipeline – Nominating
Committee Role
• Important role to identify and encourage
future leaders to stand for office
• Effective leaders are key to Zonta’s
future success
• District leaders contribute to the pool of
candidates for International Board and
Nominating Committee
District Slate and Qualifications
(2016-2018 Biennium)
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Governor
Lt. Governor
Treasurer
Area Director(s)
• Nominating Committee
Note: Secretary and Parliamentarian
appointed; since appointed carry no vote
District Nomination Form
• Please use revised form
– Apparent issues with data fields on form
posted on ZI website
• Locate on D10 website (link forthcoming)
• Also sent to Club Presidents
• Or contact Nominating Committee; we’ll
be glad to send
– District Chair mailing/email information is
pre-populated
International Nominating
Committee (INC)
• Works w/ district nominating committees to recruit
and nominate qualified Zontians as candidates for
international officers, directors and for the INC,
provides the official slate of candidates to districts
and clubs, and reports at Convention
• INC Chair: PIP Lynn McKenzie, Zonta Club of
Wellington, Wellington New Zealand
• District 10 Liaison: Lori Montigel, Zonta Club of
Riverside, Riverside CA
2016-2018 Nominating Form
(International)
• Nominating form is 2 parts (Part A & B)
– Part A an Online Form
– Part B Form: Download, complete and email to INC at
ZINominating@zonta.org
– **Access is restricted to Zonta members who have signed up to
the ZI website – login required**
– http://www.zonta.org/MemberResources/InternationalNomination
s.aspx
– Previously, the District Nominating Committee (DNC) would
receive International nominations and send to INC
– DNC no longer receives International nominations
2016-2018 Nominating Form (cont.)
(International)
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New question for the International Nominating Committee (INC)
– Asking how they will identify, engage & recruit qualified candidates
Photo of Candidates
– Photo needs to be recent – taken within 1 year of the nomination
being submitted
Nominations from the Floor
– Will be received up to 5 days before the first business session at
Convention*
3 New Questions:
– Have you during the last 5 years been convicted or found guilty by a
Court of any offence in any country (excluding parking or motoring
offences)?
– Have you during the last 5 years been put on probation or is there
any action pending against you?
– Have you ever been denied entry into the United States
of America?
http://www.zonta.org/MemberResources/InternationalNominations.aspx
Competencies and Personal
Attributes
• COMPENTENCIES
– Strategic thinking skills
– Experience and knowledge of Zonta and its role as a nongovernmental organization (NGO)
– Proven fiscal and fiduciary responsibility
– Proven governance skills
– A global perspective and knowledge of world affairs
– Sufficient command of English to fulfill the responsibilities of the
office*
– Proficiency in the use of electronic communications media
http://www.zonta.org/MemberResources/InternationalNominations.aspx
Competencies and Personal
Attributes (cont.)
• PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
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Demonstrates a commitment to Zonta’s mission and values
Delivers on commitments made
Demonstrates high ethical standards and personal integrity
Operates as an effective team member
Thinks independently
Listens to the viewpoints of others
Questions effectively
Challenges constructively
Engages others
Builds and maintains relationships with members of Zonta and other
stakeholders
– Is prepared to commit the necessary time and energy to perform the role
http://www.zonta.org/MemberResources/InternationalNominations.aspx
Campaigning Policy
• Policy has been updated
• http://www.zonta.org/Portals/0/PDFs/New%20
PDFs/Campaigning%20Policy_Nov%202014.p
df
Deadlines
• District 10 Nominations
– 15 June (Email preferred)
– Post marked by 12 June
• Zonta International Nominations
– Submitted to International by Midnight 31 August
Central Standard Time
– Applicant/nominee is responsible for returning both
parts, A and B to INC
Summary
• Why Serve?
– Personal Growth
– Professional Growth
– Zonta
• Benefits